JEANLUC GODARD

Jun 17 2025ENTERTAINMENT

Hollywood's Power Play: The Quest for an Oscar

The world of Hollywood can be as mysterious as the Force in Star Wars. Behind the scenes, there is a lot of maneuvering and influence that goes on. Kathleen Kennedy, the head of Lucasfilm, has been quietly working to secure an Honorary Oscar for Disney's CEO, Bob Iger. She has been reaching out to key figures within the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences....

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May 18 2025ENTERTAINMENT

Hollywood's Future: A Director's Take on Tariffs and Film Making

Richard Linklater, a well-known director, recently shared his thoughts on a significant topic: President Trump's proposed 100% tax on films made outside the U. S. He was speaking at the Cannes press conference for his latest film, "Nouvelle Vague, " which is about the making of Jean-Luc Godard's "Breathless. " Linklater was skeptical about the tariff idea. He pointed...

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Apr 10 2025ENTERTAINMENT

A Star-Studded Showdown: Cannes Film Festival Unveils Its 2024 Lineup

The Cannes Film Festival is back and bigger than ever. This year's event, the 78th in its history, is set to kick off on May 13th and will run until the 24th of May. The festival will showcase a diverse range of films, with 19 movies vying for the prestigious Palme d'Or award. This year's lineup includes big names like Wes Anderson, Richard Linklater, and Ari Aster. ...

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Mar 15 2025ENTERTAINMENT

Cannes 2025: The Big Names and The Big Questions

The Cannes Film Festival is coming up fast, and everyone is wondering what movies will make the cut. The official list is still a mystery, but a few films have already secured their spots. One of these is Jim Jarmusch’s “Father Mother Sister Brother, ” starring Cate Blanchett, Adam Driver, and Tom Waits. This film is highly anticipated and is expected to be a strong ...

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Nov 06 2024ENTERTAINMENT

Vietnam's Movie Shift: A Film Explores the Aftermath

In 2025, a unique film project called "Waiting for Godard" will hit the screens. This movie, directed by Vu Minh Nghia, dives into Vietnam's film industry changes, focusing on what happened after the Vietnam Feature Film Studio was sold in 2017. The studio's closure left many veteran filmmakers jobless. The film follows a young independent director who interviews the...

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