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IndieWire’s Cannes 2026 Critics’ Picks go beyond the festival’s prize winners to spotlight a slate of under-the-radar titles—from All of a Sudden and The Black Ball to Paper Tiger and Yesterday the Eye Didn’t Sleep—celebrating bold storytelling, standout performances, and cross‑platform releases across Neon, Netflix, and Mubi.
Cannes crowned Fjord with the Palme d’Or and prizes went to non‑English titles, suggesting a diverse 2027 Oscar slate. The article maps likely country submissions under the Academy’s new rules (Germany’s Fatherland, Spain’s The Black Ball, Belgium’s Coward, Japan’s All of a Sudden, and Russia/France’s Minotaur) and flags Neon’s Paper Tiger and Jordan Firstman’s Club Kid as strong contenders, signaling a broader, more international Oscar race.
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.
The 86th Peabody Awards announced winners across TV, podcasts/radio, and documentaries, led by HBO Max with six awards; highlights include Heated Rivalry and The Pitt among the honorees, with a total of 34 wins across categories and a ceremony on May 31 in Beverly Hills.
IndieWire’s Marcus Jones notes a tepid mood around the 2026 Emmys’ Outstanding Limited Series and Outstanding Movie contenders, with Netflix-leading submissions feeling more populist than prestige (including titles like Beef Season 2, Death by Lightning, and Monster: The Ed Gein Story), while a few moves—HBO’s Half Man, DTF St. Louis—show slow momentum and FX’s Love Story: JFK Jr. and Carolyn Bessette stands out for performances, suggesting voters may favor new talent over familiar names in a year of mid-tier contenders.
IndieWire’s Screen Talk weighs the Oscar chances for Sinners vs. One Battle After Another, arguing that SAG/BAFTA momentum could tilt acting wins toward Sinners while One Battle After Another maintains early frontrunner energy in the Best Picture race; the episode also chips away at sure bets for the season (Avatar: Fire and Ash for Visual Effects, Frankenstein for crafts, The Perfect Neighbor for Best Documentary) and flags uncertainties in categories like International Feature, with Tangential discussion about Maggie Gyllenhaal’s The Bride! influencing the awards chatter.
IndieWire’s Sundance Critics Survey crowned Beth de Araújo’s Josephine the overwhelming favorite, sweeping Best Feature Film, Best Directing, Best Screenwriting and Best Performance (Mason Reeves first; Channing Tatum second), and helping it win both the Grand Jury Prize and the Audience Award. William Greaves’ posthumous documentary Once Upon a Time in Harlem was named Best Documentary Feature and placed third in Best Feature; The Weight also ranked prominently in Best Feature. Critics from multiple continents weighed in, with results spanning Best Feature, Documentary, Directing, Screenwriting, International and First Feature categories across the festival’s awards landscape.
Sundance Film Festival 2024 kicked off with a packed day one featuring a beefy lineup of film premieres and a buzzing festival atmosphere. "Freaky Tales" and "Ghostlight" garnered early buzz, while the festival's energetic return was noted, despite mixed reactions to the films. The opening night gala honored industry luminaries, and parties were in full swing on Main Street. Meanwhile, IndieWire's studio hosted interviews with a star-studded lineup, with more to come. Day two promises a lineup of premieres and continued festival excitement.
Bill Hader, known for his acting and directing, particularly in HBO's "Barry," has shared his favorite movies of 2023 with IndieWire. His eclectic list includes a mix of blockbusters and indie films, such as "Anatomy of a Fall," "Evil Dead Rise," "The Boy and the Heron," "Talk to Me," and "Killers of the Flower Moon." Hader's complete list features a variety of genres, showcasing his diverse taste in cinema.
IndieWire conducted an annual critics survey to determine the 50 best movies of 2023. The list includes highly anticipated films like "Barbie" and "Oppenheimer," as well as acclaimed works such as "Killers of the Flower Moon" and "Poor Things." New filmmakers also made an impact, with Celine Song's "Past Lives" being highlighted. The rankings were determined by 158 critics from around the world, providing a global critical consensus on the year's best films.