Perfect Days

Perfect Days is a 2023 drama film directed by Wim Wenders (Paris, Texas, Wings of Desire), from a script written by Wenders and Takuma Takasaki (Honokaa Boy). A co-production between Japan and Germany, the film combines four short stories and stars Kōji Yakusho in the role of a toilet cleaner.

The film competed for the Palme d'Or at the 2023 Cannes Film Festival, where it premiered on May 25, 2023, and won the Prize of the Ecumenical Jury and the Best Actor Award for Kōji Yakusho. It was selected as the Japanese entry for the Best International Feature Film at the 96th Academy Awards. Watch the official trailer below.

Michael

MICHAEL is a 2026 music drama biography film directed by Antoine Fuqua, from a screenplay by John Logan.

The story of Michael Jackson’s life beyond the music, tracing his journey from the discovery of his extraordinary talent as the lead of the Jackson Five, to the visionary artist whose creative ambition fueled a relentless pursuit to become the biggest entertainer in the world. Highlighting both his life off-stage and some of the most iconic performances from his early solo career, the film gives audiences a front-row seat to Michael Jackson as never before. This is where his story begins.

The cast includes Jaafar Jackson, Nia Long, Laura Harrier, Juliano Krue Valdi, Miles Teller, and Colman Domingo.

MICHAEL is set to debut in theaters April 24th, courtesy of Lionsgate. Watch the official trailer below.

The Strangers: Chapter 3

THE STRANGERS: CHAPTER 3 is a 2026 horror film directed by Renny Harlin, from a screenplay by Alan R. Cohen and Alan Freedland. It serves as the fifth film in The Strangers film series, and the final installment of a new trilogy following THE STRANGERS: CHAPTER 1 (our full review here) and THE STRANGERS: CHAPTER 2 (our full review here). I will be the first to admit that the first entry in the new trilogy was a bit rough to say the least, but the 2nd film impressed me with more of a focus on origin story and the slasher element that made the franchise so successful in the beginning.

In the "Strangers" finale, survivors face new threats from masked strangers. Secrets emerge, jeopardizing their lives as the line between reality and peril blurs in their battle for survival.

The cast includes Madelaine Petsch, Gabriel Basso, Ema Horvath, and Richard Brake.

THE STRANGERS: CHAPTER 3 is set to debut in theaters February 6th, 2026, courtesy of Lionsgate. Watch the official trailer below.

28 Years Later: The Bone Temple

28 YEARS LATER: THE BONE TEMPLE is a 2026 post-apocalyptic horror thriller film directed by Nia DaCosta and written by Alex Garland. It was shot back-to-back with its predecessor 28 YEARS LATER (our full review here), and will serve as the fourth installment overall in the 28 Days Later film series.

A messenger on a bicycle awakens from a coma to discover that the world has been invaded by zombies following the outbreak of a virus.

The cast Ralph Fiennes, Jack O'Connell, Alfie Williams, Erin Kellyman, Chi Lewis-Parry, Emma Laird, Chi Lewis-Parry, Robert Rhodes, and Maura Bird.

28 YEARS LATER: THE BONE TEMPLE is set to debut January 16th 2026, courtesy of Sony Pictures Releasing. Watch the official trailers below.

Snowfall: Season 4

“Business is booming in season four of Snowfall. It's January 1st, 1985. Ronald Reagan has won his re-election campaign proclaiming it is "morning again in America," but in South Central, Los Angeles, it feels more like the sun is getting low. The demand for crack cocaine is high, and while our crew of dealers led by Franklin Saint (Damson Idris) are benefiting greatly from the rising tide of addiction, they are also starting to become aware of the damage the drug is doing to the people and to the place they love. With the entire nation taking note, the LAPD is diverting serious money and resources to the "war on drugs." Politicians' phones are ringing. Powerful people are concerned from the hallways of The White House to those of CIA headquarters, where there are whispers that one of their own may be involved in this burgeoning epidemic.”

