https://www.firstshowing.net Connecting Hollywood with its Audience https://media2.firstshowing.net/firstshowing/FSLogoWebfeeds2.svg Sat, 16 May 2026 00:34:41 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://www.firstshowing.net/2026/cannes-2026-hamaguchis-all-of-a-sudden-is-a-soulful-masterpiece/ https://www.firstshowing.net/2026/cannes-2026-hamaguchis-all-of-a-sudden-is-a-soulful-masterpiece/#disqus_thread Sat, 16 May 2026 00:34:11 +0000 https://www.firstshowing.net/?p=789889 Is anyone truly normal? Aren't we all flawed? How do we evolve humanity knowing this truth? Can a bit of compassion save us? These are a few of the philosophical questions introduced in this phenomenal film. Walking out of my afternoon screening of this sublime film at the 2026 Cannes Film Festival, I couldn't stop talking about it. Shaking with energy and excitement, I just blurted out sentence after sentence, word after word, about why it's so utterly masterful and beautiful and soulful and enchanting. Ryûsuke Hamaguchi's new film All of a Sudden is a bona fide Masterpiece. Filmed mostly in Paris, it's Hamaguchi stepping out of his usual Japanese setting to tell his most masterful story yet – a profound look at humanity and how we must grow & how art can help us evolve. It's one of the most deeply soulful, philosophically mesmerizing, profoundly humanistic, exceptionally heartfelt films I have EVER seen. It's not only one of my favorite films of the year, it's instantly one of my personal favorites films of all-time. Hyperbolic as it may be to say that just after emerging from a screening, the film itself reminded me to always trust my heart, to express myself fully and clearly, and to be honest if I encounter any kind of art that is truly this moving and this impactful. // Continue Reading ›]]> 0 https://www.firstshowing.net/2026/new-trailer-for-classic-anime-tekkonkinkreet-4k-remaster-re-release/ https://www.firstshowing.net/2026/new-trailer-for-classic-anime-tekkonkinkreet-4k-remaster-re-release/#disqus_thread Fri, 15 May 2026 09:28:22 +0000 https://www.firstshowing.net/?p=789867 "We don't wag our tails for anyone!" GKids has unveiled a brand new trailer for a 4K remaster & re-release of the cult classic called Tekkonkinkreet – celebrating its 20th anniversary this year. One of the iconic anime creations of the early 2000s, this first hit theaters in late 2006 and has since made its mark as the feature directorial debut of filmmaker Michael Arias and one of the early works from Japanese animation house Studio 4°C. Returning to theaters for two nights only this summer. Two boys defend Treasure Town and Yakuza try to take over and clear it for new development. Based on the award-winning manga by Taiyo Matsumoto, Tekkonkinkreet hits theatres on May 31st & June 1st in a new 4K remaster. Featuring stunning, action-packed visuals from STUDIO4°C and based on Taiyo Matsumoto's legendary manga, Tekkonkinkreet is a modern cult classic – a sensitive story of brotherhood & connection in a decaying world, now beautifully remastered in 4K. The film features the voices of Kazunari Ninomiya, Yû Aoi, Yûsuke Iseya, Kankurô Kudô, and Min Tanaka. If you haven't ever seen it – no better time than now to catch up with this. Enjoy. // Continue Reading ›]]> 0 https://www.firstshowing.net/2026/cannes-2026-leah-nelsons-tangles-film-is-an-animation-sensation/ https://www.firstshowing.net/2026/cannes-2026-leah-nelsons-tangles-film-is-an-animation-sensation/#disqus_thread Thu, 14 May 2026 23:38:29 +0000 https://www.firstshowing.net/?p=789532 "Animation is cinema. Animation is not a genre for kids. It's a medium for art, it's a medium for film." –Guillermo del Toro. This animated film from the 2026 Cannes Film Festival is one of the highlights of 2026 so far when it comes to animation. Tangles is the feature directorial debut from up-and-coming filmmaker Leah Nelson, adapting a graphic novel by Sarah Leavitt. Her book is subtitled "A Story About Alzheimer’s, My Mother and Me" – it's an autobiographical tale of her experiences with a mother whose memory begins to degrade. Leah Nelson & her team took this story and turned it into an absolutely beautiful animated film, embracing the same B&W style from the graphic novel. Tangles is a B&W film with a few glimmers of color that pop