FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE New York, NY – May 1, 2026 – Clarkesworld Magazine, a leading voice in science fiction and fantasy, has announced the release of "Aly," a compelling new original short story by award-winning author Grace Chan, featured as the fifth podcast in their May 2026 issue (Issue 236). Narrated by the esteemed Kate […]
The Grand Finale on the Croisette: Park Chan-wook’s Wit and Cristian Mungiu’s Historic Second Palme d’Or
CANNES, FRANCE — As the curtain fell on the 79th Cannes Film Festival, the atmosphere inside the Grand Théâtre Lumière transitioned from high-stakes tension to celebratory relief. While the announcement of the Palme d’Or is traditionally a moment of solemn prestige, this year’s jury president, the visionary South Korean director Park Chan-wook, ens
