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entertainment1 year ago

"Sundance 2024 Highlights: Netflix Deal, Horror Dominance, and Star Sightings"

The 2024 Sundance Film Festival concluded with notable events including a $17 million Netflix acquisition, a pro-Palestine protest, and the debut of Malia Obama's short film. Standing ovations were a highlight, with films like A Real Pain and My Old Ass receiving enthusiastic responses. The festival also featured a strong focus on music, LGBTQ films, and appearances by industry heavyweights like Christopher Nolan and Jodie Foster. Discussions about the festival's future, including a potential move from Park City, were also a point of interest.

entertainment2 years ago

Ranking Cannes 2023's Standing Ovations: From Euphoric to Embarrassing.

The Cannes Film Festival is known for its long standing ovations, with this year's longest being nine minutes for Martin Scorsese's "Killers of the Flower Moon." Other films receiving standing ovations include "May December," "Firebrand," "Jeanne du Barry," "Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny," and "The Idol." While some films received enthusiastic responses, others received mixed reviews. Johnny Depp's comeback film, "Jeanne du Barry," received a seven-minute ovation despite holding a 52% rating on RottenTomatoes.

film-festivals2 years ago

"Cannes 2023: Anushka Sharma's Debut and Memorable Red Carpet Moments"

Standing ovations at Cannes have become a festival tradition that both delights and infuriates cinephiles around the world. Guillermo del Toro's "Pan's Labyrinth" holds the record for the longest standing ovation at 22 minutes, followed by Michael Moore's "Fahrenheit 9/11" at 20 minutes. Other films that have received lengthy standing ovations include "Mud," "The Neon Demon," "The Paperboy," "Capernaum," "Belle," "Bowling for Columbine," "The Artist," "Elvis," "Inglourious Basterds," "Carol," "BlacKkKlansman," and "Captain Fantastic."