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Kaouther Ben Hania on Funding Paradoxes and How “Every Movie Is Political”
The Oscar-nominated Tunisian director behind 'The Voice of Hind Rajab,' during a SXSW London appearance, also discussed the Western thirst for Global South trauma.
- Movie News
- Jun 7, 2026 6:00 am
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Jada Yuan
“Unlike Anything That’s Ever Been Done on Television Before”: ‘House of the Dragon’ Battle Secrets Revealed at SXSW London
Showrunner Ryan Condal, Steve Toussaint, Abigail Thorn and the cast on building The Battle of the Gullet, the most expensive, most dangerous and most gloriously irresponsible thing the show has ever done.
Claire Foy Sings “Someone Like You” With a Mic-Grabbing Audience Member at SXSW London
London-based pop culture presenter Sugapuff commandeered the mic at Foy's keynote Q&A to serenade her with the Adele hit — then convinced her to join in.
- Movie News
- Jun 4, 2026 8:49 pm
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Jada Yuan
“Would You All Race to Defend Me?” Piers Morgan Slams SXSW London Over Banned Speaker Controversy
The outspoken host called out the festival for failing to defend Cenk Uygur and Hasan Piker after the U.K. Home Office barred the progressive commentators from entering the country.
- General News
- Jun 4, 2026 11:09 am
- By
Jada Yuan
She Won Cannes’ Best Documentary Award While Her Country Was at War
Iranian filmmaker Pegah Ahangarani discusses making a film about Iranian freedom fighters in exile, finishing it as bombs fell and winning Cannes' top documentary prize.
- Movie News
- May 26, 2026 4:12 am
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Jada Yuan
Tales From amfAR’s $20 Million Cannes Fundraising Gala, Featuring Rami Malek and Heidi Klum
...and Simon de Pury’s dearly departed broken auctioneer’s gavel.
- Movie News
- May 22, 2026 4:30 am
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Jada Yuan
Rami Malek Nearly Passed on AIDS-Era ‘The Man I Love’ Fearing Freddie Mercury Comparisons
Malek almost passed on Ira Sachs’ AIDS-era Cannes drama 'The Man I Love,' fearing comparisons to his Oscar-winning turn as Freddie Mercury in 'Bohemian Rhapsody.'
- Movie News
- May 21, 2026 6:29 am
- By
Jada Yuan
Cannes Embraces Ira Sachs’ ‘The Man I Love’
The 80s-set drama, starring Rami Malek, was greeted with a stirring standing ovation at its competition premiere Wednesday night.
- Movie News
- May 20, 2026 4:18 pm
- By
Jada Yuan
Pedro Almodóvar: “Europe Must Never Be Subjected to Trump!”
The Spanish auteur, wearing a "Free Palestine" pin, was the recipient of a round of applause from international journalists at the Cannes press conference for his newest film, 'Bitter Christmas.'
- Movie News
- May 20, 2026 6:06 am
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Jada Yuan
Pedro Almodóvar’s ‘Bitter Christmas’ Receives Warm Response at Cannes
The melodrama, which premiered in competition at the French festival, marks the 76-year-old director’s return to his native language after making his English-language debut with the Venice-winning 'The Room Next Door.'
- Movie News
- May 19, 2026 1:36 pm
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Jada Yuan
Sebastian Stan on Donald Trump: “It’s Just Not a Laughing Matter… We’re in a Really, Really Bad Place”
The star told a Cannes press conference for 'Fjord' that he’s “still purging” from the role that last brought him to the Croisette and the festival: playing Donald Trump in 'The Apprentice.'
- Movie News
- May 19, 2026 5:05 am
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Jada Yuan
Cannes Crowd Embraces ‘Fjord’ With Raucous Standing Ovation
The English-language debut of Palme d'Or winner Cristian Mungiu stars Sebastian Stan and Renate Reinsve.
- Movie News
- May 18, 2026 1:07 pm
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Jada Yuan