Comedy, Drama, Romance

THE MINIATURE WIFE (2026): New Trailer Starring Matthew Macfadyen, Elizabeth Banks, Zoe Lister-Jones, O-T Fagbenle…

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New 10-episode series The Miniature Wife stars Matthew Macfadyen, Elizabeth Banks, O-T Fagbenle and Zoe Lister-Jones.

From creators Jennifer Ames and Steve Turner, the comedy/drama/romance follows the relationship dynamics between a couple after a technical accident.

I’m hoping this comes together beautifully because making it must have been quite the technical challenge.

I’m also hoping it’s at least as fun and engaging as a younger me found Honey, I Shrunk the Kids (1989), directed by Joe Johnston.

The power struggles between the couple should be interesting, especially before and after one of them is quite literally ‘shrunk down to size’

Are you drawn to this story too, and have you seen Honey, I Shrunk the Kids?

Sian Clifford, Sofia Rosinsky, Elizabeth Whitmere, Shaun Majumder Lucy Turnbull, Tate Yap, Brandon Knox, Katie Ortencio, Hailey Summer and Jennifer Ashleigh Lloyd also star.

The Miniature Wife Release Dates: April 9th, 2026 (US & UK)…

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Action, Comedy, Thriller

OVER YOUR DEAD BODY (2026): New Trailer From Jason Segel, Samara Weaving, Timothy Olyphant, Juliette Lewis…

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Jason Segel, Samara Weaving, Timothy Olyphant and Juliette Lewis’s latest is Over Your Dead Body, an action/comedy/thriller about a highly dysfunctional married couple.

I’m getting strong Companion (2025) vibes here, even though there’s no obvious hint of AI in the premise.

I’m curious to see how this unfolds. Also, based purely on the types of violent roles that Samara Weaving tends to choose, I’m starting to wonder what she might be working through, given the recurring murder themes. To be clear, I’m not complaining. It’s simply a case of good, old-fashioned fascination.

Paul Guilfoyle, Kayla Radomski, Danusia Samal, Jake Curran, Robert Goodman, Nikolai Kinski and Keith Jardine also star.

Over Your Dead Body Release Dates: April 24th, 2026 (US)…

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Adventure, Animation, Comedy

MINIONS & MONSTERS (2026): New Trailer Starring Pierre Coffin…

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Minions & Monsters, written, directed by and starring Pierre Coffin, follows the mischievous yellow troublemakers, the minions, as they set out to recruit terrifying creatures for their very own monster movie.

I certainly didn’t see that synopsis coming. Nor did I expect another Minions movie. How silly of me.

At this point, it’s clear, if it wasn’t already, that the Minions aren’t going anywhere. Such is the unstoppable commercial power of cuteness and the right shade of yellow.

As a former Minions obsessive (now considerably less so), I’ll still be watching. It turns out that adding monsters to the mix is just intriguing enough to pull me back in.

Is this looking promising to you, too?

Minions & Monsters Release Dates: July 1st, 2026 (US & UK)…

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Action, Adventure, Fantasy, Mystery

SPIDER-NOIR (2026): Cinematography Making Black & White Look Super…

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Given the option, I’d never have guessed I’d choose to watch a film or series in black and white over colour. That is, until I saw the trailer for Spider-Noir, the upcoming eight-part action/adventure/fantasy/mystery starring Nicolas Cage, Li Jun Li, Lamorne Morris and Karen Rodriguez.

The stark contrast of true black against blown-out whites, and every smoky grey in between, is so striking that it’s inspiring a detour to the nearest gallery, one where I could lose myself in a black-and-white photography exhibition. There isn’t an exhibition that fits the bill right now, so I’ll wait for May 2026 to watch creator Oren Uziel’s 8-part Spider-Noir series. An action/adventure/fantasy about an ageing private investigator and former superhero who’s down on his luck.

Below are my favourite shots from the promising trailer.

Spider-Noir (2026), Nicolas Cage, Prime Video
Spider-Noir (2026), Nicolas Cage, Prime Video

He’s not looking directly at me, so this can hang on my wall at home. No problem.

Spider Noir (2026), Karen Rodriguez, Prime Video
Spider Noir (2026), Karen Rodriguez, Prime Video

The lighting. The asymmetry. The expression. Yes!

Spider-Noir (2026), Lamorne Morris, Prime Video
Spider-Noir (2026), Lamorne Morris, Prime Video

Two words: texture and shadow. Good day.

Spider-Noir (2026), Prime Video
Spider-Noir (2026), Prime Video

Lines. Light. Movement. I need this humongous.

Spider-Noir (2026), Li Jun Li, Nicolas Cage, Prime Video
Spider-Noir (2026), Li Jun Li, Nicolas Cage, Prime Video

Yes to the intriguing perspectives. Thank you.

Spider-Noir (2026), Nicolas Cage, Prime Video
Spider-Noir (2026), Nicolas Cage, Prime Video

Lines and shadows for the light lover’s glee. Merci beaucoup.

When I think of brilliantly lit black-and-white films or shows, Roma (2018), directed by Alfonso Cuaron, comes to mind first. Based on how this looks, I may have another to add.

Thank you, film, you perfect amalgamation of all the arts.

Watch the Spider-Noir Trailer here.

Spider-Noir Release Dates: May 27th, 2026 (US & UK)…

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Crime, Drama, Mystery, Thriller

SCARPETTA (2026): New Trailer Starring Nicole Kidman, Jamie Lee Curtis, Ariana DeBose, Bobby Cannavale…

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Scarpetta, a new eight-part crime thriller, stars Nicole Kidman as Kay Scarpetta, a formidable forensic pathologist drawn into the hunt for a serial killer.

Created by Elizabeth Sarnoff, the series also features Jamie Lee Curtis, Ariana DeBose, Simon Baker and Bobby Cannavale.

As is often the case with serial-killer films and series released after 1995, Scarpetta will inevitably be compared (admittedly by me) to Se7en, David Fincher’s delightfully grim benchmark for the serial killer genre.

Unlike the key protagonists in Se7en, Kidman isn’t playing a detective, at least not in the traditional sense of the word, and the story appears to operate in a different lane altogether.

Ideally, I’ll forget about Se7en once the series begins. That shouldn’t be difficult, provided the storytelling is compelling enough to hold my attention. Fingers, toes and everything crossed for a good result.

Are you curious about Scarpetta?

Simon Baker, Deja Dee, Tyler Merritt, Chiketa Madu, Nahzah Blair, Stanley Aughtry, Janet Montgomery, Mount, Alejandro Barrios, Alanna Giuliani, Paul Bishop and Ashley Shelton also star.

Scarpetta Release Dates: March 11th, 2026, US & UK…

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