Other celebrities such as Adam Driver, Harrison Ford, Morgan Freeman, Dustin Hoffman, Ron Howard, Spike Lee, and Diane Lane also shared their admiration for the filmmaker. Past AFI honourees include Orson Welles, Meryl Streep, and Denzel Washington.

The 45th annual Razzie Awards, Hollywood’s infamous parody of the Oscars that highlights the year’s worst films, saw Madame Web sweeping the top dishonours. The Marvel-based film took home multiple awards, including Worst Picture, Worst Actress, and Worst Screenplay.

The AFI Life Achievement Award is given each year to an artiste who has accumulated an exemplary career in the film industry. Other recent recipients include Nicole Kidman, John Williams, Denzel Washington, Diane Keaton, and Julie Andrews.

The much-anticipated trailer for Francis Ford Coppola's “Megalopolis” was unveiled on Wednesday, featuring Adam Driver in the lead role.

The film was met with a 10-minute standing ovation at the Grand Lumiere Theatre.

The prestigious Cannes Film Festival has announced its lineup for the 77th edition, unveiling a captivating array of films from esteemed directors and promising newcomers. The festival, set to run from May 15 to 25, promises a diverse selection of movies competing for the coveted Palme d’Or.