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 violence, and the psychology of surveillance. Rosselet‑Ruiz teamed with producer Marie‑Ange Luciani and co‑writer Pauline Guéna to blend documentary research with a thriller‑like tone. By juxtaposing a working‑class protagonist with extreme wealth, the narrative questions who watches, who is watched, and the moral ambiguities of desire for luxury.
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,...
Interview: Nicolas Winding Refn • Director of Her Private Hell - “The Film Is an Algorithm that Is Everything I...
Nicolas Winding Refn premiered his latest feature, Her Private Hell, out of competition at Cannes 2026, marking his fourth consecutive Croisette opening since Drive. He described the film as an "algorithm app" called byNWR, a personal blend of neon‑lit aesthetics...
Writers Flip the Script on Canal+ Blacklisting Threats
On May 20 at Cannes, the French Screenwriters Association (SCA) publicly rebuked Canal+ chief Maxime Saada after he warned the broadcaster would blacklist writers who criticize its policies. The SCA warned that such a move could jeopardize the funding pipeline for French...
Kidam Marches Toward the Palme D'Or with a Green Period Piece
Independent studio Kidam celebrates its 20th anniversary by entering the Cannes Official Competition for the first time with "Notre salut," a period drama that foregrounds ecological themes. Directed by Emman… the film portrays a historical narrative framed around environmental salvation,...
Don't Answer the Phone. "Scream 7" Slashes Its Way to Paramount+ on May 28
Paramount+ announced that the horror franchise’s newest entry, Scream 7, will stream on the platform beginning Thursday, May 28, 2026, in the U.S. and Canada. The film, directed by Kevin Williamson, sees Neve Campbell return as Sidney Prescott while her on‑screen daughter, played...
Kensuke Sonomura Talks Action Design, Joe Taslim, Yayan Ruhian and The Furious
"The Furious" opens in U.S. theaters on June 12, showcasing a pan‑Asian martial‑arts ensemble led by Joe Taslim, Yayan Ruhian and Xie Miao. Action director Kensuke Sonomura, working under director Kenji Tanigaki, oversaw choreography that blended judo, silat and Chinese...
Is Netflix Finally Embracing the Theatrical Business? (And Should It?)
Netflix is expanding its theatrical experiments, highlighted by a 28‑day IMAX rollout for an untitled Brad Pitt film directed by David Fincher and scripted by Quentin Tarantino. The move follows a series of stunt releases, such as K‑Pop: Demon Hunters,...
Cannes 2026: Iron Boy, Tangles, Lucy Lost
Cannes 2026 showcases a robust animation slate, with Thierry Fremaux championing the genre as equal to live‑action. Louis Clichy’s watercolor‑styled "Iron Boy" offers a tender coming‑of‑age story that could follow the Oscar‑nominated success of last year’s "Little Amelie." Leah Nelson’s "Tangles,"...
Cannes 2026: ‘La Gradiva’ Wins Top Critics Week Prize
Marine Atlan’s debut feature La Gradiva captured the Ami Paris Grand Prize at the 65th Critics’ Week, the festival’s top honor for first‑ or second‑time directors. The film follows French high‑schoolers on a trip to Pompeii, exploring desire and anger....
“A Spark Into A Flame: Hamilton & Hip Hop” Coming Soon To Disney+
Disney will launch a Hamilton Collector’s Edition on 4K UHD Blu‑Ray in summer 2026, marking the musical’s first physical media release. The set includes a brand‑new documentary, “A Spark Into A Flame: Hamilton & Hip‑Hop,” which explores the show’s roots...
Review: A Man of His Time - Cannes 2026 - Competition
Emmanuel Marre’s historical drama *A Man of His Time* opened the competition at the 79th Cannes Film Festival, portraying a Vichy civil‑servant who climbs the bureaucratic ladder during World War II. Swann Arlaud leads as Henri Marre, a careerist whose ambition collides...
Netflix To Adapt Crime Novel The Getaway
Netflix announced a new adaptation of Jim Thompson’s 1958 crime novel The Getaway, marking the third screen version of the story. Director Philip Barantini, known for the Netflix film Adolescence, will helm the project with screenwriter Peter Craig, who penned...
