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AFI Fest 2009: Precious, The White Ribbon, Ajami
31 October 2009 10:58 PM, PDT | Alternative Film Guide | See recent Alternative Film Guide news »
Precious: Based on the Novel “Push” by Sapphire by Lee Daniels (top); The White Ribbon by Michael Haneke (middle); Giovanna Mezzogiorno, Filippo Timi in Vincere by Marco Bellocchio (bottom) Among the Sunday, Nov. 1, highlights at the AFI Fest 2009 at the Chinese Theater complex in Hollywood are: Lu Chuan’s historical drama City of Life and Death, winner of the Golden Shell for best picture at the San Sebastian Film Festival Claude Chabrol’s psychological mystery-drama Bellamy, his first collaboration with Gérard Depardieu Lee Daniels‘ Precious: Based on the Novel “Push” by Sapphire, a strong possibility for the Oscar 2010 best picture shortlist and the Sundance 2009 Us Narrative Jury Prize winner Michael Haneke’s Palme d’Or winner and potential Oscar 2010 contender [...] »
- Andre Soares
Top French Thesps 'Figure' in Ozon's Potiche
30 October 2009 | ioncinema | See recent ioncinema news »
- Coming off the recent, critically well-received, smaller in scale Le Refuge (a drama that initially is conceived as an addiction drama but is better labeled as a film about yearning and loneliness, François Ozon has commenced shooting his 12th feature titled Potiche. He'll be A couple of last minute adjustments, headliners Ludivine Sagnier and Cécile De France appear to have been replaced by Karin Viard and Judith Godrèche, and Ozon will be reuniting with Catherine Deneuve (8 Women) and Jérémie Renier. Filling out the cast we find Gérard Depardieu take the supporting role and Fabrice Luchini playing the antagonist. Adapted by the director from Pierre Barillet and Jean-Pierre Grédy’s eponymous play, Potiche is set in a French bourgeois province in 1977. Suzanne (Deneuve) is the submissive wife of rich industrialist Robert Pujol (Luchini), who runs his umbrella factory with an iron hand and turns out to be just as nasty »
Ciff 2009: The winners! And our reviews
22 October 2009 6:39 PM, PDT | blogs.suntimes.com/ebert | See recent Roger Ebert's Blog news »
Tina Mabry's "Mississippi Damned," an independent American production, won the Gold Hugo as the best film in the 2009 Chicago International Film Festival, and added Gold Plaques for best supporting actress (Jossie Thacker) and best screenplay (Mabry). It tells the harrowing story of three black children growing up in rural Mississippi in circumstances of violence and addiction. The film's trailer and an interview with Mabry are linked at the bottom.
Kylee Russell in "Mississippi Damned"
The win came over a crowed field of competitors from all over the world, many of them with much larger budgets. The other big winner at the Pump Room of the Ambassador East awards ceremony Saturday evening was by veteran master Marco Bellocchio of Italy, who won the Silver Hugo as best director for "Vincere," the story of Mussolini's younger brother. Giovanna Mezzogiorno and Filippo Timi won Silver Hugos as best actress and actor, »
- Roger Ebert
AFI Fest 2009 Line-up
21 October 2009 12:40 AM, PDT | Filmofilia | See recent Filmofilia news »
The complete lineup for the 23rd edition of the American Film Institute (AFI) Fest presented by Audi has been announced. Wes Anderson’s “Fantastic Mr. Fox” has already been announced as the opening night gala. The Weinstein Company’s “A Single Man” will have its Us premiere at the festival’s Closing Night Gala. Sony Pictures Classics’ “The Imaginarium of Dr. Parnassus” has been selected as the Centerpiece Screening Gala presentation.
The film festival, which will debut it’s groundbreaking “See a Film on Us” initiative featuring complimentary tickets to all films including a limited number of seats at each Gala Presentation, will be headquartered at the historic Grauman’s Chinese Theatre and Hollywood Roosevelt Hotel between October 30 and November 5. AFI Fest will then move to Santa Monica for the final two days of screenings presented in association with the American Film Market (Afm).
AFI Fest 2009 will mark the return »
- Allan Ford
DVD: Review:DVDs In Brief: October 14, 2009
13 October 2009 10:00 PM, PDT | avclub.com | See recent The AV Club news »
Is nothing sacred? It seems like only yesterday—if yesterday was, say, 20 years ago—that the Andie MacDowell/Gérard Depardieu rom-com Green Card walked off with America’s heart, and now the Sandra Bullock vehicle The Proposal (Buena Vista) has come along to steal its “immigrant marries to stay in the country but improbably falls in love” premise. For this sly piece of counter-programming, summer audiences rewarded Bullock and co-star Ryan Reynolds with a sleeper hit. But we will never forget you, Green Card!… Following the bellicose third entry in his Spider-Man franchise, Sam Raimi’s horror-comedy Drag ... »
Columbus Day Tales Of Discovery, Real And Imagined
12 October 2009 12:00 PM, PDT | MTV Movies Blog | See recent MTV Movies Blog news »
Today is Columbus Day, a federal holiday when people are meant to take some time to reflect on the 1492 arrival of Christopher Columbus in the New World, the continents now known as North and South America. Most people just use the free day to brunch, shop and chill, but it's really one of those half holidays where only certain members of the gainfully employed community actually have the time off.
