Cannes 2026: The Birthday Party, When the Night Falls
On two more Cannes dramas, including one of the fest’s last Competition titles.
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Cannes 2026: Maverick: The Epic Adventures of David Lean, Dernsie: The Amazing Life of Bruce Dern
On two docs from Cannes about filmmaking legends: Bruce Dern and Sir David Lean.
Cannes 2026: I See Buildings Fall Like Lightning, Diary of a Chambermaid, La Perra
On three standouts from this year’s Director’s Fortnight.
Cannes 2026 Video #8: Dua, I’ll Be Gone in June, La Gradiva
On three of Marya E. Gates’ favorite films to come out of the fest.
“Mating Season” Almost Finds Its Rhythm by the End of Rocky First Season
It won’t be the same size hit as “Big Mouth,’ but it’s a reminder of the talent of its remarkable cast.
Cannes 2026: A Man of His Time, Moulin, Coward
On three more films in competition at this year’s Cannes.
Cannes 2026: The Black Ball, Bitter Christmas
On two Spanish melodramas from this year’s Cannes, including one of the best of the fest.
Cannes 2026: Dua, Flesh and Fuel, Six Months in a Pink and Blue Building
On three pictures that highlighted Cannes Critics’ Week sidebar.
Cannes 2026 Video #7: Festival Dispatch with Jason Gorber
Jason Gorber reflects on his time at the fest so far.
Netflix’s “The Boroughs” Offers a Clever Spin on the “Stranger Things” Formula
Refreshingly more than just “Elder Things.”
Cannes 2026: The Man I Love, Orange-Flavoured Wedding
Ira Sachs and Rami Malek come to Cannes.
Cannes 2026: Iron Boy, Tangles, Lucy Lost
A first of two dispatches on this year’s animated offerings at Cannes, including an excellent new film from a Pixar vet.
Cannes 2026: Minotaur, Red Rocks
On new films from major directors, including a potential candidate for this year’s Palme d’Or.
Tatiana Maslany Goes Full Throttle In Apple TV’s Propulsive “Maximum Pleasure Guaranteed”
The star power in the series is undeniable, but the true hero of the show is its craft.
Cannes 2026: The Unknown, Another Day
On two from Cannes Competition, featuring world-famous actresses.
Cannes 2026 Video #6: Club Kid, Paper Tiger, Clarissa
Our Managing Editor on three hotly-discussed films at the fest, and a Cannes flashback.
Cannes 2026: Club Kid, Marie Madeleine
On two powerful Queer films from Cannes by actors-turned-directors, including the fest breakout hit just bought by A24.
Cannes 2026 Video #5: Festival Dispatch with Ben Kenigsberg
Longtime correspondent Ben Kenigsberg discusses the latest from two Cannes-favorite auteurs.
I’m Trying to Create Visceral Things: Boots Riley on “I Love Boosters”
The director talks about capturing “magic parts,” deploying unique textures, and the role of art and the artist in a capitalist world.
