Bachelor alum Lauren Bushnell Lane gained popularity during her time on the show with Ben Higgins. Following their split, she met and fell in love with country singer Chris Lane. The two got married in October 2019 and in 2021 welcomed baby number one. In October 2022 they welcomed their second son. Now, everyone is wondering if these two are ready to try for baby number three. Keep reading to find out more.
Is Lauren Bushnell Lane Ready For Another Baby?
Lauren Bushnell Lane and her husband Chris Lane have two adorable little boys together. The two boys named Dutton and Baker are both toddlers but the couple is teasing that there may be a third baby on the way sooner rather than later.
Someone asked the couple if they were ready for another little one and Chris shared a piece of his song and said, “I’m sending her signals through songs I write,...
Is Lauren Bushnell Lane Ready For Another Baby?
Lauren Bushnell Lane and her husband Chris Lane have two adorable little boys together. The two boys named Dutton and Baker are both toddlers but the couple is teasing that there may be a third baby on the way sooner rather than later.
Someone asked the couple if they were ready for another little one and Chris shared a piece of his song and said, “I’m sending her signals through songs I write,...
- 6/9/2024
- by Jamie Colclasure
- TV Shows Ace
A road trip through the American Southwest opens a puzzle box of weirdness and nihilism in director Joshua Erkman’s feature debut, A Desert, through a captivating and stylized blend of neo-noir and horror. There’s no handholding or easy answers in this genre-bender, but its richly textured world and morally complex characters ensure an unpredictable voyage worth taking.
Photographer Alex Clark (Green Room’s Kai Lennox) embarks on a solo road trip to capture abandoned roadside structures and buildings in desolate stretches of Southwestern desert, hoping to reinvigorate his stalled career. Alex smartly approaches his solo trip with caution, with frequent calls home to his wife Sam (A Wounded Fawn’s Sarah Lind) on updates. That’s disrupted when he overhears alarming sounds coming from next door during his stay at a seedy motel. It leads to his chance meeting with the rowdy Renny (Zachary Ray Sherman) and the...
Photographer Alex Clark (Green Room’s Kai Lennox) embarks on a solo road trip to capture abandoned roadside structures and buildings in desolate stretches of Southwestern desert, hoping to reinvigorate his stalled career. Alex smartly approaches his solo trip with caution, with frequent calls home to his wife Sam (A Wounded Fawn’s Sarah Lind) on updates. That’s disrupted when he overhears alarming sounds coming from next door during his stay at a seedy motel. It leads to his chance meeting with the rowdy Renny (Zachary Ray Sherman) and the...
- 6/8/2024
- by Meagan Navarro
- bloody-disgusting.com
Wallace And Gromit return in feature length special Vengeance Most Fowl, a new 70 minute film coming this Christmas.
It’s a commonly held view among both animation aficionados and film fans in general that The Wrong Trousers is one of the best animated films ever made. Thirty perfect minutes crammed with character, jokes and the most well directed train chase sequence every committed to film, it won a BAFTA and an Academy Award.
It’s perhaps no surprise that for their big return to the small screen, Wallace and Gromit will face off against their iconic foe, Feathers McGraw, once more in Vengeance Most Fowl. The BBC has confirmed that the new film will be bigger in scope than its previous four short films – A Grand Day Out, The Wrong Trousers, A Close Shave and A Matter of Loaf and Death – and will in fact be a feature film closer...
It’s a commonly held view among both animation aficionados and film fans in general that The Wrong Trousers is one of the best animated films ever made. Thirty perfect minutes crammed with character, jokes and the most well directed train chase sequence every committed to film, it won a BAFTA and an Academy Award.
It’s perhaps no surprise that for their big return to the small screen, Wallace and Gromit will face off against their iconic foe, Feathers McGraw, once more in Vengeance Most Fowl. The BBC has confirmed that the new film will be bigger in scope than its previous four short films – A Grand Day Out, The Wrong Trousers, A Close Shave and A Matter of Loaf and Death – and will in fact be a feature film closer...
- 6/7/2024
- by Jake Godfrey
- Film Stories
The term wizard can be thrown around a lot. Wizards make magic, can create life from the ether, and conjure things that are beautiful and sometimes monstrous. There aren’t many wizards out in the world these days, but I know of one by name and that name is Rick Baker. Baker is a master of the monsters and a wizard of special effects. He’s an artist and a visionary who made some of the most memorable creatures and effects to grace movie and TV screens of the last few decades. He’s also an unabashed Monster Kid who has never lost his love and fascination for the classics. On todays episode of What Happened To This Horror Celebrity we’re meeting a wizard of the wicked and magician of monsters as we reveal what happened to Rick Baker.
Rick Baker was born in 1950 to Doris and Ralph Baker in New York.
Rick Baker was born in 1950 to Doris and Ralph Baker in New York.
- 6/5/2024
- by Jessica Dwyer
- JoBlo.com
Neon has scheduled an October 18 release for Sean Baker’s Palme d’Or winner Anora.
‘Anora’: Cannes Review
Mikey Madison stars as a sex worker from Brooklyn who falls for the son of a Russian oligarch, triggering a tumultuous series of events. The film also stars Mark Eydelshteyn, Karren Karagulian, and Yura Borisov.
US box office currently trails 2023 by more than 23% after a disappointing start to the summer season and embattled cinema owners will welcome the addition of a well-reviewed film that has been described as Baker’s most commercial to date.
Anora marks the fifth year in a...
‘Anora’: Cannes Review
Mikey Madison stars as a sex worker from Brooklyn who falls for the son of a Russian oligarch, triggering a tumultuous series of events. The film also stars Mark Eydelshteyn, Karren Karagulian, and Yura Borisov.
US box office currently trails 2023 by more than 23% after a disappointing start to the summer season and embattled cinema owners will welcome the addition of a well-reviewed film that has been described as Baker’s most commercial to date.
Anora marks the fifth year in a...
- 6/4/2024
- ScreenDaily
Sean Baker’s screwball sex worker comedy Anora, which won the Palme d’Or at the 2024 Cannes Film Festival, will receive a fall theatrical release by distributor Neon.
Baker’s film about a young sex worker’s romantic entanglement with the son of a Russian oligarch will get a theatrical release starting Oct. 18, The Hollywood Reporter has confirmed. The fall release places Anora in contention for awards consideration.
The fall release for a top Cannes award winner has worked for Neon before, having had an impressive track record releasing earlier Palme d’Or winners like Parasite in 2019, Triangle of Sadness in 2022 and last year Anatomy of a Fall.
Baker’s past credits include The Florida Project and Red Rocket. The director’s low-budget features about people overlooked by society have become critical hits and awards season contenders.
The Hollywood Reporter‘s chief film critic David Rooney writes of Anora in...
Baker’s film about a young sex worker’s romantic entanglement with the son of a Russian oligarch will get a theatrical release starting Oct. 18, The Hollywood Reporter has confirmed. The fall release places Anora in contention for awards consideration.
The fall release for a top Cannes award winner has worked for Neon before, having had an impressive track record releasing earlier Palme d’Or winners like Parasite in 2019, Triangle of Sadness in 2022 and last year Anatomy of a Fall.
Baker’s past credits include The Florida Project and Red Rocket. The director’s low-budget features about people overlooked by society have become critical hits and awards season contenders.
The Hollywood Reporter‘s chief film critic David Rooney writes of Anora in...
- 6/4/2024
- by Etan Vlessing
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Neon has dated their fifth Cannes Palme D’Or winner Anora for Oct. 18 per Comscore in what will be a limited release.
October is the traditional launch pad for Neon with their Palme D’Or winning fare including 2019’s ultimate Oscar Best Picture winner Parasite (Oct. 11), 2021’s Titane (Oct 1), 2022’s Triangle of Sadness (Oct. 7), and last year’s Oscar winner Anatomy of a Fall (Oct. 13). Of the five, and granted it was pre-pandemic, Bong Joon-Ho’s Parasite did the best at the domestic B.O. with $53.3M, arguably the fourth highest grossing foreign language (and foreign produced) movie stateside after Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon, Life Is Beautiful and Zhang Yimou’s Hero.
