First Trailer and Poster for PRIMETIME, Starring Robert Pattinson
Acclaimed documentarian Lance Oppenheim is stepping into narrative filmmaking with his debut feature Primetime, starring Robert Pattinson as Chris Hansen, the host of the controversial series To Catch a Predator. The first teaser trailer and poster have been released, revealing a dark, satirical tone. The ensemble cast adds Merritt Wever, Skyler Gisondo, Matthew Maher, Bokeem Woodbine, and musician Phoebe Bridgers. No official release date has been announced.
New Trailer and Poster for Italian Road Movie THE LAST ONE FOR THE ROAD
Italian director Francesco Sossai has unveiled a new trailer and poster for his road‑movie drama THE LAST ONE FOR THE ROAD. The film follows two broke fifty‑somethings who enlist a shy architecture student for a booze‑fuelled journey across the Venetian...
Madame - Jennie Kermode - 20347
Madame, directed by Hélène Rosselet‑Ruiz, debuted at Cannes and explores the psychological toll of extreme power imbalances within a gilded Parisian household. The narrative follows Laura, a servant played by Malou Khebizi, whose quiet determination challenges the oppressive control exerted...
Moss & Freud Red Carpet Interviews: Derek Jacobi & Ellie Bamber & More
Selfridges in London staged the UK premiere of "Moss & Freud," a true‑life drama about supermodel Kate Moss and painter Lucian Freud. The film, written and directed by James Lucas, stars Ellie Bamber as Moss and Derek Jacobi as Freud,...
Chie Hayakawa Talks About Renoir, Childhood Memories, International Coproduction and the Japanese Industry
Japanese director Chie Hayakawa returns after the Cannes‑hit “Plan 75” with “Renoir,” a semi‑autobiographical drama set in 1987 Japan. The film, starring Yui Suzuki and Lily Franky, premiered in Cannes’s Official Selection and will open in New York on May 29. Hayakawa...
Jon Favreau Sees “Opportunity” In Mando and Grogu
Jon Favreau’s new film "Star Wars: The Mandalorian and Grogu" expands the Disney+ series into theaters, reuniting Pedro Pascal with the bounty‑hunter Din Djarin and his infant companion Grogu. Despite topping the box office, the movie earned just $96 million opening...
“Psycho Killer” Coming Soon To Hulu & Disney+
Disney announced that the horror thriller “Psycho Killer,” produced by 20th Century Studios and New Regency, will debut on Hulu and Hulu On Disney+ in the United States on May 29, with a simultaneous launch on Disney+ in Canada. The film follows a Kansas highway patrol...
Review: Mata - Films / Reviews - France/Belgium
Rachel Lang’s third feature, Mata, marks a bold shift from arthouse drama to spy thriller, debuting on May 27 in France (Warner Bros) and Belgium (Imagine). The film follows DGSE operative Mata, played by Eye Haïdara, as she returns wounded from a covert Niger mission...
Goodfellas Wins the Sales Race at Cannes - Cannes 2026 – Marché Du Film
Goodfellas clinched the Palme d’Or for Cristian Mungiu’s *Fjord*, cementing its position as Cannes 2026’s top‑quality sales house. The German firm The Match Factory, now owned by MUBI, led the awards tally with three official‑competition honors, including Best Director and Jury Prize. French distributor mk2...
Cannes 2026 #8: Bringing It All Back Home
Cannes 2026 wrapped with Film Comment’s final podcast, where critics Justin Chang, Tim Grierson and Jessica Kiang dissected the festival’s closing slate. They examined three late‑premiering Competition entries—Valeska Grisebach’s Jury‑Prize winner The Dreamed Adventure, Léa Mysius’s experimental The Birthday Party,...
Interview: Viesturs Kairišs • Director of Ulya - "Everyone Has an Inner Freak, and the Film Tries to Understand How...
Latvian director Viesturs Kairišs’s biopic *Ulya* about basketball legend Uļjana Semjonova has been selected for Cannes 2026’s Un Certain Regard section. The film, starring Kārlis Arnolds Avots, blends a coming‑of‑age narrative with a poetic exploration of identity, difference, and belonging. Kairišs discusses his fascination with...
‘Paddington 4’ Enlists ‘Veep’ Creator Armando Iannucci as Writer as Dougal Wilson Eyes Return to Direct
The fourth Paddington film is officially moving forward with Emmy‑winning writer Armando Iannucci, creator of ‘Veep’, attached to pen the screenplay. He will be joined by longtime collaborator Simon Blackwell, who co‑wrote many of Iannucci’s political comedies. Director Dougal Wilson,...
