

Steven Spielberg’s new flying saucer movie promises truth, delivers popcorn
“Disclosure Day” is more P.T. Barnum than Carl Sagan.


Marilyn Monroe at 100: Why is she still Hollywood’s biggest icon?
Star would have hit century mark, yet time hasn’t dimmed her.


5 Must-See Movies for June
Masked killers, talking toys, extraterrestrials, an infamous outlaw and a band of bros.


Cannes ’26 winners are disturbing but mostly deserving
“Fjord,” “Minotaur” and “The Dreamed Adventure” among top winners.


Peter Howell @ Cannes 2026 — Star Dispatch #6
Toronto Star reviews and news from the 2026 Cannes Film Fest, with regular updates. https://www.thestar.com/entertainment/movies/our-critic-on-the-10-best-movies-from-the-cannes-festival/article_e05c22ac-7707-48a9-b388-5a62235f2c3a.html


Peter Howell @ Cannes 2026 — Star Dispatch #5
Toronto Star reviews and news from the 2026 Cannes Film Fest, with regular updates.


Visiting the grave of Marilyn Monroe, pondering her passing
Why do we still obsess over her?






