Mark Osborne’s refreshing adaptation of the classic tale “The Little Prince” shows a patience most studio-produced animated flicks rarely allow these days.
Review: Patience pays off for refreshing animated tale 'The Little Prince'
Posted by Gregory Ellwood · 5:59 pm · June 4th, 2015
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All hail Michael Fassbender's possessed 'Macbeth' in gorgeous new trailer
Posted by Gregory Ellwood · 9:30 am · June 4th, 2015
Justin Kurzel’s imagery pops in the UK trailer for “Macbeth” starring Michael Fassbender and Marion Cotillard.
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'Carol,' 'Inside Out' and 10 other Cannes 2015 films ready for Oscar's closeup
Posted by Gregory Ellwood · 8:27 am · May 25th, 2015
A look at the 12 films from the 2015 Cannes Film Festival most likely to make some noise during the upcoming awards season.
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Best and Worst of Cannes 2015: Why wasn't 'Mad Max: Fury Road' in competition?
Posted by Gregory Ellwood · 4:59 pm · May 24th, 2015
A look back at the 2015 Cannes Film Festival including the films we loved, we hated and that now infamous flat shoe controversy.
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'Dheepan' takes Palme d'Or, and all the other 2015 Cannes Film Festival winners
Posted by Gregory Ellwood · 8:40 am · May 24th, 2015
“Dheepan,” “Carol,” “The Lobster,” “The Assassin,” “Son of Saul,” “Mon Roi” and “La Loi Du Marche” all took home major honors at the awards ceremony for the 2015 Cannes Film Festival.
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Review: Michael Fassbender descends into a fog of madness in ‘Macbeth’
Posted by Gregory Ellwood · 9:55 am · May 23rd, 2015
Michael Fassbender and Marion Cotillard are superb and Justin Kurzel’s imagery is striking, but the new “Macbeth” feels a trifle thin.
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Michael Fassbender says his 'Macbeth' is suffering from PTSD
Posted by Gregory Ellwood · 3:20 am · May 23rd, 2015
Michael Fassbender and Marion Cotillard discuss their roles and fears in playing Macbeth and Lady Macbeth in Justin Kurzel’s new adaptation of the classic William Shakespeare play.
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An early look at the Best and Worst of the 2015 Cannes Film Festival
Posted by Gregory Ellwood · 11:36 am · May 22nd, 2015
Alison Willmore joins Gregory Ellwood for a video chat about the best and worst of the 2015 Cannes Film Festival so far.
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'The Lobster,' 'The Assassin' and 4 other mini-reviews from Cannes
Posted by Gregory Ellwood · 5:13 am · May 22nd, 2015
Capsule reviews of “The Lobster,” “Louder Than Bombs,” “The Assassin,” “Mountains May Depart,” “Marguerite & Julien” and “Maryland” from the 2015 Cannes Film Festival.
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Review: Caine, Keitel and Weisz are at their best in Sorrentino's glorious 'Youth'
Posted by Gregory Ellwood · 1:49 am · May 22nd, 2015
Michael Caine, Rachel Weisz, Harvey Keitel and Jane Fonda are superb in Paul Sorrentino glorious new drama “Youth.”
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Review: Gaspar Noé's 'Love' is a barrage of sex mainstream cinema has rarely seen
Posted by Gregory Ellwood · 2:46 am · May 21st, 2015
“Love,” which debuted today at the 2015 Cannes Film Festival, resonates despite director Gaspar Noé’s decision to overwhelm the viewer with graphic sex.
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Review: 'Sicario' simmers as it indicts the fallacy of the drug war we can't win
Posted by Gregory Ellwood · 6:55 am · May 19th, 2015
Denis Villeneuve’s “Sicario” is a slow building thriller that has a lot to say about the current U.S. led drug war and features fantastic performances by Emily Blunt, Josh Brolin and Benicio Del Toro.
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Mindy Kaling says she wept when she visited Pixar to discuss 'Inside Out'
Posted by Gregory Ellwood · 8:00 am · May 18th, 2015
Amy Poehler and Mindy Kaling discussed their experiences making “Inside Out” at the 2015 Cannes Film Festival on Monday.
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Review: 'Inside Out' is simply one of Pixar's most creative films ever
Posted by Gregory Ellwood · 2:36 am · May 18th, 2015
“Inside Out” is Pixar’s most creative film in years and features stand-out vocal performances by Amy Poehler and Phyllis Smith.
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Cate Blanchett says she told reporter she hasn't had sexual relationships with women
Posted by Gregory Ellwood · 4:57 am · May 17th, 2015
During a press conference for “Carol” at the Cannes Film Festival, Cate Blanchett says she clarified with a trade reporter that she had not had sexual relationships with women.
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Review: Cate Blanchett masters all the signals for Todd Haynes' 'Carol'
Posted by Gregory Ellwood · 5:41 pm · May 16th, 2015
Cate Blanchett and Rooney Mara deliver remarkable performances in Todd Haynes’ “Carol.”
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Review: The tragedy and talent of Amy Winehouse's life unfolds in powerful doc 'Amy'
Posted by Gregory Ellwood · 8:10 am · May 16th, 2015
Asif Kapadia’s new documentary “Amy” masterfully chronicles the talent and tragedy of Amy Winehouse’s short life.
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Review: Matthew McConaughey and Gus Van Sant get lost in 'The Sea of Trees'
Posted by Gregory Ellwood · 10:45 pm · May 15th, 2015
Gus Van Sant’s unwieldy mix of independent and commercial styles dooms this Cannes drama.
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