At last, Tom Cruise is receiving overdue praise for his groundbreaking stunt work, recognized by the Oscars at last. Thirty-five years after his initial nominations, he will finally be awarded his first Oscar, a long-awaited honor. Tom Cruise getting Honorary Oscar marks a defining moment in Hollywood history, recognizing his decades-long impact on both blockbuster filmmaking and cinematic prowess. He has been nominated four times for the Academy Awards but has never been able to bring home the black lady ever.

Audiences have become more challenging to please in this fast-paced digital world. Film marketers also have to come up with new ideas to keep fans engaged without giving too much away before the film's actual release. Is the sneak peek preview before film release a fresh way to generate curiosity and hype, or is it just a passing tactic? Brief explanation of what a sneak peek preview is…

The John Wick universe is expanding rapidly, with numerous projects underway that demonstrate the enduring appeal of Keanu Reeves in his career-defining role as John Wick. My thoughts on John Wick Spin-Off. Although Reeves has been adept at dodging bullets and showing off his martial arts skills through The Matrix (1999), Reeves was back in a major spotlight in Chad Stahelski’s John Wick-verse that changed the Hollywood action genre in the 21st Century for good.

How far would you go to feed your family or secure a job? Would you literally “kill” the competition for your next job? Park Chan-wook’s upcoming film explores this very dilemma. Just like France, which has finalized its bold entry, It Was Just an Accident (2025) as its official International Feature Film submission for the 2026 Oscars, South Korea is sending acting icon Lee Byung-hun’s…

Sometimes it takes a few minutes for you to get out of the psychological toll a film has had on you. And this is exactly what Cillian Murphy’s Steve (2025) did to me. This Steve movie review presents you with a breakdown of the chaos, the brilliance, and Murphy’s unforgettable performance to help you decide whether to hit play on Netflix right now—or skip this unsettling ride for another day.

Has any horror movie won an Oscar before? The horror genre is massively popular, yet underrepresented at the Oscars. This is not only about the scares- horror genre has always provided rich storytelling, sometimes intertwining cultural impact due to its thematic significance. Given the Academy's tendency to overlook horror films, should Zach Cregger's Weapons (2025) be recognized as a Best Picture nominee, and what does this say about the genre’s place at the Oscars?

The hype of One Battle After Another is real! Paul Thomas Anderson (PTA) has proven himself once again, showing what an uncanny political hysteria can do to the revolutionaries and their chaotic relationships. With a boldly original story, One Battle is a masterful example of its genre. Here is our One Battle After Another review, which will persuade you to watch the film at least once.​

The season of screams is here! October’s air is turning crisp, and the nights are going longer, which is the perfect time for the spooky season film releases to terrify and excite us! Movie Insiderz has brought you the Halloween 2025 film release lineup for the October scarefest. Theatres and streaming platforms both have thrillers and blood-curdling slashers ready to smash our screens this Halloween.​

Earlier reports suggest a live-action K-Pop Demon Hunters may interest the director after watching DreamWorks' How to Train Your Dragon live-action version. And after its unmatched success, Sony and Netflix have now entered talks about making a K-Pop Demon Hunters sequel. Although the second installment has not been greenlit yet but the potential exists. The fandom demanded a sequel. Fans want answers to questions left unresolved in…

Keep your tux ready—award season is here. The next Academy Awards, the 98th Oscars, will take place in March 2026. Early predictions have already started taking the spotlight, and several have successfully marked their spots in the respective categories, such as Best Picture, Best Director, Best Actor, etc. We cannot forget the Best International feature entry, It Was Just an Accident…

Films typically garner viewership, promotions, and engagement, including fan theories. These theories shape the dedication to story speculation and sometimes prompt directors to adapt or incorporate the ideas into their stories. Movie Insiderz collected six theories that reframe action movies and transformed their dynamics in terms of meaning-making for the general audience. Disclaimer: The following fan theories are speculative and not confirmed by the filmmakers.

2025 seems to be the year of remakes, as we have seen plenty in the form of Final Destination: Bloodlines (2025), DC Studios’ Superman (2025), Fantastic Four: First Steps (2025), and The Strangers: Chapter 2 (2025).​ Which one of them is the best so far is hard to decide. And whether, if any, will be able to bag any Oscar is a hunch that we’re all ready to place our bets.​

Just before Halloween, Lionsgate planned to give its audience a treat, but things did not go as intended. The Strangers: Chapter 2 has just been released as the second part of the trilogy reboot of The Strangers, directed by Renny Harlin. ​Was it the right decision from Lionsgate to omit Saw XI from its September release calendar to add…

Memories of Murder (2003) is an iconic film about an unsolved South Korean serial murder case from the 1980s. Korean films often feature social commentary, and Joon-ho excels in this, as seen in his recent Mickey 17 (2025). These five shots in Memories of Murder carry emotional weight and are visually powerful, even without dialogue.​ Plot details of Memories of Murder…

Vampires like Nosferatu ruled last year’s films, but this year, Frankenstein’s monsters seem to be captivating audiences onscreen. Alongside Guillermo del Toro’s Netflix version of Frankenstein (2025), Christian Bale is ready to portray his monster in another wicked romance story. The Bride trailer has Christian Bale as Frankenstein’s monster, who is looking for his true bride. Plot details of…