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‘La Gradiva’ Review: Marine Atlan’s Coming of Age Story Debut Erupts with Keen Observation [A]
Marine Atlan’s debut feature La Gradiva premiered at Cannes Critics’ Week, winning the Grand Prize. The coming‑of‑age drama follows a high‑school trip to Italy, using patient observation to portray Gen Z’s contradictions. Atlan, also the cinematographer, blends expansive ensemble framing with subtle political commentary on class and privilege. U.S. distributor 1‑2 Special will release the film theatrically later this year.
On the Shelf: ‘Hoppers,’ ‘The Boys in the Band,’ ‘The Flintstones,’ ‘Robin Hood: Prince of Thieves,’ ‘Charade,’ ‘Five Easy Pieces’...
The first week of June 2026 sees a wave of 4K Blu‑ray releases spanning family fare, classic thrillers, and landmark LGBTQ cinema. Pixar’s new film “Hoppers,” the live‑action “The Flintstones,” and Arrow Video’s deluxe “Robin Hood: Prince of Thieves” join...
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Carrie Preston (‘Elsbeth’) on the Resurgence of Broadcast Television and What She Sees for Season 4 [VIDEO INTERVIEW]
Actress and executive producer Carrie Preston discusses the revival of broadcast TV and the upcoming fourth season of her CBS/Paramount+ comedy‑drama "Elsbeth." The series, which began as a guest‑spot spin‑off from "The Good Fight," has now secured three seasons and...
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...
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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...
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....
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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...
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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...
Madonna to Premiere ‘Confessions II’ Visual Album Film at 2026 Tribeca Festival
Madonna will premiere her new visual album film *Confessions II* at the 2026 Tribeca Festival, with a June 5 screening at New York’s Beacon Theatre followed by a conversation with Jimmy Fallon. The 10‑minute film, directed by the TORSO duo, visualizes the first...
Director Watch Podcast Ep. 153: ‘Memento’ (Christopher Nolan, 2001)
The Director Watch Podcast’s 153rd episode dives into Christopher Nolan’s 2001 thriller Memento, the second feature that propelled him from festival‑circuit debut to mainstream acclaim. Co‑hosts Ryan McQuade and Jay Ledbetter dissect the film’s reverse‑chronology structure, the interplay of black‑and‑white and color, and...
2026 San Francisco International Film Festival Reviews: ‘The World of Love,’ ‘A Sad and Beautiful World,’ ‘Nuisance Bear,’ ‘One in...
The 69th San Francisco International Film Festival showcased four independent titles, each receiving capsule reviews and grades ranging from B‑ to B+. South Korean drama *The World of Love* examines adolescent trauma, while Lebanon’s Oscar‑entry *A Sad and Beautiful World*...
Jessie Buckley and Paul Mescal to Reunite for ‘Hold On To Your Angels’ From Benh Zeitlin
Oscars‑winner Jessie Buckley and Oscar‑nominee Paul Mescal will team up again for Benh Zeitlin’s upcoming film Hold On To Your Angels. The love‑drama, set against a crumbling bayou in South Louisiana, is being produced by Plan B Entertainment and Alex Coco’s Rapt...
Colman Domingo to Receive Variety Creative Conscience Award at 50th San Francisco International LGBTQ+ Film Festival (Frameline50)
Colman Domingo will be honored with the Variety Creative Conscience Award at the 50th San Francisco International LGBTQ+ Film Festival (Frameline50) on June 19. The award celebrates his extensive work as an actor, writer, director and producer who amplifies under‑represented voices, especially...
Winners Announced for Golden Gate, Audience Awards of the 69th San Francisco International Film Festival (SFFILM)
SFFILM announced the Golden Gate and Audience Award winners at the 69th San Francisco International Film Festival, which ran April 24‑May 4 and drew over 40,000 attendees. Highlights include Rafael Manuel’s debut *Filipiñana* winning the New Directors Award, Carolina González Valencia’s *How to Clean a House...
AwardsWatch Podcast Ep. 344: New Oscar Rules and Preview of the 79th Cannes Film Festival with Special Guest Christina Birro
The AwardsWatch Podcast released episode 344, a 1‑hour‑5‑minute discussion featuring host Ryan McQuade, Erik Anderson, Sophia Ciminello and pop‑culture analyst Christina Birro. The show breaks down the Academy’s newly announced Oscar eligibility rules and offers a preview of the 79th Cannes Film Festival’s...