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entertainment9 days ago•22 min saved

AI Arrives, Queer Cinema Dominates: The 2026 Cannes Shake-Up

Cannes 2026 looked quiet on the surface with no blockbuster studio premieres, but it signaled a seismic shift: Hollywood largely stayed away, while LGBTQ+ storytelling dominated the buzz (films like The Man I Love, Coward, La Bola Negra, Teenage Sex and Death at Camp Miasma, and Club Kid drew ovations and chatter); the Marché finally found momentum through high‑profile deals such as Club Kid sold to A24 and Netflix acquisitions in play for The Black Ball and In Waves; off‑screen drama over Canal+/Bolloré highlighted tensions in French cinema; and AI moved from fear to pragmatism—ban in competition yet embraced at the market with an AI‑focused summit and a multiyear Meta partnership—marking a turning point for indie production and festival marketing.

via The Hollywood Reporter|

#ai-in-film #cannes-2026 #entertainment

entertainment12 days ago•22 min saved

Cannes Sensation: Firstman’s Club Kid Lands a $17M A24 Deal

At Cannes, Jordan Firstman’s directorial debut Club Kid secured a reported $17 million sale to A24 after a competitive bidding war, signaling a major festival win for a film about a Manhattan club promoter whose life expands into queer family drama. Shot on 35mm for a polished look, the movie is aimed at a theatrical release with a star-and-cast-heavy rollout, and Firstman discusses his personal growth, addressing perceptions of his persona, meeting Joel Almodóvar, and the importance of portraying queer life with nuance rather than as a stereotype. He also notes the film’s strong festival reception and the intention to bring the full cast to promotional events, including a standout post-Cannes run and the possibility of BAFTA Rising Star momentum.

via Variety|

#a24 #cannes-film-festival #club-kid

film15 days ago•20 min saved

Jim Queen Brashly Skews Gay Paris, Hitting Color Over Freshness

A Cannes review of Jim Queen, Nicolas Athane and Marco Nguyen’s French animated comedy about a gay Parisian lifestyle; the film leans into crude, South Park–style humor and an AIDS allegory as a pandemic turns gay men straight; while the animation pops with bright energy and some bold set pieces, the jokes feel familiar and less sharp than hoped, limiting its impact despite its provocative aims.

via The Hollywood Reporter|

#cannes-film-festival #cinema #film

film17 days ago•20 min saved

Jane Schoenbrun Unveils Bold Queer Slasher at Cannes

At Cannes, Jane Schoenbrun discussed their new film Teenage Sex and Death at Camp Miasma with Hannah Einbinder and Gillian Anderson, describing it as a bloody, funny queer slasher. The story follows Kris, a director hired to reboot a problematic ’80s franchise, whose meeting with Billy Presley spirals into a psychosexual exploration of sexuality and identity. Schoenbrun, who is trans nonbinary, frames the project as “about as commercial as I can do,” while the cast shares personal connections to horror and coming‑of‑age themes. MUBI will release the film theatrically on August 7, 2026. The full panel is available in video form, and the interview ties Schoenbrun’s own journey to the film’s themes of self-discovery and sexuality.

via IndieWire|

#cannes-film-festival #film #jane-schoenbrun

entertainment18 days ago•16 min saved

Camp Miasma to Tour Festivals This Summer Ahead of August Release

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.

via IndieWire|

#entertainment #film-festivals #indiewire

lgbtq-cinema2 years ago•1 min saved

Elliot Page: Challenging Hollywood and Embracing LGBTQ+ Representation

Elliot Page challenges the idea that LGBTQ films have a small audience, citing that 30% of young people identify as LGBTQ. At the BFI Flare festival, he discussed his latest film "Close to You," his experience with intimacy coordination, and coming out as trans to "The Umbrella Academy" creator. Page expressed gratitude for his career but emphasized the need for more trans actors in the industry.

via NBC News|

#bfi-flare #close-to-you #elliot-page

lgbtq-cinema2 years ago•2 min saved

"Elliot Page Challenges Perceptions of LGBTQ Cinema as Niche"

Elliot Page challenges the idea that LGBTQ films have a limited audience, citing that 30% of young people identify as LGBTQ. At the BFI Flare festival, he discussed his latest film "Close to You," his experience with intimacy coordination, and coming out as trans to "The Umbrella Academy" creator. Page expressed gratitude for his career but emphasized the need for more trans actors in the industry.

via Variety|

#bfi-flare #elliot-page #intimacy-coordinator

entertainment2 years ago•5 min saved

"Ponyboi: Sundance Premieres and Transformations"

River Gallo, the writer and star of the Sundance drama "Ponyboi," brings a groundbreaking intersex narrative to the screen, shedding light on the complexities of gender identity and societal pressures. The film, supported by a Sundance grant, explores themes of masculinity, femininity, and the intersex experience, while incorporating elements of comedy and action. Gallo's personal journey as an intersex, non-binary, and trans fem individual informs the film's authenticity, with a star-studded cast including Victoria Pedretti and Dylan O'Brien. Looking ahead, Gallo aims to continue creating and starring in meaningful projects, with aspirations to venture into directing and stage acting.

via Variety|

#entertainment #intersex-representation #lgbtq-cinema

lgbtq-cinema3 years ago•10 min saved

"Must-Watch LGBTQ+ Films and TV Shows for Pride Month"

From "Some Like It Hot" to "Kinky Boots," here are 11 essential drag films from the '50s to early aughts to watch this Pride month. These films have often fallen short of representing the richness of drag, but they've been embraced as cannon by the queer community and continue to be touch points for generations of LGBTQ+ people who embrace the good, bad and everything but ugly of drag on the big screen.

via NBC News|

#drag #film #lgbtq