Watch the trailer for season 4 of the FX Original Series Snowfall below. The new season premieres February 24th 10:00 PM EST only on FX. Streaming the next day on FX on Hulu.

The Protege

The Protégé is a 2021 action thriller directed by Martin Campbell, and written by Richard Wenk.

Rescued as a child by the legendary assassin Moody (Samuel L. Jackson) and trained in the family business, Anna (Maggie Q) is the world’s most skilled contract killer. But when Moody – the man who was like a father to her and taught her everything she needs to know about trust and survival – is brutally killed, Anna vows revenge. As she becomes entangled with an enigmatic killer (Michael Keaton) whose attraction to her goes way beyond cat and mouse, their confrontation turns deadly and the loose ends of a life spent killing will weave themselves even tighter.

The full cast includes Michael Keaton, Maggie Q, Samuel L. Jackson, Patrick Malahide, David Rintoul, Ori Pfeffer, Ray Fearon, Caroline Loncq, and Robert Patrick.

The Protégé is scheduled to be released on August 20th, courtesy of Lionsgate. Watch the official trailer below.

Golden Globes 2021: Winners and Losers

Alright so the 2021 Golden Globes, or at least a zoom version, came and went, so did it go as you expected? I have to say, I was impressed with some of the selections that took home the gold this year but the show was fairly predictable.

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• Nomadland grabbing best motion picture in the drama category, as well as Chloé Zhao taking home best director for a motion picture, was absolutely glorious.

• Jason Sudeikis winning best performance for an actor in a TV series for the fantastic Apple TV+ comedy series Ted Lasso was well deserved.

• Mark Ruffalo got the award in the limited series category for HBO’s I Know This Much is True, a very good but extremely depressing series.

• Rosamund Pike took home the gold for best actress in a musical or comedy for her incredible performance in the Netflix film I Care a Lot.

• Borat Subsequent Moviefilm took home best motion picture in the musical or comedy category which certainly ruffled some feathers which I get, I mean the Borat films work but to say they are award-winning is a bit of a stretch. Although Sia’s Music was a contender in that category as well, so we could have done worse.

BUT… the snub for Christopher Nolan’s Tenet is an absolute travesty, and we should all write a very strongly worded email about it.

Check out the full list of winners (and losers) below and let us know what you think of the results on the comments:

Best Motion Picture — Drama

• "Nomadland" — Winner

• "The Father"

• "Mank"

• "Promising Young Woman"

• "The Trial of the Chicago 7"

Best Motion Picture — Musical or Comedy

• "Borat Subsequent Moviefilm" — Winner

• "Hamilton"

• "Music"

• "Palm Springs"

• The Prom

Best Director — Motion Picture

• Chloé Zhao, "Nomadland" — Winner

• Emerald Fennell, "Promising Young Woman"

• David Fincher, "Mank"

• Regina King, "One Night in Miami..."

• Aaron Sorkin, "The Trial of the Chicago 7

Best Performance by an Actress in a Motion Picture — Drama

• Andra Day, "The United States Vs. Billie Holiday — Winner

• Viola Davis, "Ma Rainey's Black Bottom"

• Vanessa Kirby, "Pieces of a Woman"

• Frances McDormand, "Nomadland"

• Carey Mulligan, "Promising Young Woman"

Best Performance by an Actor in a Motion Picture — Drama

• Chadwick Boseman, "Ma Rainey's Black Bottom" — Winner

• Riz Ahmed, "Sound of Metal"

• Anthony Hopkins, "The Father"

• Gary Oldman, "Mank"

• Tahar Rahim, "The Mauritanian"

Best Performance by an Actress in a Motion Picture — Musical or Comedy

• Rosamund Pike, "I Care a Lot" — Winner

• Maria Bakalova, "Borat Subsequent Moviefilm"

• Kate Hudson, "Music"

• Michelle Pfeiffer, "French Exit"

• Anya Taylor-Joy, "Emma."

