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Emotional Dwayne ‘The Rock’ Johnson Receives Rousing Ovation at Venice Film Festival for ‘The Smashing Machine’

Emotional Dwayne ‘The Rock’ Johnson Receives Rousing Ovation at Venice Film Festival for ‘The Smashing Machine’

Emotional Dwayne ‘The Rock’ Johnson Receives Rousing Ovation at Venice Film Festival for ‘The Smashing Machine’ Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson was visibly moved to tears on Monday as his new film, “The Smashing Machine,” received a remarkable 15-minute standing ovation at the Venice Film Festival. The powerful reception, one of the longest since the festival began on August 27, saw Johnson and director Benny Safdie overcome with emotion on the red carpet following the Sala Grande premiere. The biographical sports…

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Dwayne Johnson’s ‘The Smashing Machine’ Premieres to Emotional 15-Minute Ovation at Venice Film Festival

Dwayne Johnson’s ‘The Smashing Machine’ Premieres to Emotional 15-Minute Ovation at Venice Film Festival

Dwayne Johnson’s ‘The Smashing Machine’ Premieres to Emotional 15-Minute Ovation at Venice Film Festival Dwayne ‘The Rock’ Johnson’s dramatic turn in Benny Safdie’s ‘The Smashing Machine’ made a powerful impact at its world premiere at the Venice Film Festival yesterday, eliciting a remarkable 15-minute standing ovation. The highly anticipated A24 film, which stars Johnson as legendary MMA fighter Mark Kerr, brought the Sala Grande audience to its feet, with emotional scenes unfolding both on and off screen. The premiere was…

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Emotional Amanda Seyfried’s ‘The Testament of Ann Lee’ Stuns Venice with Record-Breaking Ovation

Emotional Amanda Seyfried’s ‘The Testament of Ann Lee’ Stuns Venice with Record-Breaking Ovation

Emotional Amanda Seyfried’s ‘The Testament of Ann Lee’ Stuns Venice with Record-Breaking Ovation Amanda Seyfried was visibly overcome with emotion as her new film, ‘The Testament of Ann Lee,’ directed by Mona Fastvold, received an extraordinary 15-minute standing ovation at the Venice Film Festival. This remarkable reception surpassed ‘Frankenstein’ as the longest applause of the festival to date. A teary-eyed Seyfried, alongside co-writer Brady Corbet, celebrated the audience’s enthusiastic response, pumping her fists as the applause stretched on. Fastvold, co-writer…

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Jim Jarmusch’s ‘Father Mother Sister Brother’ Debuts at Venice Film Festival, Drawing Early Praise

Jim Jarmusch’s ‘Father Mother Sister Brother’ Debuts at Venice Film Festival, Drawing Early Praise

Jim Jarmusch’s ‘Father Mother Sister Brother’ Debuts at Venice Film Festival, Drawing Early Praise Veteran indie filmmaker Jim Jarmusch’s latest feature, ‘Father Mother Sister Brother’, has premiered this evening at the prestigious Venice Film Festival, immediately sparking conversation among critics. The film boasts an impressive ensemble cast, including Cate Blanchett, Vicky Krieps, Tom Waits, Adam Driver, Mayim Bialik, and Charlotte Rampling. It explores the intricate dynamics of estranged siblings who reunite, confronting unresolved tensions and reevaluating their relationships with their…

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Guillermo Del Toro’s ‘Frankenstein’ Commands 15-Minute Ovation at Venice Premiere

Guillermo Del Toro’s ‘Frankenstein’ Commands 15-Minute Ovation at Venice Premiere

Guillermo Del Toro’s ‘Frankenstein’ Commands 15-Minute Ovation at Venice Premiere Oscar and Golden Lion laureate Guillermo Del Toro has once again captivated audiences at the Venice Film Festival, as his highly anticipated adaptation of ‘Frankenstein’ premiered to a thunderous 15-minute standing ovation this evening. The monster movie, a long-gestating project for Del Toro, played to an exceptionally enthusiastic crowd, signaling a potentially major contender on the festival circuit. Del Toro, no stranger to Lido success, previously won the festival’s prestigious…

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Julia Roberts Moved to Tears by ‘After the Hunt’ Venice Premiere Amidst #MeToo Controversy

Julia Roberts Moved to Tears by ‘After the Hunt’ Venice Premiere Amidst #MeToo Controversy

Julia Roberts Moved to Tears by ‘After the Hunt’ Venice Premiere Amidst #MeToo Controversy Julia Roberts was visibly emotional as her new drama, “After the Hunt,” premiered at the Venice Film Festival on Friday night, receiving a six-minute standing ovation. The Amazon MGM Studios release, directed by Luca Guadagnino, saw Roberts wiping away tears, blowing kisses, and embracing co-stars Ayo Edebiri and Andrew Garfield. The film, which features Roberts as an Ivy League professor grappling with her past after a…

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Kevin Spacey Eyes Venice Film Festival Buzz with New Film ‘Holiguards Saga’

Kevin Spacey Eyes Venice Film Festival Buzz with New Film ‘Holiguards Saga’

Kevin Spacey Eyes Venice Film Festival Buzz with New Film ‘Holiguards Saga’ Kevin Spacey is set to generate buzz for his new directorial feature, ‘Holiguards Saga — The Portal Of Force,’ with a planned appearance coinciding with the upcoming Venice Film Festival. Though the festival, running August 27 to September 6, has confirmed no official Kevin Spacey event within its program, the film’s producer, Elledgy Media, has announced a gala dinner on August 29 where the sci-fi thriller’s trailer will…

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