An intriguing new trailer for the second part of Lars von Trier’s erotic opus offers no nudity this time, but plenty of Talking Heads.
New trailer for 'Nymphomaniac: Volume Two' offers more of the exciting same
Posted by Guy Lodge · 11:10 am · January 29th, 2014
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Bigger, longer and uncut version of 'Nymphomaniac' to premiere at Berlinale
Posted by Guy Lodge · 3:40 am · December 20th, 2013
The “shorter” version of Lars von Trier’s “Nymphomaniac” may already have been unveiled, but it’s the Berlin Film Festivalthat will get the first taste of his unedited vision, as the film’s first part will premiere out of competition at the February fest.
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Brace yourself, America: 'Nyphomaniac' coming your way for Easter
Posted by Guy Lodge · 12:22 pm · December 5th, 2013
Magnolia has confirmed US release dates for Lars von Trier’s two-part sex epic “Nymphomaniac”: part one hits screens in March, while part two lands on Good Friday, with advance VOD availability in both cases.
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Charlotte Gainsbourg's ready for her close-up in latest 'Nymphomaniac' posters
Posted by Guy Lodge · 5:50 pm · November 20th, 2013
We’ve already seen a lot of posters for Lars von Trier’s “Nymphomaniac,” but while these new ones don’t offer much we haven’t seen before, they sure are pretty.
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Sex or sweeties in first clip from Lars von Trier's 'Nymphomaniac'
Posted by Guy Lodge · 11:12 am · June 28th, 2013
It’s fair to say the film isn’t revealing its hand just yet.
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Must-see reunions: Directors and actors who need to work together again
Posted by Guy Lodge · 5:44 pm · March 5th, 2013
What filmmaker/actor collaborations have worked so well in the past that we’d like to see them team up again? Sometimes sparks really fly on such a combination and it can leave you yearning for more. While anything from conflicting schedules to outright estrangement can sometimes get in the way, it doesn’t mean filmgoers aren’t eager to see lightning strike again.
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The top 10 shots of 2011: part one
Posted by Kristopher Tapley · 8:58 am · February 14th, 2012
They’re heeeeeeerrrrreeeeee. That’s right, the images have been assembled, the conversations have been had and the top 10 shots of 2011 are ready for their close-up (or over the shoulder, or two-shot, or insert, etc.).
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Interview: Kirsten Dunst on 'Melancholia,' Lars von Trier and directing her own career
Posted by Guy Lodge · 1:30 pm · January 10th, 2012
Kirsten Dunst’s fearless performance in “Melancholia” has earned her the Cannes Best Actress prize and a National Society of Film Critics award — but the real reward for her has been getting to play a female character at odds with Hollywood norms. We talk to her about her career ambitions, her relationship with Lars von Trier and her dreams of acting in German.
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'Melancholia,' Dunst and Pitt among National Society of Film Critics winners
Posted by Guy Lodge · 3:30 pm · January 7th, 2012
The National Society of Film Critics can usually be relied upon to go their own way on the precursor trail, and they did so in emphatic fashion today, naming Lars von Trier’s “Melancholia” the year’s best, and star Kirsten Dunst their Best Actress.
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Lars von Trier maintains his silence at European Film Awards
Posted by Guy Lodge · 10:40 am · December 5th, 2011
As predicted, Lars von Trier’s “Melancholia” won top honors at the European Film Awards on Saturday, but received some karmic payback when fellow Dane Susanne Bier, whom he insulted in his now-famous Cannes press conference, beat him to the Best Director award.
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US theaters finally succumb to 'Melancholia'
Posted by Guy Lodge · 12:05 pm · November 11th, 2011
After a rocky publicity ride following director Lars von Trier’s controversial Nazi remarks at Cannes, “Melancholia” is finding its feet with US critics. But will audiences — or even the Academy — take any notice?
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Oscarweb Round-up: Ratner's remark
Posted by Kristopher Tapley · 7:04 am · November 8th, 2011
In today’s round-up, Brett Ratner’s recent gay slur causes a stir, Charlotte Gainsbourg talks “Melancholia” and “The Muppets” catches Savannah Film Festival audiences off guard.
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Von Trier takes vow of public silence
Posted by Guy Lodge · 10:45 am · October 5th, 2011
Nearly five months ago, I sat in the delegate room at the Cannes festival center waiting for Lars von Trier to arrive for his press conference, fully expecting some of the senior enfant terrible’s requisite fun-and-games (or foot-in-mouth, depending on your take). The director has, of course, made something of a professional trademark out of his contentious public statements — and duly delivered on this occasion.
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Oscarweb Round-up: Will mo-cap projects like 'Tintin' and 'Happy Feet 2' qualify for Oscar's animated feature race?
Posted by Kristopher Tapley · 6:23 am · September 29th, 2011
In today’s round-up, the Academy’s feature animation branch debates the eligibility of motion capture films, Melissa McCarthy teams up with the director of “The Help” and “The Ides of March” premieres in Los Angeles.
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Oscarweb Round-up: Taking artists at their work
Posted by Kristopher Tapley · 4:00 am · September 22nd, 2011
In today’s round-up, Manohla Dargis argues in favor of considering the work, not the actions, of filmmakers like Lars Von Trier and Roman Polanski, Steve Martin humbly passes along some Oscar emcee suggestions to newly minted host Eddie Murphy and Russia’s foreign language submission stirs up some controversy.
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Oscarweb Round-up: Keeping the 'Dark Knight Rises' secret
Posted by Kristopher Tapley · 4:00 am · September 21st, 2011
In today’s round-up, Christopher Nolan is rumored to refuse letting the ending of “The Dark Knight Rises” outside the confines of his brain, Lars Von Trier retracts his apology for controversial Nazi remarks at the Cannes Film Festival and Ryan Gosling seems to be considering…retirement?
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