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Star Wars Movies, Ranked
“May the Fourth” has always seemed like a particularly fake corporate holiday because “ Star Wars Day” is like the conspicuously missing Children's Day: Isn't that every day? Do we really need a day set aside to further…
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Vi Movies & TV forays into microdramas
Catering to the demand for mobile-first, short serialised content, Vi Movies & TV, the content aggregator platform from telco Vi, has announced its foray into the Microdrama category. Microdramas will be available on Vi Movies & TV for the first…
Tamil movie star Vijay surges ahead in state polls
Tamil movie star Joseph Vijay's new party Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) took an impressive lead in Tamil Nadu against the southern state's two established parties in early trends on Monday, as India began counting votes from April's assembly…
Opinion | Comedy movies should be silly again
The comedy movie has been an absolute mainstay in cinematic production since the dawn of the medium. The genre reached its heyday in the 2000s with classics like “The 40-Year-Old Virgin,” “White Chicks,”…
10 Best Crime Movies Nobody Talks About Anymore
From mobster movies to psychological thrillers, the crime genre is one of the most robust and enduring in the history of cinema. This includes foreign films, of course, with many countries providing their own culturally specific approaches to…
3 Praiseworthy Netflix Movies to Watch This Week
The first weekend of May is over, and the box office has shifted once again. The near-billion-dollar run of The Super Mario Galaxy Movie and Ryan Gosling 's sci-fi favorite Project Hail Mary showed signs of slowing down, while Antoine Fuqua 's…
New on Tubi in May 2026 - all the movies and shows to watch
April showers bring May flowers, but what do May flowers bring? Pilgrims? Wrong. More content to stream on Tubi. This month, there's plenty to devour no matter what it is you're into, with some fun originals to kick off the party. First up is…
There's a Hit Horror Movie Lurking Inside George Orwell's '1984' - If Anyone Dares to Adapt It
When George Orwell 's now-legendary “Nineteen Eighty-Four” first hit shelves in 1949, it wasn't only seen as some forbidding work of political theory. Instead, the British author's first and final novel following his hugely popular…
Exclusive clip from 'The Mandalorian and Grogu,' newest movie in 'Star Wars' franchise
The Mandalorian and Grogu stopped by the set of 'Good Morning America' on Star Wars Day to share a first-look at the latest film set in a galaxy far, far away. The duo presented an exclusive clip of the new movie, which is set to open in theaters…
The Sun Never Sets': Joe Swanberg Movie Lands U.S. Distribution Deal
EXCLUSIVE: Fresh off its premiere at SXSW, Joe Swanberg ‘s The Sun Never Sets has landed U.S. theatrical distribution with Independent Film Company and Sapan Studio. The romantic drama, starring Dakota Fanning (Ripley), Jake Johnson (Maximum…
The Super Mario Galaxy Movie' comes to digital, but when will the new 'Super Mario' movie be streaming?
The Super Mario Galaxy Movie is double-jumping onto digital platforms this week, which means you'll be watch Mario, Luigi, Bowser and friends explore the galaxy from the comfort of your couch. Directed by Aaron Horvath and Michael Jelenic and…
Chesapeake Film Festival Announces Soirée, Free Summer Movie Screenings
EASTON, Md. — In its 19th season, Chesapeake Film Festival continues its mission to bring thought-provoking independent film, international voices and emerging creative talent to audiences on Maryland's Eastern Shore. Each year the festival…
New on Pluto TV in May 2026: All the new shows and movies to stream for free
May is somehow here (how did the year fly by already?) and Pluto TV is refreshing its lineup. This summer brings some heavy hitters to the network, particularly in the form of one of the biggest sci-fi hits of the last 20 years. We're talking…
10 Movies That Are Terrible From Start to Finish
Film making is an arduous task, especially in the modern era where the cost of productions has skyrocketed. This makes it all the more disappointing when terrible films are released. Rather than entertaining audiences, these films make them furious…
Korea Box Office: 'The Super Mario Galaxy Movie' and 'The Devil Wears Prada 2' Lead Weekend
The South Korean box office saw a surge in activity during the weekend of May 1–3, as high-profile international sequels drove audience turnout. According to data from KOBIS, the tracking service operated by the Korean Film Council, “…
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