What to Watch This Week: 11 Must-See Movies and TV Shows

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Recent highlights worth checking out: [Film] Hamnet, [Film] Emotional Value, [Film] The Other Side of the Sky, [US Series] Shrinking Season 3, [UK Series] Beneath the Salt Marsh, [UK Series] You Should Have Done That Season 2, [Animation] You and I Are Opposites, [Animation] Which Tamon Is It Now?!, [Animation] Prism Love Song, [Documentary] Sean Combs: Reckoning, [Reality Show] University War 3

Several standout trailers: The Devil Wears Prada 2 – Official Trailer, Messenger of the Underworld – Official Trailer, Love Drama – Official Trailer, Luck – First Trailer, Tang Dynasty Demon Detective – First Trailer

Several film and TV updates: Michael Jackson: The Making of a Superstar releases a new poster; Stranger Things: Tales from 1985 unveils its first poster; A Bitter Christmas drops its official poster; Blades of the Guardians: Storm over the Great Desert releases a new poster; Supreme Marty confirmed for release in mainland China

[Film] Hamnet

Keywords: Drama / Romance / History
Also known as: Hamnet
Runtime: 125 minutes; Douban link

Hamnet, is Hamlet.

@潘誉晗: While working as a Latin tutor, Shakespeare meets Agnes, known as the “daughter of the forest witch.” He falls in love with her at first sight and immediately begins a passionate courtship. The two soon fall deeply in love and, despite the class divide between their families, find their way together. After marriage, with Agnes’s support, Shakespeare—harboring dreams of a literary career—heads to London to seek his fortune, while Agnes remains in the countryside, devotedly taking care of the household. Life is hard, yet peaceful. Until the day their only son, Hamnet, dies after contracting the plague.

At the 83rd Golden Globe Awards, this film—adapted from Shakespeare’s famous play Hamlet—won two major honors: Best Motion Picture – Drama and Best Actress. The film tells the tragic story of Shakespeare and his wife losing their child. From the very opening, breathtaking landscapes draw us into the atmosphere the story creates. Under the direction of Chloé Zhao, the film’s exquisite visual language gives it a poetic quality reminiscent of Shakespeare’s own works. Perfectly complementing this is the film’s portrayal of the starkly different ways Shakespeare and Agnes respond to their son’s death, a contrast that gives rise to the film’s most devastating emotional peak and shapes another form of immortality for life itself.

[Film] Sentimental Value

Keywords: Drama
Also known as: Affeksjonsverdi / Sentimental Value
Runtime: 133 minutes; Douban link

Cracks in a house can be repaired, even fabricated—but can emotions that have been consumed ever be restored?

@利兹与青鸟: As their mother passes away, the father Gustav returns. He is now a celebrated film director, yet the fact that he once abandoned his wife and daughter remains a thorn in Nora’s heart. Nora is an accomplished stage actress. This time, Gustav comes back with a script he is extremely proud of, hoping Nora will star as the lead—attempting to draw her close in the name of family, while treating her pain and anxiety as fertile ground for artistic creation. After Nora refuses, he turns instead to an American actress, Rachel. Because Gustav’s film tells the story of his own mother, the creative process inevitably keeps intruding into Nora’s life.

Gustav tries to make up for his absence from the family by filming a family story; Rachel wants to experience the family’s artistic legacy and emotional bonds in order to understand her character, yet her grasp remains superficial; meanwhile, Nora is forced to confront the very source of her pain. The film won the Jury Prize at the 78th Cannes Film Festival and has also received multiple nominations at the upcoming 98th Academy Awards. Moving fluidly between reality, theater, and cinema, the film weaves fiction and truth, art and emotion, with remarkable finesse—mercilessly satirizing artists’ false profundity and their exploitation of feelings. The performances, too, are perfectly calibrated, capturing those delicate yet fractured emotional currents in a way that feels deeply resonant.

[Film] The Other Side of the Sky

Keywords: Drama / Fantasy / Sci-Fi
Also known as: O Último Azul / The Blue Trail
Runtime: 85 minutes; Douban link

I still have dreams left unfinished.

@利兹与青鸟: Teresa is 77 years old this year. She lives alone in a modest wooden cabin in the countryside, works at an alligator meat processing plant, is in good health, and supports herself. One day, government officials come to her door to present her with an honorary medal for seniors—and inform her that she will soon be sent to an isolation zone. It turns out that, in order to free younger people from the burden of elder care and let them work without worry, the government has banned anyone over 75 from working, forcibly sending elderly people into isolation regardless of their own wishes or those of their families, never to return. But Teresa still has dreams to fulfill. She wants to take a flight—an apparently simple wish that proves extraordinarily difficult. So Teresa uses money to clear the way, travels through the rainforest by boat, and experiences a very different kind of life.

