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CANNES 2026 Film Festival Jury – Diane Carson reports

May 27, 2026June 1, 2026 Diane Carson 2026 Cannes International Film Festival Jury, Cannes 2026, chloe zhao, demi moore, Didier Allouch, Diego Céspedes, Isaach de Bankolé, Laura Wandel, Park Chan Wook, PAUL LAVERTY, Ruth Negga, Stellan Skarsgård

Asked by moderator Didier Allouch their reactions upon receiving the call inviting them to serve on this year’s jury, to a person each of the jurors expressed their delight at the honor. U.K. writer Paul Laverty said he immediately wondered if it was a hoax, his three sons “up to some mischief.” Director/writer Chloé Zhao described the upcoming days as a master class with those whose work she admired. Ethiopian/Irish actress Ruth Negga said, “My heart skipped a beat. This feels like poetry . . . the honor and privilege of a lifetime with such extraordinary artists.” American actress Demi Moore reiterated feeling “tremendously honored.” With amusement, Swedish actor Stellan Skarsgård’s commented, “Finally. I’m so relieved I didn’t die first.” Concluding this round, Park Chan-wook humbly wondered if he was up to the task.

Reviews

THE SUBSTANCE – Review by Susan Granger

September 17, 2024September 22, 2024 Susan Granger body horror, Coralie Fargeat, demi moore, Dennis Quaid, margaret qualley, the substance

‘Tis the season for horror movies, specifically body horror as Demi Moore and Margaret Qualley occupy the same body in The Substance. It’s been many years since Elizabeth Sparkle (Demi Moore) got her coveted Star on Hollywood’s Walk of Fame. She’s now an aging actress who has built an empire on her TV aerobics videos: Sparkle with Elizabeth. But then a smarmy, misogynistic executive, aptly named Harvey (Dennis Quaid), decides she’s too old, no longer attractive, and should be replaced by a perkier, prettier younger version. “After 50, it stops,” he tells her – in no uncertain terms.

Festivals Reviews

THE SUBSTANCE (TIFF 2024) – Review by Liz Braun

September 16, 2024September 15, 2024 Liz Braun body horror, Coralie Fargeat, demi moore, Dennis Quaid, margaret qualley, the substance, TIFF 2024

Body horror extravaganza The Substance is over-the-top gross-out fun and a true homage to the masters of the genre. Writer/director Coralie Fargeat takes no prisoners. The Substance is clever, entertaining and a monstrous amount of bloody, lurid, in-your-face fun. Whether women should shoulder quite so much of the blame for how society views them based on age and beauty is the question. The answer may be somewhere in all that patriarchy-inspired jockeying for position.

Festivals

Cannes Film Festival 2024: Yes, Women Cannes – Nikki Fowler reports

May 30, 2024May 29, 2024 Nikki Fowler Adriana Paz, Agathe Riedinger, Anasuya Sengupta, andrea arnold, Camille Cottin, Cannes Film Festival 2024, cate blanchett, Coralie Fargeat, demi moore, Elizabeth Chisela, emma stone, greta gerwig, justine triet, Karla Sofía Gascón, Kelly Rowland, Lily Gladstone, margaret qualley, meryl streep, Omarra Shetty, palme d'or, Payal Kapadia, Rungano Nyoni, Selena Gomez, Trine Dyrholm, victoria carmen sonne, Wei Liang, You Qiao Yin, zoe saldana

This year, the Cannes Film Festival spotlighted a rich diversity within its Official Selection Jury, including prominent women like Oscar nominee Lily Gladstone (Killers of the Flower Moon) and the Jury President, Oscar-winning director Greta Gerwig (Barbie). The festival celebrated the achievements of many female filmmakers and actresses, who not only appeared on screens in the South of France but also took home prestigious awards. The festival was a powerful celebration of women’s contributions to cinema, setting a high standard for future events.

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PLEASE BABY PLEASE – Review by Leslie Combemale

October 21, 2022October 21, 2022 Leslie Combemale amanda kramer, Andrea Riseborough, demi moore, Harry Melling, Please Baby Please

The proceedings feel like a bit of a psychedelic trip without the need for acid. Andrea Riseborough as Suze literally barks and howls like a caged dog, delivering her lines with fuck-you flamboyance, as if daring the film’s audience to call her unladylike. Harry Melling’s Arthur walks an interesting line between confusion and frustration, as he outs himself little by little, vacillating between self-loathing and acceptance of his femme identity.

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CORPORATE ANIMALS – Review by Susan Granger

September 20, 2019September 21, 2019 Susan Granger 0 Comments corporate animals, demi moore, patrick brice

Now in theaters and VOD, Patrick Brice’s wannabe horror comedy revolves around eight employees at a failing company and their egotistical boss who forces them to participate in a dangerous cave-diving excursion.