Sean Penn appeared on The Louis Theroux Podcast, and when the conversation turned to Woody Allen, the two-time Oscar winner offered an emphatic and unapologetic defense of the director.

Jafar Panahi’s “A Simple Accident” was destined to be met with acclaim—not simply because of the film itself, but because of the extraordinary circumstances surrounding its creation.

While in Cannes, Iñárritu, in his first interview since “Judy” was announced, explains the film doesn’t have Tom Cruise doing stunts (“there’s none of that”).

A new trailer for Gareth Edwards’ “Jurassic World: Rebirth” has arrived. The trailer is an improvement over the last one, which felt underwhelming

The “prison film” was originally set up at Paramount in April 2024 and described as a mid-budget drama with action elements.

During this morning’s Cannes press conference for “Highest 2 Lowest,” Lee looked back at the 1993 Oscars, and admitted he felt that Washington had been robbed of the golden statuette.

Most reviews have pointed towards the film tackling postpartum depression, but during a candid conversation, Ramsay herself is saying they got it all wrong, and she’s frustrated about it.

I’ve only caught a small glimpse of the reviews for “Alpha,” but I can’t imagine there will be many positive takes. This is not a good film. So far, pans coming in from THR, Variety, The Guardian (1/5) and IndieWire (D+).

Not much time to collect my thoughts on Spike Lee’s “Highest 2 Lowest,” but early critical reception seems generally positive.

According to a new report out of Naver, Lee is gearing up to shoot his next feature, “Possible Love,” as early as this fall. The hope? To land a coveted Cannes 2026 premiere.

I’m an admirer of Brazilian filmmaker Kleber Mendonça Filho, whose “Aquarius” and “Bacurau” pulse with life, rebellion, and a distinct cinematic voice.

“I actually said I’m going to make movies into my 80s; actually, I’m going to make them into my 100s,” he recently told THR.

Can Julia Ducournau win the Palme d’Or again? Here’s our first teaser for “Alpha,” Julia Ducournau’s anticipated follow-up to “Titane,” which screens tonight at Cannes.

After a buzzy six-screen debut last weekend, Andrew DeYoung’s “Friendship” pulled in a spectacular $1.4M from just 60 theaters in its second frame

Netflix is also shelling out a massive $35M to lock in Denzel for the newly announced crime thriller “Here Comes the Flood,” which will also star Robert Pattinson and Daisy Edgar-Jones.

Guillermo del Toro is steering his adaptation of “Frankenstein” away from traditional horror and leaning into something far more personal and emotional.

We’re only halfway through Cannes, but chatter has already shifted to what might surface on the Lido later this year. It’s looking like a strong lineup of films will be unveiled.

Andrew Garfield is now in active negotiations to take over the lead role from Matthew McConaughey, who had previously been attached. 

I haven’t had the time to write a review for Wes Anderson’s “The Phoenician Scheme,” but at first viewing, I’m underwhelmed by it. As it stands, it’s one of his lesser efforts.