Inteviews: John Travolta, Ella Beau Travolta and Clark Shotwell On Propeller One-Way Night Coach
Oscar‑nominated actor John Travolta is making his directorial debut with Propeller One‑Way Night Coach, a film adaptation of his 1997 children’s novella. The story follows a young aviation enthusiast and his mother on a one‑way cross‑country flight to Hollywood, set...
César Windfalls and Hand-Drawn Silences: An Interview with Mathilde Bédouet
Mathilde Bédouet, fresh off her 2024 César win for Best Animated Short with Été 96, is returning to the festival circuit with her hand‑drawn short Dernier Printemps. The film has been accepted into the Cannes 2026 Official Short Film Competition, marking...
Beast | Movie Review
Australian drama *Beast* stars Daniel MacPherson as former MMA champion Patton James, who returns to the ring for one last fight to support his growing family. The film, co‑written by Russell Crowe and directed by Tyler Atkins, leans heavily on...
AwardsWatch Podcast Ep. 345: Recapping the 79th Cannes Film Festival and Looking to the Awards Future
The AwardsWatch Podcast’s 345th episode recaps the 79th Cannes Film Festival, breaking down the critics’ favorite screenings and the In‑Competition winners. Hosts Ryan McQuade, Erik Anderson, and Sophia Ciminello discuss how Cannes outcomes could shape the upcoming awards season. The hour‑and‑half...
'Obsession' Makes Box Office History, Jumps 39% in Weekend Two
Focus Features and Blumhouse’s horror thriller *Obsession* posted a remarkable second‑weekend box‑office surge, earning $23.9 million—a 38.9% increase over its $17.2 million debut. The jump places the film among the smallest drops and biggest climbs for titles opening on 600+ screens, ranking...
New Release Review - LEONORA IN THE MORNING LIGHT
The biopic *Leonora in the Morning Light*, directed by Thor Klein and Lena Vurma and starring Olivia Vinall, opens in UK and Ireland cinemas on May 29. The film uses a non‑linear structure to trace surrealist painter Leonora Carrington’s tumultuous...
Soudain (All of a Sudden) Review (2026 Cannes Film Festival)
Ryusuke Hamaguchi’s three‑hour‑plus drama *Soudain (All of a Sudden)* premiered at Cannes 2026 to unanimous praise. The film follows Marie‑Lou, a care‑home director championing the “humanitude” approach to dementia, and her unlikely friendship with Japanese teenager Tomoki’s grandmother’s actress, Mari....
Box Office Report: Mando and Grogu Bomb as Star Wars’ Poorest Performance
The Mandalorian and Grogu opened to $102 million domestically and $165 million worldwide, making it the weakest opening weekend ever for a Star Wars film. The movie fell short of its $165‑300 million budget by roughly $63‑198 million, even though it briefly topped daily box‑office...
Interview: Seamus McLean Ross And Samuel Bottomley On The Energy of California Schemin’
James McAvoy’s directorial debut “California Schemin” is launching on home‑entertainment this week after festival success. Lead actors Seamus McLean Ross and Samuel Bottomley discuss their roles as Dundee‑accented wannabe rappers who pose as Californians to break into hip‑hop. The interview reveals their preparation, including...
Box Office: The Kids, They Are Obsessed With 'Obsession'!
Box office analysts highlighted the surprising strength of Focus Features and Blumhouse’s horror thriller *Obsession* over Memorial Day weekend. The film pulled in $22.4 million on its second weekend across 2,655 theaters, a 30% jump from its $17.2 million opening. Its 11‑day...
Confessions of a Mole (2025) by Mo Tan Documentary Review
Mo Tan’s debut documentary "Confessions of a Mole" earned the First Appearance Award at the 23rd Millennium Docs Against Gravity, spotlighting her personal struggle after returning to China. The film follows her fraught relationships, family pressure, and a breast‑cancer diagnosis,...
79th Cannes Film Festival | Palme D’Or Results
The 79th Cannes Film Festival concluded with Cristian Mungiu’s Fjord taking the Palme d’Or, while Andrey Zvyagintsev’s Minotaur earned the Grand Prix. The Jury Prize went to Valeska Grisebach’s The Dreamed Adventure, and the Best Director award was split between...
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‘Minotaur’ Review: Andrey Zvyagintsev’s Timeless, Domestic Epic Is an Unflinching Look at Putin’s Russia [A] Cannes
Andrey Zvyagintsev’s long‑awaited film *Minotaur* premiered in competition at Cannes 2026, where it captured the Grand Prize. Set against the backdrop of Russia’s 2022 war mobilization, the drama follows CEO Gleb as he navigates a personal crisis and a state‑mandated...
