Venice preview, part one: 'Philomena,' 'Child of God,' 'Stray Dogs,' 'Jealousy,' 'The Rooftop'

Posted by · 4:05 pm · August 22nd, 2013

Our first overview of the titles competing for the Golden Lion at this year’s fest.

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Toronto completes lineup with Masters, Discovery and Maverick programmes

Posted by · 4:05 pm · August 20th, 2013

Claire Denis, Gia Coppola, Jia Zhang-ke among directors joining the fest.

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Performances on the lead-supporting bubble dance with category placement this season

Posted by · 11:19 am · August 14th, 2013

This week’s report about Meryl Streep potentially being campaigned in the supporting actress category for her performance in John Wells’ “August: Osage County” reminds of a slew of actors in a similar boat this year, dancing with category selection with arguments to be made on both sides.

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Venice lineup features new films from Gilliam, Franco, Morris, Miyazaki and many more

Posted by · 1:16 am · July 25th, 2013

Stars set to grace the Lido range from Scarlett Johansson to Judi Dench.

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James Franco abandons directorial project 'Garden of Last Days'

Posted by · 6:00 pm · June 27th, 2013

Actor-director has left the project two weeks before shooting was set to begin.

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James Franco goes the crowdfunding route – but it's not all about him

Posted by · 9:40 am · June 18th, 2013

Franco will foster new talent on a planned trilogy based on his own short stories

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Tell us what you thought of 'This is the End'

Posted by · 4:28 pm · June 11th, 2013

Seth Rogen and friends face the apocalypse today.

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Cannes Review: James Franco's 'As I Lay Dying' is a hopeless task, if not a hopeless film

Posted by · 7:35 pm · May 20th, 2013

The actor-director gets all the best close-ups in his Faulkner adaptation.

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James Franco tackles William Faulkner in the trailer for Cannes-bound 'As I Lay Dying'

Posted by · 12:53 pm · May 13th, 2013

It’s kind of amazing that an adaptation of William Faulkner’s “As I Lay Dying” has never happened, and it’s fascinating that Franco is the guy to do it. He’s put together a great cast including Danny McBride and Tim Blake Nelson. Franco himself also stars.

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US and France dominate a big-name Cannes Film Festival lineup

Posted by · 4:15 am · April 18th, 2013

One woman makes this year’s Competition – but not the one we were expecting.

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Cannes lineup includes Payne, Soderbergh, Polanski, Coens, Refn… and James Franco

Posted by · 2:12 am · April 18th, 2013

19 films are vying for the Palme d’Or.

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About that time David Letterman kicked 'Spring Breakers' director Harmony Korine off his show

Posted by · 11:17 am · March 26th, 2013

Plus, Korine’s increasingly bizarre appearances on the show over the years.

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Tell us what you thought of 'Spring Breakers'

Posted by · 11:02 am · March 16th, 2013

Harmony Korine’s new spin on disenchantment opens in limited release this weekend.

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So…James Franco? 'Spring Breakers?' Best Supporting Actor?

Posted by · 2:33 pm · March 14th, 2013

Just to get this out of the way, no, this isn’t likely to happen in any universe. But bear with me…

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Tell us what you thought of 'Oz the Great and Powerful'

Posted by · 9:11 am · March 8th, 2013

When and if you get around to seeing the film this weekend, give us your take and vote in our new poll!

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Roundup: Is 'Django' dressed up for a costume Oscar?

Posted by · 3:38 am · October 24th, 2012

Also: James Cameron to return to earth, and Seth MacFarlane’s Oscar chances

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Venice: What will win the big awards… and what should

Posted by · 3:55 am · September 8th, 2012

Critics are crazy for ‘The Master,’ but will the jury throw a curveball?

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The Oscar hosting discussion starts early with Jimmy Fallon

Posted by · 5:27 am · August 3rd, 2012

The talk show host may be a popular pick at home, but what about the rest of us?

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