Still, the message of exploration, discovery, is always worth reflecting on. There are few untouched regions left on this planet, so discovery has become more of a scientific pursuit than a geographical one. The joy of being the first to lay eyes on a new land somehow remains relatable however; cinema especially has never shied away from themes of exploration and discovery, even in its earliest days. After the jump you'll see some examples of our favorite discovery flicks.
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- Adam Rosenberg
Reed’s Bargain Bin: Babylon A.D.
14 September 2009 6:20 AM, PDT | FilmJunk | See recent FilmJunk news »
Reed’s Bargain Bin [1] is a recurring column where Reed Farrington tells us about a movie he bought for under $5, and whether or not he regrets the purchase. Even though Film Junk followers would probably prefer to read current Tiff film reviews than a review of an older science fiction film, I have decided to submit this review of “Babylon A.D.” And at the risk of further enforcing the view that I have a poor taste in films, my review is generally a favorable one in contrast to popular opinion. I was aware that this film did poorly at the box office, but I didn’t realize how many bad reviews this film received until after I had watched the film and checked out the reviews on the Internet. The reason why I watched this film is that I try to watch all the high profile science fiction movies regardless of audience reception. »
- Reed
50 Essential Foreign Films 2000-2008 (Part 1) - Spotlight on French Cinema
2 September 2009 4:17 AM, PDT | The Movie Fanatic | See recent The Movie Fanatic news »
Films on the cutting edge. That's how I would describe the 50 movies on this list. While some moviegoers may find it an 'alien' experience to refer to sub-titles in understanding what's happening on the big screen, a good number of audiences are totally enjoying the different and often surprising take by many foreign filmmakers, nothwithstanding the language barrier.
Content-wise, the 50 movies feature stories about war and peace, love and romance, family affairs, coming-of-age tales, cultural and religious diversity, social issues (including prostitution and abortion) and personal - celebrating life or facing death with dignity. Coverage-wise, tMF list down many of the best foreign films from 2000 until last year from the UK, France, Germany, Spain, Italy and about 15 other countries in Europe, North and Latin America and Asia-Pacific.
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André Téchiné, Catherine Breillat, Julian Schnabel, Jean-Pierre Jeunet, Christophe Barratier, Jacques Audiard, Cedric Clapisch, Francois Ozon... they are, »
50 Essential Foreign Films 2000-2008 (Part 1) - Spotlight on French Cinema
2 September 2009 4:17 AM, PDT | The Movie Fanatic | See recent The Movie Fanatic news »
Films on the cutting edge. That's how I would describe the 50 movies on this list. While some moviegoers may find it an 'alien' experience to refer to sub-titles in understanding what's happening on the big screen, a good number of audiences are totally enjoying the different and often surprising take by many foreign filmmakers, nothwithstanding the language barrier.
Content-wise, the 50 movies feature stories about war and peace, love and romance, family affairs, coming-of-age tales, cultural and religious diversity, social issues (including prostitution and abortion) and personal - celebrating life or facing death with dignity. Coverage-wise, tMF list down many of the best foreign films from 2000 until last year from the UK, France, Germany, Spain, Italy and about 15 other countries in Europe, North and Latin America and Asia-Pacific.
André Téchiné, Catherine Breillat, Julian Schnabel, Jean-Pierre Jeunet, Christophe Barratier, Jacques Audiard, Cedric Clapisch, Francois Ozon... they are, »
50 Essential Foreign Films 2000-2008 (Part 1) - Spotlight on French Cinema
2 September 2009 4:17 AM, PDT | The Movie Fanatic | See recent The Movie Fanatic news »
Films on the cutting edge. That's how I would describe the 50 movies on this list. While some moviegoers may find it an 'alien' experience to refer to sub-titles in understanding what's happening on the big screen, a good number of audiences are totally enjoying the different and often surprising take by many foreign filmmakers, nothwithstanding the language barrier.
Content-wise, the 50 movies feature stories about war and peace, love and romance, family affairs, coming-of-age tales, cultural and religious diversity, social issues (including prostitution and abortion) and personal - celebrating life or facing death with dignity. Coverage-wise, tMF list down many of the best foreign films from 2000 until last year from the UK, France, Germany, Spain, Italy and about 15 other countries in Europe, North and Latin America and Asia-Pacific.
