Every time I’ve seen The Beast there comes some point where I think Bertrand Bonello is the world’s greatest under-60 filmmaker. Not quite a new stance for me (declaring Saint Laurent the best movie of the 2010s was a lonely battle), but it’s exactly this accumulation of films through years and years of appreciation that makes his newest film’s climax so powerful, so cascading in its effects, so potent in the question of who’s even treating images and montage in service of such heady narrative frameworks and sharp-tuned performances. If I confess unique bias, having worked on Bonello’s films in the distribution realm––the theatrical and home-video release of Nocturama, the digital debut of Ingrid Caven: Music and Voice, and producing a vinyl LP of his original soundtracks––it means I’ve also seen a shift in perception, from cult figure to major figure of world cinema.
- 4/4/2024
- by Nick Newman
- The Film Stage
"Nobody wants me to succeed." Hulu / Disney+ have revealed a flashy first look teaser trailer for the titled Becoming Karl Lagerfeld, arriving for streaming (worldwide) right in the middle of the summer. This French series about haute couture & the fashion industry was developed under the original title Kaiser Karl, produced by Gaumont and Jour Premier, with six episodes arriving to watch in June. The infamous German fashion designer Karl Otto Lagerfeld passed away in 2019 after an illustrious and elaborate career. Becoming Karl Lagerfeld plunges viewers into the heart of the 70s, in Paris, Monaco, and Rome, to follow the formidable blossoming of this complex and iconic personality of Parisian couture, already driven by the ambition to become the Emperor of fashion. Between glamour and clashes of egos, grandiose parties and destructive passions, discover the story of Karl before Lagerfeld. Daniel Brühl stars as Karl Lagerfeld, with Théodore Pellerin as Jacques de Bascher,...
- 3/15/2024
- by Alex Billington
- firstshowing.net
Kyle Richards had Lisa Vanderpump on her brain during The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills Season 13 finale, and fans are not here for it.
Rhobh ended with news about Kyle and Mauricio Umansky’s separation hitting the media.
However, before the end of the season, Kyle had a white party at SoFi stadium.
That’s when Kyle couldn’t stop talking about Lisa, taking digs and throwing shade at her former friend.
It became too much, and now Kyle’s taking heat for not keeping the Vanderpump Rules star’s name out of her mouth.
X (formerly Twitter) has been on fire since The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills finale taking aim at Kyle.
Kyle Richards dragged Lisa Vanderpump’ obsession’ in The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills finale
“#Rhobh years later, Kyle’s still obsessed with Lisa Vanderpump. Meanwhile, Lvp hasn’t thought about Kyle since…,” read an X.
#Rhobh years later,...
Rhobh ended with news about Kyle and Mauricio Umansky’s separation hitting the media.
However, before the end of the season, Kyle had a white party at SoFi stadium.
That’s when Kyle couldn’t stop talking about Lisa, taking digs and throwing shade at her former friend.
It became too much, and now Kyle’s taking heat for not keeping the Vanderpump Rules star’s name out of her mouth.
X (formerly Twitter) has been on fire since The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills finale taking aim at Kyle.
Kyle Richards dragged Lisa Vanderpump’ obsession’ in The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills finale
“#Rhobh years later, Kyle’s still obsessed with Lisa Vanderpump. Meanwhile, Lvp hasn’t thought about Kyle since…,” read an X.
#Rhobh years later,...
- 2/23/2024
- by Rachelle Lewis
- Monsters and Critics
Fraser Olender has given Below Deck fans something to talk about, thanks to his feud with Stew Barbie Pascual.
Season 11 of Below Deck has been moving right along with the most recent episode seeing the drama involving Barbie heightened.
Barbie has proven she’s a good stew who can get the job done, except, of course, when it comes to making margaritas.
However, not everyone is on board with her attitude, which has become too much for Fraser.
The side marks and pushback from Barbie had Fraser running to Captain Kerry Titheradge sharing he’s had enough.
While Below Deck viewers wait to see the fallout of that chat, X (formerly Twitter) has been on fire with fans sharing their thoughts on what Fraser did.
Below Deck fans sound off on Fraser involving Captain Kerry in Barbie feud
“Fraser, you’re being a damn drama queen. Enough of the lies to Captain.
Season 11 of Below Deck has been moving right along with the most recent episode seeing the drama involving Barbie heightened.
