Organisers of this year’s Cannes Festival cast a conservative shadow over the red carpet with the release of a new dress code noting that, “for decency reasons, nudity is prohibited.” The rule was seen as an attempt to tamp down on so-called naked dressing, a trend that in recent years has inspired more people to … Read more
Cannes Film Festival Wraps Up Amid Power Outage, Palme d’Or Anticipation Table of Contents Cannes Film Festival Wraps Up Amid Power Outage, Palme d’Or Anticipation Power Restored Before Red Carpet, Ceremony Proceeds Will Neon’s Winning Streak Continue? Contenders for the Palme d’Or Geopolitics at Cannes American Films at the Festival Neon’s U.S. Distribution Cannes Film … Read more
Denzel Washington was surprised at the Cannes Film Festival on Monday night with an honorary Palme d’Or, a career achievement acknowledgement that has been presented only 21 previous times. Ahead of an out-of-competition screening of his latest film, Spike Lee‘s Highest 2 Lowest, fest director Thierry Frémaux surprised the Oscar winner with the honor. Lee … Read more
Photo: James Devaney/Getty Images Spike Lee touched down at Cannes today to support his latest film, Highest 2 Lowest, which premieres in competition tomorrow and stars Denzel Washington and A$AP Rocky. I approached him at an intimate party, hosted by Hyde Beach Campari and The Hollywood Reporter, and before I knew it, we were sitting … Read more
Tom! Denzel! Brad! Dinosaurs, superheroes and the return of Happy Gillmore! Get ready for a packed calendar of blockbusters, big-name comedies and more Listen — can you hear it? That murmur of excitement as people begin to prep for a season best known for air-conditioned multiplexes, IMAX screens the size of city blocks, and the … Read more
The Vietnam War’s Enduring Impact on Cinema The Vietnam War remains a pivotal event in American history, and its complex aftermath continues to profoundly influence artistic expression, especially in film. For over half a century, filmmakers have grappled with the war’s multifaceted legacy, producing works that explore its political dimensions, human cost, and lasting psychological … Read more