The film won the Silver Bear at the 75th Berlin International Film Festival. Though it features a seemingly sci-fi premise—“the permanent isolation of the elderly”—the film never truly depicts the isolation zone itself, offering only fleeting glimpses of elderly people confined in police vans, stripped of freedom and vitality. Instead, the story focuses on Teresa’s journey in pursuit of her dream, unfolding more like a fantastical road movie. The Brazilian rainforest is breathtaking, and along the way this kind, resilient old woman encounters extraordinary figures living in moral gray zones. Through the journey, she finds the strength to begin again, allowing the audience to feel the remarkable life force that can still burst forth from an aging body.

[US Series] Shrinking Season 3

Keywords: Drama / Comedy
Also known as: Shrinking Season 3
Runtime: ~30 minutes per episode (premiere: 51 minutes) × 12 episodes; Douban link

Those who heal others must also heal themselves.

@潘誉晗: Paul’s Parkinson’s disease has worsened again. While washing up, he can see his hands trembling; during consultations, his hands swing uncontrollably up and down, sometimes even prompting patients to reflect on their own conditions. Thanks to her outstanding soccer skills, Alice has caught the attention of a university that wants to talk to her about enrollment. Jimmy is thrilled that Alice has earned such a valuable opportunity, yet the thought of his daughter leaving home for college—and himself becoming an empty-nest father—inevitably tightens his nerves. Gaby remains cheerful and radiant, and she throws a perfect wedding for Paul and his girlfriend.

Shrinking returns for its third season with that same familiar warmth. It not only carries forward the healing tone of the first two seasons, but also expands into richer, more layered storytelling. Paul tries to persuade Jimmy that he could attempt to step into a new chapter of life, only for Jimmy to reply that he has already experienced the most perfect love. Paul, who once found weddings a nuisance, ultimately takes that step himself—bravely and honestly—choosing to enter marriage once again at this stage of life.

A group of doctors who treat the psychological wounds of others continue striving to balance sorrow and joy in their own lives, and in doing so, slowly heal themselves.

[UK Series] Under Salt Marsh

Keywords: Drama / Crime
Also known as: Under Salt Marsh
Runtime: ~50 minutes per episode × 6 episodes; Douban link

If you face your fears bravely during the day, they won’t be able to seize you at night.

@潘誉晗: Morfa is a small coastal town in Wales. Every winter it is battered by torrential storms, yet even so, its tightly knit residents are unwilling to leave. Jackie, an elementary school teacher and former police detective, discovers one of her students in a ravine on her way home one night. The sight of the body dressed in red relentlessly triggers her memories, because three years earlier, when the body of her missing niece was found, she too was wearing red. Even more unsettling is that both children, two days before their deaths, had drawn similar pictures—each depicting a beekeeper.

The collision of old and new cases in this fictional town plunges the close-knit community back into grief. With a once-in-a-century storm approaching and the town already in turmoil, rushing to reinforce its sea defenses, the child’s death casts a heavy shadow over everything and forces Jackie’s long-suppressed emotions to erupt once more. Are the two cases the work of the same killer? And what kind of cruel motive could drive someone to murder children? Bearing a strong Broadchurch vibe, the series excels at atmosphere: the salt marsh’s gloomy, austere, and damp aesthetic fits perfectly with the shroud of mystery surrounding the case, while its measured pacing gradually uncovers the carefully planted clues.

[UK Series] Things You Should Have Done Season 2

Keywords: Drama / Comedy
Also known as: Things You Should Have Done Season 2
Runtime: ~24 minutes per episode × 6 episodes; Douban link

Everyone dies; we must learn to face loss and death in life with acceptance.

@潘誉晗: On this day, Qi is sprawled on the sofa, enjoying a TV show, when the door suddenly opens and two police officers appear before her. The scene is exactly the same as the opening of the first season, almost like a cruel joke. The officers who once delivered the news of her parents’ fatal car accident are back again—this time bringing more bad news: her aunt has died. The aunt who helped her complete the checklist her parents left behind, the aunt who had always stood firmly on her side. Worse still, although Qi can see the souls of her parents, and believed she would be able to meet her aunt’s ghost as well, she discovers that she cannot see her aunt at all.

