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politics8 days ago•118 min saved

Bardem Slams Trump as ‘Toxic Masculinity’ at Cannes Amid AI-Driven Firestorm

At Cannes, Oscar winner Javier Bardem denounced Donald Trump as embodying “toxic masculinity,” likening his bravado to Putin and Netanyahu, as the president wades through a wave of AI-generated posts (space battles, aliens, searing attacks) while the Rededicate 250 event on the National Mall drew sparse crowds and Trump stayed at his golf club. Bardem’s remarks came as his film The Beloved earned a seven‑minute ovation.

via The Daily Beast|

#cannes-film-festival #donald-trump #javier-bardem

entertainment9 days ago•16 min saved

Bardem Sees Hollywood's Tide Turning on Genocide Debates

At Cannes, Javier Bardem defends his Gaza statements, says genocide is a fact, and asserts Hollywood’s political climate is shifting thanks to younger generations; he acknowledges fear of backlash but believes those drafting a blacklist will be exposed and face consequences.

via Deadline|

#entertainment #gaza #genocide

film9 days ago•20 min saved

Bardem Delivers Magnetic Power in Cannes-Making-Of Drama

Javier Bardem delivers a magnetic, controlled performance as a world-famous director reuniting with his estranged daughter to shoot a desert-set film, while Rodrigo Sorogoyen’s The Beloved uses on-set chaos and clever filmmaking devices to examine male ego and family pain.

via Variety|

#cannes-film-festival #film #filmmaking

arts-entertainment21 days ago•13 min saved

Bardem: My pro-Palestine stance cost me film roles and endorsements

Spanish actor Javier Bardem says his outspoken support for Palestine has cost him opportunities in film and brand campaigns, describing it as professional punishment and noting peers who’ve faced similar repercussions, while suggesting the industry is slowly shifting its approach to political speech.

via The Independent|

#arts-entertainment #gaza #hollywood

entertainment21 days ago•30 min saved

Bardem Defends Palestine, Praises Penélope Cruz, and Reflects on Masculinity

Javier Bardem explains why he publicly defended Palestine at Oscar-season events, saying he welcomed but faced backlash and that his activism is tied to his views on male norms. He also celebrates his wife Penélope Cruz, discusses their private family life, and notes their collaborations and upcoming projects (The Beloved, Bunker, Cape Fear on Apple TV, and Dune: Part Three), using cinema to explore complex relationships, politics, and personal growth.

via Variety|

#dune #entertainment #javier-bardem

entertainmenttv1 month ago•15 min saved

Cape Fear Reimagined: Adams, Bardem Lead Apple TV+ Thriller

Apple TV+ released a teaser for its ten-episode limited series Cape Fear, a Scorsese- and Spielberg-produced remake of the 1991 thriller, starring Amy Adams (Anna Bowden), Patrick Wilson (Tom Bowden) and Javier Bardem (Max Cady). Showrunner Nick Antosca and director Morten Tyldum lead the project, with the first two episodes premiering on June 5.

via The Hollywood Reporter|

#amy-adams #apple-tv #cape-fear

entertainment2 months ago•4 min saved

Bardem’s Oscars moment triggers backlash over Israel stance.

At the 98th Academy Awards, Javier Bardem presented the Best International Feature winner while wearing a 'No a la Guerra' pin and declaring 'No to war and Free Palestine,' a moment that sparked online backlash accusing him of anti-Israel bias and prompting questions about why he was on stage. The controversy highlights ongoing debates about politics at the Academy Awards and aligns with Bardem’s past anti-war activism and recent advocacy surrounding Gaza and Israel relations.

via nypost.com|

#anti-war #entertainment #israel

entertainment2 months ago•22 min saved

Oscars 2026: Winners Use Spotlight to Denounce War, Gun Violence, and Politics

At the 98th Academy Awards, winners and presenters used their moments on stage to address gun violence and wars, with Javier Bardem urging anti-war action and accountability, Joachim Trier invoking Baldwin on political responsibility, and documentary winners foregrounding children harmed by conflict; hosts Conan O’Brien and Jimmy Kimmel mixed humor with pointed political commentary as some speeches leaned into political commentary while others stayed apolitical.