Anora follows a high class stripper from Brooklyn, played by Better Things‘ Mikey Madison, who falls in love and soon marries a Russian oligarch’s son. The family has problems with her and complications ensue. Some critics have...
October is the traditional launch pad for Neon with their Palme D’Or winning fare including 2019’s ultimate Oscar Best Picture winner Parasite (Oct. 11), 2021’s Titane (Oct 1), 2022’s Triangle of Sadness (Oct. 7), and last year’s Oscar winner Anatomy of a Fall (Oct. 13). Of the five, and granted it was pre-pandemic, Bong Joon-Ho’s Parasite did the best at the domestic B.O. with $53.3M, arguably the fourth highest grossing foreign language (and foreign produced) movie stateside after Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon, Life Is Beautiful and Zhang Yimou’s Hero.
Anora follows a high class stripper from Brooklyn, played by Better Things‘ Mikey Madison, who falls in love and soon marries a Russian oligarch’s son. The family has problems with her and complications ensue. Some critics have...
- 6/4/2024
- by Anthony D'Alessandro
- Deadline Film + TV
Sean Baker’s “Anora” is betting big with a fall release date.
The feature, which won the Palme d’Or at Cannes 2024, will be released October 18 from Neon, IndieWire can confirm. The limited release window makes “Anora” primed for the fall festival circuit, with possible inclusions at Telluride, TIFF, and NYFF, which concludes right before “Anora” will hit theaters.
“Anora” stars “Once Upon a Time in Hollywood” breakout Mikey Madison as an exotic dancer and sex worker who marries the son of a Russian oligarch (Mark Eydelshteyn). Writer/director Baker previously helmed Oscar-nominated film “The Florida Project,” groundbreaking iPhone movie “Tangerine,” and Simon Rex’s career-best “Red Rocket.”
The release of “Anora” on October 18 proves that Neon has high hopes for the Palme d’Or winner. Neon has released a trio of Palme d’Or winners before, all in October and all going on to be Oscar-nominated.
Neon released “Parasite...
The feature, which won the Palme d’Or at Cannes 2024, will be released October 18 from Neon, IndieWire can confirm. The limited release window makes “Anora” primed for the fall festival circuit, with possible inclusions at Telluride, TIFF, and NYFF, which concludes right before “Anora” will hit theaters.
“Anora” stars “Once Upon a Time in Hollywood” breakout Mikey Madison as an exotic dancer and sex worker who marries the son of a Russian oligarch (Mark Eydelshteyn). Writer/director Baker previously helmed Oscar-nominated film “The Florida Project,” groundbreaking iPhone movie “Tangerine,” and Simon Rex’s career-best “Red Rocket.”
The release of “Anora” on October 18 proves that Neon has high hopes for the Palme d’Or winner. Neon has released a trio of Palme d’Or winners before, all in October and all going on to be Oscar-nominated.
Neon released “Parasite...
- 6/4/2024
- by Samantha Bergeson
- Indiewire
“Anora,” Sean Baker’s comic look at an exotic dancer and sex worker who marries the son of a Russian oligarch, will hit theaters next fall. The film will open in limited release on Oct. 18 from Neon.
It’s a lucky time of year for the indie studio. Neon previously launched “Parasite” on Oct. 11, debuted “Triangle of Sadness” on Oct. 7 and opened “Anatomy of a Fall” on Oct 13. Like “Anora,” all three of those films premiered at Cannes and won the Palme d’Or, the festival’s top honor. “Anora” was the first U.S. film to earn the prize since 2011’s “Tree of Life” from director Terrence Malick.
In a rave review for Variety, Peter Debruge enthused that the film was the “uncut gem of this year’s Cannes competition,” adding that it is “a rowdy Safdie-style movie about two cultures (Russian and American), two languages (Russian and English...
It’s a lucky time of year for the indie studio. Neon previously launched “Parasite” on Oct. 11, debuted “Triangle of Sadness” on Oct. 7 and opened “Anatomy of a Fall” on Oct 13. Like “Anora,” all three of those films premiered at Cannes and won the Palme d’Or, the festival’s top honor. “Anora” was the first U.S. film to earn the prize since 2011’s “Tree of Life” from director Terrence Malick.
In a rave review for Variety, Peter Debruge enthused that the film was the “uncut gem of this year’s Cannes competition,” adding that it is “a rowdy Safdie-style movie about two cultures (Russian and American), two languages (Russian and English...
- 6/4/2024
- by Brent Lang
- Variety Film + TV
[The following story contains spoilers from the third and final season of The Bad Batch.]
If The Bad Batch were a live-action series, it’d most certainly be considered an ensemble show. But given that one actor voiced 22 (!) characters in the final season of the animated series, that term might not quite fit in this case. It’s a point that the voice actor himself, Dee Bradley Baker, humbly acknowledges.
“The Bad Batch is a very different creative ask of an actor, to bring all of these full-fledged, full-bodied characters together in a scene as an ensemble, not as disconnected or one-offs,” says Baker. “This is an ensemble story in the same way that The Clone Wars was originally an ensemble story. It’s just in this particular ensemble, I’m most of the ensemble,” he adds, laughing.
The Disney+ series, which ended its three-season run on May 1, follows Clone Force 99, a special forces squad comprising clone solders who were enhanced with special abilities,...
If The Bad Batch were a live-action series, it’d most certainly be considered an ensemble show. But given that one actor voiced 22 (!) characters in the final season of the animated series, that term might not quite fit in this case. It’s a point that the voice actor himself, Dee Bradley Baker, humbly acknowledges.
“The Bad Batch is a very different creative ask of an actor, to bring all of these full-fledged, full-bodied characters together in a scene as an ensemble, not as disconnected or one-offs,” says Baker. “This is an ensemble story in the same way that The Clone Wars was originally an ensemble story. It’s just in this particular ensemble, I’m most of the ensemble,” he adds, laughing.
The Disney+ series, which ended its three-season run on May 1, follows Clone Force 99, a special forces squad comprising clone solders who were enhanced with special abilities,...
- 6/3/2024
- by Kimberly Nordyke
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Troy Baker is one of the most prominent voice actors in video games, having voiced Joel Miller in The Last of Us and Booker DeWitt in BioShock Infinite. Baker was part of Hideo Kojima’s final game for Konami, Metal Gear Solid V, playing Revolver Ocelot. The lead voice actor in the game was replaced by a film actor. When Baker was asked about it, he shared that he wasn’t worried about film actors taking over video game roles.
Troy Baker (credits: @CouchSoup | YouTube)
David Hayter, who played Solid Snake in the previous installments, was removed from Metal Gear Solid V without notice. He was replaced by Kiefer Sutherland as Kojima believed he could also bring the subtle facial movements required for the character.
The Last of Us Actor Troy Baker Wasn’t Worried About Actors Taking On Video Game Roles
Troy Baker as Joel Miller in The Last of Us...
Troy Baker (credits: @CouchSoup | YouTube)
David Hayter, who played Solid Snake in the previous installments, was removed from Metal Gear Solid V without notice. He was replaced by Kiefer Sutherland as Kojima believed he could also bring the subtle facial movements required for the character.
The Last of Us Actor Troy Baker Wasn’t Worried About Actors Taking On Video Game Roles
Troy Baker as Joel Miller in The Last of Us...
- 6/3/2024
- by Hashim Asraff
- FandomWire
Behind every iconic character, there’s a talented voice actor who brings them to life. One such talented voice actor is Troy Baker, known for his iconic role in The Last of Us as Joel, Sam Drake in Uncharted 4, and many others.
Troy Baker was discussing his voice acting career in an interview and his good relationship with other voice actors. One of the most intriguing ideas he wanted to happen was a rival fight that would be at the same status as Schwarzenegger vs Stallone in action movies.
Troy Baker’s Playful Proposal for the Rivalry Troy Baker feels that Video games are a powerful medium to convey a story. | PlayStation Europe on Youtube
In Troy Baker‘s mind, he doesn’t just voice the character as a career, he likes to portray the character with utmost care. He is also an active gamer and deeply cares about the...
Troy Baker was discussing his voice acting career in an interview and his good relationship with other voice actors. One of the most intriguing ideas he wanted to happen was a rival fight that would be at the same status as Schwarzenegger vs Stallone in action movies.
