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Hollywood Shunned Cannes in 2026: What Will It Take for Studio Blockbusters and Netflix to Return?
After a quarter‑century of Hollywood premieres on the Croisette, the 2026 Cannes Film Festival finds its big‑studio blockbusters absent, as studios deem the costly, critic‑harsh event too risky. While
Firstman's 'Club Kid' Debuts at Cannes, Wins Hearts
Jordan Firstman's debut feature 'Club Kid' premiered at Cannes' Un Certain Regard program, delivering a high‑octane, queer‑club romp that unexpectedly pivots to a sweet, old‑fashioned heartwarmer afte
Augenschein Scales Up With Stewart, Gere, Hawke Slate
German production company Augenschein is stepping into higher-budget Hollywood projects, with vampire thriller "Flesh of the Gods" starring Kristen Stewart and Wagner Moura now shooting and airplane t
Gerardo Herrero’s ‘Carte Blanche’ on Rif War, Franco
Director Gerardo Herrero’s new thriller “Carte Blanche” shines a light on Spain’s forgotten Rif War, portraying the brutal Spanish Legion’s 1921 campaign in Morocco and its role in forging Franco’s ri
Harlem Renaissance Doc Debuts at Cannes After 50 Years
After a half‑century wait, William Greaves’ 1972 documentary “Once Upon a Time in Harlem” finally bows at Cannes’ Directors’ Fortnight, joining a varied international slate that includes a strong show
Nike Drops Air Jordan 3 'Brazil' and 'World's Best' May 16
Nike is rereleasing the Air Jordan 3 — the silhouette Michael Jordan wore when he won his first MVP — in two new colorways, "Brazil" and "World's Best," dropping Saturday, May 16.
Marine Atlan Debuts 'La Gradiva' – Teen Love in Pompeii
Cinematographer‑turned‑director Marine Atlan makes a striking debut with "La Gradiva", a coming‑of‑age drama that follows a French teen class on a school trip to Pompeii, exploring youthful love and s
Akanksya Dahal Wins Photo London 2026 Student Award
Ravensbourne University London's Akanksya Dahal clinched the Photo London 2026 Student Award, beating fellow nominees Anna Bradshaw, Bo Fan and Madison Hafner from three other UK art schools. The priz
Think Good: Abuse and Faith Drama Debuts at Cannes
Géraldine Nakache’s new drama ‘Think Good’—a tense portrait of an abusive Orthodox Jewish marriage starring Monia Chokri and Nils Schneider—premiered in the non‑competitive Cannes Premiere sidebar.
‘It looked like Star Wars on Earth’: the making of Top Gun at 40
On its 40th anniversary, Top Gun is remembered not just as a blockbuster but as a collaborative venture that secured real‑world Navy jets through a Pentagon pitch, cementing Tom Cruise’s lifelong pass
Asia Argento Stars in Cannes 'Death Has No Master'
Asia Argento stars in 'Death Has No Master,' a surrealist psychological thriller premiering in Cannes' Directors' Fortnight that became inadvertently political when the US arrested Venezuelan Presiden
Once Upon A Time In Gaza Wins Best Film at Arab Critics
Palestinian directors Tarzan and Arab Nasser's "Once Upon A Time In Gaza" won Best Film at the 10th Critics' Awards for Arab Films, with Palestine 36 and Cherien Dabis also taking top honors at the Ca
Archstone Launches Cannes Sales for Tim Roth Thriller
At the Cannes market, Archstone Entertainment is kicking off worldwide sales for the period crime‑thriller “Murdering Michael Malloy,” starring Tim Roth and Timothy Spall. Directed by Raymond De Felit
Okonedo Stars in Lagos-Set Mrs. Dalloway at Cannes
Sophie Okonedo stars in "Clarissa," a Lagos-set adaptation of Virginia Woolf's Mrs. Dalloway directed by Nigerian siblings Arie and Chuko Esiri, premiering at Cannes Directors' Fortnight in the filmma
Rivals to The Christophers: the week in rave reviews
After weeks of hard‑hitting coverage of a Middle‑East ceasefire and deadly Russian attacks, the outlet pivots to a culture‑focused roundup. Critics rave about Disney+’s over‑the‑top Jilly Cooper adapt
UK Jewish Culture Month Starts 16 May, Giant Pickle
Amid ongoing geopolitical tensions in the Middle East and a stalled European energy transition, the UK is turning its attention to a new cultural milestone: the inaugural Jewish Culture Month, launche
Curry Barker on Consent Themes in Horror Film 'Obsession'
Writer/director Curry Barker discusses the layered themes of consent and communication in his breakout horror film 'Obsession,' framing its central possession story as a tragedy about a man and a woma
‘Obsession’ Review: Inde Navarrette Solidifies Scream Queen Status In Curry Barker’s Horror Directorial Breakout
Curry Barker’s sophomore horror film "Obsession" follows a wish‑granting toy that spirals into gore, using the premise to explore consent and communication in relationships. Inde Navarrette’s possesse
Farhadi condemns deaths, premieres Parallel Tales
At Cannes, Oscar‑winning director Asghar Farhadi denounced the killing of civilians in Iran—both in war and during protests—as “extremely cruel and tragic,” while unveiling his new Paris‑set drama Par
Katherine Parkinson Praises Rivals for Female Sex
Katherine Parkinson hailed Disney+’s Rivals as a rare, radical TV show that puts a woman’s view of sex front‑and‑center. The new season drops on Friday with its signature racy moments, while the Brist
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