More from Sheri Linden
The Best Films of the Fall Festivals: THR Critics’ Picks
A shape-shifting Elizabeth Holmes doc, a star vehicle for Mahershala Ali, and new gems from Mike Leigh and Lee Chang-dong were among THR reviewers’ 13 favorite world premieres out of Venice, Telluride and Toronto.
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‘All That She Wants’ Review: Annie Murphy Is All That in a Fizzy Rom-Com That Works Best When It Isn’t Trying Too Hard
Toplining a feature for the first time, the ‘Schitt’s Creek’ star plays a 30-something who’s ready for motherhood, if not a relationship, in a comedy that also stars Zosia Mamet, Cooper Raiff and Christine Baranski.
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‘A Bit of Light’ Review: A Despondent Man Stumbles Into a Renewed Sense of Connection in a Mournful, Quietly Comic Drama From Iran
Ali Asgari, one of the writer-directors of ‘Terrestrial Verses,’ enters Venice’s main competition with the story of a persecuted Iranian doctor and his matter-of-fact plan to end his life.
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‘The Echo Chamber’ Review: Alicia Vikander, Luca Marinelli and Susan Sarandon Deliver Slow-Burn Sparks in Challenging but Affecting Portrait of Art and Addiction
Director Andrea Pallaoro returns to the Venice competition with an intimate three-hander based on the final original screenplay by Bernardo Bertolucci.
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‘Furies’ Review: A Breathtaking Beirut-Set Heist Drama Pits Fearless Sisters Against a Rotten System
The debut feature by Lebanese filmmaker Rami Kodeih centers on two siblings determined to reclaim their savings after a corruption-fueled economic crisis freezes bank deposits.
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The 20 Best Films of Cannes 2026
A gripping melodrama from James Gray, flashy vehicles for Rami Malek and Sandra Hüller, a stunning French coming-of-age saga, a bonkers Korean monster flick and the portrait of a reformed gay party boy were among THR critics’ faves from the fest.
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‘Ben’Imana’ Review: Rwandan Women Confront National Wounds and Family Secrets in a Searing Drama
Marie-Clémentine Dusabejambo’s debut feature, the first from Rwanda to screen in Cannes’ official selection, explores the pursuit of justice and reconciliation for survivors of genocide.
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‘Avedon’ Review: Ron Howard’s Admiring Profile of Groundbreaking Photographer Richard Avedon Embraces His Genius, Flair and Mystery
The film, premiering in Cannes, explores an influential body of work that ranges from visionary magazine spreads to Madison Avenue perfume campaigns to social commentary.
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‘John Lennon: The Last Interview’ Review: Steven Soderbergh’s Doc Turns Quality Time With Two Extraordinary People Into an Immersive Experience
Built around an audio recording made hours before the musician’s murder, the documentary moves through a vast assortment of archival stills and clips and adds a few visual flourishes.
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‘The Meltdown’ Review: Truth Is a Rare Commodity in a Slow-Burn Mystery Set in Chile’s Wintry Andes
‘Chile ’76’ director Manuela Martelli returns to Cannes with a drama whose 9-year-old protagonist has an insider’s view of a missing-person case and the lies spun around it.
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‘In Waves’ Review: An Eloquent Rendering of First Love, Heart-Crushing Loss and the Joy of Surfing
Will Sharpe and Stephanie Hsu lead the English-language voice cast of Phuong Mai Nguyen’s debut feature, an animated adaptation of a graphic novel by AJ Dungo.
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‘DreamQuil’ Review: Elizabeth Banks and John C. Reilly in a Visually Adventurous Slice of Dystopia That Feels Like Yesterday’s News
First-time feature director Alex Prager conjures a nightmare future world where a cutting-edge wellness treatment promises women a new lease on life.
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