It felt like there was a cloud hanging over Cannes today. Not the rain kind, although there were those hovering about too. Waking up to the news that Swedish filmmaker Malik Bendjelloul, the man who gave Detroit singer Rodriguez’ a second lease on life, took his own, cast a shadow over the excitement of the start of a festival. He was only 36 years old. Malik had become a fixture on the film festival circuit, tirelessly promoting his documentary, in the days and months before it won the highest of prizes, an Oscar for Best Documentary. I felt like I’d lost someone I knew. Interviewing him at Sundance in 2011 has always…
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Entertainment Express: The Killers, Nicole Kidman, Breaking Bad, Daft Punk, Fela
Back from TIFF, and back into non-festival life… * The Killers are celebrating a decade since they played their first show in England (which launched them into music fame) with a greatest hits album that’ll feature two new tracks – one of which is the sublime Shot at the Night produced by M83’s Anthony Gonzalez. * Fresh from dodging paparazzi (literally), Nicole Kidman can be seen as Grace Kelly in the trailer for the film, Grace of Monaco. She does get that regal look down pat, eh? Here’s hoping her turn as royalty works out better than her pal Naomi Watts did in the Diana biopic. * Breaking Bad continues to up the ante – not just story-wise, but…
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Entertainment News: Presidential Debate, Rock ‘n Roll Hall of Fame, Nicole Kidman, Oliva Newton-John, John Travolta, Grace
Big Bird will start trending in 5..4…3…2… #PresidentialDebate2012 — Questo of The Roots (@questlove) October 4, 2012 Now we’re getting somewhere!Corporate welfare HAS GOTTA GO!!! — Bette Midler (@BetteMidler) October 4, 2012 Loud boom behind Obama just startled him. Aurora is at least 10 miles away. NO ONE will mention gun control anytime tonite. — Michael Moore (@MMFlint) October 4, 2012 * The first presidential debate happened on Wednesday night – a bunch of celebs watching were among the 50 million Americans watching. * Rush, Deep Purple, NWA and Public Enemy are among the nominees for this year’s Rock ‘n Roll Hall of Fame. * Peeing and…
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The Cannes Diaries – Of Papers and Boys
There’s been a strong contingent of young stars in Cannes this year. Today’s screening of Cosmopolis, and the premiere happening this evening, sees Robert Pattinson back in Cannes, following his first foray here when he came to present Twilight footage before the first film came out. Starring in director David Cronenberg’s film adaptation of Don DeLillo’s novel, Robert goes tête-à-tête with Paul Giamatti in the movie, which is an overflow of information as it plays upon the themes of social and economic crisis that’s befallen our society. Rob’s girlfriend, Kristen Stewart, who’s here with On the Road, is expected to join him on the red carpet at tonight’s premiere.…
