We’re definitely seeing a trend inspired by shows like Bridgerton, which opened the door to more openly portraying intimacy in historical dramas. Popular series like Outlander (known for its steamy scenes on Netflix) and the new show Heated Rivalry (which is delivering well-done LGBTQ+ romance) are catering to viewers who enjoy passionate and explicit content.
Shelter is a classic Jason Statham action movie, and it fully embraces that. Fans know exactly what they’re signing up for, and the film delivers on that promise. While many films like this don’t stand out, Shelter takes a familiar concept and adds a fresh twist, making it an action movie worth seeing.
In the film Pickpocket, we follow Harry (John Turturro), a professional thief, who gets in trouble after stealing from a dangerous man named Dylan (Will Price). The movie also stars Giancarlo Esposito, Tatiana Maslany, and Steve Buscemi, alongside John Turturro, who is well-known from the show Severance. The Hollywood Reporter called it a surprisingly powerful film.
Shelter follows Jason Statham as a man living a secluded life on a Scottish island. When he saves a young girl, it sets off a series of dangerous events and puts his home under attack. Directed by Ric Roman Waugh, this action thriller – also starring Bill Nighy, Naomi Ackie, Harriet Walter, and Bodhi Rae Breathnach – has received positive reviews on Rotten Tomatoes, suggesting a successful release in cinemas.
Distributor: A24
The Marvel show Wonder Man isn’t focused on typical superhero action. Instead, it’s a satire that pokes fun at Hollywood and how the movie business works.
This isn’t a typical superhero story. It centers on Williams, an actor in Hollywood who’s trying to get the main role in a movie called “Wonder Man.” He receives unexpected help from Trevor Slattery – the actor played by Sir Ben Kingsley who famously pretended to be the Mandarin in “Iron Man 3” and also appeared in “Shang-Chi.”
As a moviegoer, I’ve noticed a pattern: studios typically release their blockbusters in the spring, summer, and around the holidays. And 2026 is no different – all the big titles are scheduled for those peak seasons, when we’re all more likely to head to the cinema. While it might seem like 2026 is off to a slow start at the box office, I’m actually predicting it could surprisingly surpass the record set back in 2019 – a year we all thought was unbeatable!
About 44 minutes into the film, there’s a memorable scene featuring the main characters, Kid (Chris Reid) and Play (Chris Martin), with their respective love interests, played by Tisha Campbell and A.J. Johnson. However, focusing solely on that moment doesn’t fully capture how truly excellent – and groundbreaking – Reginald Hudlin’s first feature film is. Hudlin drew inspiration from comedies like Animal House and Risky Business, as well as important Black films such as Cooley High, with the goal of making a wild and funny teen movie that centered on the experiences of people of color. The film was a huge success, earning $25 million in theaters, starting a series of movies, and making Kid and Play famous.
Automaton recently pointed out key details from a new report by Japan’s Ministry of Economy, Trade, and Industry.