Barbie has proven she’s a good stew who can get the job done, except, of course, when it comes to making margaritas.
However, not everyone is on board with her attitude, which has become too much for Fraser.
The side marks and pushback from Barbie had Fraser running to Captain Kerry Titheradge sharing he’s had enough.
While Below Deck viewers wait to see the fallout of that chat, X (formerly Twitter) has been on fire with fans sharing their thoughts on what Fraser did.
Below Deck fans sound off on Fraser involving Captain Kerry in Barbie feud
“Fraser, you’re being a damn drama queen. Enough of the lies to Captain.
- 2/20/2024
- by Rachelle Lewis
- Monsters and Critics
Richard Holliday knows firsthand how life can change in an instant. The 31-year-old, real name Joe Zimbardi, saw his pro wrestling career reach new heights in 2022. That is until a cancer diagnosis stopped him in his tracks. When the emerging talent went public with his stage 4 Hodgkin’s lymphoma battle public, he made it known this was not the end and a match he would win. Holliday’s fighting spirit carried him through grueling chemotherapy treatments and some dark days. The dedication paid off as he announced his cancer was in remission in May. Since then the “Most Marketable” has made a remarkable comeback, capped off by a surprise return to Major League Wrestling at One Shot in December. The former member of The Dynasty was welcomed back to the promotion by Mister Saint Laurent as a member of his (World Titan Federation) Wtf stable. He is now set to...
- 1/5/2024
- TV Insider
The Beast, Bertrand Bonello’s time-hopping cosmic romance starring Lea Seydoux and George MacKay, has been acquired by Sideshow and Janus Films for the U.S. A theatrical release is planned for 2024.
The film, which had its world premiere in competition at the Venice Film Festival, later screened in Toronto and has just had its U.S. premiere at the New York Film Festival, was written and directed by Bonello (Saint Laurent), and is based on the Henry James novella The Beast in the Jungle. Guslagie Malanda, Dasha Nekrasova, Martin Scali, Élina Löwensohn, Marta Hoskins, Julia Faure, Kester Lovelace, Félicien Pinot and Laurent Lacote also star.
Set in the near future where artificial intelligence reigns supreme and human emotions have become a threat, The Beast sees Gabrielle (Seydoux) attempt to purify her DNA by going back into her past lives. There, she reunites with Louis (MacKay), her great love. But she is overcome by fear,...
The film, which had its world premiere in competition at the Venice Film Festival, later screened in Toronto and has just had its U.S. premiere at the New York Film Festival, was written and directed by Bonello (Saint Laurent), and is based on the Henry James novella The Beast in the Jungle. Guslagie Malanda, Dasha Nekrasova, Martin Scali, Élina Löwensohn, Marta Hoskins, Julia Faure, Kester Lovelace, Félicien Pinot and Laurent Lacote also star.
Set in the near future where artificial intelligence reigns supreme and human emotions have become a threat, The Beast sees Gabrielle (Seydoux) attempt to purify her DNA by going back into her past lives. There, she reunites with Louis (MacKay), her great love. But she is overcome by fear,...
- 10/9/2023
- by Alex Ritman
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Pedro Pascal and Ethan Hawke in Strange Way Of Life Image: Sony Pictures Classics
Throughout his almost four-decade career, Spanish filmmaker Pedro Almodóvar has created a wholly original cinematic world that is a playpen for him and for those who appreciate his work. It comes with lots of colors (particularly red), heightened emotions,...
Throughout his almost four-decade career, Spanish filmmaker Pedro Almodóvar has created a wholly original cinematic world that is a playpen for him and for those who appreciate his work. It comes with lots of colors (particularly red), heightened emotions,...
- 10/3/2023
- by Murtada Elfadl
- avclub.com
While the sheer power of Taylor Swift scared off a number of October releases to flee further into the year, this month still offers no shortage of heavy hitters. From one of the most-anticipated films of the last many years to acclaimed documentaries to the final feature from a legendary director, there’s plenty to seek out.
13. Beyond Utopia (Madeleine Gavin; Oct. 23)
One of the most acclaimed documentaries of the year, Madeleine Gavin’s Sundance audience award winner Beyond Utopia tracks the intense, harrowing journey of a handful of individuals who attempt to flee North Korea. Considering how few dispatches we see from inside the country, this promises to be a rare, vital look at the costs of freedom.
