Cannes Film Festival
Harrison Ford fights back tears as Cannes crowd gives him a five-minute standing ovation

Harrison Ford fights back tears as Cannes crowd gives him a five-minute standing ovation

The 80-year-old has played Indiana Jones over four decades Harrison Ford had to fight back tears after he was given a five-minute standing ovation for the fifth film in the Indiana Jones franchise. The 80-year-old, who has played the protagonist in the hugely successful franchise for over four decades, told a Cannes audience that he […]

3 years ago

Why is Netflix’s new movie Okja causing such a fuss at Cannes?

Why is Netflix’s new movie Okja causing such a fuss at Cannes?

Netflix and regular cinema are continuing their trend of not being the best of friends. Okja has a hugely impressive case featuring Tilda Swinton, Jake Gyllenhaal, Paul Dano, Lily Collins, Giancarlo Esposito and loads more besides, as well as being directed by the guy who brought us the cult-gems Snowpiercer and The Host, as well […]

9 years ago

There’s a very surprising member on this year’s Cannes Film Festival jury

There’s a very surprising member on this year’s Cannes Film Festival jury

Being asked to be a part of the Cannes Film Festival jury is a huge honour. The jury presidents since 2010 have included Tim Burton, Steven Spielberg, Robert DeNiro, The Coen Brothers and George Miller. Same goes with those who make it on to the jury, usual an eclectic, international mix of much-revered actors, producers […]

9 years ago

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