Troy Baker’s Playful Proposal for the Rivalry Troy Baker feels that Video games are a powerful medium to convey a story. | PlayStation Europe on Youtube
In Troy Baker‘s mind, he doesn’t just voice the character as a career, he likes to portray the character with utmost care. He is also an active gamer and deeply cares about the...
- 6/2/2024
- by Shubham Chaurasia
- FandomWire
Pedro Pascal’s portrayal of Joel in HBO’s “The Last of Us” has been a revelation, even to Troy Baker, who originally voiced Joel in the game. Baker, who reprised his role in the series with a guest appearance as James, praised Pascal’s interpretation. He noted that Pascal’s performance continually surprises and teaches him new facets of Joel’s character.
Pedro Pascal in a still from The Last of Us | HBO
The Last of Us has transitioned seamlessly from an acclaimed video game to a hit TV series on HBO. And with a new season on the way, viewers and fans can only hope to see more world-class acting delivered by the talented cast.
What Troy Baker Had to Say About Pedro Pascal’s Performance in The Last of Us
In an interview with Vulture, Troy Baker revealed that he never expected to play a role in the TV adaptation.
Pedro Pascal in a still from The Last of Us | HBO
The Last of Us has transitioned seamlessly from an acclaimed video game to a hit TV series on HBO. And with a new season on the way, viewers and fans can only hope to see more world-class acting delivered by the talented cast.
What Troy Baker Had to Say About Pedro Pascal’s Performance in The Last of Us
In an interview with Vulture, Troy Baker revealed that he never expected to play a role in the TV adaptation.
- 6/1/2024
- by Daniel Royte
- FandomWire
From intimate narratives to sprawling epics, Cannes 2024 showcased a spectrum of stories that resonated deeply. Here are the 10 best movies we witnessed at this year’s festival: Anora’s Intriguing Take on Modern Romance Anora, directed by Sean Baker, weaves a narrative around a Brooklyn stripper who gets entangled with a Russian oligarch’s son. During a press conference, Baker remarked, I became friends with and realized there were a million stories from that world. If there is one intention with all of these films, I would say it’s by telling human stories, by telling stories that are hopefully...
- 5/31/2024
- by Steve Delikson
- TVovermind.com
All We Imagine as Light The first Indian movie to compete at Cannes since 1994, Payal Kapadia’s melancholic and playful dramedy stars Kani Kusruti and Divya Prabha. The film captures the emotional beats of two nurses searching for romantic connection It recalls the essence of Satyajit Ray’s movies such as The World of Apu, noted Jordan Mintzer. An Unusual Love Story in Anora Set in Brighton Beach, Brooklyn, Sean Baker’s screwball comedy delves into a sex worker’s turbulent relationship with a Russian oligarch’s son. Mikey Madison leads the role with remarkable sensitivity. Through this romantic entanglement, Baker comments on class,...
- 5/31/2024
- by Steve Delikson
- TVovermind.com
This past week at Cannes Film Festival, American filmmaker, Sean Baker, took home one of the most prestigious film festival awards that directors can only dream of—the Palme d’Or award. The Palme d’Or is the highest award at Cannes, with past winners including ‘Anatomy of a Fall’ and ‘Parasite’. While Baker’s films seem as though they are reaching their mainstream attention, Baker’s past successes in direction have truly demonstrated that he is one of his generation’s greatest directors. Things to do: Subscribe to The Hollywood Insider’s YouTube Channel, by clicking here. Limited Time Offer – Free Subscription to The Hollywood Insider Click here to read more on The Hollywood Insider’s vision, values and mission statement here – Media has the responsibility to better our world – The Hollywood Insider fully focuses on substance and meaningful entertainment, against gossip and scandal, by combining entertainment, education, and philanthropy.
- 5/31/2024
- by Abigail Johnson
- Hollywood Insider - Substance & Meaningful Entertainment
Troy Baker is one of the biggest voice actors in the video game industry. Some of his greatest performances include: Joel Miller in The Last of Us, Sam Drake in Uncharted 4: A Thief’s End, Booker DeWitt in Bioshock Infinite, and Higgs Monaghan in Death Stranding among many more.
Troy Baker on Retro Replay | Retro Replay on Yt.
Mark Hamill is one of Baker’s biggest inspirations in the gaming industry, but his admiration doesn’t end there. He is a big fan of Nolan North’s work, one of the biggest names in the gaming industry alongside Baker.
Troy Baker and Nolan North were seen together in Uncharted 4: A Thief’s End, where they were portrayed as brothers; Sam and Nathan Drake.
Baker’s collaborations with Nolan North
Troy Baker’s biggest inspiration is industry legend Mark Hamill who was the first voice of the Joker. He...
Troy Baker on Retro Replay | Retro Replay on Yt.
Mark Hamill is one of Baker’s biggest inspirations in the gaming industry, but his admiration doesn’t end there. He is a big fan of Nolan North’s work, one of the biggest names in the gaming industry alongside Baker.
Troy Baker and Nolan North were seen together in Uncharted 4: A Thief’s End, where they were portrayed as brothers; Sam and Nathan Drake.
Baker’s collaborations with Nolan North
Troy Baker’s biggest inspiration is industry legend Mark Hamill who was the first voice of the Joker. He...
- 5/31/2024
- by Anupam Lamba
- FandomWire
Exclusive: After wrapping production on his suspenseful romance Fate, starring Faye Dunaway, Harvey Keitel and Andrew McCarthy — a film currently in search of domestic distribution — director Jonathan Baker is gearing up for production in 2025 on Icon, which will be his final film.
Blending American immigration history with rock and roll, the film is about a soul that moves through a hundred years until it reaches its destiny as a rock star, using one family’s saga through immigration and musical history as its backdrop. Baker wrote the script with his Fate collaborator Michael Buhlman, with production to kick off in 2025. He’s also expected to produce for his Baker Entertainment Group.
“I’ve waited my entire life to share this story,” Baker told Deadline. “This narrative of Icon is crucial to America, highlighting the significance of immigration and how it shaped our nation. Our past is integral to our identity.
Blending American immigration history with rock and roll, the film is about a soul that moves through a hundred years until it reaches its destiny as a rock star, using one family’s saga through immigration and musical history as its backdrop. Baker wrote the script with his Fate collaborator Michael Buhlman, with production to kick off in 2025. He’s also expected to produce for his Baker Entertainment Group.
“I’ve waited my entire life to share this story,” Baker told Deadline. “This narrative of Icon is crucial to America, highlighting the significance of immigration and how it shaped our nation. Our past is integral to our identity.
- 5/31/2024
- by Matt Grobar
- Deadline Film + TV
Arguably the most popular video game voice actor out there, Troy Baker has one of the most unique portfolios in the industry. On one hand, he has starred in epic video-game series such as The Last of Us, Uncharted, and Death Stranding.
On the other, he has voiced characters such as The Batman, Joker, Hawkeye and even Loki in various media forms. The Joel Miller of The Last of Us video game franchise, Baker was also involved in the TV series and played the minor role of James. While the leading role eventually went to Pedro Pascal, who did as good a job as one can expect, the Chilean superstar was not Baker’s first choice for the role.
The original Joel Miller in The Last of Us Part II. | Naughty Dog
In an interview way back in 2014, when The Last of Us’ live-action iteration was announced as a movie,...
On the other, he has voiced characters such as The Batman, Joker, Hawkeye and even Loki in various media forms. The Joel Miller of The Last of Us video game franchise, Baker was also involved in the TV series and played the minor role of James. While the leading role eventually went to Pedro Pascal, who did as good a job as one can expect, the Chilean superstar was not Baker’s first choice for the role.
The original Joel Miller in The Last of Us Part II. | Naughty Dog
In an interview way back in 2014, when The Last of Us’ live-action iteration was announced as a movie,...
- 5/31/2024
- by Rishabh Bhatnagar
- FandomWire
Nuestra tabla de Cannes sitúa a ‘Anora’, la ganadora de la Palma de Oro, en el primer puesto.
