Cannes Cometh
Wednesday, May 11, 2011 at 9:29AM It all begins tonight. That sounds like the future but it's actually the now since it's mid afternoon in France and photo ops and press conferences are under way. The Opening Night honor is Woody Allen's (just discussed in that quickies list) for the premiere of Midnight in Paris.
Several stars have already arrived -- and their numbers will only strengthen -- until they barely need any artificial lighting at the Palais from all the star glow.
Salma Hayek and Antonio Banderas (kicking off what could be a very big year for him) are already donning their mandatory star paraphenalia (sunglasses!) as they work the Puss in Boots promotional event.
Internationally Acclaimed Filmmakers and Global Beauties. Yep, it's Cannes Time.
Have you ever experienced a midnight in Paris?
Which films would be you queueing for at the 64th edition of the world's most famous film festival?
Antonio Banderas, Cannes, Francophile, Salma Hayek, Woody Allen
Reader Comments (9)
I love that 60's Faye Dunaway is the symbol of this year's Cannes...such a good idea! Especially since the glamour wattage will be doubly increased this year with all those big stars.
I have never felt more qualified to respond to a blog post. Im actually studying abroad in Paris so Ive spent about 100 or so midnight in Paris in the last few months. I think they are slightly less magical than Owen Wilsons, but a walk along the Seine at night or drinking on the Pont des Arts or in front of the Sacre Coeur with some friends is pretty tough to beat.
I was crafty and I WILL be queuing up for some less than glamorous screenings in the coming week and Im actually getting really excited for Restless which screens tomorrow. And also Drive for the phenomenal Gosling/Mulligan combo.
I can't wait to hear about Melancholia and We Need to Talk About Kevin. I would love it if Kirsten Dunst and Tilda Swinton had big years.
And, like everyone else, I am dying to see The Tree of Life. If Emmanuel Lubezki doesn't win for Cinematography...
That is a great picture with Woody and all the photogs piled up behind him.
"Tree of Life" is a given, but aside from that the new Almodovar teaser was very intriguing.
It all looks so dreamy there, doesn't it?
Probably the most hotly anticipated Cannes festival in a long time. So many highlighted filmmakers and films debuting and star power up the wazoo. Doesn't it just feel HUGE this year?
Sasha Stone's Cannes Diary @ Awards Daily should be a must read for everyone BTW. The bitch can write.
I think if Antonio Banderas plays his cards right, he could be in for an actorly comeback a la his fellow countryman Penelope Cruz. He certainly has the talent.
LOL Woody. That's a great photo.
Long Live Faye Dunaway! That poster is stunning. I rewatched Mommie Dearest for the first time in a looooong time the other day and, say what you will, she delivered GOLD. Someone needs to Ellen Burstyn or Julie Christie her up in a movie again.
I love Dunaway. She's not given enough respect.
Good news:
In an interview with the spanish press from Cannes, Woody Allen spoke about wanting to go back to shoot in Barcelona (or Oviedo) and New York: and his cast for the rome- set picture, The wrong picture: Penélope Cruz, Roberto Benigni, Alec Baldwin, Ellen Page, Jesse Eisenberg; probably Judy Davis (there you have a good piece of information) and Allen himself.
Woo, Comment Du Jour spotlight! Huzzah!