Cannes Film Festival 2008 Highlights
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Cannes 2008: Review - Che
by Kaleem Aftab on Friday, May. 23 2008, 10:44 AM
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Steven Soderbergh has made two films about Che Guevara; The Guerrilla and The Argentine. At Cannes they were shown together in two parts under the title Che and including the 20-minute interval, audiences were challenged to spend almost five hours of precious Cannes time watching the film.
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by Kaleem Aftab on Friday, May. 23 2008, 10:44 AM
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Steven Soderbergh has made two films about Che Guevara; The Guerrilla and The Argentine. At Cannes they were shown together in two parts under the title Che and including the 20-minute interval, audiences were challenged to spend almost five hours of precious Cannes time watching the film.
Cannes 2008: RT Meets Mike Tyson
by Kaleem Aftab on Thursday, May. 22 2008, 07:09 AM 11 Comments
We talk to the boxing legend on why he allowed James Toback to make him the subject of his new documentary - Tyson.
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by Kaleem Aftab on Thursday, May. 22 2008, 07:09 AM
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We talk to the boxing legend on why he allowed James Toback to make him the subject of his new documentary - Tyson.
Cannes 2008: Terminator 4 Producers Talk
by Orlando Parfitt on Thursday, May. 22 2008, 06:05 AM 12 Comments
Derek Anderson and Victor Kubicek, producers of the new Terminator movies were in Cannes this week and let slip some info on the sci-fi franchise to The Guardian.
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by Orlando Parfitt on Thursday, May. 22 2008, 06:05 AM
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Derek Anderson and Victor Kubicek, producers of the new Terminator movies were in Cannes this week and let slip some info on the sci-fi franchise to The Guardian.
Cannes 2008: Review - Dance of the Dead
by Chris Tilly on Wednesday, May. 21 2008, 09:46 AM 10 Comments
Already a hit at America's SXSW festival, the film takes the simple equation that 'zombies plus prom equals laughs', and runs with it for 90 minutes of pure, unadulterated fun
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by Chris Tilly on Wednesday, May. 21 2008, 09:46 AM
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Already a hit at America's SXSW festival, the film takes the simple equation that 'zombies plus prom equals laughs', and runs with it for 90 minutes of pure, unadulterated fun
Cannes 2008: Pegg Loses Friends and Alienates People
by Kaleem Aftab on Wednesday, May. 21 2008, 09:21 AM 4 Comments
We've seen footage of the new comedy How to Lose Friends and Alienate People, and speak to the star Simon Pegg.
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by Kaleem Aftab on Wednesday, May. 21 2008, 09:21 AM
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We've seen footage of the new comedy How to Lose Friends and Alienate People, and speak to the star Simon Pegg.
Cannes 2008: Simon Pegg on His New Project
by Kaleem Aftab on Wednesday, May. 21 2008, 08:43 AM 12 Comments
Simon Pegg talks to RT about his new buddy/road movie Paul, which will co-star Nick Frost
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by Kaleem Aftab on Wednesday, May. 21 2008, 08:43 AM
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Simon Pegg talks to RT about his new buddy/road movie Paul, which will co-star Nick Frost
Cannes 2008: Spike Lee's Next Project
by Orlando Parfitt on Wednesday, May. 21 2008, 08:17 AM 6 Comments
Spike Lee will shoot a feature-length documentary about legendary basketball star Michael Jordan, he announced at Cannes today.
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by Orlando Parfitt on Wednesday, May. 21 2008, 08:17 AM
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Spike Lee will shoot a feature-length documentary about legendary basketball star Michael Jordan, he announced at Cannes today.
Cannes 2008: Review - Roman Polanski: Wanted & Desired
by Joe Utichi on Tuesday, May. 20 2008, 09:25 AM 19 Comments
Explores the circumstances surrounding the director's flight from US justice more than twenty years ago over the acusations he slept with a 13-year old girl.
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by Joe Utichi on Tuesday, May. 20 2008, 09:25 AM
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Explores the circumstances surrounding the director's flight from US justice more than twenty years ago over the acusations he slept with a 13-year old girl.
Cannes 2008: Review - Changeling
by Joe Utichi on Tuesday, May. 20 2008, 09:06 AM 22 Comments
Eastwood's recent run of form continues with Changeling, which seems certain to be amongst the favourites come Oscar season.