El prestigioso Festival de Cannes ha llegado a su fin, dejándonos casi dos semanas repletas de estrenos mundiales, como la esperada “Kinds of Kindness” de Lanthimos o la “Megalópolis” de Francis Ford Coppola. Ahora que la edición número 76 del Festival de Cannes ha terminado, en mundoCine queremos pararnos a reflexionar sobre qué películas han dejado mayor y menor huella en el público y la crítica con el propósito de ver qué películas tienen más posibilidades de estar en esta temporada de premios.
Para hacernos una idea más clara, hemos decidido realizar un análisis exhaustivo de los datos usando fuentes fiables como Rotten Tomatoes, Metacritic y, nuestra favorita, la aplicación que todo cinéfilo tiene que tener instalada en el móvil, Letterboxd. A continuación, la siguiente tabla refleja el análisis que hemos hecho de...
El prestigioso Festival de Cannes ha llegado a su fin, dejándonos casi dos semanas repletas de estrenos mundiales, como la esperada “Kinds of Kindness” de Lanthimos o la “Megalópolis” de Francis Ford Coppola. Ahora que la edición número 76 del Festival de Cannes ha terminado, en mundoCine queremos pararnos a reflexionar sobre qué películas han dejado mayor y menor huella en el público y la crítica con el propósito de ver qué películas tienen más posibilidades de estar en esta temporada de premios.
Para hacernos una idea más clara, hemos decidido realizar un análisis exhaustivo de los datos usando fuentes fiables como Rotten Tomatoes, Metacritic y, nuestra favorita, la aplicación que todo cinéfilo tiene que tener instalada en el móvil, Letterboxd. A continuación, la siguiente tabla refleja el análisis que hemos hecho de...
- 5/31/2024
- by Marta Medina
- mundoCine
Uncharted is one of the most memorable and beloved role-playing action-adventure series in the gaming industry. The Series has 4 titles that blend together and complete the story of Nathan Drake, the main protagonist of the game. While following Nathan’s story, players will meet many characters and all of them will have their own engaging stories to tell.
Among all the characters, one of the most memorable would be Sam Drake, the older brother of Nathan. Sam was voiced by popular voice actor, Troy Baker who was at the time known for his great voice-acting role as Joel in The Last of Us.
Troy Baker: The Gamer First, Voice Actor Second Troy Baker declined the game’s advance copy offer from Neil Druckmann.
In an interview, Troy Baker was discussing his role as Sam Drake in Uncharted 4. During that, he was asked if he would play the game after...
Among all the characters, one of the most memorable would be Sam Drake, the older brother of Nathan. Sam was voiced by popular voice actor, Troy Baker who was at the time known for his great voice-acting role as Joel in The Last of Us.
Troy Baker: The Gamer First, Voice Actor Second Troy Baker declined the game’s advance copy offer from Neil Druckmann.
In an interview, Troy Baker was discussing his role as Sam Drake in Uncharted 4. During that, he was asked if he would play the game after...
- 5/30/2024
- by Shubham Chaurasia
- FandomWire
That was fast. Just five days ago, it was announced that Jeffrey Wright, whose credits include American Fiction, Westworld, Basquiat, Shaft, The Batman, and multiple James Bond and Hunger Games movies, was joining the cast of season 2 of the HBO series adaptation of the video game The Last of Us to play a character named Isaac. A character Wright provided the vocal performance for when he appeared in the video game The Last of Us Part II. Now Wright has been spotted on the set of The Last of Us season 2, and a spy pic gives us our first look at him in character now that he’s playing Isaac in the flesh:
First look at Oscar Nominated & Emmy Winner #JeffreyWright on the set of #TheLastofUs playing “Issac’s” #TheBatman #JamesBond Very easy to talk too, & super nice to fans. Was very nice signing autocards & photo’s,funko’s @yvrshootstweets @TheLastofUsNews @TLOUSource pic.
First look at Oscar Nominated & Emmy Winner #JeffreyWright on the set of #TheLastofUs playing “Issac’s” #TheBatman #JamesBond Very easy to talk too, & super nice to fans. Was very nice signing autocards & photo’s,funko’s @yvrshootstweets @TheLastofUsNews @TLOUSource pic.
- 5/29/2024
- by Cody Hamman
- JoBlo.com
Former Bachelor Ben Higgins has more details to share about his split from Lauren Bushnell, his former fiancée from the show. The two got engaged on the season 20 finale in March 2016 but called off their engagement in 2017 after starring in their own spin-off series, Ben & Lauren: Happily Ever After?
So, what really went wrong?
Ben Higgins Spills Intimate Details About Lauren Bushnell Split
Ben Higgins and Lauren Bushnell jumped from one reality TV show right into another without a chance to enjoy their engagement. The CW show Ben & Lauren: Happily Ever After? was supposed to follow their journey to marital bliss. But they never even made it to the aisle.
In a new interview on the Bachelor Happy Hour podcast, the former Bachelor reflected on the split. He said that the two made the decision to end their engagement just days after wrapping up filming the reality show.
But the...
So, what really went wrong?
Ben Higgins Spills Intimate Details About Lauren Bushnell Split
Ben Higgins and Lauren Bushnell jumped from one reality TV show right into another without a chance to enjoy their engagement. The CW show Ben & Lauren: Happily Ever After? was supposed to follow their journey to marital bliss. But they never even made it to the aisle.
In a new interview on the Bachelor Happy Hour podcast, the former Bachelor reflected on the split. He said that the two made the decision to end their engagement just days after wrapping up filming the reality show.
But the...
- 5/29/2024
- by Jennifer Havener
- TV Shows Ace
The Last of Us has been people’s favorite for over a decade. The TV adaptation of the game was released in 2023, which enabled non-gamers to experience the world of The Last of Us. The show was co-created by Mazin and Druckmann, and was largely based on The Last of Us Part 1. Season 2 of the show is currently under pre-production.
Pedro Pascal, left, and Bella Ramsey, right, as Joel and Ellie for HBO’s The Last of Us Season 1
However, the Initial reaction to the idea of an adaptation encountered a lot of skepticism among the crew. Troy Baker believed that the purity of The Last of Us was embedded in the medium of gaming. He believed turning the game into a show/movie could cause blunders to the franchise, and wanted to maintain the purity of the game.
Neil Druckmann’s words changed the crew’s perception of the show
Neil Druckmann,...
Pedro Pascal, left, and Bella Ramsey, right, as Joel and Ellie for HBO’s The Last of Us Season 1
However, the Initial reaction to the idea of an adaptation encountered a lot of skepticism among the crew. Troy Baker believed that the purity of The Last of Us was embedded in the medium of gaming. He believed turning the game into a show/movie could cause blunders to the franchise, and wanted to maintain the purity of the game.
Neil Druckmann’s words changed the crew’s perception of the show
Neil Druckmann,...
- 5/29/2024
- by Anupam Lamba
- FandomWire
Troy Baker is a well-established and popular voice actor known for his brilliant portrayal of Joel in The Last of Us series. Baker’s great voice acting roles have gained him a massive fan following and also a great reputation in gaming communities.
Despite all of this success, when Baker was asked to step into the role of Nathan Drake’s brother, Sam in Naughty Dog’s Uncharted 4: A Theif’s End, he knew that would be a significant and intimidating challenge even with his great resume.
The Weight of Expectations on Troy Baker
Troy Baker got the opportunity to voice in the Uncharted Series. | PlayStation
The role of Sam Drake was a very big one in the Uncharted series as he is the brother of the main protagonist, Nathan Drake. Baker’s task to implement a natural dynamic between Nathan and his brother Sam was why the role was a challenge.
Despite all of this success, when Baker was asked to step into the role of Nathan Drake’s brother, Sam in Naughty Dog’s Uncharted 4: A Theif’s End, he knew that would be a significant and intimidating challenge even with his great resume.
The Weight of Expectations on Troy Baker
Troy Baker got the opportunity to voice in the Uncharted Series. | PlayStation
The role of Sam Drake was a very big one in the Uncharted series as he is the brother of the main protagonist, Nathan Drake. Baker’s task to implement a natural dynamic between Nathan and his brother Sam was why the role was a challenge.
