Aanikoobijigan - Jennie Kermode - 20360
Adam and Zack Khalil’s documentary Aanikoobijigan, retitled Ancestor, captured the 2026 ImagineNative Best Documentary award. The film examines centuries‑old colonial grave robbing, focusing on the theft of Indigenous human remains and artifacts. By framing the story through the Anishinaabe concept of time as a spiral, it links historic exploitation to present‑day cultural trauma. It also highlights the legal hurdles that keep many remains in museums, underscoring the urgent push for repatriation.
Colony - Jennie Kermode - 20358
South Korean director Yeon Sang‑ho’s latest, Colony, premiered at Cannes and re‑imagines the zombie genre as a study of collective intelligence and communication breakdown. The film follows biologist Kwon Se‑jeong (Jun Ji‑hyun) and a rogue scientist who weaponizes a fast‑spreading...
Savage House - Andrew Robertson - 20357
Savage House, a period black‑comedy set in April 1715, finally emerged in 2026 after filming wrapped in 2023. The film stars Richard E. Grant and Claire Foy as a aristocratic couple, supported by Jack Farthing and Bel Powley, but its...
My Mother's Wedding - Andrew Robertson - 20350
Kristen Scott‑Thomas makes her directorial debut with the autobiographical drama My Mother’s Wedding, featuring an A‑list cast that includes Emily Beecham, Sienna Miller and Scarlett Johansson. The screenplay was co‑written with Bloomberg editor‑in‑chief John Micklethwait, marking his first foray into feature‑film writing. After premiering at the...
Power Ballad - Andrew Robertson - 20349
John Carney’s latest film, *Power Ballad*, follows Rick (Paul Rudd), a former band frontman turned wedding‑band leader navigating a mid‑life crisis and family pressures. The comedy‑drama pairs Rudd with Nick Jonas, using a mix of original songs and nostalgic references to explore...
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...
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,...
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,...
Blaise - Amber Wilkinson - 20330
Blaise, a new French animated feature voiced by Timéo, follows the socially awkward 16‑year‑old protagonist as he navigates family dysfunction and absurdist mishaps. Originating as a single‑panel comic in Fluide Glacial, the character graduated to a TV series before receiving...
We Are Aliens - Edin Custo - 20329
Japanese animator Kohei Kadowaki’s debut feature We Are Aliens uses rotoscoping to deliver hyper‑realistic movement while telling a bleak coming‑of‑age tale. The film follows classmates Tsubasa and Gyotaro as childhood misunderstandings spiral into bullying and lasting alienation. Its visual style...
Teenage Sex And Death At Camp Miasma - Amber Wilkinson - 20326
Jane Schoenbrun’s "Teenage Sex And Death At Camp Miasma" debuted in Cannes’ Un Certain Regard, positioning a meta‑slasher as a festival entry. The film reimagines an 80s horror franchise, weaving psychosexual drama with a critique of Hollywood’s franchise‑driven IP strategies....
Going Off-Plan by Paul Risker
British director Ben Wheatley, known for genre‑bending titles like *Kill List* and *Free Fire*, discusses his creative journey and the upcoming action‑comedy *Normal*. The film follows interim Sheriff Ulysses (Bob Odenkirk) in Normal, Minnesota, as he uncovers a Yakuza‑run gold...
Peter Jackson Receives Honorary Palme D’Or by Amber Wilkinson - 2026-05-13 12:54:19+00:00
Peter Jackson was honored with an Honorary Palme d’Or at the Cannes Film Festival, presented by Elijah Wood. The New Zealand director reflected on his surprise and joked the award was an apology for his low‑budget debut Bad Taste. Wood highlighted Jackson’s...
The Yeti - Jennie Kermode - 20323
The Yeti, a new creature feature starring genre veterans Jim Cummings and William Sadler, attempts to fuse graphic horror, dark comedy, and character drama. Reviewers praise its practical effects and Brittany Allen’s performance, but criticize the film’s uneven tone and...
Raging - Edin Custo - 20322
Ryan Machado’s third feature, *Raging*, follows Eli (Elijah Canlas) on 1990s Sibuyan Island as he clings to a Walkman full of audio journals that document a recent trauma. When the device disappears, his search intertwines with the island’s mining scars and...