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Amour conquers all
2 hours ago | The Guardian - Film News | See recent The Guardian - Film News news »
From the bonkers Holy Motors to the disappointing On the Road, Cannes offered plenty of breadth, but only Michael Haneke's exquisite tale of an elderly man caring for his frail wife in their Paris apartment ticked all the boxes
Michael Haneke is too good. Whenever the Austrian director shows one of his films in Cannes, I always come out thinking the others might as well just pack up and go home because they'll never reach his awesome heights of control and precision. It's like the days when Beethoven was around and everyone else gave up composing. Haneke's Amour, about an elderly man looking after his frail wife (Jean-Louis Trintignant and Emmanuelle Riva, both utterly captivating) when a stroke confines her to their Paris apartment, was by some stretch the finest film at Cannes. It was the only piece to be exquisitely acted, composed, paced and pitched, as well as »
- Jason Solomons
Cannes In Pictures: Day 10
2 hours ago | EmpireOnline | See recent EmpireOnline news »
David Cronenberg's Cosmopolis was the main event on Day 10 of the Cannes Film Festival. The director and his cast including Robert Pattinson posed at their photocall and later, a number of stars joined them on the red carpet for their premiere.Elsewhere, we saw Nicole Kidman and Clive Owen promote their latest, Hemingway & Gellhorn as well as Reese Witherspoon and Matthew McConaughey at the Mud photocall. See Day 9 photos. »
David Cronenberg’s ‘A Dangerous Method’, A Scene Analysis
4 hours ago | SoundOnSight | See recent SoundOnSight news »
David Cronenberg’s A Dangerous Method is a fine example of deceptively simple direction, utilizing classic cinematic language in a subtle way so as to direct its audience in a way above and beyond the majority of films of its type. This is probably the director at his technically finest, breezily and classily manipulating the audience through his very planned series of shots.
The film concerns the relationship of Carl Jung (Michael Fassbender) and Sigmund Freud (Viggo Mortensen – in what is perhaps his finest role to date). A woman, Sabina Spielrein (Keira Knightly – playing, oddly given the film’s standing as period piece, against type) doesn’t necessarily come between them, as much as between their philosophies. Operating around the fringes of the narrative is Otto Gross (Vincent Cassel), a brilliant nymphomaniac, charged by Freud to Jung’s care in the former’s absence.
The first scene in question involves an early, »
- Neal Dhand
Robert Pattinson Discusses Cosmopolis At Cannes, Plus After Party Photos
4 hours ago | ShockYa | See recent ShockYa news »
In this new interview with TG1 in Cannes, Robert Pattinson talks about his role in the upcoming film “Cosmopolis” directed by David Cronenberg (A History of Violence, Crash). “Cosmopolis” is based on Don DeLillo’s popular novel and stars teen-favorite Robert Pattinson (Water for Elephants, The Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn – Part 1), Jay Baruchel (How To Train Your Pet Dragon), Paul Giamatti (The Hangover Part 2), Kevin Durand (I Am Number Four), Juliette Binoche (Dan in Real Life), and Samantha Morton (Elizabeth: The Golden Age). Synopsis: The film follows a multimillionaire on a 24-hour journey across Manhattan, which starts as a simple trip to get a haircut. The simple trip [ Read More ] »
- Brian Corder
Robert Pattinson Refused to Go Naked for Cosmopolis
6 hours ago | National Ledger | See recent National Ledger news »
Twilight hunk Robert Pattinson refused to bare all and go naked for his new movie, David Cronenberg's Cosmopolis. In an interview, the star explained. "Five minutes before we filmed, David told me, 'I want to see your balls on the top of the frame,'" Robert said, "At the moment, I reminded myself that I would do anything for him. So I went back to see him and told him that wouldn't happen." How did it go? Pattinson said, "He took it really well. At the start, it's a very bizarre scene that you won't see again in another movie, I promise." More movie notes for Rob... Pattinson is keeping very busy, another report reveals Rob has signed on to appear in an upcoming film project about rock legends The Band. Few details are known about the movie, but the British actor reveals it will focus on the group's craft more than anything else. »
Robert Pattinson,Kristen Stewart Spotted Hugging It Up At Cosmopolis Premiere Yesterday
7 hours ago | OnTheFlix | See recent OnTheFlix news »
