Recently, though, that’s changed, in large part thanks to an unexpected (and unprecedented) streak: The last five Palme d’Or winners, including this year’s, have all been distributed by Neon in the U.S. In fact, Neon picked them up before their Cannes victory, sensing their commercial potential along with their creative achievement. Alongside A24 and MUBI, … Read more
He continued: “This means making feature films intended for theatrical exhibition. The world has to be reminded that watching a film at home while scrolling through your phone and checking emails and half paying attention is just not the way, although some tech companies would like us to think so.” Among others, Baker thanked Madison; … Read more
Sean Baker’s Anora took home the Palme d’Or at this year’s Cannes Film Festival, while Jesse Plemons, Selena Gomez and more also won. The 77th Cannes Film Festival has come to a close. As with every year, the festival was host to its share of standing ovations, divisive screenings and debates over just which films … Read more
It’s worth keeping in mind that critics haven’t seen any of these films, and in some cases, we don’t even have a really strong sense of what a particular movie is about. Also important: Handicappers will sometimes base their predictions on who the jury president is, assuming that the kind of film that he or … Read more
Jane Fonda hit Cannes Film Festival winner Justine Triet with the Palme d’Or scroll at this year’s ceremony. One of the biggest moments in the film industry every year is that in which the coveted Palme d’Or is handed over to the director of the Cannes Film Festival’s best film. As it happens, sometimes it’s … Read more
Putting a spin on Otto Preminger’s “Anatomy of a Murder,” “Anatomy of a Fall” is something like “Anatomy of a Marriage.” The Hüller character’s husband (Samuel Theis) may have died in an accident, a suicide, or a murder. But when Hüller character, called Sandra, is put on trial for homicide, the case begins to focus … Read more