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The Cannes Film Festival celebrated women over 50 with standout red-carpet looks, including Demi Moore, Cate Blanchett and Sharon Stone, continuing a long tradition of honoring aging grandes dames and offering style lessons from 10 veteran actresses.
Jane Schoenbrun’s Teenage Sex and Death at Camp Miasma will embark on a summer “Camp Is in Session” screening tour in June–July, hitting NewFest, Provincetown, Fantasia, and other venues ahead of its August 7 release on MUBI; the Cannes‑praised film stars Hannah Einbinder, with themes expanding gender dysphoria and sexuality in a cerebral, genre‑bending horror setting.
Jane Schoenbrun’s Teenage Sex And Death At Camp Miasma premiered in Cannes’ Un Certain Regard to a nine-minute standing ovation, a campy, psychedelic slasher about a queer filmmaker who becomes obsessed with the original film’s final girl, starring Hannah Einbinder and Gillian Anderson; Mubi will handle its theatrical release and early reviews praise it as an instant cult classic.
Major Hollywood studios are largely absent from Cannes 2026 premieres for the first time since 2017, deterred by seven-figure travel and security costs and the risk of early, potentially negative reviews in the social-media age; with few tentpole titles scheduled for a Cannes launch, studios are opting for later, controlled releases or indie debuts, shifting Cannes’s role toward world cinema and prestige projects rather than blockbuster premieres.
Tribeca Festival’s 25th edition features a record 103 world premiere feature films (out of 117 features and 86 shorts) and a star-studded lineup that includes Aubrey Plaza, Paul Rudd and Quentin Tarantino, with the festival running June 3–14 and including Tribeca X. Highlights include opening-night Earth, Wind & Fire doc and closing-night Alicia Keys: Girl From Hell’s Kitchen, plus a slate spanning galas, spotlights, and documentaries across narratives and international selections.
Deadline's SXSW 2026 preview highlights a star-powered, indie-friendly lineup, with Campeón Gabacho and other spotlight titles, while noting Oscars timing could affect sales, distribution, and conversations at the festival in Austin.
Rolling Stone highlights 22 highly anticipated SXSW 2026 titles across genres—from Boots Riley’s opening-night satire I Love Boosters to music documentaries on Charley Crockett, Los Lobos, and the Red Hot Chili Peppers—showcasing a diverse festival lineup as SXSW expands into a weeklong, multi-genre celebration.
A tense Berlinale 2026 underscored the idea that film festivals are inherently political. After jury president Wim Wenders claimed cinema’s ‘counterweight’ to politics, the festival faced government scrutiny, open letters, and high-profile protests, culminating in politically charged winners like İlker Çatak’s Yellow Letters and Emin Alper’s Salvation. The closing ceremonies included Palestinian and Gaza-related remarks, highlighting Berlin’s history as a politically engaged festival hub and illustrating the ongoing tension between funders, state policy, and artists. The piece argues that politics and cinema are inseparably intertwined, and that festivals must navigate official power while still providing space for politically engaged work.
Sundance 2026 in Park City showcases a strong slate of comedies and star-powered projects, but buyers and distributors remain cautious in a volatile market, weighing pay-1 and PVOD strategies as they eye titles frequently highlighted by buyers (e.g., Antiheroine, Cookie Queens, The Gallerist, I Want Your Sex, See You When I See You).
The article previews ten highly anticipated films set to premiere at the 2026 Cannes and Venice Film Festivals, including works by Spielberg, Iñárritu, Fincher, and Villeneuve, highlighting the festival's ongoing importance for global film promotion despite recent box office struggles.
The article highlights 10 overlooked films from 2025 recommended by Chicago filmmakers and critics, emphasizing the importance of curating diverse films through local cinemas and festivals, with titles ranging from documentaries and dramas to comedies and experimental works, now available online.
The article highlights the top 20 movies of 2025, showcasing a diverse range of genres and styles, from horror and gothic tales to political dramas and innovative documentaries, emphasizing the year's remarkable cinematic achievements and emerging talents.
The Hollywood Reporter's awards expert Scott updates his Oscar predictions as the race heats up in October, highlighting key contenders like 'One Battle After Another' and 'Hamnet,' and discussing recent film releases, festival screenings, and campaign strategies across various categories.
The article provides an update on Oscar predictions following major film festivals and awards, highlighting frontrunners like 'Hamnet' and 'Father Mother Sister Brother,' and discussing key contenders across categories, with insights into recent festival winners and international submissions shaping the race.
The article discusses early predictions for the 2026 Oscars Best Actor category, highlighting notable contenders such as Dwayne Johnson, Jesse Plemons, Oscar Isaac, Michael B. Jordan, and returning favorites like Daniel Day-Lewis and Russell Crowe, with film festival debuts and upcoming releases shaping the race.