Roundup: 'Mandela' goes to Washington

Posted by · 4:31 am · November 5th, 2013

In today’s roundup of notable online news and views, ‘Mandela: Long Walk to Freedom’ seeks to revive its dwindling buzz with a White House screening for President Obama. Meanwhile, a panel of directors including Ryan Coogler and Oliver Hirschbiegel share their thoughts on the industry.

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Roundup: 'Inside Llewyn Davis,' 'The Butler' compete at Camerimage fest

Posted by · 5:30 am · October 29th, 2013

Also: Pixar saves Ken Loach, and who are 2013’s Usual Suspects?

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Marion Cotillard chases the dream in international trailer for 'The Immigrant'

Posted by · 12:28 pm · October 25th, 2013

Joaquin Phoenix and Jeremy Renner also star in the film, out next spring.

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Roundup: Let the whisper campaigns begin

Posted by · 4:16 am · October 9th, 2013

Also: Bullock rules Hollywood, and ‘Croods’ wins the animated screener race.

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Cannes Review: Fifty shades of James Gray on show in exquisite 'The Immigrant'

Posted by · 7:30 am · May 24th, 2013

Marion Cotillard and Joaquin Phoenix play out a bad romance in 1920s-set drama.

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Cannes Review: Starry, diverting 'Blood Ties' is no thicker than water

Posted by · 8:10 pm · May 23rd, 2013

Matthias Schoenaerts the ensemble standout in overlong period thriller.

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Cannes Check 2013: James Gray's 'The Immigrant'

Posted by · 8:24 am · May 3rd, 2013

Continuing our cheat sheet for the Cannes Competition.

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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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10 films we're most hoping to see at the Cannes Film Festival

Posted by · 4:45 pm · March 25th, 2013

From Asghar Farhadi to Nicolas Winding Refn, we’re counting on a diverse slate.

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Weinsteins pick up James Gray's latest for 2013 release

Posted by · 8:16 am · June 15th, 2012

Formerly titled ‘Low Life,’ the untitled period piece stars Marion Cotillard, Jeremy Renner and Joaquin Phoenix.

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