The Cannes Film Festival opens this week with Maiwen’s “Jean du Barry,” starring Johnny Depp as Louis XV, and ends May 27 with “Elemental,” a new Pixar film. In between, there will be multiple screenings, multiple awkward standing ovations, multiple awardings. this is the first year i (kind of) understand The difference between an “Official Selection” and “Un Certain Regard” and all the other golden palm leaves I’ll see on marketing materials for Cannes-affiliated films in the coming months is why I’m paying close attention to the goings-on.
Of all the films in competition this year, I’m most excited about Todd Haynes’ “May December.” Julianne Moore and Charles Melton play a couple whose marriage is tested when an actress set to star in a film about them arrives to research her role. Wes Anderson also has a new “Asteroid City” about a junior stargazing convention. It features many members of the Andersonian repertory – Jason Schwartzman, Edward Norton, Adrien Brody and others. It looks bizarre, like it would inspire one lakh tiktok,
In “Firebrand,” from Brazilian director Karim Enouj, Alicia Vikander plays Catherine Parr, the sixth and final wife of Henry VIII, played by Jude Law. Hirokazu Kore-eda, whose film “Shoplifters” won the Palme d’Or in 2018, has a new film, “Monster.” It features Sakura Endo from “Shoplifters” and composer Ryuichi Sakamoto, who died last month, did the score.
Outside of Competition, the category that showcases big commercial films, we have James Mangold’s “Indiana Jones and the Dial of DestinyThe first indie film to be directed by anyone other than Steven Spielberg. Phoebe Waller-Bridge is in it, which is a draw for me, someone who watched “Raiders of the Lost Ark” as a kid and hasn’t paid much attention to the franchise since then. trailer has made me reluctantly excited.
Leonardo DiCaprio and Robert De Niro star in Martin Scorsese’s “Killer of the Flower Moon,” about the murders of members of the Osage tribe in the 1920s. I have high hopes that it will be as entertaining as the David Grann book on which it is based.
Also of interest: “The Occupied City,” Steve McQueen’s documentary about the Nazi occupation of Amsterdam, runs for over four hours. The festival features two films by Wim Wenders: “Anselm,” a 3-D documentary about the artist Anselm Kiefer, and “Perfect Days,” about a Japanese toilet cleaner who he spoke on the deadline “As an Ode to the Spirit of Service and ‘Abta’: To Live Your Life in the Present Tense.” Jonathan Glazer’s “The Zone of Interest” is based on Martin Amis’ novel about a Nazi officer who falls in love with the wife of the Auschwitz commandant. And Cate Blanchett plays a nun in “The New Boy” by Australian filmmaker Warwick Thornton.
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week in culture
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President Biden said he would allow pilots from Ukraine Training will be given on F-16 fighter jetsWhich will be a major upgrade of its army.
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both parties trying to blame the other debt ceiling for the crisis, but few politicians accept they will share responsibility for the default.
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american diplomat Sudanese passport destroyed As violence broke out on security grounds, people were trapped in the war zone.
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Ron DeSantis of Florida, a nonprofit group, flew around the country preparing to run for president bills paid And hid the donors.
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Jim Brown, one of football’s greatest players and a civil rights activist whose reputation was tarnished by allegations of abuse against women, passed away at 87,
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NASA Awarded $3.4 billion contract to Blue OriginOwned by Jeff Bezos, to build a lander for the 2029 Moon mission.
culture calendar
“Paved Heaven: How Parking Interprets the World” (out now): Yep, anyone who’s ever experienced the very specific stress of driving on city streets finds a place in this book by Slate journalist Henry Grabar. But really, anyone with a car, regardless of where that person lives, might be interested, says Times critic Jennifer Szalai. who called the book “Satire and Revelation.”
“Jason Isbell: Running With Our Eyes Closed” (out now): Before the new Jason Isbell & 400 Units album is released on June 9th, it’s worth watching this documentary, available on HBO Max, about the recording of their last album. He produced it with his wife, musician Amanda Shires. It’s an impressive film about art, about marriage, about recovery, about Covid – in less than two hours.
recipe of the week
Strawberry Drop Biscuits
After a month-long delay due to unprecedented rainy weather, California strawberries—in all their scarlet-red glory—are once again in abundance across the United States. Which Means It’s Time for Jerelle Guy to Bake Strawberry Drop Biscuits, They’re as easy as muffins to throw together but have a crunchy, flaky crust and a light and fluffy inside. Serve them hot out of the oven, or let them cool and bring them out for a snack with your afternoon tea. And when strawberries are out of season, make the recipe with other berries or diced stone fruit. You’ll want to repeat this simple, amazing recipe.
real estate
What You Get for $325,000: a Victorian home in Waynesboro, Ga.; a rowhouse in Baltimore; or a The Cottage in Little Rock, Ark.,
Hunt: They wanted a four bedroom in upstate New York for $275,000. Which house did he choose? play our game,
Food Pilgrimage: plan a Mexico travel around chili,
sad songs: we listen to them feel connected to others,
Birding: Help Scientists and the Times Observe birds in your area,
Seasonal Allergies: they can do play a role in mood disorders,
advice from the wirecutter
make walking less miserable
Spring is the start of peak moving season, and if you’re among those relocating between now and September, you know what’s coming: The process requires careful planning, organization, time, and money. Wirecutter experts have put together everything you need, including the right gear (you should use boxes of the same size) and tips to avoid (no, wine glasses shouldn’t go in socks; yes, wrap Use – but strategically). check out Wirecutter’s Ultimate Moving Guide Here, -Christine Cyr Clisset
Las Vegas Aces vs Seattle Storm, WNBA: This will happen Superteams season, The New York Liberty have assembled a roster of all-stars, and the Aces — who won the title last year — added the great Candace Parker to a team that already included last season’s MVP, Aja Wilson. The Athletic’s Sabrina Merchant wrote in her letter, “The easiest decision in my ranking was to put the Aces at the top.” Pre-Season WNBA Breakdown, “Anything less than the best record in the league during the regular season would be a surprise if not a disappointment.” Eastern at 3 p.m. on ABC.
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How did the Liberty land two former MVPs during the off-season? Kurt Streeter of The Times went behind the scenes,
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After nearly a year in Russian captivity, Brittany Griner is back on the court,