up throughout. It's an emotionally devastating, unashamedly compassionate, brutally honest look at Alzheimer's disease and how hard it is for other family members to deal with when it gets worse. Yet it's also an emotionally invigorating and especially touching story in the way it's so open about vulnerability and hardship. Tangles is a singular animation creation that should connect with audiences all around the world. // Continue Reading ›]]> 0 https://www.firstshowing.net/2026/japanese-tokusatsu-history-doc-the-origin-of-ultraman-full-trailer/ https://www.firstshowing.net/2026/japanese-tokusatsu-history-doc-the-origin-of-ultraman-full-trailer/#disqus_thread Thu, 14 May 2026 22:51:05 +0000 https://www.firstshowing.net/?p=789807 "Children need to be shown something real." Toho Next & Tsuburaya Productions have unveiled the official trailer for a documentary film titled The Origin of Ultraman, retelling the history of this iconic Japanese franchise. This is opening in cinemas in Japan starting in July, though we're not sure when it'll show up in the US. This masterful film explores the origins of the legendary Japanese Tokusatsu series, Ultraman. Through the eyes of today's most influential visionaries, the truth behind Ultraman is finally unveiled. The doc brings together leading voices in cinema, Tokusatsu, and design. Plus interviews with world-renowned directors/creators: Guillermo del Toro, Hirokazu Koreeda, Hideo Kojima, Hideaki Anno, Shinji Higuchi, Nicolas Winding Refn. As their perspectives intertwine, the true essence of Ultraman begins to take shape. This explores the series' one-of-a-kind worldview: where Kaijus are given complex backstories as meaningful as the hero's, and uncovers the enduring visual appeal of both the giants and the creatures. There was an awesome new animated Ultraman movie a few years ago. Yep, this sounds like a blast! Even if you're not an Ultraman fan already, you will be one by the end of this film. Enjoy the first look trailer below. // Continue Reading ›]]> 0 https://www.firstshowing.net/2026/first-look-teaser-for-superb-ha-chan-shake-your-booty-dance-film/ https://www.firstshowing.net/2026/first-look-teaser-for-superb-ha-chan-shake-your-booty-dance-film/#disqus_thread Thu, 14 May 2026 21:54:18 +0000 https://www.firstshowing.net/?p=789785 "So what brought you back to the studio?" Sony Pictures Classics has revealed a ravishing first look teaser trailer for the acclaimed indie sensation called Ha-Chan, Shake Your Booty!, which first premiered at the 2026 Sundance Film Festival earlier this year. It earned numerous rave reviews, then was picked up by SPC for a release this year - highly recommend catching it. No final date is set yet - but they say it's expected to hit theaters in the fall. Lovers Haru and Luis enjoy competing in Tokyo's ballroom dance scene, but after tragedy strikes, Haru withdraws into isolation. When friends coax her back to the studio amidst her grief, she develops an infatuation with the new instructor – another very attractive Latino named Fedir. She must face what comes next as sparks fly. Rinko Kikuchi stars as the fabulous Ha-Chan, sporting a big curly fro, along with Alberto Guerra, Alejandro Edda, Yoh Yoshida, Damián Alcázar, and Japanese actress known as "You". I'm a big fan of this film! I wrote a glowing review out of Sundance – it's one of the most unique & vivid takes on overcoming grief I've seen in a while. Keep an eye out for it opening later this year. // Continue Reading ›]]> 0 https://www.firstshowing.net/2026/david-morse-in-modern-western-texas-drama-broken-land-trailer/ https://www.firstshowing.net/2026/david-morse-in-modern-western-texas-drama-broken-land-trailer/#disqus_thread Thu, 14 May 2026 21:22:39 +0000 https://www.firstshowing.net/?p=789767 "I can't let her go back to that country..." Well Go USA has revealed an official trailer for Broken Land, a Texas thriller marking the feature directorial debut of filmmaker J.T. Walker. This originally premiered at the 2025 Florida Film Festival last year and will be out to watch right on VOD starting in June this summer. A modern-day Western that follows a reclusive rancher whose life changes when an injured, pregnant young migrant takes refuge on his land. David Morse stars as Carson Tidwell, who wants nothing