Gilles Jacob

2/10: Morning Communique

The Worst Cannes Ever?!

The same old auteurs, profound political films, and baffling Brits

Eastern Standard Time

While Western art cinema draws the flashbulbs at Cannes, contemplative works from China, Taiwan, and Hong Kong leave the festival glowing in klieg lights from the East

Kick the Cannes

Dim efforts by Roland Joffé, the Coen Brothers, Lars von Trier, Neil LaBute, and John Waters darken the screens of the world's flashiest film fest

Over There

While American critics script eulogies for foreign film, this year's festival at Cannes suggests that reports of its death are an exaggeration

Inspecting the Cannes

In its 50th year, is the world's most prestigious film festival showing its age?