Review: Six Months in a Pink and Blue Building - Cannes 2026 – Critics’ Week
Six Months in a Pink and Blue Building, directed by Bruno Santamaría Razo, debuted in Cannes 2026’s Critics’ Week. The autobiographical film follows 11‑year‑old Bruno in 1990s Mexico City as his father receives an HIV diagnosis, intertwining the boy’s emerging homosexuality with...
Masters of the Universe’s Travis Knight Talks She-Ra/Sequel Plans
Director Travis Knight discussed the possibility of integrating She‑Ra into his live‑action "Masters of the Universe" reboot. While he could not confirm her appearance, he emphasized that the character has long been central to He‑Man’s mythos and may feature in...
House of Cards
The 1968 thriller House of Cards finally received its first U.S. home‑media release on Blu‑ray, courtesy of Kino Lorber. Directed by John Guillermin and starring George Peppard, the film pairs a down‑on‑his‑luck boxer with a wealthy widow and her mysterious...
Cannes 2026 #5: Out-of-Body Experience
Film Comment’s fifth Cannes 2026 podcast, hosted by editor Devika Girish, spotlights mid‑festival standouts. The episode discusses James Gray’s crime drama Paper Tiger, Thai road‑movie 9 Temples to Heaven, a slate of documentaries, and Arthur Harari’s mind‑bending thriller The Unknown....
Bitter Christmas (2026) Cannes Film Festival
Pedro Almodóvar’s *Bitter Christmas* debuted in competition at Cannes 2026, instantly igniting speculation about his long‑awaited Palme d’Or. The film interweaves two timelines—2004 advertising director Elsa and 2026 screenwriter Raúl—using auto‑fiction to probe the blur between life and art. Critics...
‘Familiar Touch’ UK Release Date Announced Following Venice Film Festival Success
Bulldog Film Distribution announced that the award‑winning drama “Familiar Touch” will hit UK cinemas on 19 June. The film, directed by Sarah Friedland, swept three top honors – Best Director, Best Debut Film and Best Actress – at the 81st Venice...
‘Deli Boys’ Season 2 Trailer Drops Ahead of May Premiere
Disney+ has unveiled the trailer for the second season of the half‑hour comedy ‘Deli Boys,’ set to premiere globally on May 28. The new season thrusts brothers Mir and Raj Dar deeper into their inherited crime empire, pitting them against rival gangsters,...
Universal and Focus Features Acquire Korean Cannes Blockbuster Hope
Focus Features and Universal Pictures International announced a joint acquisition of distribution rights for Na Hong‑jin’s sci‑fi monster epic “Hope” in France, the Benelux region, and South Africa. The deal was unveiled at the Cannes market on May 18, underscoring...
French Animation Demands Protection Amidst a Global Streaming Pullback
French animation is enjoying a high-profile moment at Cannes, with nine feature films featured across the festival’s selections. The momentum follows the screening of indie 2D title *Jim Queen* at the Midni showcase, highlighting the sector’s creative vigor. However, producers...
Fjord (2026) Cannes Film Festival
Romanian auteur Cristian Mungiu returns to Cannes competition with his first English‑language feature, Fjord, starring Sebastian Stan and Renate Reinsve. Set in a remote Norwegian village, the drama follows a Romanian‑Norwegian family under scrutiny after bruises appear on their daughter,...
New York Asian Film Festival Celebrates 25th Edition With North American Premiere of Yeon Sang-Ho’s Colony
The New York Asian Film Festival will celebrate its 25th edition from July 10‑26, 2026, opening with the North American premiere of Yeon Sang‑ho’s thriller “Colony.” The festival, which attracts over 20,000 attendees and reaches 4 million people through media, will...
Cannes 2026 #4: At My Window
Cannes 2026 is in full swing, and Film Comment’s crew is delivering on‑site podcasts, interviews, and a Critics’ Grid. In its fourth Croisette podcast, editor Devika Girish joins critics Öykü Sofuoğlu and Inney Prakash to dissect three standout films: *Clarissa*,...
