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Comment: our chief film critic’s five key takeaways from Cannes 75
Screen reviewed every title in Official Selection, Directors’ Fortnight and Critics’ Week.
Comment: Cannes takes a stand by selecting Russian and Ukrainian filmmakers
The festival has programmed titles by both Russian filmmaker Kirill Serebrennikov and Ukrainian director Sergei Loznitsa.
Comment: Academy must reclaim its authority after Will Smith fiasco
Academy leadership needs to get in front of the news rather than merely reacting to developments – or not reacting, as the case may be.
Comment: Are diverse filmmakers excluded by what is considered an ‘awards worthy’ film?
It’s possible there will be no filmmakers of colour among the finalists for best film and best director at the Baftas or Oscars, unless King Richard pushes through.
Comment: Will Bifa success translate into Bafta nominations this year?
After a big sweep at the Bifas, After Love is looking to follow in Rocks’ footsteps and secure major Bafta nods.
Comment: Should Oscars change ‘one country, one entry’ rule for international feature category?
The international category is better than it was, but it’s still not quite right.
Comment: Bafta’s reopening is just in time for what should be an upgraded, inclusive awards season
The reopening of the Academy’s Piccadilly HQ after refurbishment aims to symbolise Bafta’s more inclusive membership and ambitions.
Comment: Front-loaded Venice delivers glittering cinema, multiple award contenders
Several films and performances are already setting out their stall for awards season.
Comment: Johnny Depp shows honorary awards need a rethink
”This system of arbitrary honours has to change. It isn’t working, it isn’t accountable and, in certain cases, it’s causing pain.”
Comment: Cannes 2021 was a triumph for Spike Lee’s jury
The jury recognised all the better pictures in the 24-film line-up, and made a statement by awarding the top prize to ‘Titane’.
Cannes 2021: France to scrap quarantine for fully-vaccinated UK, US visitors
The new rules will come into effect from June 9.
Comment: Cannes selects a muscular line-up for comeback edition
“Only Fremaux would field that precise selection of films, that quixotic mix of directors.”
Guest comment: Why smartphone filmmaking is here to stay
Adam Gee, co-director of the London International Smartphone Film Festival, on how smartphone filmmaking offers efficiency and diversity.