Robert Pattinson,Kristen Stewart spotted hugging it up at Cosmopolis premiere yesterday. As previously reported, Twilight Saga main chick Kristen Stewart showed up at her man Robert Pattinson's "Cosmopolis" movie premiere in Cannes,France yesterday evening,May 25th, to show some support. At one point,they gave each other a big hug on the red carpet. K-Stew looked ultra hot too,sporting a gorgeous red gown that showed off her figure an cleavage quite nicely. Rob was dressed to the nines in a sharp,black,tuxedo. The event took place at the Palais des Festivals venue,and Rob was also seen,posing with his co-stars Sarah Gadon, Emily Hampshire and Paul Giamatti, along with director David Cronenberg. Other celebs also showed up. They included: Tom Sturridge, Doutzen Kroes, Aishwarya Rai, and Kelly Rutherford. In related news, Rob showed up to Kristen Stewart's "On The Road" premiere the other day May 23rd, »
- Derek
Twilight’s Kristen Stewart Spotted Sexy Cleavage Tight Dress Hot At Cosmopolis Cannes
8 hours ago | OnTheFlix | See recent OnTheFlix news »
Twilight's Kristen Stewart spotted sexy cleavage, tight dress hot at Cosmopolis Cannes. Omg! Twilight Saga hottie Kristen Stewart was looking absolutely smoking when she showed up at Robert Pattinson's big "Cosmopolis" premiere yesterday in Cannes, France,May 25th. She sported a red hot,figure flattering, dress that showed off her very nice cleavage. At one point, she was seen, hugging her man Rob on the red carpet as she was there to support him. Aww. Rob showed up in a very sharp,black,tuxedo,and posed with his co-stars Sarah Gadon, Emily Hampshire, and Paul Giamatti, along with director David Cronenberg at the Palais des Festivals venue where the event took place. Other celebs also showed up. They included: Kristen Stewart, Tom Sturridge, Doutzen Kroes, Aishwarya Rai, and Kelly Rutherford. In related news, Rob showed up to Kristen's "On The Road" premiere two days prior on May 23rd,and »
- Chris
Robert Pattinson Spotted Major Tuxedo Sharp At Cannes Cosmopolis Premiere Yesterday
8 hours ago | OnTheFlix | See recent OnTheFlix news »
Robert Pattinson spotted major tuxedo sharp at Cannes Cosmopolis premiere yesterday. Yesterday evening, Twilight Saga mega star Robert Pattinson was spotted very "dressed to impress" at the 2012 Cannes Film Festival to promote his big "Cosmopolis" movie at the Cannes premiere. He sported a sharp tuxedo as he walked and posed for the pap cams. At one point, he was seen, hugging his lady love Kristen Stewart at the event. The festivities took place at the Palais des Festivals venue,and Rob also posed with his co-stars: Sarah Gadon, Emily Hampshire,and Paul Giamatti, along with director David Cronenberg. Other celebs showed up. They included: Tom Sturridge, Doutzen Kroes, Aishwarya Rai, and Kelly Rutherford. It was also announced that Cosmopolis was picked up by Scandinavian and Baltic distributor NonStop Ent, meaning it will play in more areas,including the United States. In the flick, Rob plays Eric Packer, who's a 28-year-old »
- Andre
Cannes 2012 Review: David Cronenberg's 'Cosmopolis' with Pattinson
9 hours ago | firstshowing.net | See recent FirstShowing.net news »
Before seeing this, I was considerably curious to see how filmmaker David Cronenberg (of A Dangerous Method most recently) would handle a philosophical character study about a billionaire taking a limo across New York City. Alas, I was let down to discover an overly-complex, dialogue-heavy exposé on how money corrupts that follows a rather cold, careless character who continually emphasizes his power over everyone below him, without any concern for that power. Cronenberg establishes an unique world (and the inside of a limo) for us to follow Robert Pattinson as billionaire Eric Packer in, but that's about all that's interesting. Numerous films at this year's festival seem to deal with the societal and cultural struggle of money, and how the financial gaps in this world affect individuals living in these societies. Cosmopolis is another study of the corruption and power of money, as observed from the top down. And this time, »
- Alex Billington
Robert Pattinson's all grown up in Cronenberg's Cosmopolis
12 hours ago | Cineplex | See recent Cineplex news »
Going back to what he does best, David Cronenberg takes a visceral day-trip inside the cushioned limousine of a tycoon who cares little for the bloody, populist riots that explode outside his car in Cosmopolis.
All the young multi-billionaire Eric Packer - played by a steely-eyed Robert Pattinson - wants is a haircut.
Packer spends the entire film, which premiered Friday in Cannes, crossing town to get one but is waylaid when the U.S. president's visit to the city causes traffic chaos. Yet when he eventually makes it to the barber, his haircut is interrupted and he leaves in futility, half-shaven.
For Cronenberg, a master of provocation, the significance of this probably goes beyond a debate on the quality of haircuts at barber shops - though judging by Pattinson's slick red-carpet hair, it is probable he opted for a stylist.
