People Against O’Hara, The (1951): John Sturges’ Courtroom Drama, Starring Spencer Tracy, Pat O’Brien, John Hodiak, James Arness

A ploddingly old-fashioned courtroom drama, with touches of crime noir, starring Spencer Tracy.

Father Mother Sister Brother: Jim Jarmusch’s Triptych, Three Family Stories, Starring Cate Blanchett, Charlotte Rampling

The movie is a triptych, following three separate stories set in different countries.

Wizard of the Kremlin, The: Jude Law Didn’t Fear Repercussions for Playing Putin in Assayas’ Thriller

We Weren’t Looking for Controversy for Controversy’s Sake–Jude Law

Frankenstein: Jacob Elordi Shed Tears as Del Toro’s Movie Earns Venice Longest Standing Ovation

Guillermo del Toro’s Frankenstein earned a rapturous 13-minute standing ovation, the longest of the festival so far.

Oscar Actors; Basinger, Kim–Supporting Actress, “L.A. Confidential” (Short Screen Time)

Kim Basinger won Best Supporting Actress for “L.A. Confidential,” based on very short screen time,m just 15 minutes.