Culture news Cannes 2024 review: ‘The Apprentice’ – Trump: The formative years The already controversial Donald Trump origin story hits Cannes - and the Trump campaign has vowed to sue. 21/05/2024
Culture news Cannes 2024 review: ‘The Substance’ - A spine-cleaving triumph Move aside, David Cronenberg – there’s a new body horror queen in town. Be warned: Weak stomachs need not apply. 20/05/2024
Culture news Cannes 2024 review: 'Emilia Pérez' - A bold Palme d'Or frontrunner Following Competition titles 'A Prophet' (2009), 'Rust And Bone' (2012), 'Paris, 13th District' (2021) and, of course, his Palme d’Or winner 'Dheepan' in 2015, French director Jacques Audiard orchestrates a bold and barnstorming comeback. It's the one to beat so far. 19/05/2024
Culture news Cannes 2024 review: 'Kinds of Kindness' Group sex. Cannibalism. Cults. Doppelgängers. Messiah figures. Dogs. Yórgos Lánthimos returns to his sick roots with his very own spin on The Twilight Zone. And it’s a blast. 18/05/2024
Culture news Cannes 2024 review: 'Bird' - Andrea Arnold finding hope in turmoil Screening in Competition, Andrea Arnold's new film manages to fuse social and magical realism, in a harsh yet uplifting tale that will leave you ready to take flight. 18/05/2024
Culture news The best things to do and see (or watch) in Europe this week Rothko's rare paper paintings in Norway, Francis Ford Coppola's mad 'Megalopolis' in Cannes, and a new Billie Eilish album: 'Hit Me Hard and Soft'. Here's what's good (and bizarre) in Europe this week. 18/05/2024
Culture news Cannes 2024 review: 'Megalopolis' - Coppola's disastrous folly Francis Ford Coppola returns to the Croisette with one of the most anticipated films of this year's Cannes Film Festival. It has to be seen to be believed. And not in a good way. 17/05/2024
Culture news Cannes 2024 review: 'Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga' Veteran filmmaker George Miller returns to the Wasteland after his action opus 'Mad Max: Fury Road.' However, nine years later, was anyone really aching to find out Furiosa's origins? 16/05/2024
Culture news Cannes 2024: Coppola accused of alleged bad behaviour on set Prior to the premiere of his latest epic 'Megalopolis', veteran filmmaker Francis Ford Coppola ('Apocalypse Now', 'The Godfather') is facing reports that he behaved inappropriately on set. 15/05/2024
Culture news Cannes 2024 review: ‘Le Deuxième Acte’ (‘The Second Act’) The world’s burning and scandals may be brewing. Time for a comedy, as this year's Cannes Film Festival opens with a meta millefeuille from beloved French absurdist Quentin Dupieux. 15/05/2024
Culture news 'Rust' armorer to fight conviction in Baldwin shooting case Alec Baldwin, who was holding the gun, maintains his innocence, while the weapons armorer, Hannah Gutierrez-Reed, faces an 18-month prison sentence. 15/05/2024
Culture news Cannes 2024: Jury president Greta Gerwig on #MeToo and Trump on screen Greta Gerwig and her jury met the press today to discuss their roles as members of the jury, the possible repercussions of the French #MeToo on the festival, and if a film on Donald Trump can be viewed objectively. 14/05/2024
Culture news Cannes boss Thierry Frémaux seeking to avoid any polemic Cannes boss Thierry Frémaux responded to questions from the international press this Monday, a day before the official start of the 77th edition. Here’s what you need to know. 13/05/2024
Culture news Cannes 2024: The 10 Palme d’Or contenders you need to look out for The 77th edition of the Cannes Film Festival kicks off next week (Tuesday 14 May). Here's everything you need to know about the Palme d'Or contending films that we're giddily anticipating. 12/05/2024
Culture news Cannes Festival reportedly bracing for bombshell #MeToo accusations The French film industry is bracing itself for further #MeToo revelations about multiple male actors, directors and producers. The rumour mill is exploding, and a dark shadow could very well be cast over this year’s Cannes Film Festival opening. 10/05/2024
Culture news Film of the Week: 'AGGRO DR1FT' - A moronic and empty provocation Maybe my vitriol towards this film is exactly what director Harmony Korine wants. And if that’s the case, hats off. However, he’s still getting my two cents, in the shape of a warning for anyone curious enough to buy a ticket. 10/05/2024
Culture news Iranian filmmaker sentenced to eight years in prison and flogging Days prior to the premiere of his latest film at the Cannes Film Festival, the Iranian court found Rasoulof’s films and documentaries to be “examples of collusion with the intention of committing a crime against the security of the country.” 09/05/2024
Culture news Venice 2024: Isabelle Huppert to lead 81st Venice Film Festival jury The actress will present the Golden Lion and other awards at the 81st edition of the annual film festival. 09/05/2024
Culture news Film of the Week: 'Pendant ce temps sur Terre' ('Meanwhile on Earth') Close Encounters of the Trading Kind. 03/05/2024
Culture news Daniel Radcliffe speaks out on J.K. Rowling rift over trans rights Harry Potter star Daniel Radcliffe, who is starring in the Broadway production of "Merrily We Roll Along", has spoken out against J.K. Rowling's anti-trans comments she has made online. 01/05/2024