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Film festivals, premieres, awards and the directors behind them, covered each week by This Week's Cover with the facts that matter.

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Marilyn Monroe: Hollywood Icon at the Academy Museum

The Academy Museum's centennial show presents hundreds of objects and costumes, including the pink Gentlemen Prefer Blondes dress. Open through Feb. 28, 2027.

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Ava DuVernay's 14th: Premiere, Reviews, Release

Ava DuVernay's 14th premiered at the New York Film Festival and arrives in theaters Nov. 27 and on Netflix Dec. 4. Two early reviews split on it.

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London Film Festival 2026: What to Know at 70

The 70th BFI London Film Festival ran Oct. 7 to 18 with 251 titles from 88 countries. The galas, the competition and where to find the winners.

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Venice 2026: Woman Unknown Wins the Golden Lion

May el-Toukhy's Woman Unknown took the Golden Lion at Venice. The full list of winners, the NAZA jury prize and the DAU controversy.