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  1. The Weinstein Co. Takes Sean Penn Drama 'This Must Be the Place' for North America

    The Weinstein Co. Takes Sean Penn Drama 'This Must Be the Place' for North America

    1:06 pm PDT 9/21/2011
    • Gregg Kilday
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    The film, directed by Paolo Sorrentino, debuted at this year's Cannes Film Festival. Read more

  2. Review
    Back To Stay: Film Review

    Back To Stay: Film Review

    4:40 pm PDT 8/13/2011
    • Neil Young
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    World premiering at Locarno, Argentine/Swiss writer-director Milagros Mumenthaler's film took the festival’s top prize, the Golden Leopard, as well as the international critics' award and Best Actress honors. Read more

  3. Elena: Film Review

    4:18 pm PDT 7/28/2011
    • Neil Young
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    With influences ranging from Woody Allen to Germany's Christian Petzold, Russian maestro Andrei Zvyagintsev's "Elena" stands out by harking back to classic noir thrillers. Read more

  4. Venus in Eros: Cannes 2011 Review

    3:55 pm PDT 5/31/2011
    • Duane Byrge
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    Director Takako Imai's latest film is equal to sitting in front of a store window and staring at mannequins for nearly 90 minutes. Read more

  5. Evidence: Cannes 2011 Review

    3:52 pm PDT 5/31/2011
    • Duane Byrge
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    Howie Askins directs a cast, led by Ryan McCoy, in the horror film. Read more

  6. Watch Video Inside Cannes' Oscar Clues

    Inside Cannes' Oscar Clues

    8:11 am PDT 5/29/2011
    • Gregg Kilday
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    Will triumphs at the famed festival for films like "Tree of Life" and "Melancholia" translate in the U.S.? Read more See All Videos

  7. Watch Video Who Will Work With Lars von Trier After His Hitler Remarks?

    Who Will Work With Lars von Trier After His Hitler Remarks?

    7:15 pm PDT 5/28/2011
    • Scott Roxborough
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    The "Melancholia" director has survived accusations of anti-Americanism and misogyny, but his Nazi comments could finally sink his career. Read more See All Videos

  8. Fall Away: Cannes 2011 Review

    1:52 pm PDT 5/26/2011
    • Duane Byrge
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    A minor-key drama about a country-ish band on the verge of making it, this slow-paced dirge will strike only low notes with exhibitors. Read more

  9. Review
    Catch .44: Cannes 2011 Review

    Catch .44: Cannes 2011 Review

    1:26 pm PDT 5/26/2011
    • Duane Byrge
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    There’s some fun, cheeky inside stuff – Bruce Willis wailing “Respect” – which might make for hilarity in talent agency screening rooms, but that’s about the most favorable demographic this low-caliber oddity will attract. Read more

  10. In the Magazine
    Cannes' Glam Jewels

    Premium content Cannes' Glam Jewels

    2:19 am PDT 5/26/2011
    • Carol McColgin
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    HOLLYWOOD STYLE: Best in show! Stars dazzled in megawatt diamonds and chic, colorful gems at this year's fest. Read more

  11. In the Magazine
    Watch Video Inside Cannes' Oscar Clues

    Premium content Inside Cannes' Oscar Clues

    2:18 am PDT 5/26/2011
    • Gregg Kilday
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    THE REPORT: For whom will triumph on the Croisette translate back home? Read more See All Videos

  12. In the Magazine
    Watch Video Who Will Work With von Trier?

    Premium content Who Will Work With von Trier?

    2:18 am PDT 5/26/2011
    • Scott Roxborough
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    THE REPORT: The director has survived accusations of anti-Americanism and misogyny, but his Nazi comments could finally sink his career. Read more See All Videos

  13. In the Magazine
    Watch Video Cannes Notebook

    Cannes Notebook

    2:18 am PDT 5/26/2011
    • Todd McCarthy
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    FILM REVIEWS: A strange, contentious fest yields plenty to argue about. Read more See All Videos

  14. Sundance Selects Picks Up 'Declaration of War' for U.S.

    Sundance Selects Picks Up 'Declaration of War' for U.S.

    12:28 pm PDT 5/25/2011
    • Gregg Kilday
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    Film about a couple whose young son develops a brain tumor was the opening night film of Cannes Critics' Week. Read more

  15. The Girl From the Naked Eye: Cannes 2011 Review

    11:08 am PDT 5/25/2011
    • Duane Byrge
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    David Ren directs Jason Yee and Samantha Streets in the detective film. Read more

  16. Review
    Man on the Train: Cannes 2011 Review

    Man on the Train: Cannes 2011 Review

    11:01 am PDT 5/25/2011
    • Duane Byrge
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    The remake of Patrick Leconte’s 2002 film stars Donald Sutherland and U2 drummer Larry Mullen, Jr. Read more

  17. Loverboy: Cannes 2011 Review

    6:17 pm PDT 5/24/2011
    • Todd McCarthy
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    The Romanian drama, directed by Catalin Mitulescu, stars George Pistereanu and Ada Condeescu. Read more

  18. Review
    The Yellow Sea: Cannes 2011 Film Review

    The Yellow Sea: Cannes 2011 Film Review

    2:38 pm PDT 5/24/2011
    • Maggie Lee
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    The second feature by Na Hong-jin centers on a Chinese-Korean who sneaks into Seoul to carry out a hit job. Read more

  19. Lars Von Trier Calls Cannes Hitler Remarks 'Unintelligent, Needlessly Hurtful'

    Lars Von Trier Calls Cannes Hitler Remarks 'Unintelligent, Needlessly Hurtful'

    9:01 am PDT 5/24/2011
    • Mark Cina
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    He fires off a new statement after Iran's deputy culture minister blasts the festival for banning the "Melancholia" director. Read more

  20. Best Actress Kirsten Dunst Thanks Cannes for Allowing Lars von Trier's 'Melancholia' 'To Still Be in Competition' (Cannes 2011)

    Best Actress Kirsten Dunst Thanks Cannes for Allowing Lars von Trier's 'Melancholia' 'To Still Be in Competition' (Cannes 2011)

    2:38 pm PDT 5/22/2011
    • Gregg Kilday
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    Jury member Olivier Assayas says "it's a great work" that deserved to be honored Read more

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