Best Performance by an Actor in a Motion Picture — Musical or Comedy

• Sacha Baron Cohen, "Borat Subsequent Moviefilm" — Winner

• James Corden, "The Prom"

• Lin-Manuel Miranda, "Hamilton"

• Dev Patel, "The Personal History of David Copperfield"

• Andy Samberg, "Palm Springs"

Best Performance by an Actress in a Supporting Role in any Motion Picture

• Jodie Foster, "The Mauritanian" — Winner

• Glenn Close, "Hillbilly Elegy"

• Olivia Coleman, "The Father"

• Amanda Seyfried, "Mank"

• Helena Zengel, "News of the World"

Best Performance by an Actor in a Supporting Role in any Motion Picture

• Daniel Kaluuya, "Judas and the Black Messiah" — Winner

• Jared Leto, "The Little Things"

• Bill Murray, "On the Rocks"

• Leslie Odom, Jr., "One Night in Miami..."

• Sacha Baron Cohen, "The Trial of the Chicago 7"

Best Motion Picture — Animated

• "Soul" — Winner

• "The Croods: A New Age"

• "Onward"

• "Over the Moon"

• "Wolfwalkers"

Best Motion Picture — Foreign Language

• "Minari" — Winner

• "La Llorna"

• "Another Round"

• "The Life Ahead"

• "Two of Us"

Best Screenplay — Motion Picture

• Aaron Sorkin, "The Trial of the Chicago 7" — Winner

• Emerald Fennell, "Promising Young Woman"

• Jack Fincher, "Mank"

• Christopher Hampton and Florian Zeller, "The Father"

• Chloé Zhao, "Nomadland"

Best Original Song — Motion Picture

• "Io Sì (Seen)," Diane Warren, Laura Pausini, Niccolò Agliardi - "The Life Ahead" — Winner

• "Fight for You," H.E.R., Dernst Emile II, Tiara Thomas - "Judas and the Black Messiah"

• "Hear My Voice," Daniel Pemberton, Celeste Waite - "The Trial of the Chicago 7"

• "Speak Now," Leslie Odom, Jr., Sam Ashworth - "One Night in Miami..."

• "Tigress & Tweed," Raphael Saadiq, Andra Day - "The United States Vs. Billie Holiday"

Best Original Score — Motion Picture

• Trent Reznor, Atticus Ross and Jon Batiste, "Soul" — Winner

• Alexander Desplat, "The Midnight Sky"

• Ludwig Göransson, "Tenet"

• James Newton Howard, "News of the World"

• Trent Reznor and Atticus Ross, "Mank"

Best Television Series — Drama

• "The Crown" — Winner

• Lovecraft Country"

• "The Mandalorian"

• "Ozark"

• "Ratched"

Best Television Series — Musical or Comedy

• "Schitt's Creek" — Winner

• "Emily in Paris"

• "The Flight Attendant"

• "The Great"

• "Ted Lasso"

Best Television Limited Series, Anthology Series or Motion Picture Made for Television

• "The Queen's Gambit" — Winner

• "Normal People"

• "Small Axe"

• "The Undoing"

• "Unorthodox"

Best Performance by an Actress in a Television Series — Drama

• Emma Corrin, "The Crown" — Winner

• Olivia Coleman, "The Crown"

• Jodie Comer, "Killing Eve"

• Laura Linney, "Ozark"

• Sarah Paulson, "Ratched"

Best Performance by an Actor in a Television Series — Drama

• Josh O'Connor, "The Crown" — Winner

• Jason Bateman, "Ozark"

• Bob Odenkirk, "Better Call Saul"

• Al Pacino, "Hunters"

• Matthew Rhys, "Perry Mason"

Best Performance by an Actress in a Television Series — Musical or Comedy

• Catherine O'Hara, "Schitt's Creek" — Winner

• Lily Collins, "Emily in Paris"

• Kaley Cuoco, "The Flight Attendant"

• Elle Fanning, "The Great"

• Jane Levy, "Zoey's Extraordinary Playlist"