12. Once Within a Time (Godfrey Reggio & Jon Kane; Oct. 13 in theaters)
Godfrey Reggio, the legendary director of the Qatsi trilogy, is back with Once Within a Time, co-directed by Jon Kane.
13. Beyond Utopia (Madeleine Gavin; Oct. 23)
One of the most acclaimed documentaries of the year, Madeleine Gavin’s Sundance audience award winner Beyond Utopia tracks the intense, harrowing journey of a handful of individuals who attempt to flee North Korea. Considering how few dispatches we see from inside the country, this promises to be a rare, vital look at the costs of freedom.
12. Once Within a Time (Godfrey Reggio & Jon Kane; Oct. 13 in theaters)
Godfrey Reggio, the legendary director of the Qatsi trilogy, is back with Once Within a Time, co-directed by Jon Kane.
- 10/3/2023
- by Jordan Raup
- The Film Stage
Apple TV+ will be tapping into France’s lavish culinary heritage with “Carême,” a new original series about the world’s first celebrity chef, Antonin Carême, which will be directed by Martin Bourboulon (“The Three Musketeers: d’Artagnan”).
Set in the 19th century, the eight-episode French drama will chart the sprawling story of Carême, who rose from humble beginnings in Paris to the height of culinary stardom in Napoleon’s Europe. He not only became an iconic chef, he also became a spy for France as his talent and ambitions attracted the attention of powerful politicians, including Napoleon. The series will shed light on the miserable reality of 19th century kitchens, contrasting with the opulence of the mansions and sophisticated of aristocrats.
“Carême” will be led by a starry French cast, including Benjamin Voisin, the Cesar-winning actor of “Lost Illusions” and “Summer of 85″ in the title role. Voisin will star opposite...
Set in the 19th century, the eight-episode French drama will chart the sprawling story of Carême, who rose from humble beginnings in Paris to the height of culinary stardom in Napoleon’s Europe. He not only became an iconic chef, he also became a spy for France as his talent and ambitions attracted the attention of powerful politicians, including Napoleon. The series will shed light on the miserable reality of 19th century kitchens, contrasting with the opulence of the mansions and sophisticated of aristocrats.
“Carême” will be led by a starry French cast, including Benjamin Voisin, the Cesar-winning actor of “Lost Illusions” and “Summer of 85″ in the title role. Voisin will star opposite...
- 6/12/2023
- by Elsa Keslassy
- Variety Film + TV
Sony Pictures Classics announced that they have acquired worldwide rights to Pedro Almodóvar’s short film, Strange Way Of Life, starring Ethan Hawke and Pedro Pascal.
The film will be screened in the Official Selection and in world premiere at the 2023 Cannes Film Festival, along with the director and the two main actors. Shot in the south of Spain, this short film is the second experience of the filmmaker in English, after La Voix Humaine made in 2020. Sony Pictures Classics picked up the short in pre-production and will release it this fall.
Strange Way Of Life follows two gunmen who reunite after 25 years. Almodóvar describes the film in his director’s statement: “A man rides a horse across the desert that separates him from Bitter Creek. He comes to visit Sheriff Jake. Twenty-five years earlier, both the sheriff and Silva, the rancher who rides out to meet him, worked together as hired gunmen.
The film will be screened in the Official Selection and in world premiere at the 2023 Cannes Film Festival, along with the director and the two main actors. Shot in the south of Spain, this short film is the second experience of the filmmaker in English, after La Voix Humaine made in 2020. Sony Pictures Classics picked up the short in pre-production and will release it this fall.
Strange Way Of Life follows two gunmen who reunite after 25 years. Almodóvar describes the film in his director’s statement: “A man rides a horse across the desert that separates him from Bitter Creek. He comes to visit Sheriff Jake. Twenty-five years earlier, both the sheriff and Silva, the rancher who rides out to meet him, worked together as hired gunmen.
- 5/16/2023
- by Michelle Hannett
- WeAreMovieGeeks.com
Leave it to one of the cinema’s greatest filmmakers to deliver dispatches from beyond the grave. After word circulated Jean-Luc Godard directed several more films before his passing, the first one of these projects will now see the light of day at Cannes Film Festival 2023 as part of their newly-announced Cannes Classics lineup. Titled “Trailer of the film that will never exist: Phony Wars” and clocking at 20 minutes, the Saint Laurent-backed film now has its first teaser which introduces another collage-style film from the French-Swiss master.