Michelle Yeoh to EP ‘Nak Muay’ as UK Global Screen Fund Backs Disruptive Element Films’ Thailand Slate
Disruptive Element Films secured funding from the UK Global Screen Fund to launch a four‑film slate produced in Thailand, beginning with the martial‑arts drama "Nak Muay." The project is executive produced by Oscar‑winner Michelle Yeoh and two‑time BAFTA‑winning financier Colin...
VIDEO: Riz, Lili & the ‘Balthazar’ Boys Star In a Q&A Packed Spring
Film Independent’s spring Q&A series spotlights five independent titles—Perfumania, Our Hero, Balthazar, the Amazon Prime comedy Bait, the theatrical thriller Hunting Matthew Nichols, and the MUBI series Hal & Harper. The sessions feature creators such as Tim Heidecker, Oscar Boyson,...
Cannes 2026 Video #5: Festival Dispatch with Ben Kenigsberg
RogerEbert.com’s Cannes 2026 video dispatch features Ben Kenigsberg discussing two competition entries: Ryusuke Hamaguchi’s three‑hour‑plus drama “All of a Sudden” and Pawel Pawlikowski’s biopic “Fatherland.” The interview highlights each film’s thematic focus—aging, cross‑cultural friendship, and post‑war statelessness—and notes the actors’...
How French Indie ‘Shana’ Overcame a €300k Funding Gap to Secure a Cannes Premiere on 16mm Film
French indie drama "Shana," directed by Lila Pinell, overcame a €300,000 (≈$324,000) funding shortfall to complete a 16mm‑shot feature. The team closed the gap through a mix of crowdfunding, a French CNC grant, and private pre‑sales agreements. The film premiered...
This Year’s Ebert Fellows Reflect on the 2026 True/False Film Festival
Ebert Fellows attended March’s True/False Film Festival and April’s final Ebertfest, reflecting on the power of documentary cinema to spark empathy and dialogue. Patrick Bresnan’s "First They Came for My College" examined political attacks on New College of Florida, echoing...
“TOM CLANCY’S JACK RYAN: GHOST WAR”
John Krasinski, who has played Jack Ryan for four seasons, returns in the feature‑length continuation “Tom Clancy’s Jack Ryan: Ghost War.” The film follows a retired Ryan pulled back into a CIA operation in Dubai, re‑uniting him with longtime ally...
Ladies First Red Carpet Interviews: Rosamund Pike, Sacha Baron Cohen & More on Netflix’s New Role Reversal Comedy
Netflix is debuting "Ladies First," a role‑reversal comedy starring Sacha Baron Cohen and Rosamund Pike, at a UK premiere in London on May 18, 2026. The film, written by Natalie Krinsky, Katie Silberman and Cinco Paul and directed by Thea Sharrock, imagines a parallel world where women dominate corporate...
How French Producers Pieced Together a €1M Budget for a 10-Year Rural Documentary at Cannes
French documentary "Gabin," chronicling a young boy’s life in rural France, secured a €1 million (≈$1.08 million) budget spread over ten years. The producers combined regional film grants, national tax credits, private equity, and a grassroots crowdfunding campaign to piece together financing....
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‘Full Phil’ Review: Kristen Stewart Is in Peak Form in Quentin Dupieux’s Manic Father-Daughter Comedy [C+] Cannes
"Full Phil," Quentin Dupieux’s latest absurdist comedy, premiered in Cannes’ Midnight section starring Kristen Stewart and Woody Harrelson as a strained father‑daughter duo. The film mixes a luxurious Paris hotel backdrop with bizarre visual gags, most notably Phil’s physical swelling...
30th BIFAN Announces Program Section Revamp and 46 Korean Short Film Finalists
The 30th Bucheon International Fantastic Film Festival (BIFAN) will run July 2‑12, 2026, and unveils a sweeping overhaul of its program sections. The competition tier is now branded “Bucheon Choice,” split into World, Korean, and AI categories, while non‑competition blocks...
Cannes Review: Blerta Basholli’s Dua
Blerta Basholli’s debut feature *Dua* premiered in Cannes Critics’ Week, portraying the Kosovo War through the eyes of a teenage girl. The film juxtaposes a seemingly safe home environment with the encroaching violence outside, illustrating how war seeps into everyday...
