From The Editors
Japan Cuts 2026 Preview: A PALE VIEW OF HILLS, BURN, GOSH!!, and More
North America’s largest festival of contemporary Japanese film returns for its 19th year this summer at Japan Society! Join us as we take a closer look at over 30 curated films from across Japan, featuring major award-winners, indie darlings, up-and-coming...
DARK BLUE Review: Bringing Kurt Russell's Dark Side to 4K UHD
Kurt Russell and Scott Speedman embrace police corruption in Ron Shelton's 'Dark Blue'
Neuchatel 2026 Daily: From FURIOSA: A MAD MAX SAGA to YOU ARE THE FILM to SACCHARINE to PHI PHONG: THE BLOOD DEMON
Even though I've not had the pleasure of enjoying Switzerland's premiere genre festival in person, what I love about today's schedule is the variety of events and screenings that are on offer. Wherever your mood takes you, remember: It's just...
Echoes: Pakistan Has Yet to Build a Strong Animation Industry
Should I call it unfortunate, lazy, or ignorant of Pakistan that whenever I search for Pakistani animated movies, only four movies are highlighted in the search results?
Now Streaming: IRON WOK JAN!, When Cooking Is a Competition
The top Chinese restaurant in Tokyo is challenged by a new chef.
Now Streaming: SPARKS OF TOMORROW, Electricity in the Midst of Steam
In the Meiji era, steam power dominates, but an electronics catalog holds the key to a different future.
ATTACK ON PARADISE: Teaser & New Stills For Belgian-Dutch Actioner Headed to Fantasia
An ex-convict fights his way up a gang-controlled high-rise during a violent police raid to rescue his mother, reluctantly partnering with a rookie officer to survive.
Opening This Week: EVIL DEAD BURN Terrifies, THE ISOLATE THIEF Resonates
Plus: Live-action 'Moana,' inside The Asylum in 'Mockbuster,' 'Gail Daughtry and the Celebrity Sex Pass' (comedy), 'Reading Lolita in Tehran' (drama), 'Black Chariot' (landmark in Black cinema), 'Crossing' (Chinese war).
SON OF THE SOIL: Watch a Clip From This Nigerian Action Thriller, on Digital July 14th (Exclusive)
A haunted Nigerian ex-commando is dragged back into a world of violence when his sister's death leads him to a murderous drug network tearing his community apart - his mission objective is simple. Redemption.
Neuchatel 2026: Report on Opening Night
The 2026 Neuchatel International Fantastic Film Festival kicked off this past Friday, 3 July, and we've been happy to publish daily guides to the program. This year, sadly, none of our writers are able to attend in person, but we're...
Neuchatel 2026 Daily: From THE TIN DRUM to RITUAL to MI AMOR to SLEEP NO MORE to BLOOD ON SNOW
Plus: 'From Dusk Till Dawn.'
Neuchatel 2026 Daily: From NADJA to DECORADO to THE FURIOUS to JUMP SCARE
Plus: 'Alice in Wonderland,' board games, and 'Hotspring Sharkattack 2: Great Kyushu Showdown.'
Now Streaming: MAGICAL GIRL LYRICAL NANOHA EXCEEDS GUN BLAZE VENGEANCE, Sisters Fighting Together Forever
Shiina fights to save her younger sister, battling invading species on an island off the coast of Tokyo.
Now Streaming: JAADUGAR: A WITCH IN MONGOLIA, A Slave's Life
Young Sitara's life goes from bad to worse when her nation is attacked by Genghis Khan's forces.
Now Streaming: RECOMMENDATIONS FROM IWAMOTO-SENPAI, Mysterious Black Snow
Kodo investigates supernatural phenomena on behalf of his military-affiliated middle school, and discovers something unexpected.
Now Streaming: BLACK TORCH, Talking to Animals Is Just the Start
Talking to the animals is cool and all, but a greater mission awaits Jiro.
Neuchatel 2026 Daily: FISH, FISTS AND AMBERGRIS to EVIL DEAD BURN to IKATAN DARAH
Plus: 'My Daughter Is a Zombie,' 'Logan's Run,' and many more.
Now Streaming: DRAW THIS, THEN DIE!, What Would a Manga Protagonist Do?
A teenage girl loves, loves, loves manga, especially one book in particular.
Now Streaming: I BECAME A LEGEND AFTER MY 10-YEAR LONG LAST STAND: Starting Over as a Rookie
One battle after another should lead to peace. Instead, it's just time for more adventures.
Now Streaming: THE FRONTIER LORD BEGINS WITH ZERO SUBJECTS, How to Rule
A retired soldier adjusts to life with his own property. How will he grow his domain into a happy kingdom?
