Man of Integrity, A (2017): Iranian Film Wins Top Prize of Certain Regard

Iranian filmmaker Mohammad Rasoulof’s A Man of Integrity won the top prize in the Un Certain Regard section at 2017 the Cannes Film Fest

War Machine: Brad Pitt’s Astonishing Performance as Glen McMahon

The best thing about the movie (which has many merits and some flaws) is Brad Pitt’s astonishing performance in what admittedly is a very difficult role, requiring the actor to draw on his considerable comedic skills and navigate an endlessly changing tonal moods.

Wonder Woman: Interview with Star Gal Gadot

Wonder Woman symbolizes in great way kindness, warmth, acceptance, and love.  If each and every one of us will have more of that, we will have better society–Gal Gadot

Murder on the Orient Express: Interview with Director and Star Kenneth Branagh

I tried to never waste the time of my large and talented cast.  Always get them when they are in that mood, put them on the train, and shoot quickly–Kenneth Branagh

Cannes Film Fest 2017: Directors Fortnight Lineup

The prestigious Directors Fortnight of the 2017 Cannes Film Fest will kick off with the world premiere of Un beau soleil intérieur, Claire Denis’ ambitious French drama, starring two of the world’s best actors today, Juliette Binoche and Gerard Depardieu.