Oscar Talk: Ep. 85 — Special Edition! — Cannes 2012 dispatch

Posted by · 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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Queuin' in the rain: Cannes 2012 hits the halfway mark

Posted by · 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 · 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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Review: Young love is a wispy business in 'Moonrise Kingdom'

Posted by · 4:19 pm · May 16th, 2012

The Cannes Film Festival opener finds Wes Anderson on typically whimsical form — but is it enough?

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The house Wes Anderson built: A look at the director's singular troupe

Posted by · 7:30 am · May 16th, 2012

Over the years, director Wes Anderson has established an impressive stable of acting talent, a dedicated troupe of personnel that can slip right into his singular world with ease.

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Cannes Check: Wes Anderson's 'Moonrise Kingdom'

Posted by · 8:58 am · April 20th, 2012

We kick off our daily series of Cannes Competition previews with a look at the festival opener.

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Cannes lineup heavy on U.S. fare as Twi-hards prepare to mob fest

Posted by · 2:39 am · April 19th, 2012

Amid the usual Cannes elite like Michael Haneke and Ken Loach, Robert Pattison and Kristen Stewart are also set to hit the Croisette with new films in Competition.

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Wes Anderson's 'Moonrise Kingdom' to open Cannes

Posted by · 1:19 am · March 9th, 2012

Cannes curtain-raisers are disappointments more often than not, but Wes Anderson’s latest ensemble piece will be hoping to follow the trajectory of “Midnight in Paris.”

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