Classic film noir originally emerged during the 1940s and occupies a shadowed corner of cinema where crime stories are transformed into psychological labyrinths defined by fatalism, moral ambiguity, and alluring black-and-white imagery. While many people think of the genre's distinct visuals, such as smoke-filled nightclubs, cynical detectives, and scheming femme fatales lurking in dark alleyways, the most defining element of any great classic noir movie is its story.

HBO Max’s U.S. movie chart on May 10, 2026, shows a disaster-franchise takeover, and the timing is striking because it did not happen through one title alone. A brand-new sequel entered the platform’s movie chart at #1, immediately knocking Wuthering Heights off the top spot after that film had controlled the daily movie chart from May 4 through May 9.

Curry Barker’s debut feature film,Obsession, has been making waves across the genre community since its world premiere at Toronto’s International Film Festival last year. Now, as it officially hits theaters, audiences are finally getting to experience what its stars have known since that very first screening: this original horror is truly something special.

While it's easy to separate and distinguish different films into their respective styles, the medium is a fluctuating and malleable art form that can change, adapt, and blend different genres to fit a cohesive cinematic vision. Science fiction and thrillers aren't often associated with one another, but there is a great deal of entertainment value in their marriage. There's something striking and captivating about telling a tension-fueled thriller story in a sci-fi world that makes these films stand out.

A beloved horror anthology exec-produced by Ridley Scott is suddenly showing fresh streaming heat, and it comes after the series started airing its Season 3 past May 7. As per FlixPatrol, the show entered Australia’s Top 10 at #6 on May 9, held #6 on May 10, then jumped all the way to #2 yesterday (May 11). However, for now, the anthology series is only trending on Stan, which is exclusively open for Australian audiences, and while it is also simultaneously airing on AMC+ and Shudder, other regions haven’t caught up to it yet.

Sports movies love a comeback, and honestly, so do moviegoers. There’s something very hard to resist about a broken fighter getting one last shot, a trainer barking from the sidelines, and a final showdown where the emotional stakes are doing as much heavy lifting as the punches. Add mixed martial arts into the mix, and you’ve got the kind of bruising underdog story that feels designed to leave everyone sweaty, stressed, and quietly rooting for one more round.

There's no better activity than getting cozy with a blanket and a movie, no matter the season or weather. The best kinds of movies to watch for getting ultimately cozy and comfortable are, undoubtedly, heartwarming romantic movies. Fans of cozy romance movies have a large movie library to choose from, but how about giving a chance to some South Korean ones?

The video game adaptation renaissance shows no signs of stopping, both in movies and on television. The Super Mario Galaxy Movie is currently the highest-grossing movie of 2026 and is nearing the $1 billion mark, while Mortal Kombat II has received a much more positive reception than the first chapter. On the TV side, The Last of Us and Fallout are leading the charge with prestige-level technical prowess and storytelling, with plenty of others in development like Prime Video's adaptations of God of War and Tomb Raider.

Everyone has heard of Goblin, and most K-drama fans have seen The King: Eternal Monarch. But romantasy—romance wrapped in magic, fate, and impossible worlds—is far more popular than the usual hits. There are many hidden gems and brilliant series in this particular K-drama landscape that are also worth watching. If you're a fan who wants to swoon while also discovering new content, you're in the right place.

For years, Richard Gere and Alejandra Silva have kept their youngest children away from the spotlight. That is why fans were stunned when Alejandra quietly shared something many followers had never seen before. Richard Gere and Alejandra Silva gave fans a glimpse into their private family life in a heartfelt...

As the Marché du Film continues to expand beyond a traditional sales hub into a broader cross-media marketplace, Taiwan arrives in Cannes this year with a presence that reflects that shift – spanning film sales, XR showcases and IP adaptation platforms. At the Marché, the Taiwan Pavilion marks genre as a central export driver, underscoring […]

Paradise City Sales has granted Variety access to an exclusive clip from Sara Ishaq’s “The Station,” which has its world premiere in Critics’ Week at Cannes. Variety spoke to the Yemeni-Scottish filmmaker, who received an Academy Award nomination for her documentary short “Karama Has No Walls.” The film centers on Layal, who runs a women-only […]