Despite its name, it’s less a holiday movie and more of a Pirandello meditation on storytelling, creativity, and the sometimes morally questionable origins of inspiration. Courtesy of the Cannes Film Festival There was nothing bitter about the reception in Cannes Bitter ChristmasPedro Almodovar’s latest Spanish melodrama – his 23rd feature film and eighth to present … Read more
Partially based on the works of Aldous Huxley Loudoun DevilsRussell’s film, which has scandalized audiences and censors around the world, uses seventeenth-century France as a fierce condemnation of the corruption of church and state. Courtesy of Cannes and Warner Bros. Clockwork. “Satan is always ready to tempt us with sensual pleasures – hahahahaha!” He mocks … Read more
Jury members Stellan Skarsgård, Diego Céspedes, Laura Wandel, Park Chan-wook, Demi Moore, Chloé Zhao, Isaach de Bankolé and Ruth Negga attend the opening ceremony at Cannes 2026. Getty Images It’s that time of the year when the biggest stars in cinema jet off to the South of France and say bonjour to the glitz and … Read more
San Diego may cancel its beloved Christmas festival, December Nights, under a cost-cutting proposal by Mayor Todd Gloria. The city faces a deficit of $146 million. So Gloria said no to “In Excelsis Deo” on Noël. Residents are angry. Hundreds of thousands of people flock to Balboa Park for this event every year. It’s part … Read more
The rapper formerly known as Kanye West was on Tuesday banned from entering the United Kingdom, where he was scheduled to headline the Wireless festival in July, following backlash over Yee’s history of anti-Semitic remarks. Festival organizers canceled the three-day outdoor event as a result of the travel ban and said those who bought tickets … Read more
A huge statue of Ozzy Osbourne is set to be unveiled at Hellfest this year in tribute to the late metal pioneer. Read More: Ozzy Osbourne, 1948-2025: culture-smashing revolutionary that redefined rock and reality TV Ozzy’s wife, Sharon, shared the news at the MIDEM music industry conference in Cannes, France, and gave fans a glimpse of … Read more
The line-up for the Blood Orange-curated 2026 edition of London’s Rally Festival has been revealed – check out all the details below. READ MORE: Blood Orange – ‘Essex Honey’ review: stunning reflections on the meaning of home Last year, it was announced that Blood Orange – the artistic project of musician, composer and producer Devonté Hynes – … Read more
DENVER (KDVR) — The 2025 Denver Film Festival held its closing night with the premiere of a film centered around the life of the Denver Broncos’ last name – John Elway. On Saturday, the festival screened the world premiere of “Elway,” a documentary about the life and accomplishments of Elway, the Denver Broncos Hall of … Read more
AUSTIN (KXAN) — The 2025 Austin Film Festival (AFF) and Writers’ Conference is back for its 32nd year. From Oct. 23-30, the festival features more than 180 films, including world and U.S. premieres, independent films, and studio releases, according to the AFF. For more than two decades, festival organizers have maintained their goal of elevating … Read more
Putting on this year’s festival of Palestinian film in the Canadian cultural hub wasn’t easy, but the stories kept coming. It’s a typical Wednesday afternoon on King Street West, Toronto’s bustling entertainment district. Wading through busy sidewalks and avoiding the perpetual construction feels a little like swimming upstream, all to the ambient noise of passing … Read more