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by Joe Utichi on Tuesday, May. 20 2008, 09:06 AM
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Eastwood's recent run of form continues with Changeling, which seems certain to be amongst the favourites come Oscar season.
Cannes 2008: Review - The Mutant Chronicles
by Chris Tilly on Tuesday, May. 20 2008, 07:45 AM 6 Comments
A post-apocalyptic hotchpotch of concepts and ideas, many of which have been done better elsewhere, most notably the rabid mutant marauders of 28 Weeks Laterand the post apocalyptic 'men on a mission' of Doomsday.
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by Chris Tilly on Tuesday, May. 20 2008, 07:45 AM
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A post-apocalyptic hotchpotch of concepts and ideas, many of which have been done better elsewhere, most notably the rabid mutant marauders of 28 Weeks Laterand the post apocalyptic 'men on a mission' of Doomsday.
Cannes 2008: Tintin 3 Helmer(s) Found?
by Orlando Parfitt on Tuesday, May. 20 2008, 07:07 AM 18 Comments
Spielberg - whilst discussing Indy IV at Cannes this week - said: "We are going to make three Tintin movies back-to-back. I'll direct the first one, Peter will direct the second one. We'll probably co-direct the third one."
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by Orlando Parfitt on Tuesday, May. 20 2008, 07:07 AM
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Spielberg - whilst discussing Indy IV at Cannes this week - said: "We are going to make three Tintin movies back-to-back. I'll direct the first one, Peter will direct the second one. We'll probably co-direct the third one."
Cannes 2008: Review - Of Time and the City
by Joe Utichi on Tuesday, May. 20 2008, 04:31 AM 0 Comments
The RT verdict on Terence Davies' autobiographical Liverpool story.
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by Joe Utichi on Tuesday, May. 20 2008, 04:31 AM
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The RT verdict on Terence Davies' autobiographical Liverpool story.
Cannes 2008: Has John Woo Gone Soft?
by Orlando Parfitt on Tuesday, May. 20 2008, 04:04 AM 16 Comments
John Woo, master of balletic gun-fights replete with slow-mo dove flying, has surprisingly announced at Cannes yesterday that his next project wil be a big budget Chinese romance.
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by Orlando Parfitt on Tuesday, May. 20 2008, 04:04 AM
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John Woo, master of balletic gun-fights replete with slow-mo dove flying, has surprisingly announced at Cannes yesterday that his next project wil be a big budget Chinese romance.
Cannes 2008: Review - Tony Manero
by Chris Tilly on Tuesday, May. 20 2008, 03:46 AM 0 Comments
An uncompromising film that's difficult to watch, but sure to live long in the memory.
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by Chris Tilly on Tuesday, May. 20 2008, 03:46 AM
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An uncompromising film that's difficult to watch, but sure to live long in the memory.
Cannes 2008: Review - Afterschool
by Joe Utichi on Tuesday, May. 20 2008, 02:43 AM 0 Comments
RT's verdict on Antonio Campos' school strife movie - does it manage to teach us something new about youth culture and the YouTube generation?
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by Joe Utichi on Tuesday, May. 20 2008, 02:43 AM
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RT's verdict on Antonio Campos' school strife movie - does it manage to teach us something new about youth culture and the YouTube generation?
Cannes 2008: St Trinian's Girls Return
by Orlando Parfitt on Monday, May. 19 2008, 08:14 AM 5 Comments
Ealing Studios announce St. Trinian's 2 in Cannes.
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by Orlando Parfitt on Monday, May. 19 2008, 08:14 AM
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Ealing Studios announce St. Trinian's 2 in Cannes.
Cannes 2008: Shia LaBeouf Star of Next Indiana Jones?
by Orlando Parfitt on Monday, May. 19 2008, 08:07 AM 61 Comments
Are Lucas and co. going to make Indy V revolve around Shia LaBouef's Mutt, with Dr. Jones himself relegated to a supporting role?
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by Orlando Parfitt on Monday, May. 19 2008, 08:07 AM
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Are Lucas and co. going to make Indy V revolve around Shia LaBouef's Mutt, with Dr. Jones himself relegated to a supporting role?