In the surreal Cosmopolis - full of long, introspective »
- Cineplex.com and contributors
10 stories you might have missed: Chris Hemsworth wants 'Thor 2' to be more like 'Game of Thrones'
19 hours ago | Hitfix | See recent Hitfix news »
It's been another big week in entertainment news, and some tidbits were likely to get past even the most vigilant of pop culture junkies. In this week's 10 stories you might have missed: Chris Hemsworth wants "Thor 2" to be like "Game of Thrones," Robert Pattinson is re-teaming with "Cosmopolis" director David Cronenberg, Dwayne Johnson says Paramount is shooting new scenes for the 3D conversion of the delayed "G.I. Joe: Retaliation," "Smash" jettisons several actors, Starz sets a "Spartacus" marathon, Lady Gaga angers Thai fans, My Morning Jacket's Jim James going solo, and more. Catch up here: »
- HitFix Staff
Cosmopolis – two star review
25 May 2012 4:12 PM, PDT | The Guardian - Film News | See recent The Guardian - Film News news »
David Cronenberg's adaptation of Don DeLillo's novella, starring Robert Pattinson as a billionaire trader, is agonisingly self-conscious
David Cronenberg's Cosmopolis, adapted by the director from the Don DeLillo novella, is stilted, self-important and dismayingly shallow, featuring an egg-laying cameo from Juliette Binoche, among others — although Paul Giamatti and Mathieu Amalric put some recognisable human life into theirs. As the star, Robert Pattinson's face is set in an immobile semi-sneer of super-cool unshockability. He plays Packer, a twentysomething multi-billionaire Wall Street trader, who we see riding across Manhattan in his stretch limo, having conceived a whimsical desire to get a haircut way over the other side of town. This may be an allusion to the slang for a fierce market correction — a "haircut" — because Packer's massive wager on Chinese currency looks like it's going to go very wrong, his recent marriage to a wealthy and beautiful young »
- Peter Bradshaw
This week's new films
25 May 2012 4:05 PM, PDT | The Guardian - Film News | See recent The Guardian - Film News news »
Moonrise Kingdom (12A)
(Wes Anderson, 2012, Us) Jared Gilman, Kara Hayward, Edward Norton, Bruce Willis, Frances McDormand, Bill Murray. 94 mins
Anderson's signature meticulous, deadpan retro-chic works best when it's tethered to something tangibly real, as this is, historically and emotionally. Set on an island microcosm of 1965 America, it details the touching elopement of two precocious but naive pre-teens, and the grown-up chaos and crises their clandestine outdoors adventure provokes. It's a stylised storm in a teacup, packed with visual flourishes, cultural footnotes and the usual dry comedy. But beneath the playfulness are some deceptively mature observations on the pain that comes with both childhood and adulthood.
Men In Black 3 (PG)
(Barry Sonnenfeld, 2012, Us) Will Smith, Josh Brolin, Alice Eve. 106 mins
A time-travel twist facilitates a return to the 1960s and the golden age of conspiracy theories, which goes a long way to justifying a sequel no one was particularly screaming out for. »
- Steve Rose
Robert Pattinson Cannes Photo
25 May 2012 3:06 PM, PDT | Alt Film Guide | See recent Alt Film Guide news »
Cosmopolis‘ Robert Pattinson, David Cronenberg, Sarah Gadon, Paul Giamatti, and Emily Hampshire posed for photographers at the Cannes Film Festival 2012, where Cosmopolis is in the running for the Palme d’Or. The above Robert Pattinson photo was posted at Just Jared, which has several other images from the Cosmopolis photo call. Cronenberg’s chaotic comedy-drama was screened today at Cannes. Reviews were mixed for Cosmopolis, which some found too talky, but they were highly positive for Robert Pattinson, 26, best known until now for his lovestruck vampire Edward Cullen in the Twilight movies. [Check out: Cosmopolis Mixed Reviews; Robert Pattinson 'Flawless'.] According to Just Jared, when Pattinson was asked a Twilight-related question, Cronenberg interfered, telling the journalist that Robert Pattinson is a “real person with a history and a past. The history and the past is not Twilight. It is Cosmopolis.” In addition to Robert Pattinson as the young multibillionaire New Yorker Eric Packer, the Cosmopolis cast includes the aforementioned Sarah Gadon, »
- D. Zhea
The Conversation: What Are People Saying About Robert Pattinson in 'Cosmopolis'?