Clumsy, lacking basic life skills, and possessing her own idiosyncratic way of thinking, Qi once again finds herself at a loss. She becomes convinced that everything in life is working against her, that the people she cares about keep leaving one by one. She doesn’t know who will be next—and is afraid to even imagine it. What makes the series so compelling is precisely how it uses Qi’s listless, dispirited way of living to portray the reality of life for some young people today. Yes, they may seem aimless, lacking grand achievements, even a little neurotic—but they are living in the most honest way possible.

[Animation] You and I Are Polar Opposites

Keywords: Manga Adaptation / Romance / Comedy
Also known as: 正反対な君と僕 / You and I Are Polar Opposites
Runtime: 24 minutes per episode × 12 episodes, updated every Sunday
Where to watch: Bahamut Anime Crazy / Netflix / Bilibili; Douban link

Everyone, keep your apple cheeks flat!

@SHY: Outgoing gyaru Suzuki Miyu has a crush on her quiet, taciturn classmate Tani Yusuke, but can’t quite work up the courage to confess. One day after school, the two happen to walk the same way home and accidentally hold hands—and that moment becomes the catalyst for them to open up about their feelings. With Suzuki and Tani officially starting to date, a different kind of school life begins.

After countless stories built on endless push-and-pull and feigned obliviousness, these refreshingly straightforward leads feel like a breath of fresh air. Confession and dating happen in one smooth stroke—an entire season’s worth of progress wrapped up in a single episode. They reject emotional overthinking through action, and misunderstandings never last until tomorrow. With personalities that are complete opposites, neither bends themselves to please the other; instead, through constant adjustment, they come to understand one another and become the people who know each other best. In the process of falling in love with someone else, they also learn to like themselves more. That kira-kira sparkle quietly keeps countless viewers tossing and turning in bed.

Produced by the up-and-coming animation studio Lapin Track, the series marks the directorial debut of Takakazu Nagatomo, who previously showcased his skills with episode storyboards for The Shōshimin Series. Right out of the gate, he proves his talent. The stylized art spawns endless meme-worthy expressions, while the playful, idea-rich direction turns everyday moments into pure fun, delivering an experience that feels like two breezy minutes per episode. The inventive OP storyboarding is particularly striking. Seamlessly blending the sweet-sour scent of romance with the crisp freshness of youth, this series firmly earns its place among the year’s best romantic comedies.

[Animation] Which Tamon Is It Now?!

Keywords: Manga Adaptation / Romance / Comedy
Also known as: 多聞くん今どっち！？ / Tamon’s B-Side
Runtime: 24 minutes per episode × 13 episodes, updated every Saturday
Where to watch: Bahamut Anime Crazy / YouTube; Douban link

Even if I’m completely useless, please—support me, and only me.

@SHY: Kinoshita Kanatsu, a high school girl and die-hard fan of Fukuhara Tamon from the idol group F/ACE, takes on part-time housekeeping jobs to fund her fan activities—only to discover that her client is none other than Tamon himself. Yet contrary to his dazzling on-stage persona, the real Tamon is deeply lacking in self-confidence. Determined to protect her ideal, Kanatsu decides to devote herself wholeheartedly to supporting this gloomy, insecure Tamon.

Despite opening with self-aware jokes about not being a self-insert fantasy, the premise of this series is bold enough to put many fanfics to shame. Every member of F/ACE turns out to be nothing like their public image, using contrast and gap moe—rooted in familiar idol-otaku stereotypes—to generate a steady stream of laughs. Beyond the daydream of “my favorite idol falling in love with me,” the emotional arc between Tamon and Kanatsu is surprisingly solid. With a clear understanding of its audience and a sincere approach to its premise, the show delivers a sugar-overloaded romantic comedy that’s impossible not to sink into, even when you know it’s pure fantasy.

And beyond Tamon’s many sides, viewers might also find themselves asking: which J.C.STAFF is this now?! After a stretch of declining reputation, the studio unexpectedly brings out a higher-than-expected level of production here, with both animation and direction returning to form. As an idol-themed series, the music is clearly a labor of love—there’s almost a new song every episode, and chances are at least one will be to your taste. Built on solid visuals and music, the show packs in nonstop humor, making it easy to enjoy a pleasantly relaxing time even if you’re not usually a fan of the genre.

[Animation] Love Through a Prism

Keywords: Romance
Also known as: プリズム輪舞曲 / Love Through a Prism
Runtime: ~28 minutes per episode × 20 episodes
Where to watch: Netflix; Douban link

As long as you’re here, the world will be filled with brilliant colors.