- 5/29/2024
- by Shubham Chaurasia
- FandomWire
Cannes Film Festival 2024: Read All Of Deadline’s Movie Reviews, Including Palme d’Or Winner ‘Anora’
Read all of Deadline’s Cannes Film Festival reviews below, including Palme d’Or winner Anora.
The New York-set romantic dramedy charts the story of a stripper from Brooklyn who transforms into a modern Cinderella when she meets the son of a Russian oligarch.
The film, playing in the official Competition three years after Baker’s success in Cannes with the Simon Rex-starring Red Rocket, scored a 10-minute ovation earlier this week. It was one of a number of critically praised films this edition. Check out all our reviews below.
All We Imagine as Light ‘All We Imagine as Light’
Section: Competition
Director: Payal Kapadia
Cast: Kani Kusruti, Divya Prabha, Chhaya KAdam, Hridhu Haroon
Deadline’s takeaway: And at a time when so much attention is being paid to the lives of the haves and the have-nots amid such financial imbalance worldwide, it’s refreshing to see the spotlight...
The New York-set romantic dramedy charts the story of a stripper from Brooklyn who transforms into a modern Cinderella when she meets the son of a Russian oligarch.
The film, playing in the official Competition three years after Baker’s success in Cannes with the Simon Rex-starring Red Rocket, scored a 10-minute ovation earlier this week. It was one of a number of critically praised films this edition. Check out all our reviews below.
All We Imagine as Light ‘All We Imagine as Light’
Section: Competition
Director: Payal Kapadia
Cast: Kani Kusruti, Divya Prabha, Chhaya KAdam, Hridhu Haroon
Deadline’s takeaway: And at a time when so much attention is being paid to the lives of the haves and the have-nots amid such financial imbalance worldwide, it’s refreshing to see the spotlight...
- 5/29/2024
- by Pete Hammond, Joe Utichi, Damon Wise, Stephanie Bunbury and Valerie Complex
- Deadline Film + TV
The 77th annual Cannes Film Festival concluded on Saturday with an elegant closing ceremony at the Palais des Festivals. Under the spotlight were the esteemed jury members, led by acclaimed filmmaker and actress Greta Gerwig, who took the stage to announce the winner of the prestigious Palme d’Or.
The star-studded red carpet saw appearances by Festival President Iris Knobloch and Cannes Film Festival director Thierry Frémaux, along with jury members Pierfrancesco Favino, Nadine Labaki, Lily Gladstone, Juan Antonio Bayona, Eva Green, Omar Sy, Ebru Ceylan and Hirokazu Kore-eda. Each brought a unique perspective to this year’s diverse jury panel, reflecting the global influence of cinema.
Gerwig, known for her directorial successes Lady Bird, Little Women and Barbie, led the jury through a competition that featured 21 films from around the world as its president. In her speech, she highlighted the importance of storytelling in bridging cultural divides and praised the high caliber of entries.
The star-studded red carpet saw appearances by Festival President Iris Knobloch and Cannes Film Festival director Thierry Frémaux, along with jury members Pierfrancesco Favino, Nadine Labaki, Lily Gladstone, Juan Antonio Bayona, Eva Green, Omar Sy, Ebru Ceylan and Hirokazu Kore-eda. Each brought a unique perspective to this year’s diverse jury panel, reflecting the global influence of cinema.
Gerwig, known for her directorial successes Lady Bird, Little Women and Barbie, led the jury through a competition that featured 21 films from around the world as its president. In her speech, she highlighted the importance of storytelling in bridging cultural divides and praised the high caliber of entries.
- 5/29/2024
- by Lauren Ramsey
- Uinterview
The Last of Us has left a lasting impression on the gaming industry ever since the game’s initial release in 2013. It’s narrative-driven gameplay and unique storytelling made the game stand out. However, there were times when there were disagreements regarding monumental changes in the story, specifically by Troy Baker
Troy Baker’s suggestion was not taken into account.
Troy Baker, who played the role of Joel in The Last of Us, suggested the most monumental change to the game’s ending during production. Neil Druckmann, the writer and creative director for the series, was unhappy with the suggestion and outrightly rejected it.
Neil Druckmann’s visionary storytelling
Troy Baker, suggested killing his character towards the end of The Last of Us part 1. Baker believed Joel to have crossed moral lines and he deserved to die. Druckmann said –
Neil said Joel has crossed these moral lines, and therefore he deserved to die.
Troy Baker’s suggestion was not taken into account.
Troy Baker, who played the role of Joel in The Last of Us, suggested the most monumental change to the game’s ending during production. Neil Druckmann, the writer and creative director for the series, was unhappy with the suggestion and outrightly rejected it.
Neil Druckmann’s visionary storytelling
Troy Baker, suggested killing his character towards the end of The Last of Us part 1. Baker believed Joel to have crossed moral lines and he deserved to die. Druckmann said –
Neil said Joel has crossed these moral lines, and therefore he deserved to die.
- 5/28/2024
- by Anupam Lamba
- FandomWire
R2-D2 is a curious character in "Star Wars" lore. It's a three-foot-tall trashcan-shaped high-tech utility knife on wheels, most often used as a navigational computer (it can be plugged into the navigational systems of small spacecraft), and only communicating using a series of beeps and computerized chirping noises. Other characters talk to R2-D2 as if it's a human being, and indeed, some of its computer language sounds a little bit like a human voice, but one might be able to question if R2-D2 possesses consciousness.
R2's sounds were provided by long-term "Star Wars" sound designer and editor Ben Burtt, and in multiple "Star Wars" films, actor Kenny Baker operated R2's moving parts from within. The human touch leads many to rest assured that R2 is indeed a conscious being with feelings and memories beyond mere computational storage. R2's consciousness was reinforced in the 1985 animated TV series "Droids,...
R2's sounds were provided by long-term "Star Wars" sound designer and editor Ben Burtt, and in multiple "Star Wars" films, actor Kenny Baker operated R2's moving parts from within. The human touch leads many to rest assured that R2 is indeed a conscious being with feelings and memories beyond mere computational storage. R2's consciousness was reinforced in the 1985 animated TV series "Droids,...
- 5/28/2024
- by Witney Seibold
- Slash Film
The Last of Us Part II was released in June 2020 and with that came a lot of controversy regarding the cast and story of the game. The game pushed the storytelling boundaries which divided the whole community.
The character, who was at the center of all this controversy was Joel Miller. He was killed in the story and that started the outrage from the fans as he was very beloved by the whole community. But Troy Baker, the voice actor of the character, came out and defended the creative’s decision to this date.
The Controversy Surrounding Joel’s Death in The Last of Us Part 2
Joel Miller died in The Last of Us Part 2 | PlayStation
Joel Miller was the main character of The Last of Us with Ellie. Players loved their character development and grew attached to them. So when in Part 2, a new character called Abby killed Joel.
The character, who was at the center of all this controversy was Joel Miller. He was killed in the story and that started the outrage from the fans as he was very beloved by the whole community. But Troy Baker, the voice actor of the character, came out and defended the creative’s decision to this date.
The Controversy Surrounding Joel’s Death in The Last of Us Part 2
Joel Miller died in The Last of Us Part 2 | PlayStation
Joel Miller was the main character of The Last of Us with Ellie. Players loved their character development and grew attached to them. So when in Part 2, a new character called Abby killed Joel.
- 5/27/2024
- by Shubham Chaurasia
- FandomWire
Kodak, which had a momentous 2023 with more than 60 movies shot on film has gotten off to a promising start in 2024 with Luca Guadignino’s “Challengers” and Jane Shoenbrun’s “I Saw the TV Glow, which A24 released wide May 17. Upcoming releases include Jeff Nichols’ “The Bikeriders” and Robert Eggers’ “Nosferatu.”
Meanwhile, Kodak premiered 33 movies shot on film at Cannes. These included nine winners, including Sean Baker’s “Anora,” which earned the Palme d’Or prize, Matthew Rankin’s “Universal Language”, which took the first Directors’ Fortnight Audience Award, and “Grand Tour,” which grabbed Best Director for Miguel Gomes. In addition, Yorgos Lanthimos’ “Kinds of Kindness” earned Jesse Plemons Best Performance by an Actor, and “Armand” won the Caméra d’or Prize for director Halfdan Ullmann Tondel.
