WINNER: Travis Knight/Masters of the Universe: We all know not to fully trust those “first reactions” to upcoming films — a way for studios to preempt the critics by screening a movie for a curated group that includes fanboy influencers. But a couple of trusted colleagues likewise saw Travis Knight’s Masters of the Universe, and…
Two films, two women directors, two female dogs. Sometimes the festival writes its own thematic through-lines. The Palm Dog — the beloved unofficial awards show celebrating the best canine performances across the festival’s official selection and various sidebars — has long since become a genuine Cannes fixture, founded by Toby Rose back in 2001. This…
Sony Pictures Classics (SPC) said Friday that it has acquired all rights in North and Latin America, Asia (except for Japan), New Zealand, Turkey, Portugal and worldwide airlines to the Cannes Film Festival documentary Rehearsals for a Revolution, the debut feature from actress-turned- director Pegah Ahangarani. Premiering in the Special Screenings section of the festival,…
The first rule of amfAR is you don’t talk about how you got to amfAR. By that, I don’t mean how you got into the amfAR gala, i.e. how you landed a seat at the glitziest annual event of the Cannes Film Festival, which for my delightful table-mates in the back left corner of the…
Ryan S. ClarkMay 21, 2026, 11:20 PM ET Close Ryan S. Clark is an NHL reporter for ESPN. Multiple Authors Opening a conference finals series with a four-goal first period will grab attention. That early explosion also allowed the Montreal Canadiens to cruise to a 6-2 win Thursday against the Carolina Hurricanes in Game 1…
May 21, 2026, 11:01 PM ET RALEIGH, N.C. — The Montreal Canadiens never flinched in winning two Game 7s on the road to reach the Eastern Conference finals. Opening on the road again was no different, even against a well-rested top seed that had yet to lose in the postseason. The Canadiens pounced for four…
