Although the official Cannes lineup won’t be released for another three weeks, a few selections have already been unveiled. Pixar’s Inside Out will premiere at the festival, along with Woody Allen’s Irrational Man, which – in keeping with Allen’s no-awards policy – will probably not be in the running for any prizes. For more on Cannes, click…
Entertainment news round-up for Oct. 11
Idaho residents will not be able to see Cannes Palme d’Or winner Blue is the Warmest Color due to the state’s obscenity laws. The Flicks, the only arthouse theatre in the area, has declined to screen the NC-17 rated film, which violates Idaho Code 23-614. The law prohibits any acts of simulated sex, as well as any…
Jon Stewart’s ‘Rosewater’ to be sold at Cannes
By Amanda Ack, Film Critic Sierra/Affinity is taking “Rosewater,” Jon Stewart’s directorial debut, to the Cannes Film Festival for sale to international buyers. The film is an adaptation of Maziar Bahari’s book “Then They Came for Me: A Family’s Story of Love, Captivity and Survival.” For more information on the film, click here.
Spielberg to lead Cannes jury
By Amanda Ack, Film Critic Steven Spielberg will serve as president of the jury at the 66th Cannes Film Festival. The festival will take place this May. For more information, click here.
