There’s no denying the Cannes circus is entertaining. Take the headline-making moment Madonna first treated the red carpet to Jean Paul Gaultier’s cone bra in 1991, or the time Milla Jovovich was reportedly sewn back into her beaded loincloth while on The Fifth Element 1997 red carpet. Every instance a woman (see: Julia Roberts, Kristen … Read more
As the world’s oldest film festival—not to mention one of the most prestigious—the Venice Film Festival has always been a step ahead of the rest, and many of the recipients of its top prize, the Golden Lion, have gone on to transform the cinematic landscape. Among them are European arthouse gems from the likes of … Read more
Speaking of awards attention, a nod seems all but inevitable for Angelina Jolie: In Pablo Larraín’s swooning conclusion to his unofficial trilogy of beguiling and frequently misunderstood cultural icons, beginning with Jackie and Spencer, she transforms into the legendary opera singer Maria Callas as she lived out her final days in 1970s Paris. (After all, … Read more
