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More than 350 stars condemn Gaza ‘genocide’ in time for Cannes opening
The stars and creatives have signed a letter about the killing of the Palestinian protagonist of a Cannes-premiering documentary: “We are ashamed of such passivity” - they wrote regarding the silence of the industry.
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New York exhibition chronicles Tom Cruise's Mission: Impossible series
The Museum of the Moving Image in New York has launched an immersive exhibition celebrating the Mission: Impossible franchise’s iconic stunts, props, and behind-the-scenes artistry as it prepares to release its final installment.
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Hungarian filmmakers in the shadow of Trump's tariff threat
The damage to the Hungarian film industry could be huge if Donald Trump follows through on his threat to impose tariffs on foreign-made films, but no one knows how this would work practically, so film industry experts are patiently holding their breath.
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Culture catch-up: Met Gala and the director to look out for at Cannes
On this week’s cultural roundup, we dive into the Met Gala, which this year celebrated the theme of Black dandyism, and spotlight filmmaker Julia Ducournau, a previous Palme d’Or winner, who is set to premiere her new film 'Alpha' at Cannes.
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‘Glengarry Glen Ross’ director James Foley dies aged 71
The filmmaker, best known for directing 'Who's That Girl' with Madonna, the cult classic 'Glengarry Glen Ross', two 'Fifty Shades of Grey' sequels and several TV episodes including Twin Peaks and House Of Cards, has died after a "years-long struggle" with brain cancer.
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Is Trump already softening his plans for 100% movie tariffs?
“I’m not looking to hurt the industry," says Trump. "So we’re going to meet with the industry. I want to make sure they’re happy with it because we’re all about jobs.” In the meantime, confusion reigns and actor Jon Voight seems to have some responsibility for this newest set of damaging tariffs.
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Does Trump have the authority to impose 100% movie tariffs?
Donald Trump has said he will target films made outside of the US as part of his ongoing tariff war. He posted that Hollywood and other areas are "being devastated" due to "a concerted effort by other Nations," which constitutes a "National Security threat."
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Thunderbolts* and Kneecap: What not to miss in culture this week
Marvel’s latest movie Thunderbolts* is grabbing attention; Kneecap’s gig behaviour is sparking debate; and Berlin’s Hamburger Bahnhof is serving up a must-see contemporary art show. Culture this week? We've got you covered.
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Film of the Week: 'Thunderbolts*' - Florence Pugh to the MCU's rescue
The 36th film in the Marvel Cinematic Universe is a step up from recent MCU offerings. But is it enough to renew faith in an ongoing saga that’s been on a downward trajectory?
(And yes, that confounding asterisk in the title is explained.)