more than to be left alone on his rural Texas ranch. When he accidentally shoots a pregnant migrant worker crossing his land, he feels compelled to protect her from his estranged Border Patrol agent son. As she recovers, a bond forms that ultimately heals them both. Also starring newcomer Jaklyn Bejarano and Bill Heck. Not the first story like this – there have been plenty of migrants in Texas stories in many films. But I'm glad this one seems to have some empathy and taking the right stance in defending her despite the situation. Take a look. // Continue Reading ›]]> 0 https://www.firstshowing.net/2026/peter-mullan-in-scotlands-the-fall-of-sir-douglas-weatherford-trailer/ https://www.firstshowing.net/2026/peter-mullan-in-scotlands-the-fall-of-sir-douglas-weatherford-trailer/#disqus_thread Thu, 14 May 2026 11:00:48 +0000 https://www.firstshowing.net/?p=789748 "We all have to adapt..." Mubi has unveiled the first official UK trailer for a Scottish film titled The Fall of Sir Douglas Weatherford, marking the feature directorial debut of filmmaker Seán Dunn. This already premiered at the 2026 Rotterdam Film Festival earlier in the year, and it also showed at the Göteborg and San Francisco Film Festivals this year. BAFTA nominated Scottish screen legend Peter Mullan stars in this offbeat, darkly funny character study about a man struggling to find his place in the contemporary world. Mullan plays Kenneth, who works as a tour guide dressing up as the town's most notable historical figure, Sir Douglas Weatherford. Kenneth proudly claims as his ancestor and delivers an exuberant performance daily. When the village becomes the base of a big-budget fantasy TV show (an obvious "Game of Thrones" riff), his obsession with the show's lead actor fuels a tragic downward spiral. Disregarding traditions, he's reduced to a triviality, and ends up in a downfall witnessed by his daughter Anna. The cast includes Gayle Rankin, Jakob Oftebro, Sid Sagar, and Lewis MacDougall. It's set for a UK release in theaters there in June, but has no US release confirmed yet. This looks pretty good – I'm always up for a Scottish comedy. // Continue Reading ›]]> 0 https://www.firstshowing.net/2026/cannes-2026-teenage-sex-death-at-camp-miasma-horny-horror/ https://www.firstshowing.net/2026/cannes-2026-teenage-sex-death-at-camp-miasma-horny-horror/#disqus_thread Thu, 14 May 2026 10:11:02 +0000 https://www.firstshowing.net/?p=789702 "There is a hole at the bottom of the lake where the movies come from." Wait, for real? Sex and horror go together like peanut butter and jelly. This has been the case since the origins of the horror genre. This film isn't so much about horror, it's much more about someone obsessed with horror, and also a little bit about how this has screwed with their mind. Teenage Sex and Death at Camp Miasma is the third feature film from acclaimed trans filmmaker Jane Schoenbrun so far, after their breakout hit I Saw the TV Glow. For me, it's their best film yet, better than their previous two with more originality on display. But I'm still not the biggest fan of their filmmaking. While many people are able to connect with these stories and how they're presented, they continue to be way too self indulgent. All 3 films play too obviously as therapy-as-filmmaking rather than actually worthy storytelling. Camp Miasma is bloody fun cinema with some unique creative choices, but not as clever or as deep as it thinks it is. Vibes are there, but the storytelling still lacks. // Continue Reading ›]]> 0 https://www.firstshowing.net/2026/fun-teaser-for-stuart-fails-to-save-the-universe-with-kevin-sussman/ https://www.firstshowing.net/2026/fun-teaser-for-stuart-fails-to-save-the-universe-with-kevin-sussman/#disqus_thread Wed, 13 May 2026 21:16:23 +0000 https://www.firstshowing.net/?p=789678 "My childhood has lead to me to this moment..." HBO Max has revealed a first look teaser trailer for a series called Stuart Fails to Save the Universe, a sci-fi comedy special created by Chuck Lorre, Zak Penn, and Bill Prady. Set for a streaing debut on HBO Max starting in July with episodes out weekly this summer. The series is the fourth TV series in The Big Bang Theory franchise, and the second direct spin-off of the sitcom "The Big Bang Theory". Comic book store owner Stuart