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André Téchiné, Catherine Breillat, Julian Schnabel, Jean-Pierre Jeunet, Christophe Barratier, Jacques Audiard, Cedric Clapisch, Francois Ozon... they are, »
It's The 3D Musketeers!
2 September 2009 12:17 AM, PDT | EmpireOnline | See recent EmpireOnline news »
All for one and one for all – The Three Musketeers are heading back to the big screen, and Paul W.S. Anderson is the man who’s going to take them there. And this time, they’ll be in retina-shredding 3D.It’s been sixteen years since Alexandre Dumas’ enduring creations – the swashbuckling Porthos, Athos, and Aramis, and their headstrong young friend, Dogtanian, sorry, D’Artagnan – headlined their own film. Well, we say ‘graced’, but very few have fond memories of the risible Charlie Sheen/Kiefer Sutherland/Chris O’Donnell version.Before that, we’ve had classic versions from the likes of Richard Lester, while Gene Kelly starred in a 1948 version. Most recently, the Musketeers showed up, played by Jeremy Irons, John Malkovich, Gerard Depardieu (with Gabriel Byrne as D’Artagnan), in Randall Wallace’s 1998 film, The Man In The Iron Mask.Theirs is a tale ripe for the cinema, full of intrigue, »
Producer Swanson Dies
6 August 2009 9:06 AM, PDT | WENN | See recent WENN news »
Hollywood producer Ted Swanson has died from congestive heart failure, aged 72.
Swanson, who worked on a string of classic films including Rocky and Caddyshack, passed away on 23 July.
He enjoyed success on both radio and TV, as head of production with Los Angeles' Knxt (Kcbs) and as a producer on 1960s sitcom The Waltons and The Tale of Sweeney Todd, starring Ben Kingsley.
Swanson's credits as production manager include My Father the Hero, starring Gerard Depardieu and Katherine Heigl, and Oscar-winning films Harry and the Hendersons and Witness, starring Harrison Ford.
He is survived by his wife, Jan, two daughters and one son. »
Mesrine: Killer Instinct - Trailer
28 July 2009 8:01 AM, PDT | Latemag.com/film | See recent LateFilmFull news »
Jacques Mesrine(Vincent Cassel), a loyal son and dedicated soldier back home and living with his parents after serving in the Algerian War. Handsome and charming, he is soon seduced by the neon glamour of Sixties Paris and the easy money it presents. Mentored by Guido (Gerard Depardieu) Mesrine soon moves swiftly up the criminal ladder, choosing the high risk life of a gangster over the honest life of the hard working family. After pulling off an audacious heist he and his lover Jeanne (Cecile de France), flee to Canada where the opportunity of one big payout lures him out of hiding and propels him towards international notoriety.
Mesrine: Killer Instinct comes to UK screens on August 7th
www.mesrine-movie.co.uk
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tags: crime drama, drama, foreign film, gerard depardieu, vincent cassel
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- Leigh
[DVD Review] Menage (Evening Dress)
21 July 2009 9:47 PM, PDT | JustPressPlay.net | See recent JustPressPlay news »
I can't say I've ever been a huge fan of French comedy, and I also can't really recall the last time I saw a truly raucous, balls-out French comedy, and especially not one as blackly comic and dirty as Menage. Or at least, the first half of it.
The film starts off rather promisingly, as a bitter homeless couple, consisting of Antoine and Monique (Michel Blanc and Miou-Miou, respectively), fighting over how much they hate each other, encounter a mysterious, tough drifter named Bob, played by Gerard Depardieu. Bob makes his living by robbing rich people's houses in the most laid-back, hassle-free way you've ever seen. He basically just strolls in, makes himself at home and takes his sweet time enjoying the luxuries of other people's riches. Antoine and Monique quickly adapt to Bob's lifestyle -- especially the latter. The three become increasingly audacious and promiscuous, while simultaneously getting further »
- Inna Mkrtycheva
Exclusive: Mesrine Killer Instinct Clip
21 July 2009 3:00 AM, PDT | EmpireOnline | See recent EmpireOnline news »
A film so big it had to be divided into two densely-packed hours of action and crime, Mesrine: Killer Instinct and Mesrine: Public Enemy Number One are set to burn up screens like a Gauloise, with Vincent Cassel as the charismatic Jacques Mesrine.This clip shows Mesrine, a young up-and-coming underworld figure, facing off against Gerard Depardieu's more powerful, and more established, Guido. Think goats butting heads, only these guys have good suits and large automatics in their belts.The two films star anyone who's anyone and French, including Ludivine Sagnier, Samuel Le Bihan, Mathieu Amalric and Cecile de France. Mesrine: Killer Instinct is out on August 7, with Mesrine: Public Enemy Number One close behind on August 28. Vive le crime! »
Jean-Jacques Beineix: The Hollywood Interview
14 July 2009 4:20 PM, PDT | The Hollywood Interview | See recent The Hollywood Interview news »
French filmmaker Jean-Jacques Beineix.
