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Rami Malek explores art, love and death in Ira Sachs' Cannes entry 'The Man I Love'

CANNES, France (AP) — In Ira Sachs’ 1980s-set drama “The Man I Love,” Rami Malek finds the most well-tailored role since his Oscar-winning turn in “Bohemian Rhapsody.” While Sachs’ film, a competition entry at the Cannes Film Festival, likewise centers on a performer dying of AIDS, it’s otherwise an altogether different and dramatically more personal tale about art, love and death. “The Man I Love,” which is for sale in Cannes, has earned Malek — an actor who has sometimes struggled to find well-suited roles since his breakout in “Mr. Robot” — some of the best reviews of his career.

Maika Monroe, much more than 'Scream Queen,' returns to Cannes

CANNES, France (AP) — After years spent fleeing serial killers and worse, Maika Monroe is on the offensive. In the Cannes Film Festival entry “Victorian Psycho,” she plays a deranged governess. The film premiered Thursday in Cannes’ Un Certain Regard section. On the surface, the movie appears to extend Monroe’s reputation as the preeminent “Scream Queen” of her generation. Bodies get bloody in “Victorian Psycho,” too, but Monroe’s deranged protagonist is archly hysterical. In the gleefully morbid gothic thriller, she finally turns the tables.

How 'Navalny' filmmaker Daniel Roher’s post-Oscar creative depression inspired ‘Tuner’

Daniel Roher is a filmmaker driven by a constant need to create. He recently made two films simultaneously: a documentary about artificial intelligence, now streaming, and the heist thriller “Tuner,” which hits theaters Friday. But after winning the Oscar for “Navalny,” Roher faced a creative block, fearing he couldn't top his success. This struggle inspired “Tuner,” a story about a piano tuner who gets entangled in safecracking. The film blends crime thriller, romantic comedy and character drama. It stars Leo Woodall and Dustin Hoffman. Roher says he's come out on the other side of that creative depression.

What it's like inside the amfAR Gala, which has raised millions for AIDS research

CANNES, France (AP) — The amfAR Gala at the Hotel Du Cap-Eden-Roc is a highlight of the Cannes Film Festival. This year, Geena Davis hosts the extravaganza, with performances by Robbie Williams, Lizzo, and Zara Larsson. The event has raised millions for AIDS research. Guests arrive in taxis and limos, navigating narrow roads to reach the exclusive venue. Once inside, they enjoy cocktails, canapés, and celebrity sightings. The evening includes a dinner, auction, and musical performances. Last year, a Dodge Charger from “Fast X” sold for 475,000 euros. The night ends with an after-party by the hotel’s pool.

Michigan woman whose name inspired band to become Greta Van Fleet dies at 95

FRANKENMUTH, Mich. (AP) — The Michigan woman who inspired the name of the rock band Greta Van Fleet has died. Her name was Gretna Van Fleet and she was 95 years old. She died Monday in Frankenmuth, Michigan, the same community where the Grammy-winning band was formed in 2012. Kyle Hauck, a former drummer, has said a name was needed in time for a local performance. He said he heard his grandfather mention a friend named Gretna Van Fleet. The band dropped the ‘n’ in Gretna and Greta Van Fleet was born.

Stephen Colbert's long goodbye is coming to an end, leaving a void

NEW YORK (AP) — Stephen Colbert's run on “The Late Show” ends Thursday, marking the conclusion of his on-air feud with President Donald Trump. Colbert began hosting in 2015 and often criticized Trump and his policies. CBS announced last summer that the show would end in May, citing economic reasons. However, Colbert and others suspect political pressure played a role. The decision follows Paramount's settlement of Trump's lawsuit and its pending sale to Skydance Media. Colbert's departure leaves a void in late-night TV, with fans missing his unique perspective and humor. Other hosts like Jimmy Kimmel have shown support.

As 'The Boys' ends, actors reveal their craziest stunts and what's next for Vought

LOS ANGELES (AP) — “The Boys” is airing its series finale after five seasons of death, depravity and digs at the capitalistic superhero-industrial complex. However, the Vought Cinematic Universe isn't ending, with spinoffs “Vought Rising” and “The Boys: Mexico” coming to Amazon Prime Video. “Vought Rising” is set for 2027, explores the origins of the “supe” program. Showrunner Eric Kripke says the final season drew unsettling parallels to real-world events. Cast members reflect on their experiences, with emotional goodbyes and memorable stunts that included toe-sucking and discovering a fear of heights. There were also many memes. The show premiered in 2019 and was adapted from Garth Ennis and Darick Robertson's comic book series.

Movie Review: Boots Riley's 'I Love Boosters' is a wild, surrealist social satire

Keke Palmer stars in Boots Riley's social satire “I Love Boosters,” in theaters Friday. The madcap, surrealist film follows a group of organized shoplifters, who steal from high end stores and sell the goods on the street at a deep discount. In her review for The Associated Press, film writer Lindsey Bahr writes that “the film is a go-for-broke expression of wild imagination and social consciousness that’s impossible not to admire for its wacky, bold vision” but adds that it is not quite laugh out loud funny. Rated R, “I Love Boosters” also stars Demi Moore and LaKeith Stanfield.