AwardsWatch - 2019 cannes

Cannes Review take two: ‘Les Misérables’ is “one of the most timely and urgent films of the year”

Mina Takla May 16, 2019

Ladj Ly’s debut feature is a stunning, explosive film that is both fresh and arresting Debut films selected in competition at Cannes are rare –... Read More

Cannes Review: ‘Les Miserables’ is a technical marvel and a breathtaking debut

Jack King May 16, 2019

Ladj Ly’s supremely confident debut feature recalls the bitingly fierce critical voice of Victor Hugo’s classic novel, transplanting it into the estates and housing blocks... Read More

Cannes Review take 2: ‘The Dead Don’t Die’

Mina Takla May 15, 2019

Jim Jarmusch’s most commercial film to date marks a departure for the director but also doesn’t offer a memorable viewing experience. Some directors like to... Read More

Cannes Review: Jim Jarmusch’s ‘The Dead Don’t Die’

Jack King May 15, 2019

Much like the zombies and ghouls the heroes of The Dead Don’t Die contend with, Jim Jarmusch’s B-movie satire rises slowly, brings our attention to... Read More

72nd Cannes Film Festival: News and Details

Erik Anderson April 4, 2019

Cannes favorites Terrence Malick, Xavier Dolan, and Pedro Almodóvar will hit the Croisette alongside newcomers like Mati Diop, who makes her feature film directorial debut... Read More

Cannes Film Festival Sets 2019 Date

Erik Anderson July 9, 2018

[divider style=”normal” top=”20″ bottom=”20″] The Cannes Film Festival announced on their Twitter feed today the dates for the 72nd : May 14-25th, 2019. This moves... Read More