Don’t Call It a Comeback: 2021 Film Festivals Remain Vital in Whatever Form They Take
The pandemic is far from over, but 2021 is not 2020, and many prominent festivals have already locked their dates.
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Cronenberg Says Coppola Didn’t Want Him to Win a Cannes Jury Prize for ‘Crash’ in 1996
According to David Cronenberg, Cannes jury president Francis Ford Coppola was “totally against” his controversial J.G. Ballard adaptation.
Apple’s Record-Breaking Deal for Will Smith Slave Thriller ‘Emancipation’ Above $100 Million
Antoine Fuqua’s Civil War-era thriller ignited a tense bidding war at this year’s virtual Cannes market.
‘Slalom’ Review: An Abused Teen Skier Tries to Regain Control in This Harrowing Coming-of-Age Story
Cannes: Charlène Favier’s debut is a familiar story of sexual abuse, but it snaps across your face like a blast of cold mountain air.
As Big Deals Make the Rounds at the Cannes Market, a Pandemic Era of Dealmaking Takes Shape
Despite uncertainty in the theatrical market, buyers were not shy about paying big for the hottest films.
‘Love Affairs’ Review: Winsome Exploration of Love Is an Interconnected Romance with a Twist
Cannes: Emmanuel Mouret’s romance weaves together a series of tales, playing like a more serious “Love Actually” centered around one fated couple.
‘Gagarine’ Review: Poignant Debut Is Like ‘The Martian’ in Housing Projects
Cannes: Alseni Bathily delivers an astonishing performance in Fanny Liatard and Jérémy Trouilh’s touching debut.
‘Sweat’ Review: The Most Intense Look at a Social Media Fiend Since ‘Eighth Grade’
Cannes: Magdalena Kolesnik is a marvel as a celebrity workout instructor whose superficial routine is put to the test.
12 Buzzy Films for Sale at the Cannes Virtual Markets, from Michael Mann to Elisabeth Moss
There’s no physical Cannes this year, but the festival’s markets — in virtual form — are more important than ever.
VR Can Be the Film Industry’s Future, but the Barriers to Entry Are Surreal
A newbie to VR spends quarantine learning about the technology, and finds a lot of potential.
Cannes 2020: Here’s What the Official Selection Tells Us About the Year in Cinema
There’s no physical festival this year, but the Cannes 2020 selection provides a lot of room for exploration.
Cannes 2020 Selection Yields Slim Oscar Pickings
Cannes usually provides a huge boost to breakouts like “Parasite” as they head into award season. Not this year.
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