Tag Archives: Cannes

Movie Review: COSMOPOLIS

Posted on August 16, 2012 by KimberlyG

Release date: August 17, 2012 (ltd.); Cannes debut May 25, 2012 Written and Directed by: David Cronenberg Based on the novel by: Don DeLillo Cast: Robert Pattinson, Juliette Binoche, Sarah Gadon, Mathieu Amalric, Jay Baruchel, Kevin Durand, K’Naan, Emily Hampshire, … Continue reading →

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Doing a Verbal Cannes-Cannes

Posted on June 9, 2012 by KimberlyG

Doing a Verbal Cannes-Cannes, and/or Chatting Without Fear: The #2 classical station in the nation, All Classical 89.9, hosts a weekly podcast, or “audio episode,” each week, called FOUR ON THE AISLE. The players/critics: Ed Goldberg, Becky Ohlsen, D.K. Holm … Continue reading →

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Movies, music and wallflowers with MOONRISE KINGDOM’s Jason Schwartzman

Posted on June 4, 2012 by KimberlyG

Chosen as the opening film at Cannes 2012, as well as one of the twenty-two films selected for the main competition, Wes Anderson’s Moonrise Kingdom has made quite a splash, both in its debut at the festival on May 16, … Continue reading →

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Cannes Movie Review: COSMOPOLIS

Posted on May 29, 2012 by KimberlyG

Robert Pattinson in “Cosmopolis” Written and Directed by: David Cronenberg Starring: Robert Pattinson, Juliette Binoche, Paul Giamatti With robotic rhythms and dialogue that seems more fit for a didactic stage play than a film, we have to wonder what compelled … Continue reading →

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Cannes Movie Review: ON THE ROAD

Posted on May 24, 2012 by KimberlyG

Release date: May 25, 2012 (Cannes) Directed by: Walter Salles; Written by: Jose Rivera Starring: Garrett Hedlund, Sam Riley, Kristen Stewart Derogatory dismissals of prosaic visual experiences have been around since, well, someone was bored to tears. We’ve heard such … Continue reading →

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Cannes Movie Review: RUST AND BONE

Posted on May 24, 2012 by KimberlyG

Release date: May 17, 2012 (Cannes) Directed by: Jacques Audiard; Screenplay by: Jacques Audiard and Thomas Bidegain Starring: Marion Cotillard, Matthias Schoenaerts Do not let the synopsis of Rust and Bone deter you. This is not some horrific Jaws-ian depiction of a woman being ripped … Continue reading →

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Cannes Movie Review: BEASTS OF THE SOUTHERN WILD

Posted on May 22, 2012 by KimberlyG

Release date: May 18, 2012 (Cannes); scheduled for U.S. release: June, 2012 Directed by: Benh Zeitlin Screenplay by: Lucy Alibar, Benh Zeitlin Cast: Quvenzhané Wallis, Dwight Henry Rating: PG-13 Running Time: 92 minutes Having garnered the top Grand Jury prize … Continue reading →

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Cannes Movie Review: LAWLESS

Posted on May 21, 2012 by KimberlyG

Release date: May 19, 2012 (Cannes); scheduled for U.S. release: August, 2012 Directed by: John Hillcoat Screenplay by: Nick Cave Based on the novel “The Wettest County in the World” by: Matt Bondurant Cast: Shia LaBeouf, Tom Hardy, Gary Oldman, … Continue reading →

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Interview from Cannes: Wes Anderson on MOONRISE KINGDOM

Posted on May 20, 2012 by KimberlyG

Wes Anderson’s Moonrise Kingdom was not only chosen as the opening night selection for Cannes 2012, but earned a slot in the festival’s main competition. (A rare honor indeed; the last time this double bonus occurred was at the 2008 festival, with Fernando … Continue reading →

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RULES ON HOW TO DANCE A GREAT CANNES-CANNES

Posted on May 15, 2012 by KimberlyG

For Cannes aficionados, as well as all of you planning to stay for some or all of the wild days and nights of the 65th Cannes Film Festival: Presenting a list of “Cannes-Do’s and Cannes-Don’ts.” Even if you’re a veteran, … Continue reading →

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