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Fantastic Fest Review: Antichrist

Fantastic Fest Review: Antichrist

Lars von Trier’s new film is about a dysfunctional couple.

By Landon Palmer on September 30, 2009 | Comments

Review: Amreeka

Review: Amreeka

‘Amreeka,’ a hit at this year’s Sundance and Cannes Film Festivals, tells a warmhearted, recognizable story about a family of Palestinian immigrants that smartly resists the urge to preach or turn political.

By Robert Levin on September 7, 2009 | Comments

‘The Expendables’ Assault the Cannes Skyline

‘The Expendables’ Assault the Cannes Skyline

Not too long ago — mere minutes, I know — I wrote about a brand new photo from Sylvester Stallone’s upcoming actioner The Expendables. I’m back right here, right now, with bigger, better and more badass images.

By Neil Miller on May 13, 2009 | Comments

Sly Stallone Hangs On as ‘The Expendables’ Hits Cannes

Sly Stallone Hangs On as ‘The Expendables’ Hits Cannes

The production blog for Sylvester Stallone’s upcoming action film The Expendables has posted a brand new image from the film that features Sly holding on for dear life to a plane that appears to be flying away.

By Neil Miller on May 13, 2009 | Comments

Cannes Banners: A Christmas Carol, Lovely Bones, Shutter Island

Cannes Banners: A Christmas Carol, Lovely Bones, Shutter Island

Photos of promotional banners from this year’s Cannes Film Festival have begun springing up online. Time to see what font their using on that Lovely Bones banner…

By Neil Miller on May 11, 2009 | Comments

‘Basterds’ Prequel Script is 50% Complete, But Probably 100% Bullshit

‘Basterds’ Prequel Script is 50% Complete, But Probably 100% Bullshit

According to the New York Times, Tarantino also has a half-written prequel” to Inglourious Basterds should the film be a rip-roaring success…

By Josh Radde on May 11, 2009 | Comments

Inglourious Basterds Make Their Cannes Deadline, Pose for Pictures

Inglourious Basterds Make Their Cannes Deadline, Pose for Pictures

When director Quentin Tarantino claimed back in June of last year that he would have Inglourious Basterds ready to go by this year’s Cannes Film Festival in May, we were all skeptical. As it turns out, we were skeptical for no reason.

By Neil Miller on April 2, 2009 | Comments

Get a Bootleg Look at Benicio Del Toro in Che

Get a Bootleg Look at Benicio Del Toro in Che

Director Steven Soderbergh’s fight to get Che released in the U.S. is looking tougher than the title character’s fight against the Cuban dictatorship. But shouldn’t stop you from checking out this YouTube clip of Benicio Del Toro as Che Guevara.

By Adam Sweeney on August 2, 2008 | Comments

The 2008 Cannes Film Festival Awards Have Been Announced… Should You Care?

The 2008 Cannes Film Festival Awards Have Been Announced… Should You Care?

The 2008 Cannes Film Festival is over and the awards have been announced. Cue the crickets. Sorry, that was wrong, cue le crickets.

By Rob Hunter on May 28, 2008 | Comments

WTF: My Name Is Sharon

WTF: My Name Is Sharon

It’s not unheard of for world news and politics to cross over into the entertainment industry. But one thing is for certain… when it happens, you can find some celebrity in the middle of the whole thing making an absolute ass out of himself or herself.

By Kevin Carr on May 28, 2008 | Comments

Must See: 9-Minute Cannes Promo for John Woo’s Red Cliff

Must See: 9-Minute Cannes Promo for John Woo’s Red Cliff

While the Cannes Film Festival officially ended yesterday, we should see a fair amount of coverage stretch on into the latter parts of this week, as there is still a ton of buzz and hot assets floating around.

By Neil Miller on May 26, 2008 | Comments

Bring on the Cannes Photos, Round 1

Bring on the Cannes Photos, Round 1

As I mentioned before, we are not in the South of France this year to cover the Cannes Film Festival. But as I also mentioned before, that doesn’t mean we can’t give it a little coverage.

By Neil Miller on May 15, 2008 | Comments

We Aren’t at Cannes, But We Know People Who Are

We Aren’t at Cannes, But We Know People Who Are

You are probably wondering why you haven’t seen a “Live Drunkenness from Cannes” post of some kind. It’s simple — we aren’t there.

By Neil Miller on May 15, 2008 | Comments

Jean Claude Van Damme to Kick Ass in Cannes

Jean Claude Van Damme to Kick Ass in Cannes

Previously we had thought that getting into Cannes was an infinitely difficult task, but apparently it is not — at least, it’s not if you know wicked kung fu.

By Neil Miller on May 12, 2008 | Comments

Movie Review: 4 months, 3 weeks and 2 days

Movie Review: 4 months, 3 weeks and 2 days

This is harsh cinema, one that grabs you by the nuts and forces you to see what you choose to neglect.

By Loukas Tsouknidas on November 19, 2007 | Comments