Film Festival News
The glitz and glamor of film festivals often can't be match: from star studded to juries to celebrities on the red carpets to the world premiere of anticpated films. Look here from most recent news from the major international and independent film festivals.
Berlinale Journal, Day 4 & 5
Penelope Cruz bares her breasts in Isabel Coixet's "Elegy," a band struggles to make music in Iraq in Suroosh Alvi and Eddy Moretti's "Heavy Metal in Baghdad," and Jonny To's exuberant gangster film "Sparrow" are some of Jurgen's blurry festival highlights. Jurgen's Berlin Film Festival experience continues.
Penelope Cruz bares her breasts in Isabel Coixet's "Elegy," a band struggles to make music in Iraq in Suroosh Alvi and Eddy Moretti's "Heavy Metal in Baghdad," and Jonny To's exuberant gangster film "Sparrow" are some of Jurgen's blurry festival highlights. Jurgen's Berlin Film Festival experience continues.
Berlinale Journal, Day 8 and 9
As the 58th Berlinale winds down, the phrase that's been popping into Jurgen's mind is "auf dem Zahnfleisch gehen," -- literally, "walking on one's gums." In this diminished state, our intepid film critic views "Katyn," "I've Loved You So Long," and young hotties Scarlett Johansson and Natalie Portman in the costume drams "The Other Boleyn Girl."
As the 58th Berlinale winds down, the phrase that's been popping into Jurgen's mind is "auf dem Zahnfleisch gehen," -- literally, "walking on one's gums." In this diminished state, our intepid film critic views "Katyn," "I've Loved You So Long," and young hotties Scarlett Johansson and Natalie Portman in the costume drams "The Other Boleyn Girl."
Cannes Film Festival Prize Winners
Jean-Pierre Dardenne and Luc Dardenne, "The Child," took the top prize at the 58th Cannes Film Festival. Jim Jarmusch's "Broken Flowers" was awarded the second top prize, the Grand Prix. A complete list of winners
Jean-Pierre Dardenne and Luc Dardenne, "The Child," took the top prize at the 58th Cannes Film Festival. Jim Jarmusch's "Broken Flowers" was awarded the second top prize, the Grand Prix. A complete list of winners
Berlinale Journal, Day 7
Jurgen is happy to report that Madonna's directorial debut "Filth and Wisdom," premiering at the Berlin Film Festival, isn't bad at all. Also, Antonio Luigi Grimaldi's moving meditation of grief "Quiet Chaos," Robert Guediguian's misfire "Lady Jane," and Naoko Ogigami's lovely "Megune."
Jurgen is happy to report that Madonna's directorial debut "Filth and Wisdom," premiering at the Berlin Film Festival, isn't bad at all. Also, Antonio Luigi Grimaldi's moving meditation of grief "Quiet Chaos," Robert Guediguian's misfire "Lady Jane," and Naoko Ogigami's lovely "Megune."
Berlinale Journal, Day 6
Mike Leigh's comedy "Happy Go Lucky" had film critics buzzing about its "brilliant" script and sophisticated laughs. Jurgen was shut out of the screening, but caught another worthy contender for the prestigious Golden Lion, Hong Sang-soo's "Night and Day." Also, Errol Morri's Standard Operating Procedure and "Jesus Christus Savior."
Mike Leigh's comedy "Happy Go Lucky" had film critics buzzing about its "brilliant" script and sophisticated laughs. Jurgen was shut out of the screening, but caught another worthy contender for the prestigious Golden Lion, Hong Sang-soo's "Night and Day." Also, Errol Morri's Standard Operating Procedure and "Jesus Christus Savior."
Berlinale Journal, Day 3
Jurgen's latest update from the Berlin Film Festival covers six more movies: "Black Ice," "Auge in Auge," "Shiver," "Gardens of the Night," "Chiko," and "Transsiberian." Plus coverage of the "There Will Be Blood" press conference and party reports.
Jurgen's latest update from the Berlin Film Festival covers six more movies: "Black Ice," "Auge in Auge," "Shiver," "Gardens of the Night," "Chiko," and "Transsiberian." Plus coverage of the "There Will Be Blood" press conference and party reports.
Berlinale Journal, Day 2
The 58th Berlin Film Festival officially kicked off last night with the gala premiere of Martin Scorsese's Rolling Stone film Shine a Light.
The 58th Berlin Film Festival officially kicked off last night with the gala premiere of Martin Scorsese's Rolling Stone film Shine a Light.
2008 Berlinale Journal, Day 1
Eleven days, five hundred movies, Madonna, Marty, and the Rolling Stones. Never mind "Cloverfield: fresh"ly arrived in Berlin for the 58th International Film Festival, Jurgen figures out that the real monster is the cuddly bear that serves as its logo. In the first installment of his Berlinale Journal, your intrepid guide stashes his luggage in a bar and takes in the overwhelming festival program.
Eleven days, five hundred movies, Madonna, Marty, and the Rolling Stones. Never mind "Cloverfield: fresh"ly arrived in Berlin for the 58th International Film Festival, Jurgen figures out that the real monster is the cuddly bear that serves as its logo. In the first installment of his Berlinale Journal, your intrepid guide stashes his luggage in a bar and takes in the overwhelming festival program.
The 42nd New York Film Festival 2004
The complete line-up of the 42nd New York Film Festival 2004.
The complete line-up of the 42nd New York Film Festival 2004.
