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The K-pop idol who broke free to go independent, the designer whose fantasy gowns are loved by celebs, and the sculptor who works with thousands of online photos: why South Korea is at the forefront of pop culture right now

The success of productions such as “Squid Game” and “Parasite” prove the industry can hold its own without excessive protectionism.

Passionate, head-over-heels love stories are nothing new on the big screen. There are as many variations as there are couples in the world. If you’re up for some crazy cinematic love potion, “Stars at Noon” and “Decision to Leave”, both in competition at the Cannes Film Festival, will fit the…

This year’s festival had its ups and downs, but flashes of brilliance broke through the disappointments. Our critic forecasts the winners, and suggests a few more for categories that don’t (yet) exist

Celebrated South Korean filmmaker Park Chan-wook, best known for his brutal Vengeance Trilogy, is covering new ground with his latest Cannes competition entry, "Decision to Leave." The romantic thriller about a detective and murder suspect who become infatuated with one another features, contrary to the expectation of some, little violence…

The Gentleman Jack effect is explored in an uplifting documentary. Plus: couples therapy drama State of the Union returns with a new pair. Here’s what to watch this evening

Park’s tale of a married detective torn between infidelity and moral duty keeps the viewer off-balance at every turn

Films by David Cronenberg, Park Chan-wook and Kelly Reichardt will vie for the coveted Palme d’Or at a Cannes Film Festival set to unspool against the backdrop of the war in Ukraine. Cannes film festival artist director Thierry Frémaux and president Pierre Lescure announced the lineup to this year’s festival,…

The film festival announces itself back to normal, with a new TikTok partnership and a juicy competition list featuring David Cronenberg, Claire Denis, the Dardenne brothers and Kelly Reichardt