Holy hell – Wang Wei is coming and nothing will stop him! Let me just say it right up front: The Furious is the best action movie of 2025, hands down. Nothing is going to top this. While there are plenty of other great action movies this year, none of them have the fight scenes that this movie does, none of them are this level of full-on, go-totally-wild awesome. Made by Japanese action filmmaker Kenji Tanigaki, The Furious premiered at the 2025 Toronto Film Festival in their prestigious Midnight Madness section, then played at Busan, Beyond Fest, and now at the Sitges Film Festival – which is where I caught up with it. And OMFG it totally rocks. This movie is The Raid 2 of the 2020s. Another instant action classic. There's no question about it, this movie is up there with those two Indonesian action classics (both made by Gareth Evans). Two dudes take on an ENTIRE child trafficking empire on their own!! The Everything Everywhere All at Once stunts / fight team delivers the BEST sprawling, mind-blowing fight scenes since The Raid 2 in 2014. Yes, really, nothing has been this incredible since then. It totally blew away and now I can't stop talking about it. The Furious (火遮眼) is a Hong Kong / Chinese action movie made […]

"I want to explore the place between fiction and non-fiction." What? Marvel Studios has debuted their first full official trailer for the series called Wonder Man, a MCU spin-off series ready to debut for streaming in January 2026. This comes right after the brief teaser from NYCC - showing us more footage from this odd new superhero(??) series. Hollywood actor Simon Williams is thrust into the world of superheroes as he gets powers of his own, and becomes the new superhero Wonder Man. It's a meta riff on superhero movies, with a director trying to reinvent them and remake Wonder Man, and he'll end up casting Yahya in the lead, but this trailer doesn't get that far yet. Yahya Abdul-Mateen II stars as as Simon Williams / Wonder Man: A super-powered actor and stuntperson who auditions for the lead role in a superhero series. Co-created by Destin Daniel Cretton, the new Wonder Man series also stars Ben Kingsley back as actor Trevor Slattery from Iron Man 3, with Demetrius Grosse, Lauren Glazier, Byron Bowers, and more. And featuring Zlatko Buric (who was also in James Gunn's Superman) as filmmaker Von Kovak. This is such a peculiar concept for Marvel. Will it work? Is anyone really into it? I mean, I'm a big fan of Yahya, but I don't know... Here's […]

"A warrior does not let a friend face danger alone." At this weekend's New York Comic-Con, Paramount+ unveiled the first official trailer for their next new Star Trek series - this one is titled Star Trek: Starfleet Academy. It'll be ready for streaming starting in January 2026 in just a few months from now if anyone wants to tune in. Set in the 32nd century, the far-future time period that was introduced in the series Star Trek: Discovery (2017–2024), the series follows the first new class of Starfleet cadets in over a century as they come of age and also train to be officers. Sandro Rosta, Karim Diané, Kerrice Brooks, George Hawkins, & Bella Shepard star as Starfleet Academy cadets, with Holly Hunter as captain & chancellor of Starfleet Academy, Zoë Steiner, Robert Picardo, Tig Notaro, and Oded Fehr. The second season is already filming now with the first launching soon. With two recurring characters: Gina Yashere as Lura Thok – part Klingon, part Jem'Hadar first officer of the Athena; and Paul Giamatti as Nus Braka – part-Klingon, part-Tellarite who has an ominous past connection to one of the cadets. Actually pretty fun to see Giamatti in all that make-up on a Star Trek series. Maybe this will be worth a watch? Check out the footage. Official trailer (+ poster) […]

"Filmmaking doesn't get much bigger than this... This is the way Mortal Kombat is meant to be seen." WB has unveiled a quick making of featurette during New York Comic-Con for action sequel Mortal Kombat II (MK2), based on the popular video game series. This is a follow-up to the most recent live-action Mortal Kombat movie in 2021, returning again for another martial arts showdown. Fan fave champions—joined by Johnny Cage himself—are pitted against one another in the ultimate, no-holds barred, gory battle to defeat the dark rule of Shao Kahn that threatens the very existence of the Earthrealm and its defenders. Let them fight! "We had up the ante on every aspect," says the actor playing Shao Kahn. Karl Urban stars as Johnny Cage (and his movie his movie Uncaged Fury), alongside Adeline Rudolph, Jessica McNamee, Josh Lawson, Ludi Lin, Mehcad Brooks, Tati Gabrielle, Lewis Tan, and Damon Herriman, with Chin Han as Shang Tsung, Tadanobu Asano as Lord Raiden, Joe Taslim as Bi-Han, & Hiroyuki Sanada as Hanzo Hasashi / Scorpion. This is just a very short promo video - and a reminder they've delayed the release of this movie from October (it would be out now!) until May 2026 kicking off the summer season next year. Here's the New York Comic-Con featurette for Simon McQuoid's sequel Mortal […]