Also, 16mm film continues to prove its popularity and relevance, with 26 of the on-film titles at the festival choosing it as their capture medium.
Meanwhile, Kodak premiered 33 movies shot on film at Cannes. These included nine winners, including Sean Baker’s “Anora,” which earned the Palme d’Or prize, Matthew Rankin’s “Universal Language”, which took the first Directors’ Fortnight Audience Award, and “Grand Tour,” which grabbed Best Director for Miguel Gomes. In addition, Yorgos Lanthimos’ “Kinds of Kindness” earned Jesse Plemons Best Performance by an Actor, and “Armand” won the Caméra d’or Prize for director Halfdan Ullmann Tondel.
Also, 16mm film continues to prove its popularity and relevance, with 26 of the on-film titles at the festival choosing it as their capture medium.
- 5/27/2024
- by Bill Desowitz
- Indiewire
Sean Baker’s latest film, Anora, not only captivates audiences but also furthers his mission to remove the stigma around sex work. Baker returns to familiar themes with his new film about a stripper who marries the son of a Russian billionaire. This acclaimed filmmaker, known for powerful works like The Florida Project and Tangerine, delves into sex work with a unique blend of compassion and authenticity. Powerful Performances and Critical Acclaim Mikey Madison stars as Anora, showcasing a raw and poignant performance that brings her character to life. At the Cannes Film Festival, where Anora premiered on May 21, critics...
- 5/26/2024
- by Steve Delikson
- TVovermind.com
American independent filmmaker Sean Baker was, for us at Filmmaker, the thrilling winner of the 2024 Cannes Film Festival Palme d’Or for his forthcoming Neon release, Anora, a comedy about a sex worker, played by Mickey Madison, and her relationship with a Russian oligarch’s son. “This literally has been my singular goal as a filmmaker for the past 30 years,” Baker said on accepting the award from the Greta Gerwig-led jury, “so I’m not really sure what I’m going to do with the rest of my life. But I do know that I will continue to fight for cinema because right […]
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- 5/26/2024
- by Scott Macaulay
- Filmmaker Magazine - Blog
American independent filmmaker Sean Baker was, for us at Filmmaker, the thrilling winner of the 2024 Cannes Film Festival Palme d’Or for his forthcoming Neon release, Anora, a comedy about a sex worker, played by Mickey Madison, and her relationship with a Russian oligarch’s son. “This literally has been my singular goal as a filmmaker for the past 30 years,” Baker said on accepting the award from the Greta Gerwig-led jury, “so I’m not really sure what I’m going to do with the rest of my life. But I do know that I will continue to fight for cinema because right […]
The post Watch: Sean Baker’s Palme d’Or Acceptance Speech for Anora first appeared on Filmmaker Magazine.
The post Watch: Sean Baker’s Palme d’Or Acceptance Speech for Anora first appeared on Filmmaker Magazine.
- 5/26/2024
- by Scott Macaulay
- Filmmaker Magazine-Director Interviews
Cannes awards have become hugely influential in subsequent awards races, especially the Oscars. The top honor, the Palme d’Or, confers prestige and a stamp of approval — this year from the Competition jury led by multi hyphenate Greta Gerwig — that awards voters take seriously.
Palme winners “Parasite,” “Triangle of Sadness,” and “Anatomy of a Fall” were all Best Picture Oscar contenders and won Oscars. And they were all picked up by specialty distributor Neon before they won their Cannes prize. Neon did not break its streak. It acquired two eventual prize-winners before the closing ceremony: Sean Baker’s Palme d’Or winner “Anora,” the first American film to win the prize since Terence Malick’s “Tree of Life” in 2011, and Iranian dissident filmmaker Mohammad Rasoulof’s “The Seed of the Sacred Fig,” which took home a special award.
Thus “Anora,” from veteran indie filmmaker Baker (Cannes entry “The Florida Project...
Palme winners “Parasite,” “Triangle of Sadness,” and “Anatomy of a Fall” were all Best Picture Oscar contenders and won Oscars. And they were all picked up by specialty distributor Neon before they won their Cannes prize. Neon did not break its streak. It acquired two eventual prize-winners before the closing ceremony: Sean Baker’s Palme d’Or winner “Anora,” the first American film to win the prize since Terence Malick’s “Tree of Life” in 2011, and Iranian dissident filmmaker Mohammad Rasoulof’s “The Seed of the Sacred Fig,” which took home a special award.
Thus “Anora,” from veteran indie filmmaker Baker (Cannes entry “The Florida Project...
- 5/26/2024
- by Anne Thompson
- Indiewire
It remains the most joltingly violent, psychosexual grindhouse shocker of the ’80s, directed by a veteran of I Love Lucy and starring a frequently shirtless former teen idol with an epically demented performance by an Oscar nominee. And now, Butcher, Baker, Nightmare Maker can be experienced for the first time ever in Uhd. Jimmy McNichol stars as an orphaned high-school student raised by his strangely overprotective aunt (Susan Tyrrell of Fat City fame) who becomes implicated in a grisly murder investigated by a psychotic police detective (an equally unhinged Bo Svenson of Inglorious Bastards). Seven-time Emmy nominee Julia Duffy (Newhart) and Bill Paxton (in one of his first film roles) co-star in this “jaw-dropping hunk of genre insanity” (Pop Culture Beast) and former Dpp 39 Video Nasty—also known as Night Warning—now scanned in 4K from the original camera negative with six hours of new and archival special features.
Butcher, Baker, Nightmare Maker...
Butcher, Baker, Nightmare Maker...
- 5/26/2024
- by Slant Staff
- Slant Magazine
El director de ‘The Florida Project’ se lleva la prestigiosa Palma de Oro.
La 77ª edición del prestigiosísimo festival de Cannes ha concluido. En esta edición, la Palma de Oro, el máximo galardón del festival al que aspira todo cineasta que pasa por la Croisette, ha sido para la película de Neon, “Anora”, dirigida por Sean Baker, más conocido por la película “The Florida Project”. Con este triunfo, la distribuidora Neon ha conseguido la prestigiosa Palma de Oro por quinta vez consecutiva, algo que se dice muy rápido: “Anora” en 2024, “Anatomía de una Caída” en 2023, “El Triángulo de la Tristeza” en 2022, “Titane” en 2021 y “Parásitos” en 2019. De esta forma, “Anora” se convierte en una muy fuerte candidata para la próxima temporada de premios. No solo la película, mucho ojo, porque la actuación de su protagonista, Mikey Madison, ha dado mucho que hablar.
La gala de clausura del festival ha estado...
La 77ª edición del prestigiosísimo festival de Cannes ha concluido. En esta edición, la Palma de Oro, el máximo galardón del festival al que aspira todo cineasta que pasa por la Croisette, ha sido para la película de Neon, “Anora”, dirigida por Sean Baker, más conocido por la película “The Florida Project”. Con este triunfo, la distribuidora Neon ha conseguido la prestigiosa Palma de Oro por quinta vez consecutiva, algo que se dice muy rápido: “Anora” en 2024, “Anatomía de una Caída” en 2023, “El Triángulo de la Tristeza” en 2022, “Titane” en 2021 y “Parásitos” en 2019. De esta forma, “Anora” se convierte en una muy fuerte candidata para la próxima temporada de premios. No solo la película, mucho ojo, porque la actuación de su protagonista, Mikey Madison, ha dado mucho que hablar.
La gala de clausura del festival ha estado...
- 5/26/2024
- by Marta Medina
- mundoCine
Sean Baker achieved the “singular goal” he’s been working toward his entire filmmaking career on Saturday when he won the 77th annual Cannes Film Festival’s coveted Palme d’Or for his sex worker drama “Anora.”
Speaking breathlessly to the ceremony’s black-tied international audience after thanking the festival jury — as led by Greta Gerwig — and his film’s various collaborators, stars and producers, the acclaimed indie filmmaker turned his attention to his mounting concern over the future of cinema and specifically the movie-going experience.
“This literally has been my singular goal as a filmmaker for the past 30 years, so I’m not really sure what I’m going to do with the rest of my life. But I do know that I will continue to fight for cinema because right now as filmmakers, we have to fight to keep cinema alive,” Baker said. He then turned his attention...
