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Video: Cannes Film Festival Opens with Star-Studded Events
Our first video segment from the 2014 Cannes Film Festival.
The Fault in Our Stars: David Cronenberg’s Latest Triumph
A counterpoint opinion on David Cronenberg’s “Map to the Stars.”
Cannes: In “National Gallery,” Frederick Wiseman observes the London museum’s operations
Frederick Wiseman reflects on art—including his own films—in “National Gallery.”
Cannes Day Five: “Map to the Stars”
Barbara Scharres Reports on the World Premiere of David Cronenberg’s Map to the Stars.
Events About Roger Ebert Set For This Week at Cannes
Life Itself, an interview with Steve James & Chaz Ebert, and “The Roger Ebert Critics Panel” all take place this week in France.
Cannes 2014, Day Five: “The Homesman”
Day five at Cannes sees an analysis of Tommy Lee Jones’ “The Homesman” in light of continued issues with gender equality at the fest.
Abel Ferrara’s scandal-ready “Welcome to New York” screens in Cannes
Abel Ferrara’s thinly veiled take on Dominique Strauss-Kahn screened off-fest.
Cannes 2014, Day Four: “Saint Laurent,” “The Wonders,” “The Crossing”
Barbara Scharres conveys her fourth day at Cannes, including screenings of “Saint Laurent” and “The Wonders,” along with a press conference for John Woo’s “The Crossing.”
Drive In Fright: David Michôd’s “The Rover”
Michael Oleszczyk reports on the Cannes premiere of David Michod’s The Rover.
At Cannes, “Red Army” and “Self Made” Look at Culture Clash
At Cannes, an American documentary and a surreal Israeli comedy examine national identity.
Dragons in Anatolia: The Beauty of Cannes Hustle
A daily report from Michael Oleszczyk on the unique double feature of How to Train Your Dragon 2 & Winter Sleep.
Cannes 2014, Day Three: “Winter Sleep,” “Wild Tales”
Another report on day 3 of Cannes 2014, featuring Winter Sleep and Wild Tales.
Cannes Flashback: 16 Films in 5 Days; 1 Meal in 5 Hours
Cannes Flashback #4: 16 Films in 5 Days; 1 Meal in 5 Hours
Cannes Flashback: France’s Depardieu A One-Man Festival
Cannes Flashback #3: France’s Depardieu A One-Man Festival
Cannes Flashback: David Lynch Gives Filmgoers All They Can Handle
Cannes Flashback #2: David Lynch Gives Filmgoers All They Can Handle
Cannes Flashback: A Study in the Art of Being Rude
Cannes Flashback #1: A Study in the Art of Being Rude
Tromatic Tribute to Roger Playing at Cannes
Troma pays a tearful, stomach-churning tribute to Roger Ebert.
Cannes 2014, Day Three: Atom Egoyan’s “Captives”
A report on the premiere screening of Atom Egoyan’s “Captives”.
Twitter Responds to a Steak ‘n Shake Opening at Cannes
Social media responds to the news that Roger Ebert’s beloved Steak ‘n Shake made it to Cannes the same year “Life Itself” plays there.
