Unraveling the Mysteries of Cannes 2023 Lineup: Surprise Films, Controversies, and Kingly Banquets

The 2023 Cannes Film Festival lineup is loaded with familiar auteurs and big blockbusters, but some notable films like A24's "Beau Is Afraid" didn't make the cut. Eric Kohn and Anne Thompson discuss the selection and explore some of the surprises within, as well as a few missing pieces. They share their enthusiasm for the movie as well as why it presents a commercial risk to A24. Thompson said, "It's an art film. There's no other way to describe it. And the limits on art films are pretty low right now. It can't possibly make its money back. It can't be a word-of-mouth hit."