Tony Shalhoub to Appear at Lighthouse International Film Festival

Posted on March 25, 2026 by admin

Tony Shalhoub is set to attend this year’s Lighthouse International Film Festival, running June 10–14 on Long Beach Island, New Jersey.

The Emmy- and Tony-winning actor will take part in a post-screening conversation following a showing of the 1996 film Big Night, reflecting on his career and creative process. The discussion will be moderated by Jason Alexander, with co-director Campbell Scott also expected to attend.

Shalhoub is widely known for his work across film, television, and theater, including Monk, The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel, and The Band’s Visit. His appearance adds to this year’s lineup, which highlights independent filmmaking and includes special programming like a multi-day masterclass led by Alexander.

Now in its 18th year, the festival continues to spotlight emerging voices while bringing established talent to a more intimate setting for audiences.

Charli xcx Stars in Pete Ohs’ Erupcja, Opening April 17

Posted on March 23, 2026 by admin

Charli xcx heads to the big screen this spring with Erupcja, a new anti-romantic comedy from filmmaker Pete Ohs, opening April 17 in New York and Los Angeles.

The film follows Bethany (Charli xcx), whose vacation in Warsaw takes an unexpected turn after a volcanic eruption strands her abroad. What begins as a disruption quickly becomes a turning point, as she reconnects with a childhood friend (Lena Góra) and drifts through the city’s nightlife, rethinking her relationship and sense of self.

Directed, written, and produced by Ohs, Erupcja leans into a loose, intimate style, blending romance with a more offbeat, introspective edge. The film also stars Will Madden and Jeremy O. Harris, with Harris and Góra co-writing alongside Ohs and Charli xcx.

With its mix of emotional unraveling and spontaneous connection, Erupcja positions itself as a different kind of love story—one more interested in uncertainty than resolution.

Rachel House’s The Mountain Set for Spring Release After Festival Run

Posted on March 22, 2026 by admin

Piki Films, Sandy Lane Productions, Madman Entertainment

Rachel House’s directorial debut The Mountain is heading to theaters this spring, following a strong reception on the festival circuit, including screenings at the Toronto International Film Festival and Sydney Film Festival.

The New Zealand-set film follows Sam, a determined young girl navigating a personal battle with cancer, who sets out on a journey up Mt. Taranaki in search of healing. Along the way, she teams up with two fellow outsiders, forming an unlikely bond as they venture off the beaten path.

Blending adventure with themes of identity, friendship, and cultural connection, The Mountain marks a new chapter for House, known for her work as an actor, as she steps behind the camera for her first feature.

The film is set to open in New York and Los Angeles before expanding nationwide later in the season.

Holy Days Brings Heartfelt Road Trip Comedy to Theaters This March

Posted on March 18, 2026 by admin

Photon Films and Media and Blue Fox Entertainment

The comedy-drama Holy Days, starring Judy Davis, Miriam Margolyes, and Jacki Weaver, is set for a North American theatrical release on March 27, 2026.

Directed by Nat Boltt in her feature debut, the film follows three unconventional nuns on a road trip across New Zealand as they fight for their independence. Along the way, they form an unexpected bond with a young Māori boy, leading to a journey shaped by friendship, faith, and self-discovery.

The film premiered at the Santa Barbara International Film Festival and will also feature special event screenings, including appearances by Boltt.

Based on the novel by Dame Joy Cowley, Holy Days blends humor and emotion, exploring themes of connection, loss, and second chances against the backdrop of New Zealand’s landscapes.

Lin Shaye and Bill Moseley Lead Horror-Comedy Scared to Death Ahead of March Theatrical Release

Posted on March 7, 2026 by admin

A new horror-comedy featuring genre favorites Lin Shaye and Bill Moseley is heading to theaters this March.

Scared to Death, written and directed by Scottish filmmaker Paul Boyd (I, Challenger, We Are Gathered Here Today), will open in cinemas across North America on March 13, 2026, with screenings planned in major markets including Los Angeles, New York, Chicago, San Francisco, Miami, Seattle, Boston, and Atlanta.

The film blends horror and dark comedy and stars Shaye (Insidious) and Moseley (The Devil’s Rejects, The Texas Chainsaw Massacre 2) alongside Olivier Paris, Victoria Konefal, B.J. Minor, Jade Chynoweth, Rae Dawn Chong, and Lucinda Jenney. Rock frontman Kurt Deimer also appears in the film as a character known as “The Grog.”

Positioned as a wild genre ride, Scared to Death draws inspiration from classic horror and cult horror-comedies alike. The project also features cinematography by Steven Poster, ASC, editing by Ed Shiers, and a score by Misha Segal, with original music contributions from Deimer.

The film will be released by Atlas Distribution Company.

See the trailer below.

POV Horror Film Dead Eyes Set for SXSW World Premiere

Posted on March 6, 2026 by admin

The upcoming horror film Dead Eyes will make its world premiere at the SXSW Film Festival on March 12 in Austin, Texas.

