Action, Adventure, Fantasy, Mystery

SPIDER-NOIR (2026): New Trailer From Nicolas Cage, Lamorne Morris, Brendan Gleeson, Li Jun Li, Jack Huston…

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Director Oren Uziel’s Spider-Noir has two new trailers, one in black and white and a second in colour.

Starring Nicolas Cage Brendan Gleeson, Li Jun Li, Lamorne Morris and Jack Huston, the 1930s-era story follows a man down on his luck and forced to grapple with his former life as New York City’s only superhero.

Black and white trailer

Colour trailer

This one is not for arachnophobes, clearly. I personally don’t love spiders, but I wouldn’t say I have a phobia.

In addition to what I hope will be a good, engaging story with fun cinematography, my fingers are crossed that the pacing is great, too.

I’m still opting to start with the black and white version first. So far, the ‘lightning strikes’ from 1:30 in the trailer sure look great in yellow, too, right (as per the above image).

Did you see the endless eyes at 1:40?

Karen Rodriguez, Andrew Lewis Caldwell, Brendan Gleeson, Jack Huston, Li Jun Li, Abraham Popoola, Randy Oglesby, Richard Robichaux, Exandrea Pitts, George Todd McLachlan and Ydaiber Orozco also star.

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

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Comedy, Drama, Music

POWER BALLAD (2026): New Trailer Starring Paul Rudd, Peter McDonald, Nick Jonas…

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Directed and co-written by John Carney, Power Ballad is a music/drama/comedy movie about Rick, a wedding singer who learns that a fading boyband star he once shared a jam session with has turned a song Rick wrote into a hit without crediting him. And so begins the journey to claim the recognition he feels he deserves.

Paul Rudd, Nick Jonas, Jack Reynor and Peter McDonald are among the key cast.

Seeing Rudd with a guitar brings back great movie memories, thanks to I Love You, Man (2009). This is clearly not that kind of movie, but Rudd and the part-comedy categorisation are the reasons I’m interested.

I have a feeling that liking the ‘stolen’ song will make me enjoy the film that little bit more. Here’s to hoping.

Are you drawn to this one, too? Perhaps it helps to know that the first twenty-plus reviews on Rotten Tomatoes add up to a 92% Tomatometer score.

Marcella Plunkett, Rory Keenan, Keith McErlean, Paul Reid, Beth Fallon, Jack Reynor, Havana Rose Liu and Naoimh Whelton also star

Power Ballad Release Dates: May 29th 2026 (uk); June 5th, 2026 (US)…

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Horror, Sci-Fi, Thriller

CLAYFACE (2026): New Trailer Starring Tom Rhys Harries, Naomi Ackie, Max Minghella…

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Directed by James Watkins, Clayface is a new sci-fi/horror/thriller about an actor who becomes a revenge-filled being after his identity and humanity are stripped.

The actor in question, Matt Hagen, is played by Tom Rhys Harries. Additional key cast includes Max Minghella, Naomi Ackie and Eddie Marsan.

What cruelty is this?

As you likely already know, the chances of me watching this aren’t great, but the special effects and make-up, as horrifying as they are, are so damn creative, no? Also, the premise is strong, for what is an actor without their face after all? Not nothing of course, but it’s certainly very far from an ideal situation.

The very least I will do is check out the official non-teaser trailer.

Are you as intrigued by this as I am? Proabbly more so if you really like horror.

David Dencik, Francesca Corney, Ruby Sear, Wil Coban, Joshua James, Jake Curran, Derek Siow and Lorraine Tai also star.

Clayface Release Dates: September 11th, 2026 (UK); October 23rd, 2026 (US)…

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Action, Crime, No Spoiler Reviews, Thriller

REBEL RIDGE (2024): The Things I Liked…

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Outside of Mufasa -The Lion King (2024), Rebel Ridge is my first time watching a film led by Aaron Pierre.

From writer-director Jeremy Saulnier, Pierre plays a former Marine who finds himself up against small-town corruption, the kind that leads to an eventual standoff with the local police chief.

Also starring Don Johnson, AnnaSophia Robb, and David Denman, I found Pierre’s performance engaging, and the story held my attention until the final third, when my attention slipped just enough for me to remember I had a phone.

My favourite moments, aside from Pierre’s emotional journey, include the reveal when the corrupt officers realise who they’re dealing with, and a second reveal at Rebel Ridge towards the end.

Would I say you’re missing out if you skip Saulnier’s film altogether? No. But if the premise really appeals, it may be worth your time, especially as a showcase for Pierre’s acting. Otherwise, I’d suggest A History of Violence (2005) instead, still my favourite action/crime/thriller set in an American small town.

Have you seen Rebel Ridge?

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Comedy, Crime

IDIOTS (2026): New Trailer Starring Dave Franco, O’Shea Jackson Jr, Mason Thames…

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Co-written and directed by Macon Blair, Idiots follows two rock-bottom drivers (Dave Franco and Oshea Jackson Jr) tasked with transporting a wealthy teenager (Mason Thames) to rehab.

What should have been a simple job is derailed by their passenger into a journey that involves drugs, crime and danger..

Promising premise, Intriguing trailer, I like this combination.

Part of the appeal is, of course, the ‘Pineapple Express (2008) energy present here.

What do you think?

Killer Mike, Shontelle Thrash, Kael Copeland, Jeffrey Wells and Macon Blair also star.

Idiots Release Dates: August 28th, 2026 (US)…

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No Spoilers Movie Reviews, Commentary & Interesting New Movie Trailers