From Asghar Farhadi to Nicolas Winding Refn, we’re counting on a diverse slate.
10 films we're most hoping to see at the Cannes Film Festival
Posted by Guy Lodge · 4:45 pm · March 25th, 2013
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Will Smith turned down 'Django Unchained' because he 'needed to be the lead'
Posted by Kristopher Tapley · 9:40 am · March 25th, 2013
I still look back at Will Smith passing on Quentin Tarantino’s “Django Unchained” as a big misstep, especially at this point in his career. No real reason was given and eventually Jamie Foxx took on the role (and nailed it), but in a recent interview with Entertainment Weekly, Smith revealed that it was because the eponymous Django wasn’t central enough to the story.
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Weinstein sets December 27 limited release for 'Grace of Monaco' starring Nicole Kidman
Posted by Kristopher Tapley · 8:37 am · March 25th, 2013
Olivier Dahan’s “Grace of Monaco” just landed a latter year release date that will put it right in the thick of the awards discussion.
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'Cloud Atlas' leads nominees for German Academy Awards
Posted by Guy Lodge · 6:00 am · March 25th, 2013
‘Lore’ and ‘Oh Boy’ also feature prominently.
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'Skyfall' wins big at Empire Awards as Helen Mirren sticks up for the ladies
Posted by Guy Lodge · 4:38 am · March 25th, 2013
More gold for Jennifer Lawrence, while Martin Freeman beats Daniel Day-Lewis.
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Tell us what you thought of 'Olympus Has Fallen'
Posted by Guy Lodge · 8:00 am · March 23rd, 2013
Antoine Fuqua’s loud, proud actioner opened yesterday.
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Tell us what you thought of 'The Croods'
Posted by Guy Lodge · 7:13 am · March 23rd, 2013
The latest from DreamWorks Animation hit theaters yesterday.
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Wayne Blair and Deborah Mailman on taking 'The Sapphires' from stage to screen
Posted by Guy Lodge · 7:22 pm · March 22nd, 2013
The film’s director and lead actress both have a long history with the project.
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Paul Newman and Joanne Woodward are the faces of this year's Cannes fest
Posted by Guy Lodge · 5:59 am · March 22nd, 2013
The festival’s official 2013 poster features a vintage shot of the loved-up couple.
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Chris O'Dowd on 'The Sapphires,' making it in America and why he's no Ken doll
Posted by Guy Lodge · 11:32 am · March 21st, 2013
From ‘Bridesmaids’ to ‘Girls,’ the Irish comedian’s star is in rapid ascendancy.
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'Warrior' director Gavin O'Connor takes over on 'Jane Got a Gun'
Posted by Guy Lodge · 6:28 am · March 20th, 2013
A swift replacement following Lynne Ramsay’s shock departure.
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A glimpse of Christopher Guest's new HBO series 'Family Tree'
Posted by Guy Lodge · 11:01 am · March 19th, 2013
Chris O’Dowd stars in this Anglo-American HBO comedy.
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Lynne Ramsay quits Natalie Portman western 'Jane Got a Gun' on day one of shooting
Posted by Kristopher Tapley · 9:55 am · March 19th, 2013
Chalk this up as some instantly legendary Hollywood news. Lynne Ramsey has walked off of the production of Natalie Portman western “Jane Got a Gun” on day one of shooting out in Santa Fe, New Mexico. As Mike Fleming writes in his exclusive report, directors leaving production is hardly unheard of, but not showing up on the very first day is a bit, uh, unique.
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Mike Leigh's Turner biopic finds a home with Sony Classics
Posted by Guy Lodge · 9:02 am · March 19th, 2013
The seven-time Oscar nominee’s passion project will be released in 2014.
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Terrence Malick turns film curator for Oklahoma museum
Posted by Guy Lodge · 12:25 pm · March 18th, 2013
His diverse choices range from ‘Zoolander’ to ‘The Lady Eve.’
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Tell us what you thought of 'Spring Breakers'
Posted by Kristopher Tapley · 11:02 am · March 16th, 2013
Harmony Korine’s new spin on disenchantment opens in limited release this weekend.
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Tell us what you thought of 'The Incredible Burt Wonderstone'
Posted by Kristopher Tapley · 10:39 am · March 16th, 2013
The Steve Carell/Jim Carrey magician comedy hits theaters this weekend.
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Oscar-winning producer Richard D. Zanuck to be celebrated in TCM doc
Posted by Guy Lodge · 4:15 pm · March 15th, 2013
‘Don’t Say No Until I Finish Talking’ will have its TV premiere on May 8.
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