Cannes Directors’ Fortnight: Valéry Carnoy’s ‘Wild Foxes’ Wins Best European Film Prize

As a film enthusiast, I’m thrilled to share that the Belgian masterpiece “Wild Foxes” (La Danse des renards) by Valéry Carnoy has been honored with this year’s Europa Cinemas Cannes Label for Best European Film at the 2025 Cannes Directors’ Fortnight. This prestigious recognition was announced yesterday, preceding the Directors’ Fortnight closing ceremony later today. … Read more

Green Lantern’s Director Reveals What Ryan Reynolds Should Have Done for Success!

Discussing with Campbell, he delved into the topic of Green Lantern and Reynolds’ frequent humor about the movie over time. He thinks that if Reynolds had written the script, the film adaptation of the titular comic book hero would have been more successful. “I truly wish he had penned the script; it would have been fantastic. But he constantly mocks it. And to be honest, his success in it was immense due to meeting Blake Lively” is what he stated.

‘Robert Langdon’ Adaptation Set at Netflix From ‘Lost’ EP Carlton Cuse and Mystery Novelist Dan Brown

According to the official description, “Dan Brown’s next exciting novel features symbologist Robert Langdon who is in a race against time and ancient powers to save a missing scientist and her revolutionary manuscript. This manuscript, if found, could drastically alter human understanding of the mind forever. The TV series adaptation will combine advanced science with mystical folklore, maintaining the pulse-pounding suspense and international intrigue that have made the Langdon stories popular worldwide.

Sirens

At the moment, “Sirens” is garnering an impressive 83% approval rating on Rotten Tomatoes. This accolade arrives as the series premieres on Netflix on May 22nd. Since the series is fresh, there aren’t enough audience reviews to determine a score on the Popcornmeter just yet. However, most critics who have watched the series have been praising it. While Toft Alcock leads the cast, other talented actors like Julianne Moore and Meghann Fahy are also part of the show. Nevertheless, some critics found the future Supergirl character to be particularly captivating.

Zachary Levi Defies Hollywood: Builds Austin Studio Amid Vaccine Controversy

After a five-year stint as the lead character in the NBC series “Chuck”, the actor subsequently proved his leading man capabilities in movies with the smash hit “Shazam!”. This DC blockbuster was a relatively safe investment for Warner Bros., yielding positive critical reception and grossing $368 million worldwide against a budget of $90 million. However, controversy erupted when Levi made comments about COVID vaccines prior to the release of the sequel. In response to a Twitter user who inquired about the safety of Pfizer, Levi responded with “Hardcore agree”.

‘Fountain of Youth’ Review: John Krasinski and Natalie Portman Bicker Their Way to Immortality

John Krasinski portrays Luke Purdue, a rebellious and disreputable son of an archaeologist who inherited his father’s knack for acquiring precious artifacts. His sister Charlotte (Natalie Portman), entangled in a bitter divorce, has settled into a monotonous life as a mother and museum curator. One day, Luke bursts into her museum and steals a priceless Rembrandt, dragging Charlotte unwillingly into his escapades. This leads to her losing her job, jeopardizing her custody of her son Thomas (Benjamin Chivers), and attracting the attention of Interpol inspector Jamal Abbass (Arian Moayed). To resolve her predicament, Luke proposes a billion-dollar solution: team up with him and their father’s group of researchers and explorers. If they successfully locate the mythical fountain of youth, their ultra-rich, terminally ill benefactor, Owen Carver (Domhnall Gleeson), will fund Charlotte’s legal battles against her ex-husband. The catch? They must find the legendary fountain of youth.

‘Woman and Child’ Review: In Iran, a Single Mom Pushes Back on the Patriarchy in Nonsensical, Self-Destructive Ways

Following his film “Leila’s Brothers” being criticized at Cannes in 2022, Roustaee appears unfazed by the six-month prison sentence and the previously enforced ban on filmmaking that the government had imposed. Given his history of creating films with strong female leads, it’s not shocking that Iranian authorities find Roustaee’s brand of feminism unsettling – “Woman and Child” is his third movie featuring a resilient and independent woman, starting from “Life and a Day”. Interestingly, he has also stirred controversy on the other side by producing this film with government approval. As such, “Woman and Child” was made under certain restrictions, such as laws requiring its female characters to wear the hijab, despite the fact that its main character Mahnaz (played by Parinaz Izadyar in “Life and a Day”) might find it unacceptable in real life. Could her short haircut be seen as a form of protest?

Ina Treciokas, After Slate PR’s Wind-Down, Launches Talent and Brand Consulting Firm Ingenuity Group in Partnership With DKC

I, Treciokas, have recently taken a new professional path, leaving my partnership at Slate PR after an incredible 15-year journey. Excitingly, I’ve established Ingenuity Group, nestled within the Los Angeles office of DKC, under the broad umbrella of ACC’s collection of specialized marketing service companies. This new chapter promises a fresh start and exciting opportunities!

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In those rare instances when I’ve found myself immersed in a role, Hannah swiftly brings me back to reality with her humbling perspective. Once, I shared with her that it had been an incredibly challenging day, having performed a heavy, emotional scene. She responded nonchalantly, “Well, let me tell you about my day.” She went on to describe waking up to the dog soiling the living room, dealing with a flat tire while grocery shopping, and having to manage unexpected early dismissal of the kids due to a flooded school. So, she asked me to recount my hard day again.