Cannes goes under the knife

Bold new films by Ali Abbasi, Coralie Fargeat and David Cronenberg bring bodily horror to cinema's frontlines, creating unexpected frisson for many attendees.  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  Entertainment May 22, 2024 In hypnotically trashy Trump biopic and other showstoppers, Cannes goes under the knife Bold new films by Ali Abbasi, Coralie Fargeat and David Cronenberg bring bodily horror to cinema's frontlines, creating unexpected frisson for many attendees. SHARE       READ MORE ADVERTISEMENT 22 essential artworks at the Getty and the surprising stories behind them L.A.'s most popular art museum can be overwhelming. Critic Christopher Knight offers his favorites: must-see paintings, sculptures and more, and what to know about each. SHARE       READ MORE 'Plays still matter to the health of Broadway': Leslie Odom Jr. on 'Purlie Victorious' The Tony nominee explains why this "Purlie Victorious," premiering Friday on PBS' Great Performances series, isn't a musical — and why it's all the better for it. SHARE       READ MORE ADVERTISEMENT Paul Scheer was abused as a child. His new memoir helped him reclaim 'the power of my voice for my childhood' Paul Scheer's memoir-in-essays, "Joyful Recollections of Trauma," centers largely around the abuse he and his mother suffered at the hands of his stepfather. SHARE       READ MORE Shakira to headline Besame Mucho Festival 2024 at Dodger Stadium The Colombian pop star will headline a star-studded lineup at the 2024 Besame Mucho Festival, which will also feature sets by Enrique Iglesias, Pitbull and Los Tigres del Norte. SHARE       READ MORE Riley Keough fights off foreclosure and auction of her grandfather Elvis' Graceland Riley Keough, Elvis Presley's granddaughter, is suing to stop a foreclosure sale of his famed Graceland mansion. SHARE       READ MORE This year's Los Angeles Latino International Film Festival to feature women-led movies, a film market The Latino Film Institute's Erika Sabel Flores said this year's Los Angeles Latino International Film Festival will put a spotlight on women filmmakers. SHARE       READ MORE ADVERTISEMENT Thank you for reading the Los Angeles Times Entertainment newsletter. Invite your friends, relatives, coworkers to sign up here. Not a subscriber? Get unlimited digital access to latimes‌.com. Subscribe here. Copyright © 2024, Los Angeles Times 2300 E. Imperial Highway El Segundo, CA 90245 1-800-LA-TIMES | latimes.com Advertisers have no control over editorial decisions or content. If you're interested in placing an ad or classified, get in touch here. You received this email because you opted to receive email communications from Los Angeles Times. Manage marketing email preferences • Manage email alert subscriptions or unsubscribe • Terms of Service • Privacy Policy • Do Not Sell My Personal Information • CA Notice of Collection FOLLOW