Paper Tiger - Amber Wilkinson - 20334
James Gray’s new film *Paper Tiger* transports viewers to 1980s New York, starring Scarlett Johansson, Miles Teller and Adam Driver. The review praises the period‑accurate production design and the actors’ committed performances, especially Johansson’s portrayal of a strained housewife. However,...
Koji Fukada Interview: The Paradox of Life, That We Are All Born Alone and Die Alone Is Something I Am...
Koji Fukada’s eleventh feature, “Nagi Notes,” is in competition for the Palme d’Or at Cannes, joining works by Hirokazu Kore‑eda and Ryusuke Hamaguchi. The film reimagines a play originally set in a Tokyo museum, relocating the story to the remote village...
Adam Driver Deflects Dunham, Markiplier Mobbed
Hollywood star Adam Driver attended the Cannes press conference for James Gray’s *Paper Tiger*, deflecting Lena Dunham’s memoir jokes and sparking early Oscar buzz. Meanwhile, YouTube creator Markiplier (Mark Fischbach) was mobbed at the festival’s inaugural Creator Economy Summit after...
Parallel Tales Review (2026 Cannes Film Festival)
Parallel Tales, directed by Oscar‑winner Asghar Farhadi, opened the Cannes 2026 competition featuring a marquee French cast that includes Catherine Deneuve, Vincent Cassel and Isabelle Huppert. The film adapts the sixth chapter of Krzysztof Kieślowski’s Dekalog, intertwining a hoarder’s manuscript...
Kenneth Lonergan Is Back with “Tomorrow Is a Drag”
Acclaimed writer‑director Kenneth Lonergan has confirmed his next feature, “Tomorrow is a Drag,” at the Cannes Film Market. The New York‑set drama reunites Lonergan with collaborators Adam Driver and Matthew Broderick and adds Aubrey Plaza and Vanessa Kirby to a...
Cannes 2026 #3: Picture Perfect
Cannes 2026 has kicked off with a bustling schedule of premieres from top auteurs. Film Comment’s daily podcast series brings critics Robert Daniels and Inney Prakash to the Croisette for in‑depth discussions. In the third episode they dissect Radu Jude’s...
Vittorio De Sica: La Vita in Scena (2026)
Francesco Zippel’s documentary "Vittorio De Sica – La Vita in Scena" premiered in the Cannes Classics strand at the 2026 Cannes Film Festival. The film weaves rare archival clips from De Sica’s classics with interviews from celebrated directors such as...
Shanghai International Film and TV Festival Announces 2026 Dates, Jury Presidents and Expanded Industry Program
The 28th Shanghai International Film Festival (SIFF) runs June 12‑21, followed by the 31st Shanghai TV Festival (STVF) June 22‑26, under the themes “Lights, Camera, Stories” and “Blooming Futures.” SIFF set a record with roughly 4,100 submissions from 125 countries,...
'Michael' And 'Obsession' Battle Atop Friday Box Office as 'Mortal Kombat II' Drops 78%
Friday’s box office was led by the drama "Michael," which reclaimed the top spot with over $10 million in earnings. "Obsession" surged to second place as other releases, including the video‑game adaptation "Mortal Kombat II," saw sharp declines. "Mortal Kombat II" fell 78%...
Gentle Monster (2026) Cannes Film Festival
Austrian director Marie Kreutzer’s latest film, Gentle Monster, has entered the Cannes 2026 main competition. The psychological drama stars Léa Seydoux as celebrated pianist Lucy Hartmann and features Catherine Deneuve in a supporting role. Set in an Alpine town, the...
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‘The Diary of a Chambermaid’ Review: Radu Jude Dissects Bourgeois Rot Through Formal Mischief and Corrosive Irony [A] Cannes
Radu Jude’s latest Cannes Directors’ Fortnight entry reimagines Octave Mirbeau’s *The Diary of a Chambermaid* as a sharp critique of contemporary migrant labor. The film follows Gianna, a Romanian domestic worker in France, whose daily routines expose the hidden hierarchies...
Obsession
Blumhouse’s latest horror entry, *Obsession*, marks director Curry Barker’s feature debut and quickly emerged as a standout of 2026. The film pairs a wish‑granting premise with a tense love‑triangle, driven by a haunting lead performance from Inde Nevarette. Critics praise...