Comments on: The Playlist’s 10 Most Anticipated Films Of The 2013 Cannes Film Festival

By: Steve Macleod

Steve Macleod — Fri, 13 May 2016 09:59:08 +0000

Look for another stellar performance from Beth Grant in Franco's "As I Lay Dying"
Great actress who knows her craft & takes every scene she's in & fits in like a glove.

By: gui

gui — Fri, 13 May 2016 09:59:08 +0000

you guys should definitely be on the lookout for Erik Matti's On the Job (Director's Fortnight). It's brilliant.

By: The Fanciful Norwegian

The Fanciful Norwegian — Fri, 13 May 2016 09:59:08 +0000

"But the circumstances of this film, his first, as it were "studio" film, suggests that perhaps some concessions to accessibility had to be made, and for once, aside from the politics of co-producing with a state-run company, we think stylistically that could be a good thing. "

All of Jia's features from THE WORLD on have been co-produced by Shanghai Film Group, a state-run company. If anything, the fact that A TOUCH OF SIN seems to be mostly funded by Japanese companies (as were PLATFORM and UNKNOWN PLEASURES) suggests the "studio" aspect will be less important.

By: Wes

Wes — Fri, 13 May 2016 09:59:08 +0000

"Director Hirokazu Koreeda can be a little hit-and-miss, but when he hits, he really hits, often right in the heart/solar plexus ("After Life," "Still Walking," "Nobody Knows"). And when it comes to familial relationships, his aim is almost alway true, including his last time at bat "I Wish," which we were also big fans of."

Um…you best not be saying that "Marborosi" is a miss. And if you aren't saying that, where are the misses, exactly?

By: Potion lords

Potion lords — Fri, 13 May 2016 09:59:08 +0000

Excellent thoughts on Zhang Ke Jia. His film Unknown Pleasures is one to seek out.

By: oogle monster

oogle monster — Fri, 13 May 2016 09:59:08 +0000

Inside Llewyn Davis has me really excited but I'm hearing good things about The Bling Ring. Worried that Refn's film may have too high of expectations and not completely deliver. I think one of the great things about Drive was that no one really knew what to expect.

By: Liam

Liam — Fri, 13 May 2016 09:59:08 +0000

Great list guys! Cannes is always very special but this year is doomed for greatness.

Inside Llewin Davis, The Immigrant, Only Lovers Left Alive, Venus in Fur & Blood Ties are definitely my most anticipated movies from the festival too.

By: KT

KT — Fri, 13 May 2016 09:59:08 +0000

"Synopsis: An English gangster in Thailand sets out to avenge his murdered brother…"

Small note: Refn stated in an interview that Gosling's character is indeed American. I think Julian was only considered English when Luke Evans was tapped for the lead.