@SHY: In the early 20th century, Ichijoin Lily, a young girl determined to become a painter, travels from Japan to England to study at an art academy. To win her mother’s trust, she must achieve first place within half a year. Standing in her way is Kirit Church, a reclusive yet extraordinarily gifted boy. What begins as rivalry gradually blossoms into a different kind of affection between the two.

It’s hard to imagine that in 2026, Netflix and the “dominant studio” WIT STUDIO would present such a pure, original shōjo anime. Written by Yoko Kamio, author of Boys Over Flowers, the premise and storyline feel familiar, yet weaving these classic elements together so naturally is no easy feat. The series carefully traces the journey from first meeting to falling in love, gently stirring the viewer’s romantic sensibilities. With painting as its central theme, the visuals are naturally crafted with great care—dreamlike, watercolor-like brushstrokes paint a breathtakingly beautiful British tableau.

While the exquisite romance is certainly captivating, the true backbone of the series lies in its vibrant ensemble portrait of youth. The main characters all have clearly defined arcs, with the portrayal of a certain “villainess heiress” standing out in particular. On the road to pursuing dreams, one must not only bridge the gap between talent and effort, but also withstand the sweeping currents of the times. The story lingers on different choices, guiding each character to recognize their true desires and set out on a path that suits them best. Overflowing with growth and emotion, the story’s radiance—like light refracted through a prism—casts special colors onto even the most ordinary scenery.

[Documentary] Sean Combs: The Reckoning

Keywords: Documentary
Also known as: Sean Combs: The Reckoning
Runtime: 55–70 minutes per episode × 4 episodes
Where to watch: Netflix; Douban link

From a hip-hop empire’s kingpin to the architect of a criminal empire.

@潘誉晗: With “Puff Daddy” Sean Combs already a year into his imprisonment and formally sentenced, Netflix released the documentary Sean Combs: The Reckoning toward the end of last year. Produced by 50 Cent, the documentary has appeared at impeccably timed moments in the public eye—even its production schedule was set for the day after Sean was officially charged.

The documentary is both incisive and even-handed, comprehensively documenting and exposing the rise and crimes of the hip-hop mogul known as “Puff Daddy.” Born into poverty, Sean climbed step by step to the peak of his career, undeniably playing a significant role in the development of hip-hop music. But once he amassed enormous wealth and grew powerful enough to reach for authority itself, everything changed. He sexually assaulted young people with dreams—among them even the godfather of his own son; abused colleagues and staff; committed fraud; organized prostitution rings… Beneath the glamorous world of rap, he had hidden a vast criminal underworld.

The documentary lays bare Sean’s devilish actions and once again raises doubts about the American justice system—how could such a demon run rampant for so many years?

[Reality Show] Elite League Season 3

Keywords: Reality Show
Also known as: Elite League Season 3
Runtime: ~80 minutes per episode × 8 episodes; Douban link

The more you watch, the more you realize how dumb you are (just kidding)!

@潘誉晗: After a strong start and an even stronger run, Elite League arrives at its third season not only maintaining its high standard, but also introducing adjustments to the competition format. Built around the premise of elite universities, this season brings together five of South Korea’s top institutions—Seoul National University, KAIST, Yonsei University, Sungkyunkwan University, and POSTECH. Participants are further restricted by major: each school selects competitors from either “science and engineering students” or “medical students,” who then go head-to-head for the title of “Strongest University.”

Brainpower-focused reality shows are inherently compelling, and this series takes it a step further by featuring contestants from Korea’s most prestigious universities. High admission standards and low acceptance rates are a global reality for top schools, lending the show a certain aura of prestige. Fortunately, every participant here truly is one in a hundred. Each boasts exceptional abilities—logical reasoning, rapid calculation, memory challenges… a wide range of intellectual contests combined into events where, more often than not, the audience hasn’t even finished understanding the rules before the contestants arrive at flawless solutions. Whether in team challenges or individual matches, the performances are consistently outstanding. The show doesn’t even need hosts or judging panels to prop it up—and it works beautifully as is.

[Film] A Pale View of Hills
@SHY: In 1982, Nikki, a Japanese–British writer, asks her mother Etsuko to recount her life in Nagasaki. Etsuko recalls a mother and daughter she met thirty years earlier—Sachiko and Mariko. As the story unfolds, troubling inconsistencies begin to surface. Adapted from Kazuo Ishiguro’s debut novel, the film largely preserves the novel’s central misdirection, presenting the textures of two eras through beautifully composed imagery. Though it leaves slightly less to the imagination, this story—built on the foundation of “lies”—still carries a timeless allure.

