One of the most highly regarded film festivals in the world, Cannes Film Festival lasts from the 12 to the 23 of May. Every year I wish I were there, and this year is no different. It's only three days into the festival, but news is already abuzz with the latest Wall Street 2 reviews and Ridley Scott's premiere of Robin Hood (Russell Crowe is really good at making headlines easily: anyone seen Robin Hood yet? Care to comment on a certain Irish accent? Heed my warning: don't speak of it in front of R.C.)
Anyway, so one of my favorite parts about being in Delaware during Cannes is getting to look at all the pictures of the stars and their fabulous dresses. I like the mystery of the festival; I have no idea how it works, where it's held, how people choose which films to see. I don't even know if it's open to the public or only famous/important people. I think it's great that Tim Burton is president of the Jury that watches the films.
Switching gears a little bit, here's some news on one of my favorite people of all time: Sam Worthington. For SW haters, you might want to skip this paragraph; for lovers, please continue!
Apparently he has been cast as Allan Quartermain. I know absolutely nothing about this person except Sean Connery played him in The League of Extraordinary Gentlemen and his adventures also take place in comic books. And since this is Sam Worthington we're dealing with, I'm a little excited. Read the article!
P.S.: And for Worthington lovers out there, feel free not to read the comments. Happy Friday, everyone!
Yeah, I know that feeling... there's this huge video game event called E3 and every year I wished I could go to that, especially this year. But this is much closer, in LA, rather than in France.
ReplyDeleteI hear Robin Hood was an alright movie, not bad,a good movie, but not exceptional.
And wow, those guys went all out with the comments in that website lol.
They've been making movies about Allan Quatermain for a long time now. Richard Chamberlain and Sharon Stone were in this one, from 1986.
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Oh, and don't forget this one. Even earlier.
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