Cannes 2008: Review - Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull
by Joe Utichi on Sunday, May. 18 2008, 08:31 AM 50 Comments
The early RT verdict on the fourth chapter in the Indy franchise. Is it more Phantom Menace than A New Hope?
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by Joe Utichi on Sunday, May. 18 2008, 08:31 AM
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The early RT verdict on the fourth chapter in the Indy franchise. Is it more Phantom Menace than A New Hope?
Cannes 2008: Review - Tyson
by Chris Tilly on Sunday, May. 18 2008, 02:17 AM 0 Comments
A gripping and enthralling sporting documentary; one that gives a disturbing insight into the mind of Mike Tyson, and worse still, makes you like him a little.
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by Chris Tilly on Sunday, May. 18 2008, 02:17 AM
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A gripping and enthralling sporting documentary; one that gives a disturbing insight into the mind of Mike Tyson, and worse still, makes you like him a little.
Cannes 2008: Review - Vicky Cristina Barcelona Review
by Kaleem Aftab on Sunday, May. 18 2008, 02:15 AM 0 Comments
Making a film in the Spanish sunshine seems to have given Allen his mojo back. His three London films were bogged-down by misfiring murder mystery subplots, whereas in Barcelona Allen seems content to concentrate on affairs of the heart.
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by Kaleem Aftab on Sunday, May. 18 2008, 02:15 AM
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Making a film in the Spanish sunshine seems to have given Allen his mojo back. His three London films were bogged-down by misfiring murder mystery subplots, whereas in Barcelona Allen seems content to concentrate on affairs of the heart.
Cannes 2008: Weinstein Acquires The Alchemist for Fishburne
by Joe Utichi on Sunday, May. 18 2008, 01:57 AM 10 Comments
Harvey will produce, while Laurence will direct and star in the adaptation of Paulo Coelho's 20 year-old international bestseller.
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by Joe Utichi on Sunday, May. 18 2008, 01:57 AM
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Harvey will produce, while Laurence will direct and star in the adaptation of Paulo Coelho's 20 year-old international bestseller.
Cannes 2008: Jeff Vespa Premieres Nosebleed with David Arquette
by Joe Utichi on Friday, May. 16 2008, 02:28 AM 0 Comments
The WireImage snapper goes through the mirror with his first short film and launches it at a star-studded yacht party.
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by Joe Utichi on Friday, May. 16 2008, 02:28 AM
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The WireImage snapper goes through the mirror with his first short film and launches it at a star-studded yacht party.
Cannes 2008: REC 2 Announced
by Chris Tilly on Friday, May. 16 2008, 02:20 AM 3 Comments
It looks like [REC], the Spanish horror flick that has been terrifying audiences all over Europe this year, is about to get the sequel treatment.
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by Chris Tilly on Friday, May. 16 2008, 02:20 AM
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It looks like [REC], the Spanish horror flick that has been terrifying audiences all over Europe this year, is about to get the sequel treatment.
Cannes 2008 Exclusive: Michel Gondry Joins Babelgum Jury
by Joe Utichi on Friday, May. 16 2008, 02:19 AM 1 Comment
The Eternal Sunshine helmer has judged submitted music videos for the first Babelgum Online Film Festival, with an awards ceremony in Cannes next week.
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by Joe Utichi on Friday, May. 16 2008, 02:19 AM
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The Eternal Sunshine helmer has judged submitted music videos for the first Babelgum Online Film Festival, with an awards ceremony in Cannes next week.
Cannes 2008: De Palma Prints the Legend
by Chris Tilly on Friday, May. 16 2008, 02:19 AM 0 Comments
Following on from last year's Iraq flick Redacted, Brian De Palma has announced a second film set in the region and dealing with the fall-out from the war.
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by Chris Tilly on Friday, May. 16 2008, 02:19 AM
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Following on from last year's Iraq flick Redacted, Brian De Palma has announced a second film set in the region and dealing with the fall-out from the war.
Cannes 2008: Iceman Set to Thaw
by Chris Tilly on Friday, May. 16 2008, 02:17 AM 0 Comments
Prepare for a freezing dose of Val Kilmer, as the artist formerly known as 'Iceman' is heading to the arctic for sci-fi thriller The Thaw.
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by Chris Tilly on Friday, May. 16 2008, 02:17 AM
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Prepare for a freezing dose of Val Kilmer, as the artist formerly known as 'Iceman' is heading to the arctic for sci-fi thriller The Thaw.
