May 2026 – Page 22 – Screen Line News

MDAG Director Defends Political Depth in Docs, Pushes Back on Wenders

Karol Piekarczyk, the artistic director of Millennium Docs Against Gravity, challenged Wim Wenders' call for filmmakers to stay out of politics, arguing that the critic’s stance targets the sentiment rather than…

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Elizabeth Cook Stars in The Easy Kind Trailer, a Semi-Fictional Self‑Portrait

Elizabeth Cook isn't just a celebrated voice in country music—Katy Chevigny's The Easy Kind positions her at the center of a hybrid drama that blends fact and fiction. In this feature,…

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Marianne Jean-Baptiste: a spectrum of restraint and resolve

Marianne Jean-Baptiste: a spectrum of restraint and resolve As Secrets & Lies marks its 30th anniversary, Little White Lies revisits Marianne Jean‑Baptiste’s career through Mike Leigh’s collaborative approach. In Secrets &…

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Chasing History, Again: Reframing Jocelyne Saab’s Beirut Trilogy

As Lebanon endures fresh rounds of bombardment, Jocelyne Saab’s films feel particularly urgent. Her Beirut Trilogy weaves together documentary insight and personal testimony to trace a city fractured by war across…

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WGA West Staff Reaches Tentative Contract With Their Union, Ending a Three‑Month Strike

After about three months on strike, the staff of the Writers Guild of America West announced a tentative contract with their own union. The Writers Guild Staff Union leadership, allied with…

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The Boys Season 5 Pulls a Nicole Kidmanstyle AMC Parody

The Boys' fifth season leans into Hollywood satire, treating the industry to a wink-and-nudge in-universe ad. In Episode 6, a former Vought executive is seen working at a movie theater, setting…

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David Attenborough Turns 100 as Royal and Pop Figures Offer Birthday Tributes

David Attenborough Turns 100 as Royal and Pop Figures Offer Birthday Tributes David Attenborough reached his 100th birthday with a star-studded outpouring of well wishes. A London celebration at the Royal…

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Epstein’s Alfalfa nickname and Little Rascals quotes emerge in unsealed notes

A curious thread in the Epstein files centers on a long‑standing fascination with The Little Rascals. A federal judge recently unsealed a handwritten note believed to be Epstein’s, dated July 2019…

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Cannes 2026: A Compact, Varied Batch of Animated Features

Animation has long-standing roots at Cannes, with years of prestige and experimental runs. This year, the festival keeps things tight but diverse, spanning different styles and techniques across sections.The program glances…

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Memories of Murder Lands on Paramount Plus: A Neo-Noir Masterclass

Paramount Plus is adding a landmark of the neo-noir canon to its library: Memories of Murder, the 2003 crime drama from Bong Joon-ho. Set against a real serial killer case from…