Ten Must-sees At The 2009 Tribeca Film Festival
The sprawling Tribeca Film Festival always makes sure to offer New York audience some bonafide crowd pleasers. This year's fest opens with Woody Allen's Whatever Works and closes with Nia Vardalos in My Life in Ruins. In between, however, the fest offers an exciting range of unknown foreign and independent releases. Of the hundreds of new releases: here are our top ten picks of film…
The sprawling Tribeca Film Festival always makes sure to offer New York audience some bonafide crowd pleasers. This year's fest opens with Woody Allen's Whatever Works and closes with Nia Vardalos in My Life in Ruins. In between, however, the fest offers an exciting range of unknown foreign and independent releases. Of the hundreds of new releases: here are our top ten picks of film…
The 2008 Hamptons International Film Festival
The award winners of The 2008 Hamptons International Film Festival - Award Winners
The award winners of The 2008 Hamptons International Film Festival - Award Winners
2008 Venice Film Festival Awards
The Golden Lion: Darren Aronofsky's "The Wrestler" wins the Golden Lion at the 65th Venice Film Festival.
The Golden Lion: Darren Aronofsky's "The Wrestler" wins the Golden Lion at the 65th Venice Film Festival.
The 46th New York Film Festival - Complete Lineup
48th New York Film Festival Announces Full Line-Up: Clint Eastwood, Laurent Cantet, and Darren Aronofsky headline the 2008 edition of the esteemed festival. We have the complete slate and full coverage of the festival.
48th New York Film Festival Announces Full Line-Up: Clint Eastwood, Laurent Cantet, and Darren Aronofsky headline the 2008 edition of the esteemed festival. We have the complete slate and full coverage of the festival.
2008 Tribeca Film Festival Guide
Gentlemen, start your engines: this year's 7th annual Tribeca Film Festival is screening 121 feature films at a dozen locations throughout Lower Manhattan. The diversity of choices ranges from the premiere of the Wachowski Brothers' summer blockbuster Speed Racer to Dawn Lodgsdon's low-budget documentary Faubourg Tremé: The Untold Story of Black New Orleans. It's impossible to catch…
Gentlemen, start your engines: this year's 7th annual Tribeca Film Festival is screening 121 feature films at a dozen locations throughout Lower Manhattan. The diversity of choices ranges from the premiere of the Wachowski Brothers' summer blockbuster Speed Racer to Dawn Lodgsdon's low-budget documentary Faubourg Tremé: The Untold Story of Black New Orleans. It's impossible to catch…
Berlinale Wrap-Up
Jurgen's last two days in Berlin: he sees Another Love Story, Lake Tahoe, Julia, Be Kind Rewind, and Happy-Go-Lucky and wraps up the festival.
Jurgen's last two days in Berlin: he sees Another Love Story, Lake Tahoe, Julia, Be Kind Rewind, and Happy-Go-Lucky and wraps up the festival.
Berlin International Film Festival 2008
Ten days, almost 400 films, and Madonna: the 2008 Berlinale promises lots of excitement. Jürgen's heading to Berlin, and this is our hub for all Berlinale coverage.
Ten days, almost 400 films, and Madonna: the 2008 Berlinale promises lots of excitement. Jürgen's heading to Berlin, and this is our hub for all Berlinale coverage.
2008 Palme d'Or Winner at Cannes
Laurent Cantet's "The Class" won the 2008 Palme d'Or at the Cannes Festival. Jury president Sean Penn presented the awards. The Grand Prix (runner-up)went to Matteo Garrone's Gomorra.
Laurent Cantet's "The Class" won the 2008 Palme d'Or at the Cannes Festival. Jury president Sean Penn presented the awards. The Grand Prix (runner-up)went to Matteo Garrone's Gomorra.
Sundance 2006 Award Winners
Two American independent films have swept the Sundance awards. Richard Glatzer and Wash Westmoreland's "Quinceañera" took both the prestigious Grand Jury Prize and the Audience Award. In the documentary competition, Christopher Quinn's "God Grew Tired of Us" also won both the Grand Jury Prize and the Audience Award.
Two American independent films have swept the Sundance awards. Richard Glatzer and Wash Westmoreland's "Quinceañera" took both the prestigious Grand Jury Prize and the Audience Award. In the documentary competition, Christopher Quinn's "God Grew Tired of Us" also won both the Grand Jury Prize and the Audience Award.
The 43nd New York Film Festival 2005
The 43rd New York Film Festival, presented by the Film Society of Lincoln Center and opening Friday, September 23, will offer a main program selection of 24 features and 13 short films over a period of 17 days. Here is the complete lineup.
The 43rd New York Film Festival, presented by the Film Society of Lincoln Center and opening Friday, September 23, will offer a main program selection of 24 features and 13 short films over a period of 17 days. Here is the complete lineup.
Sundance 2005 Award Winners
Ira Sach's film "Forty Shades of Blue" took the American Dramatic Grand Jury Prize at the 2005 Sundance Film Festival. A complete listing of all the award winners at this year's indie fest.
Ira Sach's film "Forty Shades of Blue" took the American Dramatic Grand Jury Prize at the 2005 Sundance Film Festival. A complete listing of all the award winners at this year's indie fest.
Tribeca Film Festival 2009 Overview
The Tribeca Film Festival has wrapped up its eighth year. Since 2001, the festival that Robert De Niro built has changed, slowly and steadily building an identity. An overview of the 2009 Tribeca Film Festival: films in selection and acquisitions.
The Tribeca Film Festival has wrapped up its eighth year. Since 2001, the festival that Robert De Niro built has changed, slowly and steadily building an identity. An overview of the 2009 Tribeca Film Festival: films in selection and acquisitions.