At her 22nd red carpet appearance at the Cannes Film Festival, Aishwarya Rai Bachchan turned heads not only with her elaborate outfit but also with a powerful cultural statement. She attended the premiere of The History of Sound in a striking ensemble that blended tradition with couture—an ivory and gold handwoven kadwa Banarasi sari reimagined as a gown by designer Manish Malhotra, complete with tissue draping and zari embroidery. Her look was accentuated by 500 carats of Mozambique rubies and uncut diamonds from Manish Malhotra Jewellery. However, what drew the most ' ...
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A New Cultural Movement Emerges at Cannes Thirty years after the groundbreaking Dogma 95 movement reshaped global cinema, a new collective of five Danish and Swedish filmmakers has launched Dogma 25, unveiling a bold and politically charged cinematic manifesto at the Cannes Film Festival. In sharp opposition to digital algorithms and the increasing artificiality of film, this new movement positions itself as both a “cultural uprising” and a “rescue mission.” Filmmakers May el-Toukhy, Milad Alami, Annika Berg, Isabella Eklöf, and Jesper Just announced their manifesto, highlighting a mission to uphold the flawed, ' ...
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Anupam Kher made his way to Cannes 2025 for the premiere of his directorial debut, Tanvi The Great, and was pleasantly surprised by a reunion with his dear friend and former co-star Robert De Niro. The Hollywood legend, who was awarded the prestigious Palme d’Or for Lifetime Achievement at the 78th Cannes Film Festival, shared a touching moment with Kher that was later captured and shared online. In a heartfelt social media post, Kher uploaded a video in which De Niro is seen embracing him warmly and planting a tender kiss ' ...
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Tom Cruise bid farewell to the Mission: Impossible series in thrilling fashion at the Cannes Film Festival, where Mission: Impossible – The Final Reckoning was met with a five-minute standing ovation—largely due to Cruise’s fearless dedication to jaw-dropping, real-life stunts showcased on the big screen. The premiere at Cannes was a grand affair, complete with a 40-piece orchestra playing the franchise’s iconic theme as guests entered the theater ahead of the screening. The crowd relished the movie’s dazzling practical effects, although the lengthy runtime left some viewers visibly fatigued. During the ' ...
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Robert Benton, the acclaimed director and screenwriter behind the Oscar-winning Kramer vs. Kramer, passed away on Sunday in Manhattan at the age of 92, as confirmed by his assistant and manager, Marisa Forzano, to The New York Times. Benton, a three-time Academy Award winner, was celebrated for his emotionally resonant dramas and collaborations with major Hollywood talent. His directing credits include The Late Show, Places in the Heart, and Nobody’s Fool. He also co-wrote the landmark 1967 film Bonnie and Clyde, which helped reshape American cinema. Originally an art director at Esquire, ' ...
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