The Brutalist will make its streaming debut on HBO / Max
A24’s The Brutalist will make its streaming debut on Max on Friday, May 16. The three-time Academy Award(-winning film will debut on HBO linear on Saturday, MAY 17 at 8:00 p.m. ET.
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A24’s The Brutalist will make its streaming debut on Max on Friday, May 16. The three-time Academy Award(-winning film will debut on HBO linear on Saturday, MAY 17 at 8:00 p.m. ET.

Cyprien Vial’s volcano thriller Magma has been named the recipient of the Sloan Science on Screen Award, and along with Cristina Costantini’s documentary Sally, will be showcased in Sloan Science on Screen Selection as part of this year’s program for the Sloan Science in Cinema Initiative at the 68th San Francisco International Film Festival (SFFILM Festival).

The 85th Peabody Awards announced the nominees for the Documentary, News, Public Service, and Radio/Podcast categories, for stories released in broadcasting and streaming media during 2024.

Durga Chew-Bose’s directorial debut, Bonjour Tristesse, is a reimagining of Françoise Sagan’s 1954 novel, set against the sun-drenched backdrop of the French Riviera. The coming of age romantic drama film stars Lily McInerny as Cécile, a teenager navigating a summer of emotional upheaval, with Claes Bang portraying her charismatic father, along with Nailia Harzoune – his new girlfriend, and Chloë Sevigny as Anne, a fashion designer whose arrival disrupts their idyllic retreat.


The Last Meal directed by Maryse Legagneur, has won the $15,000 MARIMBAS Award, the top prize at the 42nd edition of Miami Film Festival. The film tells the moving story of Reynold, a man facing cancer who reconnects with his estranged daughter through the healing power of Haitian cuisine.

The 64th Cannes Critics’ Week (Semaine de la critique) taking place May 14th – 22nd, 2025 has unveiled the official selection. The parallel section to the Cannes Film Festival will open with L’interêt d’Adam (Adam’s Interest), Belgian director Laura Wendel’s second feature film. Her handheld camera takes us into a pediatric ward to follow three characters; a helpless mother, her malnourished son, and the nurse caring for them.

From April 30 – May 7, 2025, the 20th annual South East European Film Festival #SEEfest in Los Angeles will showcase over 50 movies from East and South-East Europe.


Emilie Blichfeldt’s The Ugly Stepsister, a warped, sinister spin on the Cinderella story has won the feature film Audience Award at the 2025 Overlook Film Festival.

Wes Anderson’s The Phoenician Scheme has unveiled its first official trailer, giving audiences a glimpse into his trademark quirky and intricate narrative that seamlessly blends family dynamics with high-stakes intrigue.