The six best movies we saw at Cannes in 2024

Even at a coolly received Cannes, it's impossible not to find pure exhilaration a few times. Here are the six films we'll be taking home with us, burned into our dreams and nightmares.  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  Entertainment May 28, 2024 The six best movies we saw at the 2024 Cannes Film Festival We stuffed as many movies into our Cannes schedules as possible during the last two weeks. Though there was much competition, here's what stayed with us. SHARE       READ MORE ADVERTISEMENT 'Seinfeld' star Michael Richards is more than the worst thing that ever happened to him "Seinfeld" star Michael Richards reflects on his infamous racist tirade in his memoir, "Entrances and Exits." Yes, he is sorry. And he accepts the descent into purgatory that followed. SHARE       READ MORE Appreciation: For 'Alienist' author Caleb Carr, rescuing a cat meant rescuing himself Caleb Carr, a military historian and bestselling author of "The Alienist," made his last book a touching memoir of life and love with a feline companion. SHARE       READ MORE ADVERTISEMENT In the mystery 'Eric,' desperation and decline manifest into a life-size monster puppet In the Netflix miniseries, Benedict Cumberbatch and Gaby Hoffmann play a troubled couple whose son goes missing, and a detective, played by McKinley Belcher III, has to unravel the disappearance. SHARE       READ MORE Review: Stuffed with in-jokes for parents, 'The Garfield Movie' isn't a cat-astrophe Voiced by Chris Pratt, the lasagna-loving loaf is back in a decent-enough animated incarnation that bridges kid-friendly zaniness with several Tom Cruise jokes. SHARE       READ MORE Sean Kingston arrested in SoCal's Fort Irwin after SWAT raid on singer's South Florida rental Singer-rapper Sean Kingston was arrested at San Bernardino County's Fort Irwin Army base just hours after a SWAT team raided his rented mansion in South Florida. SHARE       READ MORE Honoring Skid Row as a home to artists, activists, community Walk the Talk celebrates a side of Skid Row not often seen, with a parade honoring artists, activists and members of a close community. 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