Speaking breathlessly to the ceremony’s black-tied international audience after thanking the festival jury — as led by Greta Gerwig — and his film’s various collaborators, stars and producers, the acclaimed indie filmmaker turned his attention to his mounting concern over the future of cinema and specifically the movie-going experience.
“This literally has been my singular goal as a filmmaker for the past 30 years, so I’m not really sure what I’m going to do with the rest of my life. But I do know that I will continue to fight for cinema because right now as filmmakers, we have to fight to keep cinema alive,” Baker said. He then turned his attention...
- 5/26/2024
- by Benjamin Lindsay
- The Wrap
The first season of Our Dream Farm with Matt Baker comes to a close with its eighth episode, airing on Channel 4 on Sunday, May 26, 2024. In this finale, the three remaining hopefuls face their final challenge as they vie for the coveted 10-year tenancy of the National Trust’s 340-acre farm on the Wallington […]
Our Dream Farm with Matt Baker Season Final...
Our Dream Farm with Matt Baker Season Final...
- 5/25/2024
- by Izzy Jacobs
- MemorableTV
The 2024 Cannes Film Festival concluded on Saturday, May 25 following two weeks packed with screenings, stars, press and parties. With the prizes having been handed out for the festival’s 77th anniversary, we can now start looking at what contenders might be in the best spot to get into the upcoming Oscar race. Let’s examine the winners from this year’s festival and see the history that each category has when it comes to the Oscars.
In recent years, we’ve seen the festival serve as a huge springboard for major players in the Oscar derby. Three of the last four winners of the festival’s top prize, the Palme d’Or, have nabbed Best Picture nominations: “Parasite” (2019), “Triangle of Sadness” (2022) and “Anatomy of a Fall” (2023). Other big winners at recent festivals that became big Oscar players include “Drive My Car,” “The Zone of Interest” and “BlacKkKlansman.” This year’s...
In recent years, we’ve seen the festival serve as a huge springboard for major players in the Oscar derby. Three of the last four winners of the festival’s top prize, the Palme d’Or, have nabbed Best Picture nominations: “Parasite” (2019), “Triangle of Sadness” (2022) and “Anatomy of a Fall” (2023). Other big winners at recent festivals that became big Oscar players include “Drive My Car,” “The Zone of Interest” and “BlacKkKlansman.” This year’s...
- 5/25/2024
- by Charles Bright
- Gold Derby
Karla Sofía Gascón becomes the first trans woman to share best acting award in the film Emilia Pérez
Peter Bradshaw: Anora is a vivacious surprise winner and a fitting end to the festival
Anora, a tragi-comic modern-day Cinderella story about a stripper who marries a multimillionare, made by the American director Sean Baker, has won the coveted Palme d’Or at the 77th Cannes Film Festival.
Baker, 53, dedicated the award to “all sex workers past and present” as he accepted the honour from the Star Wars creator George Lucas in front of an audience of stars gathered in the Palais des Festivals on the Cote D’Azur.
Peter Bradshaw: Anora is a vivacious surprise winner and a fitting end to the festival
Anora, a tragi-comic modern-day Cinderella story about a stripper who marries a multimillionare, made by the American director Sean Baker, has won the coveted Palme d’Or at the 77th Cannes Film Festival.
Baker, 53, dedicated the award to “all sex workers past and present” as he accepted the honour from the Star Wars creator George Lucas in front of an audience of stars gathered in the Palais des Festivals on the Cote D’Azur.
- 5/25/2024
- by Vanessa Thorpe
- The Guardian - Film News
Hollywood veteran George Lucas looks on benevolently as Sean Baker receives his Palme d’Or for Anora from Greta Gerwig’s Cannes jury Photo: Courtesy of Cannes Film Festival
Visibly shaking in front of Greta Gerwig’s Cannes Film Festival jury, American director Sean Baker lifted his Palme d’Or for Anora from the hands of George Lucas and went down on his knees to kiss the ground in front of the Star Wars legend who had just received his own honorary Palme from fellow veteran Francis Ford Coppola in the closing ceremony of this year’s 77th edition.
Mohammad Rasoulof, special jury prize for The Seed Of The Sacred Fig: “My thoughts are with members of my team who are not here”. Photo: Courtesy of Cannes Film Festival Baker who has had two previous films launch at the festival - The Florida Project and Red Rocket - has...
Visibly shaking in front of Greta Gerwig’s Cannes Film Festival jury, American director Sean Baker lifted his Palme d’Or for Anora from the hands of George Lucas and went down on his knees to kiss the ground in front of the Star Wars legend who had just received his own honorary Palme from fellow veteran Francis Ford Coppola in the closing ceremony of this year’s 77th edition.
Mohammad Rasoulof, special jury prize for The Seed Of The Sacred Fig: “My thoughts are with members of my team who are not here”. Photo: Courtesy of Cannes Film Festival Baker who has had two previous films launch at the festival - The Florida Project and Red Rocket - has...
- 5/25/2024
- by Richard Mowe
- eyeforfilm.co.uk
Often, the juries at the Cannes Film Festival will try to make a political statement in their choices for the winners of the world’s most famous film festival. Not this year. At least, not in the way they might have.
I rather thought that director Mohammad Rasoulof would take the Palme d’Or for his stirring The Seed Of The Sacred Fig. It deals with the oppressive regime in Iran and the crisis in one family, where the daughters rise up to protest against the wishes of their father, a judge handing out death sentences for those who make their voices heard.
Plus, the back story of Rasoulof’s own daring escape from his home country after making this movie in secrecy and also being handed an eight-year prison sentence, is also a strong one.
He made his way to Cannes, where his film deservedly received a rapturous welcome...
I rather thought that director Mohammad Rasoulof would take the Palme d’Or for his stirring The Seed Of The Sacred Fig. It deals with the oppressive regime in Iran and the crisis in one family, where the daughters rise up to protest against the wishes of their father, a judge handing out death sentences for those who make their voices heard.
Plus, the back story of Rasoulof’s own daring escape from his home country after making this movie in secrecy and also being handed an eight-year prison sentence, is also a strong one.
He made his way to Cannes, where his film deservedly received a rapturous welcome...
- 5/25/2024
- by Pete Hammond
- Deadline Film + TV
Update: Sean Baker’s New York-set romantic dramedy Anora has scooped the Cannes Film Festival’s top prize, the Palme d’Or. This marked Baker’s second time in the competition after 2021’s Red Rocket, and tonight’s win amounted to the realization of what Baker said has been his “singular goal as a filmmaker for the past 30 years.”
Anora stars Mikey Madison as a stripper from Brooklyn who transforms into a modern Cinderella when she meets the son of a Russian oligarch. Complications arise when his parents find out and try to get the marriage annulled.
Related Gallery: Every Palme d’Or Winner Going Back To 1939
In his review, Deadline’s Damon Wise called it “a high-decibel screwball comedy… that accelerates at speed, cruises at high altitude for a surprisingly long time, then comes back down to Earth with a deeply affecting and almost unbearably melancholy coda that sends the audience out in silence.
Anora stars Mikey Madison as a stripper from Brooklyn who transforms into a modern Cinderella when she meets the son of a Russian oligarch. Complications arise when his parents find out and try to get the marriage annulled.
Related Gallery: Every Palme d’Or Winner Going Back To 1939
In his review, Deadline’s Damon Wise called it “a high-decibel screwball comedy… that accelerates at speed, cruises at high altitude for a surprisingly long time, then comes back down to Earth with a deeply affecting and almost unbearably melancholy coda that sends the audience out in silence.
- 5/25/2024
- by Nancy Tartaglione
- Deadline Film + TV
It just had to be, didn’t it.
U.S. distributor Neon only had two movies in the Competition: Anora and The Seed of the Sacred Fig. Neither could have fared any better with the critics and both won prizes tonight.
It was Sean Baker’s Anora that stormed to the top prize on the Riviera, making it a remarkable five Palme d’Or wins in a row for Tom Quinn’s outfit Neon.
“The future of cinema is where it started: in a movie theater,” said Baker, accepting his Palme d’Or. You can watch the acceptance speech below.