Best Performance by an Actor in a Television Series — Musical or Comedy

• Jason Sudeikis, "Ted Lasso" — Winner

• Don Cheadle, "Black Monday"

• Nicholas Hoult, "The Great"

• Eugene Levy, "Schitt's Creek"

• Ramy Youssef, "Ramy"

Best Performance by an Actress in a Television Supporting Role

• Gillian Anderson, "The Crown" — Winner

• Helena Bonham Carter, "The Crown"

• Julia Garner, "Ozark"

• Annie Murphy, "Schitt's Creek"

• Cynthia Nixon, "Ratched"

Best Performance by an Actor in a Television Supporting Role

• John Boyega, "Small Axe" — Winner

• Brendan Gleeson, "The Comey Rule"

• Daniel Levy, "Schitt's Creek"

• Jim Parsons, "Hollywood"

• Donald Sutherland, "The Undoing"

Best Performance by an Actress in a Limited Series, Anthology Series or Motion Picture Made for Television

• Anya Taylor-Joy, "The Queen's Gambit" — Winner

• Cate Blanchett, "Mrs. America"

• Daisy Edgar-Jones, "Normal People"

• Shira Haas, "Unorthodox"

• Nicole Kidman, "The Undoing"

Best Performance by an Actor in a Limited Series, Anthology Series or Motion Picture Made for Television

• Mark Ruffalo, "I Know This Much is True" — Winner

• Bryan Cranston, "Your Honor"

• Jeff Daniels, "The Comey Rule"

• Hugh Grant, "The Undoing"

• Ethan Hawke, "The Good Lord Bird"

Godzilla vs. Kong

“The epic next chapter in the cinematic Monsterverse pits two of the greatest icons in motion picture history against one another - the fearsome Godzilla and the mighty Kong - with humanity caught in the balance.”

Godzilla vs. Kong stars Alexander Skarsgård (“Big Little Lies,” “The Little Drummer Girl”), Millie Bobby Brown (“Stranger Things”), Rebecca Hall (“Christine,” “Professor Marston and the Wonder Women”), Brian Tyree Henry (“Joker,” “Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse”), and Julian Dennison (Hunt for the Wilderpeople, Deadpool 2).

Godzilla vs. Kong will hit theaters & IMAX and will also be available to stream exclusively on HBO Max March 31st, 2021. Watch the official trailer below.

Zack Snyder's Justice League

“In Zack Snyder’s Justice League, determined to ensure Superman’s (Henry Cavill) ultimate sacrifice was not in vain, Bruce Wayne (Ben Affleck) aligns forces with Diana Prince (Gal Gadot) with plans to recruit a team of metahumans to protect the world from an approaching threat of catastrophic proportions. The task proves more difficult than Bruce imagined, as each of the recruits must face the demons of their own pasts to transcend that which has held them back, allowing them to come together, finally forming an unprecedented league of heroes. Now united, Batman (Affleck), Wonder Woman (Gadot), Aquaman (Jason Momoa), Cyborg (Ray Fisher), and The Flash (Ezra Miller) may be too late to save the planet from Steppenwolf, DeSaad, and Darkseid and their dreadful intentions.”

— HBO Max

Watch the brand new trailer for Zack Snyder's Justice League below. Available to stream on HBO Max March 18th.

The Power of the Dog

The Power of the Dog is a 2021 western drama written and directed by Jane Campion, based on the novel of the same name by Thomas Savage. Campion, a New Zealand native which is where filming took place, was the second female to be nominated for an Oscar in the Best Director category for her film, The Piano (1993). The Power of the Dog had its world premiere at the 78th Venice International Film Festival on September 2nd, 2021, where it was very well received.

In early 20th-century Montana, a sadistic ranch owner launches a campaign against a young widow when she unexpectedly marries his brother and comes to live on the ranch.

The cast includes Benedict Cumberbatch, Kirsten Dunst, Jesse Plemons, Kodi Smit-McPhee, Thomasin McKenzie, Genevieve Lemon, Keith Carradine, and Frances Conroy.

