Cannes Day 6: ‘Paper Tiger’ Earns Raves, ‘Club Kid’ Ignites Bidding War
The Cannes Film Festival has seen significant buzz on Day 6, particularly for James Gray's crime thriller 'Paper Tiger,' which received rave reviews. Meanwhile, Jordan Firstman's 'Club Kid' has sparked a bidding war among major studios. Javier Bardem also made headlines by speaking out on sensitive political issues during a press conference.
- ▪James Gray's 'Paper Tiger' premiered to a rapturous reaction and was praised for its emotional depth.
- ▪The film features a star-studded cast including Miles Teller and Scarlett Johansson, although Johansson was unable to attend the premiere.
- ▪Jordan Firstman's 'Club Kid' has ignited a bidding war among several major film studios.
- ▪Javier Bardem addressed the potential career consequences of his outspoken views on Israel's actions in Gaza during a press conference.
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Home > Creative Content > Movies Cannes Day 6: ‘Paper Tiger’ Earns Raves, ‘Club Kid’ Ignites Bidding War Plus: Javier Bardem speaks out and reviews for “The Beloved” and “Full Phil” Adam Chitwood May 17, 2026 @ 9:52 AM Share on Social Media Share on Facebook Share on X (formerly Twitter) Share on LinkedIn Share on Email "Paper Tiger" (Neon) It’s been a buzzy weekend in Cannes. We’ve got a full-on bidding war for one of the most highly anticipated titles of the fest, plus James Gray’s star-studded crime thriller “Paper Tiger” earned rave reviews (even if Scarlett Johansson missed the standing ovation). Plus Javier Bardem speaks out and reviews galore. Here’s our recap of Day 6.
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