Rick W / Wednesday, August 27, 2025 / Categories: Film Score News Alexander Payne Dodges Gaza Conversation at Venice Jury Press Conference: ‘I’m Unprepared for That Question’ The ongoing war in Gaza was the main topic of conversation at this year’s Venice Film Festival jury press conference, although director Alexander Payne diplomatically chose to not offer his viewpoint on the matter. “Quite frankly, I feel a little bit unprepared for that question,” said Payne, the competition jury president, when asked about his […] Previous Article Bring the Movies to Your Town Next Article Francis Ford Coppola Honors Werner Herzog With Venice Award: If He ‘Has Limits, I Don’t Know What They Are’ Print 1 Tags: Film Festival