Michael Mann hasn’t been in the director’s seat since 2009’s “Public Enemies,” save for his involvement in HBO’s short-lived series “Luck.” He’s a guy with a stack of potential projects lined up, but it seems he’ll take a little bit of a break from the fray to head up the jury of the 69th annual Venice Film Festival later this year.
Michael Mann to chair 69th Venice festival jury
Posted by Kristopher Tapley · 10:36 am · June 1st, 2012
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The Lists: Top 10 film wardrobes designed by Colleen Atwood
Posted by Guy Lodge · 6:00 am · May 29th, 2012
With ‘Dark Shadows’ in theaters and ‘Snow White and the Huntsman’ on the way, we survey the costumer’s best threads.
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Michael Haneke's 'Amour' takes the Palme d'Or at Cannes
Posted by Guy Lodge · 8:46 am · May 27th, 2012
Michael Haneke has become the seventh filmmaker to win the coveted Palme d’Or twice — and only the second to win for consecutive films.
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'Beasts of the Southern Wild,' 'In the Fog,' 'The Hunt' take preliminary Cannes awards
Posted by Guy Lodge · 5:58 am · May 27th, 2012
Ahead of tonight’s main Cannes awards ceremony, the Un Certain Regard, FIPRESCI and Ecumenical Jury prizes have all been announced.
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Who will win at Cannes tomorrow… and who should
Posted by Guy Lodge · 6:19 pm · May 26th, 2012
We offer our best bets and personal favorites for tomorrow’s Cannes Film Festival awards.
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Review: 'Mud' brings Jeff Nichols' moodiness to the mainstream
Posted by Guy Lodge · 10:02 am · May 26th, 2012
The Cannes competition drew to a close today with “Mud,” an affecting but over-familiar coming-of-age tale from “Take Shelter” director Jeff Nichols.
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‘Men in Black III’ alien designer Rick Baker on his favorite creature
Posted by Roth Cornet · 7:12 pm · May 25th, 2012
Legendary creature effects artist Rick Baker talks about the beast that stands the test of time.
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Oscar Talk: Ep. 85 — Special Edition! — Cannes 2012 dispatch
Posted by Kristopher Tapley · 5:05 pm · May 25th, 2012
In this week’s special edition podcast Kris and Anne are joined by Guy Lodge for a lengthy discussion of the 2012 Cannes Film Festival.
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'No' takes top honors in Directors' Fortnight at Cannes
Posted by Guy Lodge · 10:43 am · May 25th, 2012
Buzz keeps building for the biggest critical story of this year’s Cannes sidebars.
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Review: Robert Pattinson has a devil's haircut on his mind in Cronenberg's 'Cosmopolis'
Posted by Guy Lodge · 5:52 am · May 25th, 2012
David Cronenberg is back to his strange self in his faithful but flummoxing adaptation of Don DeLillo’s novel.
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Review: 'The Paperboy' straddles the line between trash and treat
Posted by Guy Lodge · 8:50 am · May 24th, 2012
Lee Daniels’s bonkers follow-up to ‘Precious’ aims for camp-classic status… and should probably get it.
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Review: 'On the Road' sticks to the map
Posted by Guy Lodge · 7:15 pm · May 23rd, 2012
The film adaptation of Jack Kerouac’s novel has been in the works since 1968 — and isn’t quite worth the wait.
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Leonardo DiCaprio teams with Baz Luhrmann again in the lush trailer for 'The Great Gatsby'
Posted by Kristopher Tapley · 4:14 pm · May 22nd, 2012
I have a feeling the freshly debuted trailer for Baz Luhrmann’s “The Great Gatsby” is going to draw a line in the sand. On one side, those a bit stricken by the apparent tone and visual direction the “Moulin Rouge!” director has taken the F. Scott Fitzgerald story. On the other, those who feel the material is getting a unique and vivid spin that could be good for it.
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The Lists: Top 10 Rick Baker contributions to the movies
Posted by Kristopher Tapley · 10:29 am · May 22nd, 2012
With ‘Men in Black III’ on the way, we look at the legendary makeup artist’s best work.
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Sony Classics says yes to 'No' at Cannes
Posted by Guy Lodge · 8:22 am · May 22nd, 2012
The top distributor of foreign-language fare in the US heeds the buzz around Pablo Larrain’s Directors’ Fortnight standout.
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Review: Stylish, strutting 'Killing Them Softly' too tough for subtext
Posted by Guy Lodge · 5:32 am · May 22nd, 2012
Andrew Dominik’s latest brings latter-day capitalist concerns to a sleek 1970s homage.
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Queuin' in the rain: Cannes 2012 hits the halfway mark
Posted by Guy Lodge · 5:43 pm · May 21st, 2012
As rainclouds continue to gather over Cannes, Michael Haneke’s “Amour” is currently the toast of the festival.
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Take a 'Moonrise Kingdom' tour with Bill Murray
Posted by Kristopher Tapley · 11:39 am · May 21st, 2012
Focus Features has released a nifty little featurette with Bill Murray giving a tour of Wes Anderson’s latest film throughout a few of its various sets. It’s a great opportunity for some wry Murray humor and to showcase the top-notch production design of the film.
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