Justine Triet’s Anatomy Of A Fall won last year, following the US distributor’s previous acquisitions Triangle Of Sadness, Titane and Parasite.
Palme d'Or X five. Merci, Cannes. pic.twitter.com/FimbVR1kUw
— Neon (@neonrated) May 25, 2024
New York-set romantic dramedy Anora is about a stripper from Brooklyn who transforms...
U.S. distributor Neon only had two movies in the Competition: Anora and The Seed of the Sacred Fig. Neither could have fared any better with the critics and both won prizes tonight.
It was Sean Baker’s Anora that stormed to the top prize on the Riviera, making it a remarkable five Palme d’Or wins in a row for Tom Quinn’s outfit Neon.
“The future of cinema is where it started: in a movie theater,” said Baker, accepting his Palme d’Or. You can watch the acceptance speech below.
Justine Triet’s Anatomy Of A Fall won last year, following the US distributor’s previous acquisitions Triangle Of Sadness, Titane and Parasite.
Palme d'Or X five. Merci, Cannes. pic.twitter.com/FimbVR1kUw
— Neon (@neonrated) May 25, 2024
New York-set romantic dramedy Anora is about a stripper from Brooklyn who transforms...
- 5/25/2024
- by Andreas Wiseman
- Deadline Film + TV
After two weeks of nonstop cinema, the moment of truth finally arrived. The winners of the 77th Cannes Film Festival were announced at a gala ceremony on Saturday night.
The Palme d’Or, the fest’s top honor, went to Sean Baker’s sex worker screwball comedy Anora. A nervous and shaking Baker took the stage and thanked the jury, saying he still “couldn’t believe it.” Baker said winning Cannes’ top prize has been “my singular goal as a filmmaker for the past 30 years.”
Baker also singled out Francis Ford Coppola and David Cronenberg, two veteran directors with films in Cannes competition this year, as major inspirations. Baker has come far, going from shooting his 2015 feature Tangerine on an iPhone5s to winning the Palme d’Or. He is the first American director to win the Palme since Terrence Malick for The Tree of Life in 2011.
Commenting on the jury’s decision,...
The Palme d’Or, the fest’s top honor, went to Sean Baker’s sex worker screwball comedy Anora. A nervous and shaking Baker took the stage and thanked the jury, saying he still “couldn’t believe it.” Baker said winning Cannes’ top prize has been “my singular goal as a filmmaker for the past 30 years.”
Baker also singled out Francis Ford Coppola and David Cronenberg, two veteran directors with films in Cannes competition this year, as major inspirations. Baker has come far, going from shooting his 2015 feature Tangerine on an iPhone5s to winning the Palme d’Or. He is the first American director to win the Palme since Terrence Malick for The Tree of Life in 2011.
Commenting on the jury’s decision,...
- 5/25/2024
- by Scott Roxborough
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Sean Baker’s Anora has won the Palme d’Or at the 2024 Cannes Film Festival, which wrapped Saturday night (May 25).
The US comedy-drama stars Mikey Madison as the titular Anora, a sex worker who finds herself married to a Russian oligarch and must fend off his parents who are keen for an annulment. It marks Baker’s second time in Competition, following 2021’s Red Rocket.
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In his speech, Baker devoted the award “to all sex workers past, present and future”, and voiced his support for theatrical distribution: “The future of cinema is where...
The US comedy-drama stars Mikey Madison as the titular Anora, a sex worker who finds herself married to a Russian oligarch and must fend off his parents who are keen for an annulment. It marks Baker’s second time in Competition, following 2021’s Red Rocket.
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In his speech, Baker devoted the award “to all sex workers past, present and future”, and voiced his support for theatrical distribution: “The future of cinema is where...
- 5/25/2024
- ScreenDaily
Sean Baker’s “Anora” has won the Palme d’Or at the 2024 Cannes Film Festival, a jury headed by Greta Gerwig announced on Saturday.
The win for Baker’s freewheeling film about a stripper and the son of a Russian oligarch becomes the fifth consecutive Palme winner to be distributed by Neon, which previously handled “Anatomy of a Fall,” “The Triangle of Sadness,” “Titane” and “Parasite.”
TheWrap’s review said of the film, “It’s one of the most entertaining movies to play in Cannes this year, and also one of the most confounding: part character study of the title character (Mikey Madison), a sex worker from Brighton Beach who falls for rich Russian playboy Ivan (Mark Eydelshteyn); part look into the world of the super-rich, an arena Baker has studiously avoided in films like ‘Tangerine,’ ‘The Florida Project’ and ‘Red Rocket’; part escalating nightmare comedy reminiscent of ’80s gems...
The win for Baker’s freewheeling film about a stripper and the son of a Russian oligarch becomes the fifth consecutive Palme winner to be distributed by Neon, which previously handled “Anatomy of a Fall,” “The Triangle of Sadness,” “Titane” and “Parasite.”
TheWrap’s review said of the film, “It’s one of the most entertaining movies to play in Cannes this year, and also one of the most confounding: part character study of the title character (Mikey Madison), a sex worker from Brighton Beach who falls for rich Russian playboy Ivan (Mark Eydelshteyn); part look into the world of the super-rich, an arena Baker has studiously avoided in films like ‘Tangerine,’ ‘The Florida Project’ and ‘Red Rocket’; part escalating nightmare comedy reminiscent of ’80s gems...
- 5/25/2024
- by Steve Pond
- The Wrap
Cannes — Nine years after being named one of Variety’s Directors to Watch, Sean Baker won the Palme d’Or for “Anora,” a rowdy whirlwind romance between an exotic dancer (Mikey Madison) and the obscenely rich son of a Russian oligarch (played by Mark Eydelshteyn). Baker is the first American filmmaker to cinch the festival’s top prize since Terrence Malick earned the Palme for “The Tree of Life” in 2011.
“Anora” is Baker’s third film to debut at Cannes, following “The Florida Project” and “Red Rocket.” He accepted the award from two-time Palme d’Or winner Francis Ford Coppola, whose “Megalopolis” went home empty-handed. Coppola also presented an honorary Palme d’Or to his friend and fellow legend George Lucas, whom he called his “own kid brother.”
Baker dedicated the award to “all sex workers, past, present and future,” underscoring the importance of “making films intended for theatrical exhibition.
“Anora” is Baker’s third film to debut at Cannes, following “The Florida Project” and “Red Rocket.” He accepted the award from two-time Palme d’Or winner Francis Ford Coppola, whose “Megalopolis” went home empty-handed. Coppola also presented an honorary Palme d’Or to his friend and fellow legend George Lucas, whom he called his “own kid brother.”
Baker dedicated the award to “all sex workers, past, present and future,” underscoring the importance of “making films intended for theatrical exhibition.
- 5/25/2024
- by Peter Debruge
- Variety Film + TV
Social media has been both the downfall and saving grace for rising actor Ivy Wolk, who just made her film debut at Cannes Film Festival in Sean Baker’s critically lauded “Anora.”
The 20-year-old L.A. native started making irreverent comedy videos in the early days of TikTok when she was just 14, amassing over 200,000 followers on an account called @fathoodbitch. But when she scored her first real acting job on the Freeform sitcom “Everything’s Gonna Be Okay,” she was forced to delete it — so she returned secretly in the midst of the 2020 Covid-19 pandemic under the handle @livesinasociety. As her TikTok following grew even larger, the tide of public opinion began to shift. People on the internet unearthed old offensive tweets of hers, and before she knew it, Wolk found herself shunned. At the same time, she was dealing with the death of a friend.
“I had sort of a meltdown,...
The 20-year-old L.A. native started making irreverent comedy videos in the early days of TikTok when she was just 14, amassing over 200,000 followers on an account called @fathoodbitch. But when she scored her first real acting job on the Freeform sitcom “Everything’s Gonna Be Okay,” she was forced to delete it — so she returned secretly in the midst of the 2020 Covid-19 pandemic under the handle @livesinasociety. As her TikTok following grew even larger, the tide of public opinion began to shift. People on the internet unearthed old offensive tweets of hers, and before she knew it, Wolk found herself shunned. At the same time, she was dealing with the death of a friend.
“I had sort of a meltdown,...
- 5/25/2024
- by Ellise Shafer
- Variety Film + TV
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