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McDonagh again writes and directs Wild Horse Nine, which reunites him with a few past collaborators and adds new faces to the impressive cast. The new thriller stars Sam Rockwell, John Malkovich, Steve Buscemi, Mariana di Girolamo, Ailín Salas, Tom Waits, and Parker Posey. Along with the new YouTube trailer, Searchlight Pictures shared a synopsis for McDonagh’s latest film, a fictional story set amid the real 1973 Chilean coup. Rockwell and Malkovich lead the cast as CIA agents caught up in the chaos when an unlikely bond potentially threatens to derail their mission. The synopsis for Wild Horse Nine reads:

The director returns to thrillers with What Happens at Night, bringing together Jennifer Lawrence, in her first project with the director, and frequent collaborator Leonardo DiCaprio. The film also stars Jared Harris, Mads Mikkelsen, and Patricia Clarkson, who previously appeared with DiCaprio in Shutter Island. Apple has shared the first image from the movie, showing Lawrence and DiCaprio standing near a car in a snowy, rural setting.

The next Spider-Man movie, officially titled Spider-Man: Brand New Day, is coming to US theaters this summer. Destin Daniel Cretton, known for directing Wonder Man and Shang-Chi, is directing the film, and Tom Holland will return as Peter Parker/Spider-Man, continuing his role in the Marvel Cinematic Universe.

The buddy cop movie is a consistently popular choice for viewers who enjoy seeing funny and relatable partnerships. What makes these movies work best is when they pair actors in unexpected combinations, creating a fun on-screen chemistry. Whether you like darker, more serious buddy cop films or lighthearted comedies, Paramount+ offers a great selection for fans of the genre.

About a year after Amazon’s Prime Video cancelled its live-action Wheel of Time show, Variety announced that Thomas Vu (from Arcane) and iwot Studios are starting fresh with a new adaptation. Currently, plans are underway for an animated Wheel of Time series, a video game, and animated movies.

Feel-good movies come in all sorts of styles. They could be touching animated films, lighthearted romantic comedies, or even beloved classics from our childhoods. Luckily, Netflix has a good selection of these uplifting movies.

Calling Dead Lover unusual would be an understatement—it’s truly original. Visually, it’s reminiscent of Kenneth Anger films like Eaux d’Artifice and Rabbit’s Moon, with a vibrant, textured style, but it’s intentionally rough around the edges, like the work of Guy Maddin or the quirky humor of Sarah Squirm. The film blends these influences into something completely unique. Director Glowicki draws on her theater background and uses artifice to explore themes of creation and reanimation, bringing a refreshing and unsettling energy to the indie horror landscape. In a world of increasingly similar movies, her distinct voice is a welcome addition.

Leonardo DiCaprio didn’t win an Oscar, but he certainly made a statement on the red carpet with a striking mustache that caught everyone’s attention. The facial hair isn’t for a personal style change or a new Western role; it’s for his upcoming film with Martin Scorsese, What Happens at Night. Apple TV+ recently shared the … Read more

I’m really excited about the upcoming series, This Summer Will Be Different! I heard they’re shooting on location in Prince Edward Island and also in Toronto, which sounds beautiful. The adaptation is being led by Dane Clark, who I know from Suze and One More Time, and Linsey Stewart – she’s done great work on Workin’ Moms and North of North. They’re not just writing and running the show, but also executive producing it with a fantastic team including Fortune, Jennifer Kawaja, and Elise Cousineau, all through Sphere Media. It sounds like it’s in really good hands!

The new thriller arrives in theaters on January 23rd. Chris Pratt and Laura Ferguson star as adversaries in a high-stakes courtroom drama. Pratt plays Detective Chris Raven, who must prove his innocence after being accused of his wife’s murder. He has only 90 minutes to convince Judge Maddox, played by Ferguson – an AI judge who provides all the evidence needed to build his defense.