"Why does no one talk about it?" Watermelon Pics is releasing this fascinating, upsetting new documentary film titled Pistachio Wars, a remarkable true story about the billionaires behind the California pistachio farms. Made by investigative journalists who spent years looking into the truth behind what's going on. They follow a trickle of information upstream, leading to disgusting revelations about California's water and the people hoarding it to build their own agricultural empire. As Los Angeles burns, everyone wants to know... why do cities in California often seem to constantly go up in flames? Journalist Yasha Levine and filmmaker Rowan Wernham take a road trip into the dark heart of the California Dream. They look at the system and the people that have allowed unchecked development to rage across the state, destroying the environment and creating mega-cities and mega-farms. Right at the center of their story is Stewart & Lynda Resnick. They're billionaires who live in Beverly Hills. And they have a monopoly on the pistachio trade. Of course they do! It's always some greedy bastards like this ruining everything just to hold onto their piles of money. I wish everyone could enjoy delicious, health pistachios without this kind of terrible environmental damage. Official trailer for Yasha Levine & Rowan Wernham's doc film Pistachio Wars, direct from YouTube: "Plays like a […]

"People feel bad for me, but they dont wanna talk to me..." NBC's Peacock has revealed an official trailer for a streaming series titled All Her Fault, arriving to watch on Peacock starting in November this fall. It's an adaptation of the book of the same name by Andrea Mara, about missing boy. Marissa arrives to pick up her young son Milo from his first playdate, but the woman who answers the door isn't a mother she recognizes. She doesn't have Milo and has never heard of him. Every parent's worst nightmare begins to unfold. As news of the disappearance filters through the quiet suburb and an unexpected suspect is named, whispers start to spread about the women most closely connected to the shocking event. Because only one of them may have taken Milo - but they could all be blamed. All Her Fault stars Sarah Snook, with Jake Lacy, Dakota Fanning, Michael Peña, Sophia Lillis, Abby Elliott, Daniel Monks, Jay Ellis, Thomas Cocquerel, Duke McCloud, Kartiah Vergara. Looks like it's worth watching for all the thrilling performances alone. Here's the official trailer (+ poster) for Peacock's thriller series All Her Fault, direct from YouTube: Marissa Irvine (starring Sarah Snook) arrives to collect her young son Milo from his first playdate, but the woman who then answers the door isn't […]

"Have you given any thought about casting?" Why yes it seems he has... Marvel has revealed a very cryptic first look teaser for their upcoming series called Wonder Man, a MCU spin-off series ready to debut for streaming in January 2026. It was revealed during the New York Comic-Con this weekend. Hollywood actor Simon Williams is thrust into the world of superheroes as he gets powers of his own, and becomes the new superhero Wonder Man. This teaser is a meta riff on the story, with the director announcing he's working on a Wonder Man remake and this one shot of Yahya looking astonished in hopes he might get the role. Yahya Abdul-Mateen II stars as as Simon Williams / Wonder Man: A super-powered actor and stuntperson who auditions for the lead role in a superhero series. Co-created by Destin Daniel Cretton, the new Wonder Man series also stars Ben Kingsley back as actor Trevor Slattery from Iron Man 3, with Demetrius Grosse, Lauren Glazier, Byron Bowers, and more. And featuring Zlatko Buric (who was also in James Gunn's Superman) as the filmmaker Von Kovak, who looks similar to George Miller in this footage. A curious way to reveal this series – not much actual footage, but I admit they got my attention. I'm waiting to view more... Here's the […]

