This year’s Cannes Film Festival pales in comparison to past year’s ultra-glamourfest, according to the festival’s disappointed organizers. Fewer big stars have shown up (those who did come have spent much of their time under umbrellas), American studios have withheld many of their best films, and the mayor has declared all beach parties must end by 12:30am. On top of all this, it’s also been said that winning the coveted Palme d’Or does little to boost a film’s earnings anymore. – Sydney Morning Herald 05/12/00