Bloom is tasked with restoring reality after he breaks a device built by Sheldon & Leonard, accidentally bringing about a multiverse Armageddon. Stuart is aided in this quest by his girlfriend Denise, geologist friend Bert, and quantum physicist/all-around pain in the ass Barry Kripke. Along the way, they meet alternate-universe versions of characters from "The Big Bang Theory." Starring Kevin Sussman as the titular Stuart, with Lauren Lapkus, Brian Posehn, and John Ross Bowie, plus Ryan Cartwright, Josh Brener, & Tommy Walker. A dystopian, post-apocalyptic, alternate universe comedy with some big VFX and big stakes as Stuart Bloom tries to find out how to make it all better and put things back into their place. If he can? Looks like an extra geeky, extra wacky spin-off. // Continue Reading ›]]> 0 https://www.firstshowing.net/2026/florence-pugh-is-cathy-ames-in-netflixs-east-of-eden-series-teaser/ https://www.firstshowing.net/2026/florence-pugh-is-cathy-ames-in-netflixs-east-of-eden-series-teaser/#disqus_thread Wed, 13 May 2026 20:14:59 +0000 https://www.firstshowing.net/?p=789654 "You will not, Cathy. You will not disappear." All aboard, everyone! Netflix has revealed a first look teaser for their new adaptation of the iconic classic East of Eden, ready for streaming later this fall. This modern interpretation of John Steinbeck's masterpiece will explore the multigenerational saga of the Trask family, focusing new attention on its indelible antihero, Cathy Ames – played by Florence Pugh in this version of the story. The book was turned into the James Dean classic film East of Eden in 1955 as well. The 7-episode limited series offers a compelling perspective on the ways in which a family's history impacts an individual's present reality. In addition to Florence Pugh playing the lead as Cathy Ames, the series stars Christopher Abbott and Mike Faist as Adam and Charles Trask, along with Hoon Lee, Tracy Letts, Ciarán Hinds, Martha Plimpton, Joseph Zada, and Joe Anders. It's developed by actress / writer Zoe Kazan who also co-showruns the series with Jeb Stuart. "It's a portrait of one family, but also of a society that is rapidly changing, in which men and women must navigate difficult decisions, and come face-to-face with the reality that, ultimately, you are what you choose." So far so good, this footage looks compelling. Check it out below. // Continue Reading ›]]> 0 https://www.firstshowing.net/2026/funny-teaser-for-will-ferrells-the-hawk-pro-golfer-comedy-series/ https://www.firstshowing.net/2026/funny-teaser-for-will-ferrells-the-hawk-pro-golfer-comedy-series/#disqus_thread Wed, 13 May 2026 19:38:29 +0000 https://www.firstshowing.net/?p=789639 "The old man's coming for ya!" "I would crush you, dad. Golf is easy!" Netflix has debuted their first real teaser trailer for the new Will Ferrell comedy series about golfing called just The Hawk. This 10 episode sports comedy series is actually Ferrell's first television comedy (we also posted a first look back in March). A follow-up to Adam Sandler's golf comeback Happy Gilmore 2 last year? Though this is really starting to look like an extended SNL sketch. One of the greatest names in golf history (that you’re somehow only just hearing about), American hero Lonnie "The Hawk" Hawkins is Will Ferrell's newest original character. Get ready fore the return of an icon – on Netflix streaming this July. The series follows "The Hawk", 2004's top golfer, as he struggles to recapture his magic late in his career, refusing to believe he's anything other than one stroke away from golf's greatest return. Also starring Molly Shannon, Jimmy Tatro, Fortune Feimster, Luke Wilson, Chris Parnell, Katelyn Tarver, and David Hornsby. It looks like it should be funny enough for some summer laughs – hoping it isn't just another repeat of Happy Gilmore. Fire it up. // Continue Reading ›]]> 0 https://www.firstshowing.net/2026/final-promo-trailer-for-kane-parsons-backrooms-creepypasta-thriller/ https://www.firstshowing.net/2026/final-promo-trailer-for-kane-parsons-backrooms-creepypasta-thriller/#disqus_thread Wed, 13 May 2026 19:05:01 +0000 https://www.firstshowing.net/?p=789619 "It's a real mess... but also beautiful, in a way." It's almost time to find out what's inside... A24 has debuted one final promo trailer