"All you have to fight your detractors is the art of Kabuki." GKids has unveiled the official US trailer for an acclaimed Japanese film titled Kokuho, made by filmmaker Sang-il Lee. The title Kokuho means "national treasure" and is inspired by a true story. This first premiered at the 2025 Cannes Film Festival in Directors' Fortnight, and it next plays at AFI Fest in LA this fall before opening in limited US theaters in November. Previously announced as Japan's entry for Best International Feature at the Academy Awards, the smash-hit live action feature is directed by Sang-il Lee (of "Pachinko" Season 2, Hula Girls, Rage), and stars Ryo Yoshizawa, Ryusei Yokohama, and Ken Watanabe. The film marks a breakthrough performance for lead actor Ryo Yoshizawa, who trained 18 months in the art and history of Kabuki theater, to embody the role of Kikuo, an actor pursuing greatness at all costs, in a story of glory and heartbreak that spans decades. In post-war Japan's economic boom, gangster family-born Kikuo finds himself adopted by a kabuki actor. Despite life's challenges, he develops into a gifted performer. Featuring awe-inspiring scope and beauty, it's a monument to the artists who would sacrifice everything in the pursuit of the ultimate performance. Enjoy. Here's the official US trailer (+ poster) for Sang-il Lee's film Kokuho, direct […]

"There's a fine line between love and hate. A very fine line." Dark Star Pictures has unveiled the official US trailer for the French crime comedy film called Plastic Guns, which originally premiered at the 2024 Cannes Film Festival last year in the Directors' Fortnight sidebar there. It's finally getting released in the US this year, after already opening in French cinemas more than a year ago. Inspired by two controversial cases in French criminal history, this searing tragi-comedy exposes the abuses the police can commit in their pursuit of notorious criminals. A Frenchman traveling in Denmark is arrested, accused of being a multiple murderer on the run named Paul Bernardin. Although he maintains his innocence, two rookie detectives are convinced that he's guilty. Meanwhile, in Argentina, another Frenchman celebrates his wedding; he is the same age and has a very mysterious past. The film stars Delphine Baril, Charlotte Laemmel, Laurent Stocker, Gaëtan Peau, and Anthony Paliotti. One review states: "Plastic Guns is one of those movies that require complicity, giving into delirium and not asking for too much coherence, plausibility, or depth." Ha... If you're a fan of oddball, peculiar, off-beat French comedies - this is a good one to seek out and enjoy. Here's the official US trailer (+ poster) for Jean-Christophe Meurisse's film Plastic Guns, from YouTube: […]

"All I can do is make my music, because music has always been my destiny." Sony Pictures has debuted the official trailer for a music movie called Clika, made by filmmaker Michael Greene. A small town musician from Yuba Country, California pushes to carve out a place for himself in the new wave of Mexican-American music after a clip of him performing one of his songs goes viral. This film was originally supposed to open in October this year, but it has been pushed back for release sometime in early 2026 instead. Chito tries carve out a place for himself in the new wave of Mexican-American music. As his star begins to rise, Chito finds himself entangled in a high-stakes world where fame comes with a price. In a story of ambition, tradition, and self-discovery, Chito is ultimately forced to confront the choices he's made in his relentless pursuit of the American dream. From producer Jimmy Humilde, Clika stars Jay Dee as Chito, DoKNOW, Laura Lopez, Nana Ponceleon, with Peter Greene, Percy "Master P" Miller, and Eric Roberts. This looks a bit cheesy in obvious Hollywood ways, rough around the edges, but seems like a worthwhile story anyway. Here's the official trailer (+ poster) for Michael Greene's movie Clika, direct from Sony's YouTube: "One dream. One shot." In the debut […]

"Your guilt must fall below the 92% threshold or you will be executed in precisely 90 minutes." Lionsgate has revealed the official trailer for a sci-fi movie called Mercy, one of many upcoming artificial intelligence thrillers being made by Hollywood. This one is about an "A.I. Judge", very similar in many ways to Minority Report but with a different spin on our tech future. Mercy (not to be confused with Just Mercy from a few years ago) is directed by sci-fi / Screenlife filmmaker Timur Bekmambetov, his latest feature directed for Hollywood since making Profile in 2018. 90 minutes to prove your innocence or face execution. Chris Pratt & Rebecca Ferguson star in this cautionary tech tale. In the near future, a detective stands on trial accused of murdering his wife. He now has 90 minutes to prove his innocence to the advanced A.I. Judge he once championed, before it determines his fate. Starring Chris Pratt, with Rebecca Ferguson as A.I. Judge Maddox, Kali Reis, Annabelle Wallis, Chris Sullivan, and Kylie Rogers. Yep it looks like a January movie! Opens in IMAX and 3D at the end of January 2026 if anyone wants to find out if he's guilty or not? Here's the first official trailer (+ poster) for Timur Bekmambetov's sci-fi movie Mercy, from YouTube: "The future of criminal […]

