STANDING Applause, who was narrowly beaten at Fairyhouse on Wednesday, makes a quick return at Down Royal tomorrow and should be followed in Her Majesty's Plate. STANDING Applause, who was narrowly ...

The Cannes Film Festival is designed to showcase the best of the best upcoming movies, meaning it's not surprising that many films shown there are met with praise and celebration. But in the decades ...

When “Joker: Folie à Deux” premiered at the Venice Film Festival on Wednesday, the audience erupted into a standing ovation that lasted 11 minutes, according to Variety. The Hollywood Reporter clocked ...

The applause at premieres like “Mission: Impossible” or “The History of Sound” is often timed and reported breathlessly. But there’s more to the story. Paul Mescal, right, with his “History of Sound” ...

Mexico's congress honored the late rock star Ozzy Osbourne with a standing ovation, sparking controversy. Critics argued that the tribute was inappropriate and that congress had more pressing matters ...

In cinema, applause is more than a polite gesture—it can become a historic performance of its own . At film festivals like Cannes and Venice , standing ovations often last far beyond the usual few ...

If standing and clapping for more than 15 minutes sounds a bit tiring then you might want to steer clear of film festivals, where standing ovations are becoming increasingly epic affairs. The Venice ...

Endless applause used to be mainly a Cannes phenomenon. Now it’s spreading to other festivals, and lasting even longer. The media is guilty, but not alone. By Patrick Brzeski Asia Bureau Chief When is ...

The record for the longest standing ovation at Cannes is held by Guillermo del Toro’s (Pan’s Labyrinth) with 22 minutes of applause. Other films with lengthy ovations include Fahrenheit 9/11 (20 ...