Articles by Gautaman Bhaskaran
Cannes 2023: Wes Anderson's Asteroid City set in the 1950s talks about lockdown
Wes Anderson's Asteroid City is another addition to his long list of peculiar movies with the biggest Hollywood stars.
Published on May 26, 2023 01:52 PM IST
Cannes 2023: Jude Law wore 'smelly perfume' to play King Henry VIII in Firebrand
Actor Jude Law wore a special 'perfume' made of “puss, blood, faecal matter and sweat”. He plays King Henry VIII in Firebrand.
Published on May 24, 2023 08:12 AM IST
Cannes favourite The Zone of Interest director says it is not a museum piece
The Zone of Interest director Jonathan Glazer said the film needed to be presented with a degree of urgency and alarm.
Published on May 21, 2023 02:44 PM IST
Cannes: Catherine Corsini was ‘too proud’ to use intimacy coach for Homecoming
At Cannes Film Festival, Catherine Corsini screened her controversial new film Homecoming, under fire for allegedly featuring sex scenes with minors involved.
Published on May 19, 2023 01:00 PM IST
Michael Douglas says Basic Instinct seemed so scandalous in 1992 at Cannes
Michael Douglas was presented with an honorary Palme d'Or for career achievement at the opening ceremony on May 16.
Published on May 18, 2023 09:09 PM IST
Cannes Film Festival opens with Johnny Depp's comeback film, Jeanne du Barry
Johnny Depp's French drama Jeanne du Barry opened the Cannes Film Festival on Tuesday. He plays King Louis XV in the movie.
Published on May 17, 2023 09:39 AM IST
British Legend Ken Loach to take his last movie, The Old Oak to Cannes
86-year-old British filmmaker Ken Loach is gearing up for the screening of his film The Old Oak at Cannes. Will he win the Palm d'Or this time?
Published on May 16, 2023 09:16 AM IST
Controversies galore at Cannes Film Festival 2023, but these are nothing new
Controversies at Cannes are nothing new. Here's a look at some of them this year, from the opening film, Johnny Depp's Jeanne de Barry, to Homecoming.
Published on May 13, 2023 09:55 AM IST
Reading Lolita in Tehran to be promoted at upcoming Cannes Fest
Golshifteh Farahani-starrer Reading Lolita in Tehran is on its way to Cannes Film Festival. The film is based on a popular novel from 2003.
Published on May 09, 2023 01:49 PM IST
Cannes Fest to honour Michael Douglas with honorary Palme d'Or
Cannes Film Fest will honour Michael Douglas this year. He said ‘it’s an honour to return to the Croisette’ after 50 years.
Updated on May 04, 2023 01:38 PM IST
Parisian fashion house Saint Laurent to present its first movie at Cannes 2023
Pedro Pascal, Ethan Hawke-starrer A Strange Way of Life is all set to premiere at the Cannes Film Festival. It is produced by fashion house YSL.
Published on Apr 15, 2023 04:25 PM IST
Martin Scorsese, Wim Wenders, Wes Anderson to be part of upcoming Cannes 2023
New films by Martin Scorsese, Wes Anderson, and Ken Loach will premiere at the 76th Cannes Film Festival. Anurag Kashyap's Kennedy is the only Indian selection.
Published on Apr 13, 2023 08:03 PM IST
Ana de Armas' Marilyn Monroe biopic Blonde may 'offend everyone': director
Marilyn Monroe's upcoming biopic Blonde is one of the most anticipated films at the upcoming Venice Film Festival
Published on Aug 09, 2022 09:11 PM IST
Pakistan's Joyland at Cannes Film Festival mocks at age-old traditions
Pakistani movie Joyland marks the nation's debut at the Cannes Film Festival. It tells the story of a married cis-man and the trans woman he falls for.
Published on May 27, 2022 09:27 PM IST
Cannes: India's only entry All That Breathes documents a love for kites
Shaunak Sen's All That Breathes is the only Indian entry at the Cannes Film Festival 2022. The film documents two Delhi-based brothers' unusual love for kites.
Published on May 26, 2022 08:30 PM IST
Cannes 2022: Triangle of Sadness is a frontal attack on the super-rich
Cannes Film Festival 2022 witnessed the premiere of Ruben Ostlund's Triangle of Sadness, controversial for being the most disgusting movie in a long time.
