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Dwayne Johnson’s The Smashing Machine Draws 15-Minute Ovation at Venice

Critics praised an unrecognizable, emotionally focused turn that signals a pivot from his blockbuster persona.

‘The Wizard of the Kremlin’ Draws Lengthy Ovation at Venice as Early Reviews Divide

Guillermo del Toro’s ‘Frankenstein’ Earns Prolonged Venice Ovation as Early Reviews Divide

Guillermo del Toro’s Frankenstein Earns 13-Minute Ovation at Venice

Bugonia Earns Lengthy Ovation at Venice as Early Reviews Applaud Lanthimos–Stone Reunion

Director Jon Watts Cancels Planned Sequel to Brad Pitt and George Clooney's 'Wolfs'

Michael Keaton to Reclaim Birth Name in Future Projects

Critics Divided on 'Joker: Folie à Deux' Despite Standout Performances by Phoenix and Gaga

George Clooney's Op-Ed and Remarks Shape Biden's Exit from 2024 Race

Clooney and Pitt Address Salary Rumors Amid Mixed Reviews for 'Wolfs'

Harmony Korine's 'Baby Invasion' Blurs Lines Between Cinema and Gaming

Nicole Kidman Pushes Boundaries in Provocative Venice Premiere 'Babygirl'

Adam Driver and Penélope Cruz Shine in Michael Mann's 'Ferrari' Despite Ongoing Hollywood Labor Disputes