cannes film festival

Cannes, Day 12: Judgment Day

May 23, 2010 By Steve Pond 2 years ago

The festival’s final two films screen, so it’s time to pick a winner

  

More Cannes: 'HaHaHa,' 'Tournee' Among First Winners

May 22, 2010 By Steve Pond 2 years ago

Un Certain Regard, Cinefoundation, Ecumenical Jury and FIPRESCI awards handed out

  

Cannes, Day 11: Playing Dress-Up

May 22, 2010 By Steve Pond 2 years ago

The days dwindle down and the awards handicapping heats up

  

'Lily Sometimes,' 'Illegal' Win Directors Fortnight Awards

May 21, 2010 By Steve Pond 2 years ago

"Non-competitive" section allows sponsors to hand out prizes

  

'Of Gods and Men' Goes to Sony Classics

May 21, 2010 By Steve Pond 2 years ago

SPC acquires Xavier Beauvois drama about conflict between Christian monks and Muslim extremists

  

IFC Adds to Cannes Haul with 'Kaboom'

May 21, 2010 By Steve Pond 2 years ago

Active buyer grabs Gregg Araki movie, plus "We Are What We Are"

  

IFC Adds to Cannes Haul With 'Kaboom'

May 21, 2010 By Steve Pond 2 years ago

Firm also picks up Mexican horror tale "We Are What We Are"

  

Who's Hot and Who's Not for Cannes Prizes

May 21, 2010 By Steve Pond 2 years ago

With the awards ceremony on the horizon, here's who's in the running for the Palme d'Or

  

What Chance Meetings on Cannes' Streets Can Bring

May 21, 2010 By Margot Gerber 2 years ago

Bumping into everything from haunted houses to VOD social-media websites to likely Oscar contenders

  

IFC Picks Up 'Princess of Montpensier"

May 21, 2010 By Steve Pond 2 years ago

Bertrand Tavernier costume drama set in 16th century France

  

Cannes, Day 10: Winding Down

May 21, 2010 By Steve Pond 2 years ago

Politics are in the air as the festival enters its final few days

  

Petition Protesting Cannes Sexism Nears 1,000 Signatures

May 20, 2010 By Steve Pond 3 years ago

With no female directors in competition, a Facebook group and online petition aim to pressure festival

  

'Crash! Bang! Wallow?' Wins Short Film Contest

May 20, 2010 By Steve Pond 3 years ago

Animated British film top pick in National Film Board of Canada competition

  

IFC Acquires 'Certified Copy'

May 20, 2010 By Steve Pond 3 years ago

Film from Iranian director Abbas Kiarostami stars Juliette Binoche

  

Cannes, Day 9: Day of the Jackal

May 20, 2010 By Steve Pond 3 years ago

Raves for a five-hour filim about terrorist Carlos the Jackal

  

Cannes Midweek: Sex, Drugs, Mick ... and Lindsay

May 19, 2010 By Steve Pond 3 years ago

Jagger talks, Lohan falls -- are we having fun yet?

  

'Heartbeats,' 'Prey' Among Latest Cannes Deals

May 19, 2010 By Steve Pond 3 years ago

A roundup of recent acquisitions at a slow festival for deals

  

Cannes, Day 8: Tear-Jerkers and Head-Scratchers

May 19, 2010 By Steve Pond 3 years ago

Roger Ebert has his heart warmed and “Blue Valentine” stirs Oscar talk

  

Sony Classics Grabs 'Another Year'

May 18, 2010 By Steve Pond 3 years ago

Mike Leigh drama becomes first major Cannes acquisition

  

Filmmaker Imprisoned in Iran Launches Hunger Strike

May 18, 2010 By Lisa Horowitz 3 years ago

Jafar Panahi is topic of discussion as fellow Iranian Abbas Kiarostami presents his film at Cannes

  

Roman-Supporting French Director Sports 'Polanski' T-Shirt

May 18, 2010 By Steve Pond 3 years ago

Xavier Beauvois shows his support in the face of charges he calls "ridiculous"

  

'Biutiful' Whips Up Cannes Controversy

May 18, 2010 By Steve Pond 3 years ago

Alejando Gonzalez Inarritu film sharply divides critics, buyers

  

Cannes, Day 7: Godard Leaves 'Em Guessing

May 18, 2010 By Steve Pond 3 years ago

Critics grade the fest, and a legend leaves ‘em guessing

  

Cannes, Day 6: In the Bubble

May 17, 2010 By Steve Pond 3 years ago

Festivalgoers develop skewed priorities, and Mike Leigh wins best of the fest so far

  

Walter Hill to Direct 'St. Vincent' in July

May 16, 2010 By Steve Pond 3 years ago

Crime thriller will star Pierce Brosnan, Billy Bob Thornton, Maria Bello

  

Cannes, Day 5: Two Old Men

May 16, 2010 By Steve Pond 3 years ago

Elderly gent gripes about aging; another becomes a new celebrity