Updated on May 25, 2022 06:27 PM IST
At Cannes 2022, Iran's Holy Spider raises unholy smoke in theatre and outside
A bunch of women put up a protest at the premiere of Iran's Holy Spider at Cannes Film Festival.
Published on May 24, 2022 05:47 PM IST
Thamp actor Jalaja walks Cannes Film Festival 2022 red carpet
Malayalam actor Jalaja walked the red carpet at Cannes Film Festival 2022 on Saturday for the premiere of late auteur G. Aravindan’s restored film, Thamp.
Published on May 22, 2022 09:36 PM IST
Cannes 2022: India-Australia joint venture, The Laugh of Lakshmi, announced
The Laugh of Lakshmi, an India-Australia joint production, was announced at the Cannes Film Festival on Thursday. The film will be written and directed by S. Shakthidharan.
Published on May 21, 2022 04:01 PM IST
Nicole Kidman missing from Tom Cruise's career highlight reel at Cannes
Tom Cruise's career was celebrated at the premiere of his film Top Gun: Maverick at the ongoing Cannes Film Festival. However, his ex-wife and fellow actor Nicole Kidman was missing from his career highlight reel.
Published on May 19, 2022 10:17 PM IST
Cannes Film Festival kicks off with zombie movie and a message from Zelenskyy
Cannes Film Festival day one was kicked off with a star-studded red carpet, a message from Ukrainian president Zelenskyy and a zombie movie.
Updated on May 18, 2022 10:46 AM IST
Cannes fest chief reacts to India being 'Country of Honour'
India has become the Country of Honour at Marche du Film or Cannes Market, as the prestigious festival kickstarted its 75thedition today.
Published on May 17, 2022 10:48 AM IST
How Cannes Film Festival is expressing displeasure on Russia's Ukraine invasion
Cannes Film Festival is making its stance on the Russian invasion of Ukraine well known. After banning Russian films and journalists, it has now announced the screening of a film by Mantas Kvedaravičius, the filmmaker allegedly killed by Russian forces in Ukraine last month.
Published on May 14, 2022 11:47 AM IST
Cannes changes opening movie title to Coupe from Z in support of Ukrainians
The title for Z, a zombie comedy which is going to open this week's Cannes Film Festival has been changed in support of the Ukrainian people.
Published on Apr 29, 2022 08:22 PM IST
Deepika Padukone is now on Cannes Film Festival jury
Deepika Padukone has been named a member of the jury at the upcoming Cannes Film Festival. She has joined the likes of actor Rebecca Hall, filmmaker Jeff Nichols and Iranian filmmaker Asghar Farhadi.
Updated on Apr 27, 2022 09:24 AM IST
Indian documentary to screen at Cannes Film Festival 2022
Cannes Film Festival 2022 will kick off soon and in fray will be Indian documentary All That Breathes by Shaunak Sen.
Published on Apr 15, 2022 06:52 PM IST
Tom Hanks, Austin Butler-starrer Elvis to arrive at Cannes Film Festival
Tom Hanks and Austin Butler's Elvis will have its premiere at the upcoming Cannes Film Festival.
Published on Apr 06, 2022 11:49 AM IST
Tom Cruise's Top Gun: Maverick to premiere at Cannes Film Festival
Tom Cruise's Top Gun: Maverick will premiere at the Cannes Film Festival this year.
Published on Apr 01, 2022 03:41 PM IST
Tokyo International Film Festival offers a varied canvas
Some of the star attractions at the Tokyo International Film Festival included films such as Ashes on a Road Trip, No Choice, The Old Town Girl, No Choice and The Real Thing.
Updated on Nov 19, 2020 04:32 PM IST
Hindustan Times | Gautaman Bhaskaran
Venice Film Festival opens with Italian film premiere, leads with plea to save cinemas
The 77th Venice Film Festival began on Wednesday evening (September 2) with a passionate cry to stop the death of “movie going experience in the face of a perceived threat by streaming giants”.
Updated on Sep 04, 2020 05:03 PM IST
Hindustan Times | Gautaman Bhaskaran
