CANNES – do they let ordinary people in?

Originally posted on Richard Tulloch's LIFE ON THE ROAD:
Just plain folks who’ve spotted someone special. It makes anyone go a bit silly. Mevrouw T and I have never been to Cannes at film festival time. I’ve been waiting to be nominated for the Palme d’Or and unsurprisingly that hasn’t happened yet. Not even Un Certain…

Cannes Film Festival: A rare look at the festival’s digital cinema system

An insightful and informed look behind closed doors at Cannes

Live From Cannes: Kristen Stewart’s Standing Ovation and Adam Driver’s Illusion of Control

Originally posted on genoscala:
The actress is the star of the day at Cannes with the premiere of her film ‘Personal Shopper’ while Driver opens up about preparing to play a bus driver for Jim Jarmusch’s ‘Paterson.’ read more from Movies http://ift.tt/1TscoWb via IFTTT

Cannes: Amazon, Cohen Media Take Asghar Farhadi’s ‘The Salesman’

Originally posted on genoscala:
The competition title has yet to debut at the festival. read more from Movies http://ift.tt/1TYWVeV via IFTTT

Cannes: Women Chart Their Own Course With New Company Called ‘We Do It Together’

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Members of the new non-profit took part in an American Pavilion panel where producer Carol Polakoff promised the new organization would be “revolutionary, paradigm-changing.” read more from Movies http://ift.tt/1ZXZhfU via IFTTT

Stars of ‘Money Monster,’ ‘The Shallows’ Take Cannes by Storm

PELIKULA MANIA The cast of two of Columbia Pictures’ most anticipated films of year – the hostage actioner “Money Monster” and shark thriller “The Shallows” – have taken the Cannes Film Festival by storm by sheer star power. CANNES, FRANCE – MAY 12: Julia Roberts, director Jodie Foster, George Clooney and Jack O’Connell attend the…

Girls Scout claims they have not seen a dime of the 65000 dollars supposedly raised at the oscars

Originally posted on RUMOR BUS:
The Oscars or the Girl Scouts — or some mystery benefactor … is hanging 28 little girls out to dry — after swearing Chris Rock‘s bit earned $65k … we’ve learned the money is nowhere to be found. You’ll recall Rock and the Oscars got Inglewood, CA’s Girl Scouts Troop…

And the best pitcher is…

Originally posted on Sally and the City:
Our annual Oscar party was this weekend, and we pulled out all the shots… I mean, stops! Champagne, chocolate, a mega-ballot on the wall, and fifteen friends from all parts of our lives made the evening a huge success that even Leo can look at with good memories.…

Leo’s Political Agenda

Originally posted on forthepatriots:
During the Oscar it has become a more and more common occurrence to politicize issues while up accepting an award. At this year’s 88th Oscars Awards celebration, actor Leonardo Dicaprio got up to accept his first Oscar award for Best Actor. As he accepted his award he, like many others before…

Just in Time for the Oscars, Go Behind-the-Scenes at the Dolby Theatre

Originally posted on Magical Memories with the Mouse:
The Academy Awards, aka the Oscars, are on this Sunday so I thought it was the perfect time to share my behind-the-scenes tour of the Dolby Theatre. The Dolby Theatre is right in downtown Hollywood and was built specifically for the Oscars. On the tour, one learns…

INTERVIEW: OSCAR NOMINATED DIRECTOR LENNY ABRAHAMSON ON MAKING OF “ROOM”

Oscar nominated director Lenny Abrahamson’s film Room has got 4 Oscar nominations. They are for best director, film, best female actress and best adapted screenplay. That the film scored 4 Oscar nominations may come as a surprise to some, but not to those who have seen the film. We recorded this interview with Abrahamson in San…

Rank the Oscar Winning Movies: the 2000s

We do love a good list…