for Backrooms, a feature film version of the web series made by YouTuber Kane Parsons aka "Kane Pixels". Opening in theaters in a few weeks – this is going to be a major sleeper hit. Created by one of the youngest filmmakers ever directing a movie for A24. Ready for a nationwide launch late May and everyone is buzzing about it. It is based upon the urban legend and creepypasta of the same name that was made into Parsons' YouTube series. The movie stars Chiwetel Ejiofor, Renate Reinsve, Mark Duplass, Finn Bennett, Lukita Maxwell, and Avan Jogia. A series of disturbing home videos captures the supernatural events that terrorize their witnesses: a strange doorway appears in the basement of a furniture showroom. Ejiofor plays the store manager of Cap'n Clark's Ottoman Empire. "A film by Kane Parsons whose original upload redefined the landscape of horror for a new generation." So ready to see this. // Continue Reading ›]]> 0 https://www.firstshowing.net/2026/must-see-teaser-for-laikas-stunning-wildwood-stop-motion-adventure/ https://www.firstshowing.net/2026/must-see-teaser-for-laikas-stunning-wildwood-stop-motion-adventure/#disqus_thread Wed, 13 May 2026 18:11:34 +0000 https://www.firstshowing.net/?p=789550 "I don't want any part of your fairy tale. I just want my brother." This is a must watch teaser. Laika has revealed their first official teaser trailer for their next stop-motion animated movie Wildwood – landing in theaters starting in October this fall. They've been developing it for years and it's finally finishing up. And it looks gorgeous! Wow. After multiple featurettes and behind-the-scenes looks, now we get some real footage and it's even more grand and majestic than expected. The character of Prue was revealed in a 2024 first look – Prue McKeel (Peyton Elizabeth Lee) and her friend Curtis are drawn into a hidden, magical forest near Portland after Prue's baby brother Mac is kidnapped by crows and a mysterious woman. The cast includes Jacob Tremblay, Carey Mulligan, Awkwafina, Mahershala Ali, Jemaine Clement, Charlie Day, Jake Johnson, Amandla Stenberg, Tom Waits, and Richard E. Grant. From the makers of Coraline, Wildwood is a sweeping, darkly magical adventure about a young girl who ventures into a dangerous hidden forest to rescue her brother – an odyssey shaped by love, power, and the courage to confront the unknown. There are so many unique characters! And such a massive scale with all these forest battles. I'm all in now. // Continue Reading ›]]> 0 https://www.firstshowing.net/2026/new-trailer-for-soderberghs-oceans-eleven-re-release-this-summer/ https://www.firstshowing.net/2026/new-trailer-for-soderberghs-oceans-eleven-re-release-this-summer/#disqus_thread Wed, 13 May 2026 12:06:17 +0000 https://www.firstshowing.net/?p=789581 "It'll be nice working with proper villains again." Fathom Entertainment has unveiled a brand new trailer for the 2001 classic Ocean's Eleven, Soderbergh's heist comedy masterpiece. It's a remake of the original 1960 heist movie and hit theaters in 2001 - the movie is celebrating its 25th Anniversary this year. It's one of my all-time favorites and was a huge hit at the box office opening in late 2001 and playing into early 2002. Fathom is giving it a special re-release for two nights only this summer, on June 21st & June 24th, and tickets are already on sale for screenings at your local movie theater. A thief and his team of associates plan a sophisticated heist to rob three Las Vegas casinos at the same time. One of the best Las Vegas movies ever made. This special 25th anniversary release includes exclusive insight from Leonard Maltin. Directed by Steven Soderbergh, Ocean's Eleven stars George Clooney, Matt Damon, Andy García, Brad Pitt, Julia Roberts, Casey Affleck, Scott Caan, Elliott Gould, Bernie Mac, Carl Reiner, Qin Shaobo, and Eddie Jemison. I could watch it 100 times over and never get bored of it. One of the few movies I'd actually call perfect from start to finish. Go enjoy it on the big screen again this June – it's still a total blast. // Continue Reading ›]]> 0 https://www.firstshowing.net/2026/first-teaser-for-human-vapor-sci-fi-thriller-remake-with-shun-oguri/ https://www.firstshowing.net/2026/first-teaser-for-human-vapor-sci-fi-thriller-remake-with-shun-oguri/#disqus_thread Wed, 