AP Entertainment SummaryBrief at 12:23 p.m. EDT

'Minotaur,' about murder and corruption in Putin's Russia, jolts the Cannes Film Festival

CANNES, France (AP) — Russian director Andrey Zvyagintsev sent shock waves through the Cannes Film Festival with a soberly damning crime film about murder and corruption in Russia. “Minotaur” is set against the conscription of young men into President Vladimir Putin's war with Ukraine. “Minotaur” debuted Tuesday night at the French festival and was one of the most anticipated selections at this year’s Cannes. The film rewarded those expectations. It received one of the festival’s most enthusiastic reactions and put the Russian filmmaker squarely in the mix for the Palme d’Or.

'Once Upon a Time in Harlem' has its day at the Cannes Film Festival, 50 years after it was shot

CANNES, France (AP) — No movie at the Cannes Film Festival has had a longer road to get here than “Once Upon a Time in Harlem.” In August 1972, William Greaves assembled as many artists, writers, poets, musicians and organizers from the Harlem Renaissance as he could. They came for a cocktail party at Duke Ellington’s Harlem townhouse. There, they talked about the seminal 1920s cultural movement. Greaves never finished the film and died in 2014, but his family worked to finish the project. Now, “Once Upon a Time in Harlem” is being hailed as the nonfiction event of the year.

Ten years later, the cult of ‘The Nice Guys’ keeps growing

NEW YORK (AP) — When “The Nice Guys” debuted 10 years ago, the writing was on the wall for the big-screen comedy. It came out sandwiched between “Captain America: Civil War” and “X-Men: Apocalypse.” It opened against “Angry Birds.” Ryan Gosling has lamented “Angry Birds” “just destroyed us.” And yet, on its upcoming 10th anniversary this month, “The Nice Guys” has established itself as one of the most beloved comedies of the last decade in which Hollywood studios largely left the genre for dead. A 1970s-set comic noir directed and co-written by Shane Black, “The Nice” Guys” paired Gosling and Russell Crowe as private eyes in a Los Angeles crime caper that still keeps getting better.

Movie Review: 'Star Wars: The Mandalorian and Grogu' makes a clumsy big-screen debut

“Star Wars: The Mandalorian and Grogu” hits theaters nearly seven years after the last “Star Wars” movie. Creator Jon Favreau's Disney+ series about a minor character becomes a summer cinematic tentpole. Associated Press critic Mark Kennedy says it lacks scale and ambition, turning the Mandalorian into a trigger-happy figure. The movie relies heavily on computer effects and puppetry, with small stakes and familiar elements like X-wings and Stormtroopers. Pedro Pascal returns as the Mandalorian, with Grogu taking center stage later. The plot involves a dangerous mission, but Kennedy says it feels formulaic. The PG-13-rated movie opens Friday in theaters.

Judge orders mental health evaluation for the woman accused of attempting to murder Rihanna

LOS ANGELES (AP) — A judge has paused the prosecution of a woman charged with the attempted murder of Rihanna while it is determined whether she is mentally competent to stand trial. Deputy Public Defender Derek Dillman told a Los Angeles judge on Tuesday that he has doubts about the competence of his client, 35-year-old Ivanna Lisette Ortiz of Orlando, Florida. She has pleaded not guilty to more than a dozen felonies. A mental health court will now decide whether she should go to trial. Authorities allege that Ortiz sprayed at least 20 bullets at the property of Rihanna, her rapper-partner A$AP Rocky and their three young children. No one was hurt.

Ryusuke Hamaguchi makes gentle, quiet, long films. And he might win the Palme d'Or

CANNES, France (AP) — The Cannes Film Festival is not a place that’s conducive to taking your time. Festivalgoers rush frantically between screenings. The protocol department enforces precisely timed red carpet premieres. Standing ovations are clocked. But one of the most lauded films of this year’s Cannes is a patiently plotted, sensitively told three-hour drama about giving people the time they deserve. Ryusuke Hamaguchi’s “All of a Sudden” has been one of the most widely acknowledged knockouts of the festival — in part because of how much it cultivates and nurtures its own gentle rhythm. For anyone who feels life may be moving too fast, the ironically titled “All of a Sudden” may be welcome recalibration.

Channel 4 pulls all episodes of 'Married at First Sight UK' after sexual misconduct claims

LONDON (AP) — Channel 4 has pulled all episodes of “Married at First Sight UK” after three contestants claimed they were sexually assaulted by on-screen partners. The broadcaster calls the allegations “very serious.” The British government said on Tuesday there must be “consequences for criminality or wrongdoing.” The claims were made during a BBC investigation, but the claimants have not contacted the police. The men involved dispute the allegations. The show matches strangers, who move in together after mock weddings. The U.K. version has run for 10 seasons on Channel 4. The broadcaster has ordered a review of its welfare standards and procedures, emphasizing contributor well-being.

Leon Thomas to receive ASCAP Vanguard Award for shaping the future of R&B

LOS ANGELES (AP) — Leon Thomas is set to receive the ASCAP Vanguard Award, recognizing his influence on the future of music. The American Society of Composers, Authors and Publishers announced the honor on Tuesday. Thomas will be celebrated on June 25 at a private event in Los Angeles. Known for his creative force in R&B, Thomas first gained attention on Broadway and Nickelodeon's “Victorious.” He later became a successful songwriter and producer for artists like Ariana Grande and Drake. His sophomore album “Mutt” solidified his status as a rising star, earning Grammy wins and chart success.

Taiwan's Yáng Shuāng-zǐ wins the International Booker Prize for a multilayered historical romance

LONDON (AP) — Taiwanese author Yáng Shuāng-zǐ and translator Lin King have won the International Booker Prize for “Taiwan Travelogue.” This historical romance is set in 1930s Japan-occupied Taiwan and is the first Mandarin Chinese novel to win the prize. British novelist Natasha Brown, who chaired the judging panel, praised it as a “captivating, wryly sophisticated” book. The novel explores themes of language, power, class and colonialism. Yáng, who writes fiction, essays, manga and video game scripts, said she wanted to untangle Taiwan’s complex history. The prize comes with a 50,000 pound, or $67,000 purse, split between the author and translator.