Fjord Wins Palme D'Or by Amber Wilkinson - 2026-05-23 20:08:45+00:00
Romanian auteur Cristian Mungiu captured his second Cannes Palme d’Or on May 23, 2026, for the family drama Fjord, a film that returns him to the festival’s top honor after a 19‑year gap. The movie, starring Renate Reinsve and Sebastian Stan,...
Friday Box Office: 'Obsession' Nabs $6M, Will Hold Even Better Than 'Sinners' And 'Sixth Sense'
Focus Features’ low‑budget horror "Obsession" pulled in $6 million on Friday, trailing only the latest Star Wars release and lifting its eight‑day domestic total to $36.4 million. The film’s Friday‑to‑Friday drop was a modest 13%, positioning it for a potential $20 million‑plus Fri‑Sun...
Cannes 2026 #7: Standing Ovations
Film Comment’s seventh Cannes podcast recaps late‑festival premieres, featuring competition entries Minotaur, The Man I Love, and The Black Ball, which sparked a 20‑minute standing ovation. Hosts Thomas Flew and Neta Alexander also highlighted standout titles from the ACID sidebar,...
Cannes 2026: Colony, The End of It, Roma Elastica
At Cannes 2026, genre titles migrated from the traditional Midnight Screenings into higher‑profile sections such as Un Certain Regard, Cannes Premieres and even Competition, leaving the Midnight program thin. Yeon Sang‑ho’s zombie thriller “Colony” drew strong Korean box‑office numbers but...
Obsession – The BRWC Review
Curry Barker, a YouTube comedy‑horror creator, wrote and directed *Obsession* on a sub‑$1 million budget, and the film has unexpectedly become a box‑office hit. The story follows Bear, whose wish for obsessive love triggers a terrifying transformation in his crush Nikki,...
The Un Certain Regard Award Winners For The 2026 Cannes Film Festival
The Un Certain Regard section of the 2026 Cannes Film Festival announced its winners, with a jury led by actress Leila Bekhti. Sandra Wollner’s "EVERYTIME" captured the top prize, while debut director Abinash Bikram Shah earned the Jury Prize for...
Netflix Acquires Star-Studded Satirical Thriller ‘Sacrifice’ Starring Chris Evans and Anya Taylor-Joy
Netflix has acquired the U.S. streaming rights to Romain Gavras’ satirical eco‑thriller Sacrifice, following its world premiere at the Toronto International Film Festival. The film features a high‑profile cast including Chris Evans, Anya Taylor‑Joy, Vincent Cassel and pop star Charli XCX....
Cannes 2026 Subscriber Exclusive: Join the Party
Film Comment’s Cannes 2026 subscriber‑exclusive podcast brings together critics Dennis Lim, Kong Rithdee, and Antoine Thirion to dissect the festival’s standout premieres and controversies. The episode spotlights new works from Ryûsuke Hamaguchi, Valeska Grisebach, James Gray, and Paweł Pawlikowski, among...
'Star Wars' Box Office: 'Mandalorian and Grogu' Nabs $12M Thursday
The Mandalorian and Grogu opened Thursday with a $12 million preview, 14 percent below the Solo preview in 2018. The film is projected to finish the holiday weekend with roughly $103 million, outpacing recent franchise openers like Mission: Impossible – The Final Reckoning...
Feature – Framing The Furious: A Modern Guide to East Asia’s Action Landscape
Kenji Tanigaki’s upcoming film *The Furious* is billed as a revolutionary step in action choreography, positioning it as the next evolution for both die‑hard fans and casual viewers. To frame its significance, the article curates a 25‑plus‑title guide of East...
“Spider-Noir” Review: Nicolas Cage Delivers A Stylish, Hard-Boiled Marvel Thriller
Marvel’s new live‑action series “Spider‑Noir” stars Nicolas Cage as a hard‑boiled, 1930s private‑eye version of Spider‑Man. The show marries classic film‑noir visuals with superhero storytelling, delivering a striking black‑and‑white aesthetic and period‑accurate costumes. Critics praise Cage’s over‑the‑top performance and the production...
Jason Clarke In Talk To Join Heat 2
Jason Clarke, known for First Man and Oppenheimer, is reportedly in talks to join the cast of Heat 2, Michael Mann’s long‑awaited sequel. The film will adapt Mann’s 2022 New York Times bestseller, which serves as both a prequel and sequel to the...
