Billy Bob Thornton's ensemble drama 'Jayne Mansfield's Car' finally gets a trailer

Posted by · 2:50 pm · August 2nd, 2013

Eighteen months after its Berlinale debut, the film hits theaters and VOD soon.

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Berlinale Diary: 'Jayne Mansfield's Car,' 'Francine'

Posted by · 12:15 pm · February 16th, 2012

Guy Lodge’s latest dispatch from the Berlinale festival reviews Billy Bob Thornton’s first directorial effort in 11 years, and a remarkable acting showcase for recent Oscar winner Melissa Leo.

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Previewing the 2012 Berlin Film Festival

Posted by · 1:05 pm · February 7th, 2012

The Berlinale, which kicks off on Thursday, doesn’t get as many big auteur names as its fellow European majors, Cannes and Venice, but that means it often springs surprises. Last year gave us ‘A Separation’ and ‘Pina’; we take a look at what this year’s lineup has in store.

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