Entertainment

Cannes Rejections and Trump's Political Legacy

Updated 2026-05-25 16:20 UTC 2 sources Negative

Boots Riley discusses his film 'I Love Boosters' being rejected by Cannes, while Donald Trump’s political influence is waning as his erratic behavior causes followers to question their loyalty.

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Boots Riley Says ‘I Love Boosters’ Was Rejected By Cannes Along With Other Past Projects; Picked ‘The Idol’ Over ‘I’m A Virgo’

Boots Riley was recently asked on X why he chose to premiere I Love Boosters at SXSW rather than Cannes. He acknowledged that Cannes rejected the film, as well as several of his previous works. Sorry To Bother You, his 2018 dark comedy feature premiered at Sundance where it received the Sundance Ins

2026-05-25 16:10 UTC

Rolling Stone

If MAGA Is a Cult, What Happens When It Crumbles?

Donald Trump has built a cult of personality, but as his actions become more erratic, his hold on his followers may be slipping

2026-05-25 16:15 UTC