Topic: Cannes Film Festival

6 chapters across the catalog

Rage Quit
Episode 1764 1:39:27 - 1:46:46

1764: Rage Quit

Robert De Niro Criticizes Trump at Cannes Film Festival

At the 78th Cannes Film Festival, Robert De Niro received an honorary Palme d'Or and used his acceptance speech to attack President Trump. De Niro criticized the administration for cutting arts funding and proposing a 100% tariff on foreign-produced films. Supporters of the tariff argue it is a necessary measure to keep film production jobs within the United States.

Exit on the Floor
Episode 973 7:51 - 12:37

973: Exit on the Floor

Angie Everhart, Harvey Weinstein Boat Incident at Cannes

Model Angie Everhart shared a story on TMZ about Harvey Weinstein exposing himself to her on a boat during the Cannes Film Festival. Everhart claims she told everyone on the boat and at dinner, but was ignored because "that's just Harvey." The hosts discuss the power dynamics in Hollywood and the distinction between the acting and modeling industries.

F4K3 80085
Episode 825 2:04:24 - 2:13:01

825: F4K3 80085

George Clooney on Trump, Media Ratings and Fear

At the Cannes Film Festival, actor George Clooney asserted that Donald Trump will never be president, accusing the media of failing to ask tough questions. Clooney argued that Trump's rise is a result of news networks prioritizing ratings over substantive reporting on issues like the refugee crisis. However, Clooney's own comments were criticized for being contradictory regarding the use of "fear" in political rhetoric.

Clinton Cash
Episode 824 51:02 - 56:11

824: Clinton Cash

Clinton Cash Documentary and Peter Schweitzer

The documentary film "Clinton Cash," based on the book by Peter Schweitzer, premiered at the Cannes Film Festival. The film investigates the financial ties between the Clinton family's wealth and foreign entities. The hosts discuss Schweitzer's background in investigative reporting, including his previous work on congressional insider trading featured on 60 Minutes.

Nice Fabric
Episode 724 1:24:18 - 1:26:58

724: Nice Fabric

The Talk, Racial Stereotypes, Cannes Film Festival Heels

The CBS show "The Talk" is criticized for its portrayal of comedian Sheryl Underwood, which the hosts describe as an offensive "black mama" stereotype. The conversation shifts to the Cannes Film Festival, where a controversy erupted over a rule requiring women to wear high heels on the red carpet, even in cases of physical disability.