Cannes International Film Festival – Page 3

At Cannes, Can You Trust the Length of a Standing Ovation?

The applause at premieres like “Mission: Impossible” or “The History of Sound” is often timed and reported breathlessly. But there’s more to the story.

By Kyle Buchanan

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How Do You Follow One of the Craziest Cannes Movies Ever?

Julia Ducournau, who won the Palme d’Or for “Titane,” returns with the body-horror tale “Alpha.” The critical reception has not been kind.

By Kyle Buchanan

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Spike Lee May Be in Cannes, but His Heart Is Courtside With the Knicks

The director brought his latest collaboration with Denzel Washington, “Highest 2 Lowest,” to the festival, but he really wanted to talk basketball.

By Kyle Buchanan

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Ari Aster Hasn’t Seen the Reviews for ‘Eddington’

The Covid-era satire has been divisive at Cannes, but the director has not seen the reviews. He’s focused on his fears about where the world is headed.

By Kyle Buchanan