Venice Film Festival
TIFF 2011: Cut by Amir Naderi Photos and Clips
As I previously mentioned, one of the movies that will be screened during this year’s Toronto Film Festival is Amir Naderi‘s Cut, movie that already got a lot of attention at the Venice Fest.
Described as an exploration of one man’s obsessive relationship with cinema, and a love poem to Japanese films of the past, as well as a protest at the present, this project sounds kind of – boring. I know, I know, but trust me, that’s not exactly the truth, and if you check the rest of this report, you’ll see why…
TIFF 2011: PEOPLE MOUNTAIN PEOPLE SEA Trailer and Photos
I really have no idea what’s wrong with the movie titles these days. What’s wrong with the good old short titles? Why do I have to write one word hundred of times?
I mean – look at this one for example – People Mountain People Sea. It’s like – what was the last movie you’ve seen lately? Oh, I watched “People Mountain People Sea” yesterday. Oh, really, there’s a sequel to the People Mountain? Blah! Do something about that, please!
I would like to start a very little chat about Cai Shangjun’s second feature People Mountain People Sea, which will be shown at this year’s Toronto Film Festival, the movie inspired by a true crime story, and already described as a bold and unsettling revenge film takes a road trip down the dark corners of modern Chinese society.
TIFF 2011: WHORES’ GLORY Trailer, Photos, Clips
So, we’re all familiar with the happy fact that Venice Film Festival is finally over. Are we? Now you say – yes we are Fiona! Ok, children, then let’s move on with the Toronto Film Festival, because something quite interesting is happening in Canada these days.
Some of the well-known titles from Venice will be screened during TIFF, and when I say well-known, I mean movies like Lanthimos’ Alps and unfortunately Sokurov’s Faust as well.
But, one of the projects that I would like all of you to remember is Michael Glawogger‘s Whores’ Glory, which is already being described as a frank look at prostitution in three very different cultures. So, yes, my children, today we’re here to talk about prostitution, and I’m glad the whole class is here! You perverts!
2011 Venice Film Festival Winners
I admit. I wasn’t so impressed with this year’s Venice Film Festival. Don’t know why, but every single time I actually tried to pay some attention on the movies that were in contention, I immediately cheated them all with Yorgos Lanthimos‘ Alps. Or even worse, with Roman Polanski‘s Carnage.
C’mon, just check out the LineUp for this year’s Venice Festival
I swear, if this report was a man, I would be one of those crazy bitches who deserve to be left. But, let’s cut the crap, because the whole thing is finally over, and we have the lucky winner. Let us all see what the hell happened in Venice.
Believe it, or not, but Aleksander Sokurov‘s Faust won the Golden Lion for Best Film at the beating high-profile contenders such as above mentioned Carnage and Steve McQueen’s Shame.
First Steve McQueen’s SHAME Clip And Photos
From director Steve McQueen, Shame is a compelling and timely examination of the nature of need, how we live our lives and the experiences that shape us. You see, that’s the usual mistake we have with the official descriptions.
I mean, do I really want to see an examination of the nature of need? No, I don’t! Boriiiiiiing! But I’ll give them a try. First of all, cast is no bad, second – I’m interested to see McQueen portrait of sexual addiction. Just give me the “s” word, and I’m all ears!
First Yorgos Lanthimos’ ALPS Clip
When I first heard of Alps, I was like – oh man, not some weird story once again! I mean, don’t get me wrong, I love Dogtooth, but have you already see all those reviews where they describe the latest Yorgos Lanthimos‘ project simply as – Dogtooth 2.
That’s just not fair. Or, at least, not fair enough. However, it’s all Lanthimos’s fault. He has previously said that Alps is “darker and funnier than Dogtooth” as well as that “it goes to each extreme a little bit more”. So, there you go, Lanthimos, enjoy your Dogtooth 2 reviews then!
The good thing is that we finally have a clip from Alps and as you will see, this looks amazing. I mean, no better way to start your hospital day then pretending you’re Rafael Nadal (yes, I’m aware that man collapsed yesterday, that’s exactly the point), right?
We can only assume that the movie is full of sick and strange and weird surprises (as you’ll have a chance to watch in the clip).
New KILLER JOE Poster Starring Matthew McConaughey and Emile Hirsch
Voltage Pictures has premiered the first poster for the upcoming black comedy, Killer Joe, starring Matthew McConaughey (The Lincoln Lawyer) and Emile Hirsch (Into the Wild) with a supporting cast including Juno Temple (upcoming The Dark Knight Rises, Dirty Girl), Thomas Haden Church (Sideways) and Gina Gershon (Bound).
The film was directed by renowned Oscar-winning director, William Friedkin (The Exorcist, The french Connection) with a script by Pulitzer Prize and Tony Award-winning playwright, Tracy Letts. This marks the second time Friedkin and Letts have collaborated together, the first time being for the 2006 film, Bug (both films were adapted from Letts’ stage plays by the same name). Bug won the Fipresci prize at the Cannes Film Festival in 2006.
First TINKER TAILOR SOLDIER SPY Clip
Do I really have to write something spectacular about Tinker Tailor Soldier Spy? I don’t think so. Let the cast speak for itself!
I mean, really guys, when we have Gary Oldman, Colin Firth, Tom Hardy, John Hurt, Toby Jones, Mark Strong and Benedict Cumberbatch all in one project, which is by the way directed by Tomas Alfredson, what can we expect? I guess – only the best.
And that’s exactly why you should definitely check out the first clip from this project! Especially if you’re Hurt’s fan, because that man has a lot of smart spy – things to say!
Venice 2011: Cristina Comencini’s Quando La Notte Clip and Photos
Ah, there’s something about the Italian language that makes me wanna see all Italian movies ever made. I’m just kidding. I love Italians, but that other part… well, I’ll skip it now.
Still, one of the movies I’m actually looking forward to, is Quando La Notte, or if you prefer When The Night, which comes from director Cristina Comencini and which is scheduled to premiere in competition at the 68th Venice Film Festival.
So, in case you have a baby, you’re insecure young woman struggling to be the perfect mother, and you’re hoping that a change of scenery will improve your baby’s sleeping habits, this movie is perfect for you.
Because that’s exactly what Marina does. She decides to spend the summer vacation in the mountainside, and then the fun starts.