[Japanese Series] Themis’s Uncertain Court
@利兹与青鸟: Judge Ando Kiyoharu, who has ASD and ADHD, is constantly striving to be “ordinary.” He struggles to read others’ emotions, eats rice mixed with ketchup as a daily staple, and once even dismissed a defense attorney in court—an unprecedented move. Yet he is also endearingly funny in his self-directed monologues and left-brain/right-brain sparring. Onozaki, who quits a major Tokyo law firm, is assertive and highly professional. Approaching cases from their respective perspectives, the pair digs into truths involving human malice and political conspiracies. Well worth a watch.

[Japanese Series] Ramune Monkey
@潘誉晗: News of skeletal remains discovered at a construction site triggers a strange intuition in Kikuhara. Years ago, the advisor of his high school film club went missing near that very location. He reaches out to former club members Yoshii and Fujimaki, and the three disillusioned middle-aged men reunite after 38 years to investigate their teacher’s disappearance and possible murder. Told across dual timelines, the series balances the reckless, chūnibyō-tinged exuberance of youth with the weight and nostalgia of the present.

[Film] Goodbye, Joan
@利兹与青鸟: On the eve of Christmas, Joan—elderly and suffering from cancer—collapses and is hospitalized, reaching the stage where palliative care is advised. Though her children are each busy with their own lives, they gather at her bedside, and for various reasons end up spending Christmas together in the hospital. This is Kate Winslet’s directorial debut, featuring an impressive cast. While the journey is filled with pain, conflict, and the sorrow of impending farewell, the film’s tone remains warm. The mother seems to possess a gentle power to soothe anxiety, lighting the way forward for her children even at the very end of her life.

[US Series] Bitter Medicine
@潘誉晗: Brilliant doctor Martin gives up a dazzling career in Boston and moves to an obscure small town to work as a general practitioner. The tangled relationships and workplace politics of big-city life have worn him out—he just wants to be a doctor and treat patients. Martin speaks bluntly, with sharp sarcasm, yet manages to cure the townspeople’s ailments; in turn, these simple, warm-hearted villagers gradually heal his closed-off heart. A two-way, feel-good medical drama that leaves you quietly warmed inside.

[US Series] The Disappearing Man
@潘誉晗: While traveling by train to Arles with her boyfriend Sam, archaeologist Alice discovers that he has vanished without a trace. She searches the entire train in vain. After getting off, she reports it to the police, only to be refused on the grounds of timing. Left with no choice, Alice follows the clues Sam left behind and embarks on a journey to find him—during which she realizes he has been hiding secrets from her. A travel-flavored mystery comedy where suspense and stunning scenery go hand in hand.

[Animation] Please Take My Red Bean! Happy New Year
@利兹与青鸟: The Lunar New Year special of Please Take My Red Bean! remains a bite-sized, two-minute-per-episode short. This time, instead of continuing the main storyline, the red bean—after a year of diligent work without being eaten—delivers an end-of-year work summary for viewers. Each episode is a small adventure themed around different solar terms and festivals, blending regional traditions and foods into the story. Simple yet full of gags, it’s cute, cheerful, and genuinely funny.

📅 New Trailers This Week

The Devil Wears Prada 2 – Official Trailer

On February 2, The Devil Wears Prada 2 released a new official trailer. The film is scheduled for release in North America on May 1. Original cast members Meryl Streep, Anne Hathaway, Emily Blunt, and Stanley Tucci return, with new additions including Lady Gaga, Lucy Liu, Justin Theroux, and B. J. Novak.

The Messenger of the Underworld – Official Trailer

On February 2, the TV anime The Messenger of the Underworld released its official trailer and confirmed a premiere date of April 4, with two consecutive cours planned. Adapted from the manga of the same name by Hiromu Arakawa (Fullmetal Alchemist), the series is directed by Masahiro Ando and produced by BONES FILM. It follows Yul, a boy born in a remote mountain village, who embarks on a journey to uncover the truth after his sister Asa is murdered. Source

Love Drama – Official Trailer

On February 3, A24 released the official trailer for Love Drama, which is set to open in North America on April 3. Directed by Kristoffer Borgli and starring Robert Pattinson and Zendaya, the film centers on Emma and Charlie, a couple about to be married. On the eve of their wedding, an unexpected chain of dramatic events unfolds, putting their relationship to an unprecedented test. Source