The Power of the Dog is scheduled for a limited theatrical release on November 17th for awards consideration, prior to a streaming release on Netflix on December 1st. Watch the official trailer below.

Mayor of Kingstown

Mayor of Kingstown is a 2021 Paramount+ Original crime thriller television series, created by Taylor Sheridan and Hugh Dillon. Sheridan knows his way around a compelling crime thriller, having brought us the series Yellowstone, as well as films Sicario, Hell or High Water, and Wind River.

The series tells the story of The McLusky family - power brokers in Kingstown, Michigan where the business of incarceration is the only thriving industry. The series tackles themes of systemic racism, corruption and inequality.

The cast includes Jeremy Renner, Kyle Chandler, Diane Wiest, and Aiden Gillen.

Mayor of Kingstown is set to premiere on the Paramount+ streaming service November 14th. Watch the official trailers below.

Infinite

Infinite is a 2021 sci-fi action thriller from director Antoine Fuqua. Ian Shorr adapted the screenplay and Todd Stein wrote the screen story, based on the 2009 novel The Reincarnationist Papers, from author D. Eric Maikranz.

It tells the story of Evan McCauley, a man with skills he has never learned and memories of places he has never visited which haunt his daily life. Self-medicated and on the brink of a mental breakdown, Evan is sought by a secret group that call themselves “Infinites,” revealing to him that his memories may be real—but they are from multiple past lives.

The film stars Mark Wahlberg, Chiwetel Ejiofor, Sophie Cookson, Jason Mantzoukas, Rupert Friend, Liz Carr, Toby Jones, and Dylan O'Brien.

Infinite will be available to stream June 10th exclusively on Paramount+. Watch the official trailer below.

Chaos Walking

“In the not too distant future, Todd Hewitt discovers Viola, a mysterious girl who crash lands on his planet, where all the women have disappeared and the men are afflicted by “the Noise” – a force that puts all their thoughts on display. In this dangerous landscape, Viola’s life is threatened – and as Todd vows to protect her, he will have to discover his own inner power and unlock the planet’s dark secrets.”

Directed By: Doug Liman (The Bourne Identity, Edge of Tomorrow)

Chaos Walking is based on the best-selling novel The Knife of Never Letting Go, by Patrick Ness.

Starring: Daisy Ridley, Tom Holland, Mads Mikkelsen, Demián Bichir, Cynthia Erivo, Nick Jonas, Kurt Sutter, and David Oyelowo.

Chaos Walking will hit theaters and IMAX March 5th. Watch the official trailer below.

Loki

“Loki, the God of Mischief, steps out of his brother's shadow to embark on an adventure that takes place after the events of "Avengers: Endgame."

Starring Tom Hiddleston, Owen Wilson, Sophia Di Martino, Sasha Lane, and Gugu Mbatha-Raw.

The Disney+ Original Series Loki premieres June 9th. Watch the official trailer below.

Tom Clancy's Without Remorse

“John Clark, a Navy SEAL, goes on a path to avenge his wife's murder only to find himself inside of a larger conspiracy.”

Tom Clancy's Without Remorse stars Michael B. Jordan, and is directed by Stefano Sollima. The film is written by Taylor Sheridan (Hell or High Water, Wind River) and Will Staples. It is based on the 1993 novel of the same name by Tom Clancy, and is a spin-off of the Jack Ryan film series.

Tom Clancy's Without Remorse will be available to stream on Prime Video April 30th. Watch the official trailers below including the new final trailer.

Army of the Dead

“Following a zombie outbreak in Las Vegas, a group of mercenaries take the ultimate gamble, venturing into the quarantine zone to pull off the greatest heist ever attempted.”

Directed and co-written by Zack Snyder, Army of the Dead is a high-octane action horror that will absolutely require a giant bowl of popcorn and the volume cranked up. Two trailers have dropped so far, and it looks GLORIOUS! Can’t wait to check it out.