via The Hollywood Reporter|

#2026 #entertainment #gun-violence

entertainment2 months ago•15 min saved

Bardem Uses Oscars Stage to Back Gaza Action with No to War

At the Oscars, Javier Bardem proclaimed No to war and free Palestine while presenting Best International Film, wearing a No to war pin and a Palestine pin as the crowd applauded; he has previously joined an open letter criticizing Berlinale for Gaza silence and urged sanctions on Israel to stop genocide.

via Variety|

#entertainment #gaza #javier-bardem

film2 months ago•16 min saved

Bardem Uses Oscars Stage to Call For Peace and Free Palestine

At the Oscars, Javier Bardem declared “No to war and Free Palestine,” wearing a Palestine pin and a placard reading “No a la Guerra.” The actor-activist has long championed Palestinian rights, publicly supporting boycotts of Israeli-linked entities and pressuring film festivals to condemn Israel’s actions in Gaza; he has also defended Film Workers For Palestine and reiterated that his advocacy targets organizations, not people.

via Deadline|

#activism #film #javier-bardem

entertainment3 months ago•3 min saved

Bad Bunny to lead Porto Rico revolution drama with Norton and Bardem

Bad Bunny will headline Porto Rico, his first lead role, in a Puerto Rico–themed drama inspired by revolutionary Águila Blanca (José Maldonado Román). The film is directed by Residente, co-stars Edward Norton and Javier Bardem, and is executive produced by Alejandro G. Iñárritu; development began in 2023.

via BBC|

#bad-bunny #edward-norton #entertainment

entertainment3 months ago•16 min saved

Bad Bunny to Lead Porto Rico in Puerto Rico-Origin Drama Directed by Residente

Bad Bunny is set to star in Porto Rico, his first leading film role, a Puerto Rico origin story described as an epic Caribbean western. The film is directed by René Pérez Joglar (Residente) in his feature debut, with Edward Norton, Javier Bardem, and Viggo Mortensen co-starring. Produced by Pérez Joglar and Erick Douât via 1868 Studios, the project is backed by Live Nation Studios and Class 5 Films, with Norton and Bill Migliore producing and Alejandro González Iñárritu serving as executive producer. A logline has not yet been released.

via Variety|

#bad-bunny #edward-norton #entertainment

film3 months ago•19 min saved

Swinton & Bardem Lead Open Letter Urging Berlinale to Condemn Gaza Crisis

More than 80 current and former Berlinale participants, including Tilda Swinton and Javier Bardem, signed an open letter urging the festival to condemn Israel’s actions in Gaza, accusing Berlinale of censoring artists and calling for support of Palestinian rights. The missive cites Wim Wenders’ comments on politics and notes a broader pattern of festival boycotts, with other signatories including prominent filmmakers and actors.

via Deadline|

#berlinale #film #gaza

entertainment3 months ago•21 min saved

81 Artists Demand Berlinale Break Silence on Gaza

An open letter signed by 81 Berlinale alumni, including Tilda Swinton and Javier Bardem, accuses the Berlin Film Festival of censoring artists who oppose Israel’s actions in Gaza and urges Berlinale to condemn the violence and defend artistic free expression. The letter points to a broader industry trend toward cultural boycotts of Israel and thousands of film workers who have refused to work with Israeli institutions. Berlinale director Tricia Tuttle defended free speech, while jury president Wim Wenders’ remark that filmmaking is the “opposite of politics” sparked backlash, fueling ongoing debate about politics in the festival. The signatories urge Berlinale to publicly oppose Israel’s actions and uphold artists’ right to speak on Palestinian rights.

via The Hollywood Reporter|

#berlinale #entertainment #gaza

world8 months ago•2 min saved

Celebrities Speak Out on Gaza and Palestine at the Emmys

Javier Bardem made a political statement at the Emmys by wearing a keffiyeh and calling the Gaza situation a genocide, referencing a report by the International Association of Genocide Scholars. His stance aligns with a broader movement within the entertainment industry to protest Israeli actions in Gaza, with many artists pledging to avoid working with Israeli film institutions implicated in human rights violations.

via Euronews.com|

#emmys #gaza #genocide