Luck – First Trailer

On February 4, the series Luck unveiled its first trailer and announced a July 15 release on Apple TV. Starring Anya Taylor-Joy, Annette Bening, Timothy Olyphant, and Drew Starkey, the show is adapted from a bestselling novel and tells the story of Lucy, a professional con artist known as “Lucky,” who is forced onto the run after an unexpected turn during a multi-million-dollar heist. Source

Detective of the Great Tang – First Trailer

On February 6, China’s first animated comedy mystery film Detective of the Great Tang released its “Mechanical Tang” version teaser trailer and officially announced a summer 2026 release. Directed by Cheng Teng (Jiang Ziya), the film follows the eccentric duo of genius young detective Di Shao and wolf-demon constable Asa. Forced together by a bizarre murder case, the unlikely partners embark on a humorous, bickering investigative adventure. Source

Japanese Series Hokuto Ken’s Water Margin – Final Trailer
The Japanese drama Hokuto Ken’s Water Margin has released its final trailer. The series is adapted from the historical novel written by Kitakata Ken, itself based on Shi Nai’an’s classic Water Margin. Starring Yutaka Oda, Takashi Sorimachi, and Kazuya Kamenashi, the story is set in China during the late Northern Song dynasty, where like-minded individuals gather at Liangshan Marsh and rise up to challenge a corrupt society. The series begins airing on February 15. Source

Anime Series Baki-Dou – Official Trailer
The anime series Baki-Dou has unveiled its official trailer. Adapted from the manga of the same name by Keisuke Itagaki, the series is once again directed by Toshiki Hirano and produced by TMS Entertainment. After the climactic battle between the strongest father and son on Earth, a secret plan brings legendary swordsman Miyamoto Musashi back from the dead, setting the stage for an era-spanning mixed martial arts showdown. Streaming on Netflix from February 26. Source

Animated Film The Smiling, Proud Wanderer: Melody One – “Underworld Currents” Trailer
The animated film The Smiling, Proud Wanderer: Melody One has released its “Underworld Currents” version trailer. As the first animated feature based on a Jin Yong IP, the film is directed by Chen Zhenyu, with the screenplay written by Lu Wei (Farewell My Concubine, To Live). It follows Linghu Chong, a Huashan disciple who endures trials, encounters extraordinary opportunities, overcomes peril, and remains true to the chivalric path. The film is scheduled for release in summer 2026. Source

📽 Film & TV News Weekly

Michael Jackson: The Making of a Superstar Releases New Poster
On February 2, the Michael Jackson biopic Michael Jackson: The Making of a Superstar unveiled a new poster and trailer. The film also stars Colman Domingo and is directed by Antoine Fuqua (The Equalizer, Training Day), with a screenplay by John Logan (Gladiator, Sweeney Todd, Skyfall). Produced by Graham King (Bohemian Rhapsody, Hugo), the film is set for release in North America on April 24.

Stranger Things: Tales from 1985 Unveils First Poster
On February 2, Netflix released the first poster and trailer for the animated spin-off series Stranger Things: Tales from 1985. The series is set to premiere on April 23. The story takes place between Seasons 2 and 3 of Stranger Things, during the winter of 1985 in Hawkins, where the main characters face new monsters and supernatural mysteries.

A Bitter Christmas Releases Official Poster
On February 4, director Pedro Almodóvar’s new film A Bitter Christmas released its official poster and trailer. Starring Bárbara Lennie, Leonardo Sbaraglia, and Aitana Sánchez-Gijón, the film tells the story of a woman coping with the grief of losing her mother. It is scheduled to be released in Spain on March 20.

Blades of the Guardians: Storm over the Desert Releases New Poster
On February 4, the wuxia action epic Blades of the Guardians: Storm over the Desert unveiled a new poster. Directed by Yuen Woo-ping and starring Wu Jing, Nicholas Tse, Chen Lijun, Tony Leung Ka-fai, Zhang Jin, Kara Hui, Zhang Yi, and Jet Li, the film is set for release on the first day of the Lunar New Year.

Marty Supreme Confirmed for China Release
On February 5, the A24 film Marty Supreme was confirmed for theatrical release in mainland China, with the release date yet to be announced. Directed by Josh Safdie and starring Timothée Chalamet, the film follows Marty Mauser, a gifted table tennis player working in a shoe store. After suffering a crushing defeat at the World Championships in London, he resorts to every possible means—sacrificing even his dignity—for a chance to compete once more. Source

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