Monday, 19 Oct, 2026

Navigating the Croisette’s Final Stretch: The Film Comment Podcast Breaks Down Cannes 2026’s Late-Festival Heavyweights

As the sun sets over the Palais des Festivals and the frantic energy of the 79th annual Festival de Cannes nears its cinematic crescendo, the critical apparatus on the ground shows no signs of fatigue. While exhausted festival-goers scramble for remaining tickets and exhaustion sets in along the Boulevard de la Croisette, the tireless team […]

The Croisette Comes Alive: Film Comment’s Deep Dive into the Cannes 2026 Opening Surge

The 79th Cannes Film Festival has officially commenced, transforming the sun-drenched French Riviera into the global epicenter of cinema. As the red carpet unfurls for another year of artistic ambition, the Film Comment editorial team has established a permanent base on the Croisette to provide comprehensive, rigorous coverage. This year’s festival promises to be a […]

Dispatches from the Croisette: A Deep Dive into the Cannes 2026 Competition

The 79th Cannes Film Festival is currently in full swing, transforming the French Riviera into the global epicenter of cinephilia. As the Film Comment team navigates the bustling Palais des Festivals, the atmosphere on the Croisette is electric, marked by a slate of premieres that are already shaping the discourse of the 2026 awards season. […]

Cannes 2026: Dispatches from the Croisette as Auteurs Redefine the Cinematic Landscape

The 79th Cannes Film Festival has descended upon the French Riviera with a renewed sense of urgency. As the Film Comment editorial team navigates the bustling Palais des Festivals, the atmosphere is electric, charged by a slate of films that challenge the traditional boundaries of narrative and form. While the glitz and glamour of the […]