Ask Peter 05/22/26

Ask Peter 05/22/26

With the Cannes Film Festival ending this weekend driven by all the films winning awards, what do you think is the biggest surprise that could make itself felt at the Oscars and the box office?

By Peter Travers

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Jordan Firstman gets the word out at Cannes about his first film as writer, director and star

I’d have to go with “Club Kid.” It’s not even in the main competition, which makes all the noise. It’s in a sidebar section called Un Certain Regard that showcases films with unconventional styles, non-traditional narratives, and emerging international talent. Literally translating to "a certain look," it acts as a low-key mirror to the main Palme d'Or competition, championing cinematic risk and fresh perspectives.