While every major festival slate features its fair share of Monday morning quarterbacking, the 2017 Cannes Film Festival has been a particularly contentious affair. This year, Cannes parted ways with tradition by including two Netflix titles among its lineup – one of which, Bong Joon-Ho‘s “Okja,” will compete for the Palme d’Or – and two television series, Jane Campion‘s “Top of the Lake” and David Lynch‘s long-anticipated sequel to “Twin Peaks.” Some might argue that Cannes is simply evolving to follow the talent, making room for new platforms as more and more talented filmmakers choose to dabble in new media.

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Cannes Film Festival Chiefs Say Twitter Reviews Are Hurting Film Criticism

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Harvey Weinstein Says Jake Gyllenhaal Will Get Oscar Nod For 'Southpaw,' Will Be "Revenge" For 'Nightcrawler' Snub

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Cannes Film Festival Head Thierry Fremaux Says Cinema "Needs Diversity"

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Thierry Fremaux Says Cannes Could Add Up To 8 More Films, WB Didn't Want 'Mad Max: Fury Road' To Open Fest

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Cannes Head Thierry Fremaux Explains The Programming Policy, And How Films Are Chosen For Un Certain Regard

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