13 May 2026 11:29:43 +0000 https://www.firstshowing.net/?p=789555 "From now on, people will call me... the Human Vapor." OooOOoohhhh! Netflix has revealed the first look teaser trailer for Human Vapor, a frightening new take on this sci-fi thriller classic from Toho Studios. From the creators behind Train to Busan and the recent "Gannibal" series comes a grounded reimagining of Toho's legendary classic. From Netflix Japan, Human Vapor is a sci-fi thriller series following a mysterious killer who can transform into gas and slip through any barrier. As fear spreads across society, a detective and relentless reporter race to stop an unstoppable force that seems to mock the limits of human control. The original is a 1960 film called The Human Vapor made by Gojira director Ishirô Honda. This modern update is a much more chilling version, more of a serial killer thriller than superhero story, though has vibes of both. Starring Shun Oguri, Yu Aoi, Suzu Hirose, Kento Hayashi, UTA, and Yutaka Takenouchi. There's some solid footage in this initial teaser. And his creepy methods of killing people are quite macabre. // Continue Reading ›]]> 0 https://www.firstshowing.net/2026/teaser-for-colorful-viva-carmen-animated-film-premiering-in-cannes/ https://www.firstshowing.net/2026/teaser-for-colorful-viva-carmen-animated-film-premiering-in-cannes/#disqus_thread Tue, 12 May 2026 22:52:06 +0000 https://www.firstshowing.net/?p=789504 "Long live Carmen!" A first look teaser trailer has been unveiled for the animated film titled Viva Carmen, premiering soon at the 2026 Cannes Film Festival. This is the latest feature film made by the very talented French animation filmmaker Sébastien Laudenbach, who also made the vibrant Chicken for Linda!, too. This one is premiering in the Directors Fortnight sidebar at Cannes (and also at Annecy) and looks just as stunning as his past creations. In the back alleys of Seville – Salva, Belén, and their gang of street kids will brave every danger to ward off the threat hanging over Carmen, a free-spirited & flamboyant young woman. The fate of Carmen, a rebellious soul, lies in their hands if they can help save her. Set in Andalusia, Spain in 1840. Returning to Seville after three years far away, 13-year-old Salva meets Carmen, a 20-year-old gypsy with a fascinating voice. Learning from an omen that death is coming for her, he calls on his street friends to save her. With the voices of Camélia Jordana as Carmen, Milo Machado-Graner, Soumaye Bocoum, and Carl Malapa. I adore the extra colorful hand-painted look of Laudenbach's films, every single frame is so gorgeous. This looks as captivating as any animated film can. Keep an eye out for it at film festivals soon. // Continue Reading ›]]> 0 https://www.firstshowing.net/2026/new-us-trailer-for-finding-emily-angourie-rices-campus-romance/ https://www.firstshowing.net/2026/new-us-trailer-for-finding-emily-angourie-rices-campus-romance/#disqus_thread Tue, 12 May 2026 21:01:50 +0000 https://www.firstshowing.net/?p=789481 "What if I misread this whole situation?" "You're going to find someone who gets you." Focus Features has debuted a new official US trailer for the awkward romantic comedy movie Finding Emily, opening first in UK cinemas in May before arriving in the US in August. When a lovesick musician is given a wrong number for a dream girl that he randomly met one night in Manchester, he decides to team up with an ambitious psychology student to try and find her on campus. Together, they spark a hilarious campus-wide frenzy that tests their own hearts and ambitions along the way. Starring Angourie Rice & Spike Fearn as the two goofy leads, with Minnie Driver, Ella Maisy Purvis, Yali Topol Margalith, Kat Ronney, Timothy Innes, and Nadia Parkes. This campus romantic comedy involves a wacky conceit where this boy tries to do everything he can to get his lost Emily love, while another Emily tries to help him and falls in love with him in the process. Cute and wonky and amusing enough for a watch. This new US trailer is a remix of the original UK one with added subtitles for American audiences who don't understand the British English. Ha. // Continue Reading ›]]> 0 https://www.firstshowing.net/2026/cannes-2026-films-i-cant-wait-to-see/ https://www.firstshowing.net/2026/cannes-2026-films-i-cant-wait-to-see/#disqus_thread Tue, 12 May 2026 15:11:30 +0000 https://www.firstshowing.net/?p=787617 It's time to dive into the world of cinema once again. The 79th Festival du Film de Cannes has officially begun. A boat load of critics & filmmakers are back in the South of France this May for yet another cinema celebration in the sun on the Mediterranean coast. It's always so warm and wonderful. The next 12 days in Cannes are dedicated to discovery and storytelling as film lovers from around the world dive into screenings and conversations of all kinds. This is my 16th year attending and covering the Cannes Film Festival in France - to celebrate my 14th year in 2024, I gave away 4 copies of Matt Singer's excellent book "Opposable Thumbs". This year I'm just happy to be back, ready to start watching, excited to discuss all these new films. The big conversation in 2026 seems to be "where are the major Hollywood movies in the line-up?" and you know what – I don't care! I come to Cannes to find great films no matter where they come from, no matter who made them, no matter how big or small the budget is... Just show me something amazing. I want to sit back and watch and rave about the films that deserve to have as much attention as any Hollywood movie. And these below are my first set of films I recommend watching out for in Cannes. I cannot wait to see them. // Continue Reading ›]]> 0 https://www.firstshowing.net/2026/love-story-series-every-year-after-trailer-with-sadie-soverall-matt-cornett/ https://www.firstshowing.net/2026/love-story-series-every-year-after-trailer-with-sadie-soverall-matt-cornett/#disqus_thread Tue, 12 May 2026 15:05:29 +0000 https://www.firstshowing.net/?p=789457 "Just be careful..." Amazon has unveiled the official trailer for a streaming series called Every Year After, a YA romantic drama based on the bestselling book titled "Every Summer After" (this one written by Carley Fortune). Two lifelong friends explore the enduring question - what if your first love was destined to be your soulmate? A sweeping romantic tale about love's timeless possibilities. Barry's Bay is calling... Find out how much real love matters. Told over the course of six years and one week in Barry’s Bay - the quintessential lake town where they spend much of their time - Every Year After is a romantic, nostalgic story of first loves and the people and choices that mark us forever. The series stars Sadie Soverall & Matt Cornett as Percy and Sam, the couple at the center of the love story, with Aurora Perrineau, Abigail Cowen, Michael Bradway, Joseph Chiu, and Elisha Cuthbert. Will they eventually hook up? Will they figure out they're best for each other or stay split apart? Find out when this super sappy, extra sweet series debuts streaming. // Continue Reading ›]]> 0 https://www.firstshowing.net/2026/welsh-language-film-effi-o-blaenau-trailer-starring-leisa-gwenllian/ https://www.firstshowing.net/2026/welsh-language-film-effi-o-blaenau-trailer-starring-leisa-gwenllian/#disqus_thread Tue, 12 May 2026 14:27:25 +0000 https://www.firstshowing.net/?p=789435 "I've tried my best with you. That's the end now." MetFilm Distribution has revealed the first official trailer for a Welsh-language indie drama titled Effi o Blaenau, adapted from Gary Owen's acclaimed monodrama play Iphigenia in Splott – a modern theatrical classic staged extensively across Wales, England, and around the world. This cinematic version is a re-imagining for the big screen, and it premiered at the 2026 Glasgow Film Festival earlier this year. Filmed in the Welsh language and set in North Wales. The film follows Effi, a young woman desperate to escape a small town where the pubs are closed, the jobs have vanished, and her grandmother works night shifts in the local chip shop just to get by. A chance encounter in a nightclub with injured soldier Lee briefly opens a door to something better. For just a moment Effi glimpses a life she never imagined...Too many impossible choices made out of necessity rather than care. Starring Leisa Gwenllian as Effi, with Tom Rhys Harries (who stars in DC's Clayface), Nel Rhys Lewis, Owen Alun, and Carys Gwilym. Looks like a very emotionally resonant film about finding yourself and finding someone out there. // Continue Reading ›]]> 0