![]() ![]() ( _Twitter_Getty)Ĭonsidering how much The Idol has embedded itself in controversy so far, perhaps the initial reaction isn’t unexpected. The Weeknd and Lily-Rose Depp in The Idol. This is, according to reviews, achieved in the sense that Jocelyn is subjected to “constant sexual and financial exploitation”, although Variety reports that narrative swiftly becomes a “shameful” tale of “degradation” and “suffering” that is more like a “sordid male fantasy” than an exposé of Hollywood’s seedy underbelly. ![]() ![]() ![]() In Cannes context, a standing ovation is pretty commonplace – Shrek received a 10-minute round of applause when it premiered.įor a series that is seemingly based on the exploitation of young noughties stars and their culminating mental-health issues, such as Britney Spears or Amanda Bynes, the expectation was that it would shine a light on Hollywood corruption. Lots of strong reactions to #TheIdol out of #Cannes2023 - ranging from “I hated it” to “the TV version of clickbait” to “I don’t need to see any more of Lily-Rose Depp naked.”- Ramin Setoodeh May 22, 2023ĭespite those reported responses, the series also received a five-minute standing ovation from those who saw it. ![]()
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