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Cannes Jury Slams Hollywood, Praises Cannes
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At the Cannes Film Festival, jury member Paul Laverty criticized Hollywood for blacklisting stars like Susan Sarandon, Javier Bardem, and Mark Ruffalo over their pro-Palestine stance. Laverty, who was arrested for protesting against Israels war in Gaza, praised Cannes for featuring Sarandon and shamed the industry for silencing voices against violence. Sarandon, dropped by her agents after making pro-Palestine comments, expressed her frustration with the lack of work opportunities. The jury, led by Park Chan-wook, emphasized the importance of politics in film and warned against right-wing tech billionaires controlling our lives. Demi Moore stressed the significance of true art flowing from the soul and its inability to be replaced by AI. Cannes continues to showcase its ability to handle real talk without the Hollywood chill.
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