Written and directed by Australian filmmaker Richard E. Williams, the film will screen in the festival’s Visions section, which highlights bold and distinctive filmmaking voices.

Dead Eyes stars Mischa Heywood (Bring Her Back), Ana Thu Nguyen (appearing in the upcoming Mortal Kombat II), Stephen Phillips, Charles Cottier (The Demon Disorder), and Alea O’Shea, with additional performances by Rijen Laine (In Our Blood, Tidelands).

The story follows Sean and his fiancée Grace as they venture into a remote forest searching for Sean’s missing father. Their investigation soon reveals a disturbing secret tied to cloning experiments meant to resurrect Sean’s deceased sister, leading to a terrifying confrontation with grotesque creations lurking deep in the woods.

Shot using a custom head-mounted Sony VENICE Rialto camera system, the film delivers an immersive first-person horror experience that places viewers directly inside the unfolding nightmare.

Alfonso Cuarón Joins How to Clean a House in Ten Easy Steps Ahead of True/False World Premiere

Posted on March 5, 2026 by admin

A new hybrid documentary backed by Alfonso Cuarón is set to debut at the 2026 True/False Film Festival.

How to Clean a House in Ten Easy Steps, the debut feature from director Carolina González Valencia, will have its world premiere at the 23rd edition of the festival, taking place March 5–8 in Columbia, Missouri. The film is executive produced by the Academy Award–winning filmmaker alongside labor leader Ai-jen Poo, president of the National Domestic Workers Alliance.

The documentary follows Beatriz Valencia, a Colombian-born domestic worker living in the United States, and her daughter Carolina — the filmmaker herself — as they create a fictional alter ego together: a writer. Blending documentary storytelling with elements of fiction, the film explores immigration, labor, family separation, and the power of imagination to reclaim personal narratives.

Structured in ten chapters, the film shifts between everyday routines, docu-fiction, and surreal moments as mother and daughter confront questions of identity, migration, and belonging.

The project was also selected as the 2026 recipient of the True Life Fund, a philanthropic initiative connected to the True/False Film Festival that supports documentary subjects.

Daughters of the Forest Set for SXSW North American Premiere After CPH:DOX Debut

Posted on March 2, 2026 by admin

The documentary Daughters of the Forest (Hijas del bosque), directed by Otilia Portillo Padua, is set for its North American premiere at the SXSW Film Festival in Austin, Texas, following its world premiere at CPH:DOX.

The film will first debut in competition for the Dox Award at CPH:DOX (March 11–22) before screening in the Visions section at SXSW (March 12–18).

Daughters of the Forest follows Lis and Juli, two Indigenous women and trained mycologists from communities in Oaxaca and Mexico State who study the complex ecosystems of mushrooms in the forests where they live. As environmental pressures and deforestation threaten their surroundings, the pair work to bridge scientific research with ancestral knowledge to better understand and protect the fungi that sustain their communities.

Blending documentary storytelling with speculative elements, the film explores the connections between humans, nature, and knowledge systems, offering a reflective look at coexistence and ecological resilience.

Jane Schoenbrun’s Teenage Sex and Death at Camp Miasma Gets First Teaser Ahead of August Release

Posted on February 25, 2026 by admin

The first teaser has arrived for Jane Schoenbrun’s Teenage Sex and Death at Camp Miasma, opening in U.S. theaters August 7.

Written and directed by Schoenbrun (I Saw the TV Glow, We’re All Going to the World’s Fair), the film stars Hannah Einbinder (Hacks) and Gillian Anderson (The X-Files, Sex Education). The supporting cast includes Amanda Fix, Eva Victor, Zach Cherry, Jasmin Savoy Brown, Quintessa Swindell, and more.

The story centers on a struggling slasher franchise handed to an ambitious young director for revival. When she seeks out the reclusive star of the original film, the two are pulled into a surreal, blood-soaked spiral of obsession, desire, and horror.

Produced by Plan B and financed by MUBI, the film will be distributed in multiple territories including North America, the U.K., Germany, Australia, and beyond.

Radu Jude’s Kontinental ‘25 Opens March 27 at Film Forum

Posted on February 19, 2026 by admin

Radu Jude’s latest feature, Kontinental ‘25, opens March 27 at Film Forum in New York.

The film had its world premiere at the 2025 Berlin International Film Festival, where Jude won the Silver Bear for Best Screenplay.

Set in the Romanian city of Cluj, the story follows Orsolya, a Hungarian immigrant and municipal employee whose routine eviction of an elderly man sets off a personal reckoning after he takes his own life. As she revisits the event through conversations with friends, family, and clergy, the film examines questions of responsibility, guilt, and the systems that shape individual choices.

Jude, known for Bad Luck Banging or Loony Porn and Don’t Expect Too Much From the End of the World, continues his sharp, often uncomfortable look at contemporary European life.

Kontinental ‘25 begins its U.S. theatrical run at Film Forum on March 27.