Kyle Buchanan

The Golden Globes used to be predictable in their eccentricities, regularly defying the conventional wisdom with off-the-wall wins.

The lineup isn’t very starry, but changes in the Oscar rules could affect the Palme d’Or choice. That’s one development we’re tracking.

With the main slate making few waves, the biggest moments at the festival so far involve a new horror comedy and a restored horror provocation.

Without strong front-runners for the Palme d’Or, every movie is getting mixed reactions, especially the sci-fi action film “Hope.”

The American “Club Kid” and Spanish “Black Ball” are among the most likely to impress academy voters, while Scarlett Johansson and Javier Bardem also stood out.

The star grew up on the director’s films and tried “to really compose myself” when he invited her to a meeting about a secret movie.

The veteran performer is making waves as a blind servant in “The Odyssey.” But he was worried that a scene with dogs would make him the most hated actor in movies.

Although he's making waves with his performance, he was worried a dog scene would make him the most hated actor. Read more at straitstimes. Read more at straitstimes.