Divas and Lions and Moons, Oh My!
By Alex Simon
The Noveulle Vague, or “French New Wave” was launched by a group of film critics and cinefiles who began France’s legendary Cahiers du Cinéma magazine in the 1950s. With Jean-Luc Godard’s Breathless in 1959, the movement was launched, emphasizing behavior over aesthetics, content over form, and pastiche of other film genres (particularly those born in the U.S., with a healthy dollop of Italian neorealism) over the more traditional narratives of French films from years past. Francois Truffaut, Jacques Demy, Agnes Varda (see our interview with her below) Eric Rohmer, Claude Chabrol, and Jacques Rivette all fell under the spell of magazine co-founder and theorist Andre Bazin, laying the groundwork for a series of articles, monographs and critiques that formed the so-called “auteur theory,” (or more specifically “"La politique des auteurs" ("The policy of authors, »
- The Hollywood Interview.com
DVD Playhouse--July 2009
14 July 2009 12:00 PM, PDT | The Hollywood Interview | See recent The Hollywood Interview news »
DVD Playhouse—July 2009
By
Allen Gardner
Do The Right Thing: 20th Anniversary Edition (Universal) Spike Lee’s groundbreaking fable about race relations in an ethnically mixed Brooklyn neighborhood during a sweltering New York summer remains as potent, timely and prescient as it was in 1989. Lee is among the cast, which also includes John Turturro, Danny Aiello, Samuel L. Jackson, Ossie Davis, Ruby Dee, and Rosie Perez (to name a few), that provide the tableaux-like framework for this stunning work. Criminally ignored by Oscar (it wasn't even nominated for Best Picture, but did garner nods for Supporting Actor Danny Aiello and Lee’s screenplay), it endures as a timeless classic. Also available on Blu-ray disc. Bonuses: Commentary by Lee, Ernest Dickerson, Wynn Thomas, Joie Lee; Documentary; Deleted and extended scenes; Featurettes. Widescreen. Dolby and DTS 5.1 surround.
Coraline (Universal) A young girl moves into an old Victorian house with her parents »
- The Hollywood Interview.com
[DVD Review] Bye Bye Monkey
14 July 2009 5:50 AM, PDT | JustPressPlay.net | See recent JustPressPlay news »
The challenge of critiquing something like Bye Bye Monkey is that its storyline (if you can even call it that) is based in a logic so strange and unapproachable that there’s no way of telling what anyone else is going to get out of this movie. I know that I watched a movie, and can roughly recall the order in which events take place, but I am hard pressed to explain exactly how those things came together into what one would call a story. That’s not necessarily a fault, but it does make the experience difficult to relate.
Gerard Lafayette (Gerard Depardieu) is a young man of no particular distinction who makes his living in the slums of New York City by working odd jobs. One day, he comes across the body of King Kong washed up on a nearby beach, with his infant son (played by a »
- Anders Nelson
DVD Reviews: Claud Chabrol’s A Judgement in Stone and The Color of Lies
25 June 2009 11:57 PM, PDT | DearCinema.com | See recent DearCinema.com news »
One of the father figures of the French New Wave, Claude Chabrol, like François Truffaut, Jean-Luc Godard and Eric Rohmer, took film criticism to new heights through Cahiers du Cinema before turning filmmaker. Influenced greatly by Alfred Hitchcock and Fritz Lang, Chabrol has been a prolific filmmaker, and also probably the first among the French New Wave directors to achieve commercial success. Now 79, Chabrol's latest film "Bellamy", his first collaboration with actor Gerard Depardieu, has been released recently. A master who has been traversing from one genre to another effortlessly, Chabrol's films have been marked by explorations of the human psyche... »
- Utpal Borpujari
Fliff Announces 8th Annual Perrier French Film Festival
25 June 2009 5:59 AM, PDT | icelebz.com | See recent iCelebz news »
The Fort Lauderdale International Film Festival is announcing the invasion of the French at Cinema Paradiso. The 8th annual Perrier French Film Festival is set to showcase 12 French films from July 30 to August 2.
For four days, the fest will be bringing diverse selection of French films, ranging from historical dramas, adventures and comedies.
On July 30, "Hello Goodbye" will be opening the festival. The romantic comedy film stars Gerard Depardieu, who is known to American audience in film such as "Green Card" and "Last Holiday" among others, and Fanny Ardant.
For the closing, "A Pain in the Ass" will be showing on August 2.
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