The cast includes Dave Bautista, Ella Purnell, Ana de la Reguera, Matthias Schweighöfer, Nora Arnezeder, Hiroyuki Sanada, Raúl Castillo, Michael Cassidy, and Garret Dillahunt.

Army of the Dead will be available exclusively on Netflix May 21st but will also hit select theaters. Watch the official new trailer below.

Eternals

Eternals is a 2021 superhero film based on the Marvel Comics race of the same name. Produced by Marvel Studios and distributed by Walt Disney Studios Motion Pictures, it is intended to be the 26th film in the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU). Directed by Chloé Zhao, who wrote the screenplay with Patrick Burleigh, Ryan Firpo, and Kaz Firpo.

In the film, the Eternals, an immortal alien race, emerge from hiding after thousands of years to protect Earth from their evil counterparts, the Deviants.

The cast includes Gemma Chan, Richard Madden, Kumail Nanjiani, Lia McHugh, Brian Tyree Henry, Lauren Ridloff, Barry Keoghan, Don Lee, Harish Patel, Kit Harington, Salma Hayek, and Angelina Jolie.

Eternals is scheduled to hit theaters on November 5th, as part of Phase Four of the MCU. Watch the official final trailer below.

Tom and Jerry

“An eye-popping blend of classic animation and live action, Tom and Jerry’s new big-screen adventure stakes new ground for the iconic characters and forces them to do the unthinkable… work together to save the day.”

One of the most beloved rivalries in history is reignited when Jerry moves into New York City’s finest hotel on the eve of “the wedding of the century,” forcing the event’s desperate planner to hire Tom to get rid of him. The ensuing cat and mouse battle threatens to destroy her career, the wedding and possibly the hotel itself. But soon, an even bigger problem arises: a diabolically ambitious staffer conspiring against all three of them.

Director: Tim Story

Written By: Kevin Costello, based on characters created by William Hanna and Joseph Barbera.

Starring: Chloë Grace Moretz, Michael Peña, Rob Delaney, Colin Jost

Tom and Jerry take their cat-and-mouse game to the big screen February 26th, streaming same day only on HBO Max. Watch the official trailer below.

Ghostbusters: Afterlife

Ghostbusters: Afterlife is a 2021 supernatural comedy directed by Jason Reitman, who co-wrote the screenplay with Gil Kenan. It is the sequel to Ghostbusters (1984) and Ghostbusters II (1989), and the fourth film overall in the Ghostbusters franchise. Set thirty years after the events of the second film, a single mother and her two children move to a small town in Oklahoma, where they discover their connection to the original Ghostbusters and their grandfather's secret legacy.

The film stars Carrie Coon, Finn Wolfhard, Mckenna Grace, and Paul Rudd, while Bill Murray, Dan Aykroyd, Ernie Hudson, Sigourney Weaver, and Annie Potts reprise their roles from the original films.

After a number of delays related to the pandemic, Ghostbusters: Afterlife is set to hit theaters November 19th, 2021 (3D and IMAX in select theaters). Watch the official trailers below.

The Matrix Resurrections

The Matrix Resurrections is an 2021 sci-fi action film produced, co-written, and directed by Lana Wachowski, the writer behind The Matrix (1999), The Matrix Reloaded (2003), and Cloud Atlas (2012). It is the fourth installment in The Matrix film series. Plagued by strange memories, Neo's life takes an unexpected turn when he finds himself back inside the Matrix.

Keanu Reeves, Carrie-Anne Moss, and Jada Pinkett Smith reprise their roles from previous films in the series, where they are joined by Yahya Abdul-Mateen II, Jessica Henwick, Jonathan Groff, Neil Patrick Harris, Priyanka Chopra Jonas, and Christina Ricci.

The Matrix Resurrections is scheduled to be released by Warner Bros. Pictures theatrically on December 22nd. It will also be streaming on HBO Max for a month after release. Watch the official trailers below.