Cannes 2008: Nicolas Cage to Play Bad Lieutenant
by Orlando Parfitt on Thursday, May. 15 2008, 07:18 AM 24 Comments
Nicolas Cage and Werner Herzog are teaming up for a re-make of Abel Ferrera's violent 1992 classic Bad Lieutenant, it was announced in Cannes today.
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by Orlando Parfitt on Thursday, May. 15 2008, 07:18 AM
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Nicolas Cage and Werner Herzog are teaming up for a re-make of Abel Ferrera's violent 1992 classic Bad Lieutenant, it was announced in Cannes today.
Cannes 2008: Point Breaking News - A Sequel in the Works
by Chris Tilly on Thursday, May. 15 2008, 07:17 AM 18 Comments
Following the announcement, a full year ago, that an Asian-themed sequel to 1991 action flick Point Break was in the works, news coming out of Cannes today suggests the film now has a director and title.
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by Chris Tilly on Thursday, May. 15 2008, 07:17 AM
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Following the announcement, a full year ago, that an Asian-themed sequel to 1991 action flick Point Break was in the works, news coming out of Cannes today suggests the film now has a director and title.
Cannes 2008: Fahrenheit 9/11 Sequel News
by Scott Collura on Thursday, May. 15 2008, 07:15 AM 80 Comments
The culture wars continue. Inflammatory documentary filmmaker Michael Moore has announced at the Cannes film festival that he is planning a sequel to Fahrenheit 9/11, his acclaimed by some, loathed by others documentary about 9/11.
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by Scott Collura on Thursday, May. 15 2008, 07:15 AM
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The culture wars continue. Inflammatory documentary filmmaker Michael Moore has announced at the Cannes film festival that he is planning a sequel to Fahrenheit 9/11, his acclaimed by some, loathed by others documentary about 9/11.
Cannes 2008: Nope to Pope Portente
by Chris Tilly on Thursday, May. 15 2008, 07:12 AM 5 Comments
It's only the first day of Cannes and yet the film announcements are coming thick and first. The latest concerns Pope Joan, and sees one German beauty departing the project only to be replaced by another.
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by Chris Tilly on Thursday, May. 15 2008, 07:12 AM
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It's only the first day of Cannes and yet the film announcements are coming thick and first. The latest concerns Pope Joan, and sees one German beauty departing the project only to be replaced by another.
Cannes 2008: Piranhas Remake To Go 3-D
by Chris Tilly on Thursday, May. 15 2008, 07:11 AM 1 Comment
Hot news on the Piranha front - the forthcoming remake of Joe Dante's 1978 horror classic will be shot in 3-D.
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by Chris Tilly on Thursday, May. 15 2008, 07:11 AM
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Hot news on the Piranha front - the forthcoming remake of Joe Dante's 1978 horror classic will be shot in 3-D.
Cannes 2008: David Lynch and Werner Herzog Plan Horror Film
by Chris Tilly on Thursday, May. 15 2008, 07:11 AM 19 Comments
David Lynch and Werner Herzog - two titans of indie cinema - have announced plans to collaborate on a horror-tinged thriller based on a true story.
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by Chris Tilly on Thursday, May. 15 2008, 07:11 AM
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David Lynch and Werner Herzog - two titans of indie cinema - have announced plans to collaborate on a horror-tinged thriller based on a true story.
Cannes 2008: Lesbian Vampire Killers News
by Chris Tilly on Thursday, May. 15 2008, 07:09 AM 6 Comments
Good news from the Croisette - James Corden and Matthew Horne, the BAFTA-winning stars of TV hit Gavin and Stacey and the hottest properties in British comedy right now - have announced plans to star in a feature film.
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by Chris Tilly on Thursday, May. 15 2008, 07:09 AM
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Good news from the Croisette - James Corden and Matthew Horne, the BAFTA-winning stars of TV hit Gavin and Stacey and the hottest properties in British comedy right now - have announced plans to star in a feature film.
Cannes 2008: Festival Gets Rolling 
on Thursday, May. 15 2008, 04:25 AM 1 Comment
With stars on hand and camera flashbulbs a-poppin', the 61st annual Cannes Film Festival was declared officially open Wednesday night.