25 May 2012 2:00 PM, PDT | Movies.com | See recent Movies.com news »
The 2012 Cannes Film Festival is winding down, and many writers have already left. But those critics who stuck around got to check out one more major premiere, David Cronenberg's Cosmopolis. And those critics are very divided on whether it's good or bad, a return to the director's earlier work, more like Videodrome or Naked Lunch or Crash or eXistenZ, or it's another disappointment like his last, A Dangerous Method [in their opinion]. A few reviews say only Cronenberg fans will like it, while others say it won't please even them. Based on Don DeLillo's novel, which like Naked Lunch was thought unfilmable, the movie tracks the odyssey of a young billionaire on his way across Manhattan to get a haircut. Some seem to get it more than...
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- Christopher Campbell
Coming Of Age In Cannes
25 May 2012 1:23 PM, PDT | Filmmaker Magazine - Blog | See recent Filmmaker Magazine news »
Cannes No.64. Côte d’Azur. Film, film, film and more films. As a matter of fact, more films than you can even imagine are made. That was my first impression last year as I popped my cherry at the Palais, bringing my 30-minute short film, The Sea Is All I Know, starring Oscar winner Melissa Leo (above), to the festival. It was overwhelming. How could so many films be made? Where are they seen? Where does the funding come from? How does one sell them? Who were these people selling the films? What are pre-sells? How is that different than distribution? How are deals made? Where did the Weinsteins fit in all this madness or even Killer Films, my heroes, where were they… What did a film commission in a pavilion have to offer me?
Gorgeous gowns and smoking suits with papillon ties walking side by side with kids on skateboards tearing up the Croisette. »
- Jordan Bayne
'K-11' Trailer: A Wild Prison Drama Directed by Kristen Stewart's Mom
25 May 2012 1:15 PM, PDT | Movies.com | See recent Movies.com news »
So, it turns out that the most fascinating thing about Twilight is observing the fan reactions to related projects that are starting to pop up, namely David Cronenberg's surreal Cosmopolis and now Jules Stewart's K-11 — centering on a special prison unit dedicated to protecting gay and transgender convicts. Based on some very early impressions, both films appear challenging in their own way, and we're finding it hard to believe that Twihards will follow the darker descent. Still, stranger things have happened. Stewart's indie drama follows Goran Visnjic as a record producer who wakes up from a drug haze to find himself locked up with the K-11 crew, led by a frightening transsexual named Mousey (telenovela starlet Kate del Castillo). While there, he contends...
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- Alison Nastasi
Cannes 2012: A Giggly Robert Pattinson Touts Cronenberg Thriller 'Cosmopolis'
25 May 2012 12:21 PM, PDT | The Wrap | See recent The Wrap news »
The crush of media waiting for "Twilight" heartthrob Robert Pattinson to talk about his new role as a steely billionaire financier in David Cronenberg's hotly anticipated apocalyptic new thriller, "Cosmopolis," got their knuckles rapped by the stern French moderator before Friday's press conference even began. "Keep the vampires and bats out it," he warned, in case there were any rabid, so-called "Twihard" fans among reporters who might pepper Pattinson with questions about his phenomenally successful "Twilight" franchise, or anything about his "Twilight" co-star and real-life girlfriend Kristen Stewart, who is also »
- Dana Kennedy
Robert Pattinson, Kristen Stewart, Julianna Margulies Make A Literal Splash At Cosmopolis Premiere
25 May 2012 12:12 PM, PDT | TheFabLife - Movies | See recent TheFabLife - Movies news »
From what we can tell, David Cronenberg’s Cosmopolis is not the side-splitting comedy of the summer. And yet, the photos coming out of the photocall and premiere of the film at Cannes make it seem like the fest’s funniest event yet. Maybe that’s due to star Robert Pattinson’s relentless red-carpet face-making. Or due to the fact that it was pouring at the premiere, and the celebrities in attendance, like Julianna Margulies, could do nothing but laugh at how drenched their gorgeous gowns were getting.
Other random celebs mugging for the cameras at the premiere included Cuba Gooding Jr., Bonnie Wright and Kelly Rutherford. Model Natasha Poly showed the most daring amount of skin at the event, but she had a surprising rival in the side-boob game: none other than Kristen Stewart, in a plunging red Reem Acra stunner. She arrived ahead of her boyfriend and was »
- Sabrina Rojas Weiss
Robert Pattinson refused to bare all for movie
25 May 2012 12:01 PM, PDT | Monsters and Critics | See recent Monsters and Critics news »
Robert Pattinson refused to bare all for his new movie. The British heartthrob stars in David Cronenberg's 'Cosmopolis' and although he is a huge fan of the director and had promised to do anything he asked, he drew the line at frontal nudity. Robert is quoted by Metro France as saying: 'Five minutes before we filmed, David told me, 'I want to see the bottom of your balls on the top of the frame.' At the moment, I reminded myself that I would do anything for him. So I went back to see him and told him that wouldn't happen. 'He took it really well. At the start, it's a very bizarre scene that you won't see again in another »
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