"You might want to stick close to home for the next few days..." Apple TV has unveiled their first real 60-second teaser for the new series from Breaking Bad creator Vince Gilligan titled Pluribus. They already debuted a total of 4 other short cryptic teasers over the last few months, still not really revealing what is going on. This next teaser doesn't explain or reveal much more yet. The sci-fi drama series is titled Pluribus - the Latin word is an adjective that means "much, many" (commonly used in the U.S. slogan "E pluribus unum"). The only one-line intro available so far to setup the concept: The most miserable person on Earth must save the world from happiness. Pluribus stars Rhea Seehorn (who was also in "Better Call Saul") along with Carlos Manuel Vesga, Karolina Wydra, Miriam Shor, and Samba Schutte. It still seems like this will turn out similar to something like Apple TV's other sci-fi show Severance with some more lo-fi sci-fi aspects within this story. What is she up to in this & why is she the one that must fix everything? Huh. Here's the first actual teaser for Vince Gilligan's series Pluribus, direct from Apple TV's YouTube: And a few more cryptic teasers revealed recently for Vince Gilligan's series Pluribus, via YouTube: You can rewatch the […]

"What line of work are you in?" "Politics." Netflix has revealed the first official trailer for their upcoming mini-series titled Death by Lightning, a fascinating tale of American history. It is the story of President James Garfield and his greatest admirer Charles Guiteau, the man who would come to kill him. It's a look back at a turbulent time in the USA, after the Civil War, when James Garfield would rise from poverty to become the 20th president before being assassinated. The new series stars Michael Shannon as Garfield, Betty Gilpin as Crete Garfield, Matthew Macfadyen as Charles Giteau, Nick Offerman as Chester A. Arthur, Bradley Whitford as James Blaine, Shea Whigham as Roscoe Conkling. Death by Lightning is a drama series that brings to life the epic and stranger-than-fiction true story of Garfield. With many other guest stars. The title comes from an actual Garfield quote: "Assassination can no more be guarded against than death by lightning; it is best not to worry about either." Quite prophetic. He was shot by a Republican officer seeker in 1881. This looks pretty damn good! Not only a fascinating look back at US political history, but also a kooky fun tale of men, power, fame, and politics. And of assassination, too, of course. View below. Here's the official trailer (+ poster) for […]

"What shall I do?" "Keep your heart open..." Focus Features has revealed the full offiical trailer for the film Hamnet, one of the most acclaimed films of the year so far. Hamnet is the latest feature directed by Oscar-winner Chloé Zhao, following her work on Marvel's Eternals, this is her getting back to making something more meaningful and intimate. Hamnet tells the powerful story of love and loss that inspired the creation of Shakespeare's timeless masterpiece, Hamlet. Jessie Buckley stars as Agnes Shakespeare, Paul Mescal as William Shakespeare set in the 16th century. It's telling the story of Agnes - the wife of William Shakespeare - as she struggles to come to terms with the loss of her only son, Hamnet. A human and heart-stopping story as the backdrop to the creation of Shakespeare's most famous play, Hamlet. TIFF describes it as a look at how The Bard was not a cold genius, he was "a real man whose literary prowess was irrevocably impacted by his domestic life." The full cast includes Joe Alwyn, Emily Watson, Jacobi Jupe, Jack Shalloo, David Wilmot. With a wonderful score by Max Richter. This has been getting nothing but exceptional reviews since premiering at Telluride & TIFF, and will play in theaters starting November / December. Have a look. Here's the main official trailer […]

"The box is demanding things, and it gets more and more voracious..." Paramount+ has debuted a quick 2-minute making of featurette for the new horror creation called Vicious, the latest from filmmaker Bryan Bertino, creator of The Strangers franchise and director of a few other indie horror films as well. Vicious recently premiered at Fantastic Fest 2025 and will be streaming on Paramount+ to watch soon in October - starting tomorrow if anyone is ready to dive in. A woman spends the night fighting for her own existence as she slips down a rabbit hole contained inside a gift from a late-night visitor – some kind of mysteriously evil box. It comes with simple instructions if she wants to live – place three things inside: something you need, something you hate, and something you love. Starring Dakota Fanning as Polly and a creepy Kathryn Hunter, along with Mary McCormack, Rachel Blanchard, Devyn Nekoda, Klea Scott, and Emily Mitchell. This looks quite good, I dig the concept, looks freaky. It's weird they're not letting this play in theaters & leaving it to debut streaming? Either way - I'm definitely planning to watch the film once it's out. Here's the behind-the-scenes promo for Bryan Bertino's horror thriller Vicious, direct from YouTube: You can watch the full official trailer for Bryan Bertino's Vicious horror […]