Venice competition lineup includes Malick, De Palma, Assayas

Posted by · 8:51 am · July 26th, 2012

There are few surprises in the just-announced Venice Film Festival lineup, while ‘The Master’ may appear as a late addition.

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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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Seth Rogen weighs in on James Franco’s Oscar hosting stint

Posted by · 6:03 pm · November 29th, 2011

Seth Rogen assesses some of the Academy’s missteps and raises some salient points about his “Pineapple Express” co-star’s stab at emceeing the ceremony.

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