Bruno Dumont’s “The Empire” was ubiquitously absent from this year’s Cannes Film Festival. I heard it was offered the opening night slot at the Quinzaine, but refused the invite.
Read moreJustine Triet’s Palme d’Or Speech Riles Up French Government After She Attacks “Neo-Liberal Policies”
Justine Triet’s Palme d’Or acceptance speech has caused quite the stir in France. It’s even made it all the way to Parliament debate.
Read moreJessica Chastain Set to Star in Another Film From Filmmaker Michel Franco
Michel Franco already has a film titled “Memory,” with Jessica Chastain, his American debut, potentially set for a Venice world premiere.
Read more‘The Flash’ Director Wants Ezra Miller Back for the Sequel
If ‘Flash’ director Andy Muschietti has anything to say about it, then Miller is here to stay as Barry Allen, aka the Flash.
Read moreRobert Eggers’ ‘Nosferatu’ has Wrapped Filming
Robert Eggers, who is coming off “The Northman,” has wrapped production on his long-gestating passion project, “Nosferatu.” The shoot occured in both Prague and Toronto.
Read more‘The Zone of Interest’ Tops IndieWire’s Cannes Critics Poll
As far as I’m concerned, this year’s Palme d’Or was given to the right film: Justine Triet’s “Anatomy of a Fall.”
Read more‘Sanctuary’ Struggles to Earn its Stagey Runtime [Capsule]
The film's entire premise continually revolves around the power struggle between a dominatrix (Qualley) and her client (Abbott) when he tries to end their relationship.
Read moreRuben Ostlund to Shoot Next Film in Fall 2024
Östlund has been teasing to a some media outlets about his next project, titled “The Entertainment System is Down.” He says that plans are to shoot it next fall, via CineEuropa
Read moreBoyd Holbrook in Talks to Play Johnny Cash in ‘A Complete Unknown’
Boyd Holbrook has been offered the role of Johnny Cash in James Mangold’s “A Complete Unknown,” the Bob Dylan biopic starring Timothée Chalamet, Benedict Cumberbatch, Elle Fanning and Monica Barbaro.
Oscar-Buzzed ‘Past Lives’ Set to be Released This Friday
Cannes: Guillermo Del Toro’s ‘Pan’s Labyrinth’ Still Holds Record For Longest Standing Ovation, 22 Minutes
Can you just imagine standing and applauding a film for 22 minutes? I’d bail at the halfway mark.
Read moreShia LaBeouf Teaming With ‘Spree’ Filmmaker and There’s Already Drama
I’m also hearing LaBoeuf is already making these strange demands — or at least his camp is — demanding final cut.
Read moreFrancis Ford Coppola Joins Instagram
Roman Polanski’s ‘The Palace’ Eyeing Venice Premiere
I’m hearing that Polanski’s team are pushing hard for a Venice world premiere. Venice boss Alberto Barbera would be hard pressed to say no at this point, especially since Polanski’s last film, “J’accuse,” won him the Grand Jury Prize.
Read moreJohn Cleese Refuses to Cut ‘Life Of Brian’ Scene Due to “Modern Sensitivities”
A few months ago, there was a table read for a stage adaptation of Monty Python’s “Life of Brian” in NYC. The film’s star John Cleese was in attendance.
Read more‘Succession’ Delivered A Brutally Operatic Finale [Review]
“Succession” climaxed last night in a fitting way — how else could Jesse Armstrong’s HBO series end than with a final backstabbing?
Read moreLisandro Alonso Was Told by Cannes to Further Edit ‘Eureka’ if He Wanted to be in Competition
This year’s Cannes Film Festival, just like every other edition of the fest, will have some attendees groaning that this or that film should have been in competition.
Read moreHayao Miyazaki’s ‘How Do You Live’ is 125 Minutes, No Plans for Festivals
We are 40 days away until the Japanese theatrical release of “How Do You Live?” the new film by Hayao Miyazaki.
Read moreThe 12 Best Films of Cannes 2023
The Cannes Film Festival came to an end on Saturday night, this was the 76th edition of the most prestigious showcase for cinema in the world.
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