Described as “the ultimate gesture of cinema,” Godard wrote this accompanying text: “No longer trusting the billions of diktats of the alphabet to give back their freedom to the incessant metamorphoses and metaphors of a true language by returning to the places of past shootings, while taking into account the present stories.”
See the teaser below.
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Described as “the ultimate gesture of cinema,” Godard wrote this accompanying text: “No longer trusting the billions of diktats of the alphabet to give back their freedom to the incessant metamorphoses and metaphors of a true language by returning to the places of past shootings, while taking into account the present stories.”
See the teaser below.
The post Jean-Luc Godard Reaches Out...
- 5/7/2023
- by Jordan Raup
- The Film Stage
SPC picked up the short in pre-production and will release in the autumn.
Sony Pictures Classics (SPC) has picked up Pedro Almodóvar’s short film Strange Way Of Life starring Ethan Hawke and Pedro Pascal, which will world premiere at the upcoming Cannes Film Festival.
SPC has acquired worldwide rights, excluding the UK, France, Belgium, Netherlands, Switzerland, Spain, Italy, and Latin America. The distributor picked up the short in pre-production and will release in the autumn. SPC has not confirmed whether it will be released in theatres.
Strange Way Of Life sees Hawke and Pascal play two gunmen who reunite after 25 years.
Sony Pictures Classics (SPC) has picked up Pedro Almodóvar’s short film Strange Way Of Life starring Ethan Hawke and Pedro Pascal, which will world premiere at the upcoming Cannes Film Festival.
SPC has acquired worldwide rights, excluding the UK, France, Belgium, Netherlands, Switzerland, Spain, Italy, and Latin America. The distributor picked up the short in pre-production and will release in the autumn. SPC has not confirmed whether it will be released in theatres.
Strange Way Of Life sees Hawke and Pascal play two gunmen who reunite after 25 years.
- 4/27/2023
- by Orlando Parfitt
- ScreenDaily
The Cannes Film Festival is about to get even more fashionable, as two short films – including Pedro Almodóvar’s highly anticipated “Strange Way of Life” – will debut next month from the newly formed Saint Laurent Productions, a film production banner led by its artistic director Anthony Vaccarello.
Saint Laurent Productions is being described as the first production banner operated by a fashion house, the new outfit is also developing projects by a wide range of diverse filmmakers including Paolo Sorrentino, David Cronenberg, Abel Ferrara, Wong Kar Wai, Jim Jarmusch and Gaspar Noé. The second short film hitting Cannes hasn’t been announced yet; let the speculation begin. The plan is produce two or three films each year, with a possible expansion after that.
Vaccarello became the artistic director of Saint Laurent in 2016. In 2019 “Lux Æterna,” a strobe-heavy 51-minute film directed Noé, premiered at Cannes. Vaccarello was one of the credited...
Saint Laurent Productions is being described as the first production banner operated by a fashion house, the new outfit is also developing projects by a wide range of diverse filmmakers including Paolo Sorrentino, David Cronenberg, Abel Ferrara, Wong Kar Wai, Jim Jarmusch and Gaspar Noé. The second short film hitting Cannes hasn’t been announced yet; let the speculation begin. The plan is produce two or three films each year, with a possible expansion after that.
Vaccarello became the artistic director of Saint Laurent in 2016. In 2019 “Lux Æterna,” a strobe-heavy 51-minute film directed Noé, premiered at Cannes. Vaccarello was one of the credited...
- 4/13/2023
- by Drew Taylor
- The Wrap
The Cannes Film Festival has announced that Pedro Almodóvar’s short film Strange Way Of Life will world premiere at its upcoming 76th edition, running May 16 to 27.
The Western shot in southern Spain stars Ethan Hawke and Pedro Pascal and is the filmmaker’s second English-language experience, after The Human Voice in 2020.
The film had been widely expected to play at Cannes after the director told singer-songwriter Dua Lipa that he expected it to premiere the festival in an interview for her At Your Service podcast in January.
The confirmation of the film’s selection comes as Cannes delegate general Thierry Frémaux and his team tie up the 2023 Official Selection ahead of the traditional line-up announcement in Paris on Thursday morning (April 13).