Latvia and France Sign Bilateral Film Co-Production Pact in Cannes - Cannes 2026 – Marché Du Film
Latvia and France signed an indefinite bilateral film co‑production pact at Cannes 2026, aiming to deepen audiovisual ties and streamline financing, talent exchange, and market access. The agreement follows the global breakout of the Oscar‑winning animated feature *Flow*, the most...
Interview: Sébastien Laudenbach • Director of Viva Carmen - “Life Is Violent and Kids Are Violent, and They Like to...
French animator Sébastien Laudenbach’s second Cannes appearance comes with *Viva Carmen*, an animated retelling of Bizet’s opera presented in the Directors’ Fortnight. The film is deliberately crafted for children—not by diluting the story, but by making it “accessible” and challenging, preserving the...
Chinese Sci-Fi Blockbuster ‘Per Aspera Ad Astra’ Starring Dylan Wang Sets Netflix Release
Netflix will debut the Chinese sci‑fi blockbuster *Per Aspera Ad Astra* on June 18, 2026, marking its first streaming release in the West. Directed by Han Yan, the film stars Dylan Wang and Victoria Song and follows a crew trapped...
Interview: Rakan Mayasi • Director of Yesterday the Eye Didn’t Sleep - “I Didn’t Want My Actors to Act; I...
Brussels‑based Palestinian director Rakan Mayasi debuted his feature Yesterday the Eye Didn’t Sleep in Cannes 2026’s Un Certain Regard. The film is a “non‑fictional fiction” that forgoes a traditional script, using real villagers from Lebanon’s Bekaa Valley to portray two sisters caught...
Michael Sequel Being Dicussed By Lionsgate
Lionsgate confirmed a sequel to the Michael Jackson biopic "Michael," which has already amassed roughly $700 million worldwide, overtaking the box‑office record of "Bohemian Rhapsody." Director Antoine Fuqua and star Jaafar Jackson will return, while the studio aims to explore the...
Don’t ‘Overlook Anything’ With Exit 8 Home Release Details
Vertigo Releasing is set to launch the UK and Ireland Blu‑ray of the Japanese horror thriller *Exit‑8* on 29 June 2026, following a digital debut on 8 June. The film, starring Kazunari Ninomiya and Nana Komatsu, adapts the globally popular Kotake Create video...
Milly Alcock To Appear In Superman Sequel Man of Tomorrow
Milly Alcock, who debuted as Supergirl in last summer’s DCU reboot, will reprise the role in the upcoming Superman sequel *Man of Tomorrow*. The film, written and directed by James Gunn, expands the franchise’s interconnected storyline and features a roster...
Review: Tuner
Daniel Roher, known for Oscar‑winning documentaries, makes his narrative debut with the thriller Tuner. The film follows New York piano‑tuner Niki White, whose hyperacusis gives him perfect pitch and an uncanny ability to crack safes, pulling him into a world...
Jenna Ortega Cast in Leos Carax’s New Film ‘Lily May B’
Jenna Ortega has been confirmed as the lead of Leos Carax’s next feature, “Lily May B.” The film is Carax’s first full‑length project since the Cannes‑winning musical drama “Annette” in 2021. Set in an apocalyptic world, the story follows a...
Interview: Hélène Rosselet-Ruiz • Director of Madame - “This Film Is a Reflection on My Own Experiences of Class-Based Violence"...
French filmmaker Hélène Rosselet‑Ruiz premiered her debut feature *Madame* as a Special Screening at Cannes 2026, drawing on a summer she spent cleaning for a wealthy Saudi household. The film uses a real Parisian mansion and pervasive CCTV to explore power, class‑based...
Netflix’s “The Boroughs” Offers a Clever Spin on the “Stranger Things” Formula
Netflix’s new series “The Boroughs” reimagines the suburban‑monster formula popularized by “Stranger Things,” swapping bikes for desert walkers. Produced by the Duffer Brothers, the show leans on an 80s B‑movie aesthetic, featuring a veteran ensemble that includes Alfred Molina, Alfre...
Maika Monroe Is a VICTORIAN PSYCHO - First Trailer
Virginia Feito’s novel *Victorian Psycho* is being brought to the big screen, directed by Zachary Wigon and starring Maika Monroe as the enigmatic governess Winifred Notty. The gothic thriller is set in 1858 rural England, where staff members vanish and...
Cannes 2026: The Man I Love, Orange-Flavoured Wedding
Ira Sachs returns to Cannes competition in 2026 with “The Man I Love,” a film shot on 35mm that recreates late‑1980s New York theater culture. The drama follows flamboyant artist Jimmy George, his partner Dennis, newcomer Vincent, and sister Brenda,...