Best and Worst of Cannes 2015: Why wasn't 'Mad Max: Fury Road' in competition?

Posted by · 4:59 pm · May 24th, 2015

A look back at the 2015 Cannes Film Festival including the films we loved, we hated and that now infamous flat shoe controversy.

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Review: Matthew McConaughey and Gus Van Sant get lost in 'The Sea of Trees'

Posted by · 10:45 pm · May 15th, 2015

Gus Van Sant’s unwieldy mix of independent and commercial styles dooms this Cannes drama.

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Lionsgate/Roadside pick up Gus Van Sant's 'Sea of Trees' with Matthew McConaughey

Posted by · 8:58 am · May 13th, 2015

Lionsgate and Roadside Attractions are teaming up to release Gus Van Sant’s “The Sea of Trees,” screening this weekend at the Cannes Film Festival.

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How will the 2015 Cannes Film Festival set the stage for this year's Oscar race?

Posted by · 5:00 am · May 11th, 2015

The 2015 Cannes Film Festival commences Wednesday, May 13. With it comes the usual array of awards hopefuls that could end up on red carpet after red carpet by year’s end.

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25 most anticipated prestige films of 2015: 'Hateful Eight,' 'Knight of Cups,' 'Carol'

Posted by · 10:27 am · January 5th, 2015

A rundown of the 25 most anticipated prestige films that will make their mark on the festival or awards circuit in 2015 including “Silence,” The Hateful Eight,” “Carol,” “Knight of Cups” and more.

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