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With stars on hand and camera flashbulbs a-poppin', the 61st annual Cannes Film Festival was declared officially open Wednesday night.
Cannes 2008: Well, Well, Well...If It Isn't the 2008 Cannes Lineup!
by Jeff Giles on Thursday, May. 15 2008, 04:01 AM 2 Comments
Spring is in the air, and Hollywood's biggest stars are headed for France. You know what that means, gang: It's Cannes time! What do you say we take a look at this year's festival schedule?
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by Jeff Giles on Thursday, May. 15 2008, 04:01 AM
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Spring is in the air, and Hollywood's biggest stars are headed for France. You know what that means, gang: It's Cannes time! What do you say we take a look at this year's festival schedule?
Cannes 2008: Review - Kung Fu Panda
by Kaleem Aftab on Thursday, May. 15 2008, 02:35 AM 0 Comments
The voice of Jack Black dominates this amusing and highly entertaining animated pastiche of martial arts films, from Enter The Dragon to The Karate Kid.
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by Kaleem Aftab on Thursday, May. 15 2008, 02:35 AM
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The voice of Jack Black dominates this amusing and highly entertaining animated pastiche of martial arts films, from Enter The Dragon to The Karate Kid.
Cannes 2008: Darabont Back Behind Bars
by Chris Tilly on Thursday, May. 15 2008, 02:19 AM 0 Comments
Frank Darabont is heading back to prison for a crime thriller that is selling international rights in Cannes this week.
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by Chris Tilly on Thursday, May. 15 2008, 02:19 AM
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Frank Darabont is heading back to prison for a crime thriller that is selling international rights in Cannes this week.
Cannes 2008: Big Fat Greek Duo Reuniting for I Hate Valentine's Day
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Among the films being shopped at Cannes this year is I Hate Valentine's Day, a romantic comedy that will reunite My Big Fat Greek Wedding stars John Corbett and Nia Vardalos.
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Among the films being shopped at Cannes this year is I Hate Valentine's Day, a romantic comedy that will reunite My Big Fat Greek Wedding stars John Corbett and Nia Vardalos.
Cannes 2008: Glitz, Glamour Bring Out Cannes' Seedier Side
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The Cannes Film Festival is a hotbed of stars, filmmakers, and studio executives -- the perfect conditions, in other words, for "a convention of thieves."
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The Cannes Film Festival is a hotbed of stars, filmmakers, and studio executives -- the perfect conditions, in other words, for "a convention of thieves."
Cannes 2008: Uncertainty Clouds 61st Cannes
by Manohla Dargis on Wednesday, May. 14 2008, 04:24 AM 1 Comment
On the surface, it's business as usual at Cannes -- but behind the scenes, there's a little more anxiety than there has been in recent years.
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by Manohla Dargis on Wednesday, May. 14 2008, 04:24 AM
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On the surface, it's business as usual at Cannes -- but behind the scenes, there's a little more anxiety than there has been in recent years.
Cannes 2008: Review - Blindness
by Joe Utichi on Wednesday, May. 14 2008, 03:59 AM 10 Comments
We deliver our take on tonight's opening-night film from director Fernando Meirelles that stars Mark Ruffalo, Julianne Moore, Danny Glover and Gael Garcia Bernal.
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by Joe Utichi on Wednesday, May. 14 2008, 03:59 AM
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We deliver our take on tonight's opening-night film from director Fernando Meirelles that stars Mark Ruffalo, Julianne Moore, Danny Glover and Gael Garcia Bernal.
Cannes 2008: Welcome to the Festival
by Joe Utichi on Wednesday, May. 14 2008, 03:12 AM 2 Comments
It's hard to believe that it's been a year since the 60th Annual Cannes Film Festival in May 2007, but a year it has been, and Rotten Tomatoes has been summoned back to the south of France to spend a couple of weeks taking in the sights, the sun and the occasionally movie. Welcome to Le 61em Festival de Cannes...
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by Joe Utichi on Wednesday, May. 14 2008, 03:12 AM
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It's hard to believe that it's been a year since the 60th Annual Cannes Film Festival in May 2007, but a year it has been, and Rotten Tomatoes has been summoned back to the south of France to spend a couple of weeks taking in the sights, the sun and the occasionally movie. Welcome to Le 61em Festival de Cannes...
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