Quotes: Cannes reminds us that cinema is still one of the few places art, humanity, and imagination can exist without limits. At Cannes, you feel the heartbeat of cinema - artists from every corner of the world gathering to tell stories that challenge, inspire, and endure.

Rami Male is a top contender for his lead performance in director Ira Sachs' queer musical drama, "The Man I Love". The film is scheduled to have its world premiere in the main competition on May 20, 2026, making it eligible for major honors like the Palme d'Or and the Best Actor prize.

Every year, the world's most celebrated filmmakers, actors, and industry professionals gather in the French Riviera to showcase groundbreaking cinema. The red carpet buzz, the glamour, and the anticipation of who will take home the coveted Palme d'Or - makes Cannes an unforgettable experience for those in the cinema industry.

Beyond just the glitz, Cannes is a rich tapestry of themes. It's a celebration of artistic freedom, where bold storytelling confronts social issues - think climate change, gender, migration, and political upheaval. It's also a meeting ground for global cultures, where stories from every corner of the world get their moment in the spotlight. And, of course, it's a place where the future of cinema often takes its first bold steps.

The official poster for the 79th Festival de Cannes is a striking black-and-white tribute to the 35th anniversary of Ridley Scott's cult classic, Thelma & Louise starring Susan Sarandon and Geena Davis in their iconic roles. By choosing this "feminist road movie" imagery, the festival celebrates themes of absolute freedom, sisterhood, and the ongoing journey toward emancipation in cinema.

Very gradually... I've been spring cleaning this year - my wardrobe and the other things we do as we segue from winter into summer which is my least favorite season. I hate heat and dread summer especially as climate change takes its toll everywhere.

No matter what 'guide' you use to predict the summer - from your crystal ball to meteorology - we know it's going to be hot. I googled the long-range forecast for the Northeast and this is what it said ...

Current long-range forecasts are leaning toward a hotter-than-normal summer in the Northeast, with a higher likelihood of multiple heat waves, especially in July and August. Areas including New Jersey, New York, and much of New England are expected to trend above average in temperature. Bugger!

Years ago I considered taking a trip with a friend to see the Northern Lights - but life got in the way and it never happened. Meanwhile, clients in Alaska now report experiencing heat waves there too. Time to google again ...

Scientists expect much of Alaska and the Arctic to remain unusually warm this summer, continuing a long-term warming trend that has accelerated dramatically in recent years. Bummer!

The talk on the street is we are going from below normal temperatures to heat hot and humid ... again.

One good thing about the upcoming summer - after 30 years there's finally no need for me to blog about climate change as almost everybody gets it and has stories to share.

It's kind of like simulation theories - events are increasing exponentially and there's no going back.

The only thing that still surprises me is people saying, "I never thought it would happen to me."

The weirdest story from last summer was a woman who had built her North Carolina home on stilts that extended into the ocean - then was shocked when her house fell into the sea. (Allegory moment).

So what's left of my 'spring cleaning'? It's more about checking the alignments of the multidimensional facets of my life with the universal design (blueprint, transcript, archetypes, grids, etc.).

Yep ... all is as it as it was written and on 'time". Thanks Z!

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