Pixar’s latest feature, this one titled “Elemental,” looked promising, but has now screened at Cannes and been met with disappointing reviews.
Read moreJustine Triet’s ‘Anatomy of a Fall’ Wins the Palme d’Or
It happens, but rarely. The best film in Cannes competition actually won the Palme d’Or. Justine Triet’s masterful “Anatomy of a Fall,” a Hitchcockian did-she-do-it, won the big prize at Cannes.
Read moreOscar Isaac in Talks to Star in David Robert Mitchell’s ‘80s Dinosaur Movie
According to Daniel Richtman, Oscar Isaac has been offered the male lead in David Robert Mitchell’s dinosaur movie set in the '80s starring Anne Hathaway called “Flowervale St.”
Read moreTodd Haynes to Direct Kate Winslet in Upcoming HBO Mini-Series
The filmmaker doesn’t share any further details, but this is great news, as the duo previously worked together on the excellent HBO series, “Mildred Pierce,” more than a decade ago.
Read morePalme d’Or Rumors Start Up [Updated]
The Palme d’Or will be awarded later today along with acting and directing prizes.
Read moreKen Loach’s ‘The Old Oak’ is as Subtle as a Sledgehammer to the Head [Cannes]
Ken Loach said on Friday he does not know if "The Old Oak” would be his last film.
Read more‘How to Have Sex’ Wins Un Certain Regard Prize [Cannes]
Today the awards for the Un Certain Regard category were announced. I saw 15 of the 19 films competing in this sidebar section, which is filled with first-time directorial efforts.
Read moreLionsgate Confirms ‘John Wick 5’ in Development
According to his latest earnings call (via Comicbook), Lionsgate President Joe Drake confirmed that a fifth John Wick is in development.
Read moreWho Wins the Palme d’Or? Triet? Glazer? [Cannes]
The Cannes jury has spent the last ten days watching 21 competition films.
Read moreQuentin Tarantino Explains Why Cinema is Better Than TV
There’s long been debate about whether television could ever attain the same heights as cinema. It could lead to a never ending conversation, one filled with richly conceived arguments, and clunky ones.
Read moreThe Safdies Splitting Up to Direct Separate Films
‘Last Summer’: Catherine Breillat’s Sexual Stunner Shocks Cannes
One of the great French filmmakers of the last 30+ years has come out of her retirement for, at least, one more film. Catherine Breillat’s “Last Summer” screened last night to polarizing reactions.
Read moreCritics Really Hate Sam Levinson’s HBO Series ‘The Idol’
Why is Sam Levinson’s “The Idol” so hated by critics? From the episodes that I’ve seen it’s a trashy good time and it’s all slickly rendered by “Euphoria” creator.
Read moreTest-Screening Reaction for ‘The Creator’ Hints at Solid Sci-Fi
‘You Hurt My Feelings’ is a Low-Key Romcom Winner [Capsule]
Nicole Holofcener has built up a strong filmography over her 3-decade filmmaking career. My favorite of hers is still “Lovely and Amazing,” this little indie gem from 2002.
Read more‘Mission: Impossible — Dead Reckoning Part One’ Clocks in at 2 Hours 36 Minutes
Almodovar Has Cast Two Actresses, British and American, for His Next English-Language Feature
Pedro Almodóvar will finally be shooting his first full-length English-language feature next March in NYC.
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