Other titles already confirmed by the festival include the Johnny Depp-starring opening film Jeanne du Barry by Maïwenn, Martin Scorsese’s The Killers Of The Flower Moon...
The Western shot in southern Spain stars Ethan Hawke and Pedro Pascal and is the filmmaker’s second English-language experience, after The Human Voice in 2020.
The film had been widely expected to play at Cannes after the director told singer-songwriter Dua Lipa that he expected it to premiere the festival in an interview for her At Your Service podcast in January.
The confirmation of the film’s selection comes as Cannes delegate general Thierry Frémaux and his team tie up the 2023 Official Selection ahead of the traditional line-up announcement in Paris on Thursday morning (April 13).
Other titles already confirmed by the festival include the Johnny Depp-starring opening film Jeanne du Barry by Maïwenn, Martin Scorsese’s The Killers Of The Flower Moon...
- 4/11/2023
- by Melanie Goodfellow
- Deadline Film + TV
Pedro Almodóvar’s “Strange Way of Life” will world premiere at the Cannes Film Festival in the Official Selection. The festival confirmed the news and said Almodovar will attend the premiere with his two lead actors, Ethan Hawke and Pedro Pascal, in attendance. The short marks Almodovar’s second English-language experience, after “The Human Voice” in 2020.
The screening will be followed by a conversation with Pedro Almodóvar and the filmmaking team. “Strange Way of Life” was produced by Agustín Almodóvar at El Deseo.
Almodovar revealed in a statement that the film’s title “alludes to the famous fado by Amalia Rodrigues, whose lyrics suggest that there is no stranger existence than the one that is lived by turning your back on your own desires.”
Scored by Alberto Iglesias, the western drama revolves around the bond between two men who met when they were young while working together as hired gunmen...
The screening will be followed by a conversation with Pedro Almodóvar and the filmmaking team. “Strange Way of Life” was produced by Agustín Almodóvar at El Deseo.
Almodovar revealed in a statement that the film’s title “alludes to the famous fado by Amalia Rodrigues, whose lyrics suggest that there is no stranger existence than the one that is lived by turning your back on your own desires.”
Scored by Alberto Iglesias, the western drama revolves around the bond between two men who met when they were young while working together as hired gunmen...
- 4/11/2023
- by Elsa Keslassy
- Variety Film + TV
One of the best-reviewed films at this year’s Sundance, Ira Sachs’s Passages sold to Mubi for four territories, including the US and UK, shortly after its premiere. The drama is fueled by the love triangle that emerges when film director Tomas (Franz Rogowski) cheats on artist husband Martin (Ben Whishaw) with teacher Agathe (Adèle Exarchopoulos). The Paris-set drama marks Sachs’s first time working with French cinematographer Josée Deshais (Saint Laurent), who discusses her work on the film below. Filmmaker: How and why did you wind up being the cinematographer of your film? Deshais: Ira approached me because of a French film I […]
The post “Alexa Mini, My Best Friend in Digital Cinematography”: Dp Josée Deshais on Passages first appeared on Filmmaker Magazine.
The post “Alexa Mini, My Best Friend in Digital Cinematography”: Dp Josée Deshais on Passages first appeared on Filmmaker Magazine.
- 1/26/2023
- by Filmmaker Staff
- Filmmaker Magazine-Director Interviews
One of the best-reviewed films at this year’s Sundance, Ira Sachs’s Passages sold to Mubi for four territories, including the US and UK, shortly after its premiere. The drama is fueled by the love triangle that emerges when film director Tomas (Franz Rogowski) cheats on artist husband Martin (Ben Whishaw) with teacher Agathe (Adèle Exarchopoulos). The Paris-set drama marks Sachs’s first time working with French cinematographer Josée Deshais (Saint Laurent), who discusses her work on the film below. Filmmaker: How and why did you wind up being the cinematographer of your film? Deshais: Ira approached me because of a French film I […]
The post “Alexa Mini, My Best Friend in Digital Cinematography”: Dp Josée Deshais on Passages first appeared on Filmmaker Magazine.
The post “Alexa Mini, My Best Friend in Digital Cinematography”: Dp Josée Deshais on Passages first appeared on Filmmaker Magazine.
- 1/26/2023
- by Filmmaker Staff
- Filmmaker Magazine - Blog
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