Awards

For its uniqueness of "vision, honesty of direction and screenwriting, superb acting and ... More

For its uniqueness of "vision, honesty of direction and screenwriting, superb acting and achievement on every level of filmmaking."

To nail his performance as multimillionaire Olympic sponsor John du Pont, funnyman Steve Carell got... More

To nail his performance as multimillionaire Olympic sponsor John du Pont, funnyman Steve Carell got serious by wearing multiple layers of makeup, a tight haircut, and a striking prosthetic nose.

The news team reassembles for an epic battle between Will Ferrell, Paul Rudd, David Koechner and ... More

The news team reassembles for an epic battle between Will Ferrell, Paul Rudd, David Koechner and Steve Carell vs. James Marsden vs. Sacha Baron Cohen vs. Kanye West vs. Tina Fey and Amy Poehler vs. Jim Carrey and Marion Cotillard vs. Will Smith vs. Liam Neeson and John C. Reilly vs. Greg Kinnear.

The Channel 4 News Team's afternoon is no longer a delight as their speeding van filled with ... More

The Channel 4 News Team's afternoon is no longer a delight as their speeding van filled with bowling balls, scorpions and hot oil takes a tumble on the highway.

"Wall Street greed and its reverberating effects on the U.S. economy offer a modern backdrop for ... More

"Wall Street greed and its reverberating effects on the U.S. economy offer a modern backdrop for director Adam McKay's smart and funny film The Big Short, adapted from the best-selling book by Michael Lewis," said Film Festival Chairman Harold Matzner. "Taking a complicated subject - the 2008 subprime mortgage bond crisis - McKay and his perfectly cast stars weave an engaging comedic story of a group of oddball money managers who see the train wreck coming and conspire to benefit. For this wildly entertaining ride and the fine group of actors who propel it along, the Palm Springs International Film Festival presents The Big Short with its Ensemble Performance Award."

"Since his emergence as one of America's most gifted comedic actors two decades ago, Steve Carell's... More

"Since his emergence as one of America's most gifted comedic actors two decades ago, Steve Carell's career has moved through breakout hit television and film roles from The 40 Year Old Virgin (2005) to Little Miss Sunshine (2006) to The Office (2005). Now, with his gripping portrayal of a man whose dreams and whims are overwhelmed by internal destructive forces beyond his control, Carell is firmly placed in the front ranks of America's finest dramatic performers."