Yes, it's that time of year again. That time when all the lucky critics and jet-setters who score tickets to Cannes get advance screenings of the films the rest of us won't see for quite some time. Here's what I'm looking forward to this year, when they eventually hit theaters:
Blindness, directed by Fernando Mereilles (The Constant Gardener)
A sci-fi-ish tale about a plague that leaves the majority of the population blind. An interesting premise, and The Constant Gardener was really good, so I trust the director.
The Changeling, directed by Clint Eastwood
Flags of our Fathers was a colossal, sloppy, emo let-down, but with Clint's resume, one major disappointment is no reason to assume The Changeling will be equally bad. I'd look forward to a film called Sexy Killer Granola Bars From Space if it had his name on it.
Two Lovers, starring Joaquim Phoenix and Gwyneth Paltrow
Joaquim Phoenix is a pretty strong actor, but mostly I trust Paltrow's choice of projects. Not to mention the fact that she is the epitome of the first-rate actor.
Che, directed by Steven Soderbergh
I can't say that I find Che Guavera interesting. But with a resume packed with skill and goodness (The Limey, The Good German, Good Night and Good Luck, Confessions of a Dangerous Mind, Michael Clayton, Solaris - which I didn't like, but it was a great movie), Soderbergh is a director/producer/cinematographer who doesn't screw around (if you don't count Ocean's 12). He makes projects he supports, and he's a fantastic filmmaker, so I'm willing to watch Che for the quality if not the subject matter.
What are you looking forward to that's premiering at Cannes this year?
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Totally agee with you about Gwyneth Paltrow. The Hepburns, Cate Blanchett and Gwyneth are women in a class of their own. We are lucky to have two of them acting at the same time.
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