Cosmopolis gets a US release date

David Cronenberg's new film Cosmopolis starring Robert Pattinson has gotten a US release date. It appears that it will be released on August 17. 2012 in New York City and Los Angeles. Apparently it will expand to other cities soon after.
We are getting Cosmopolis a little late in comparison to the UK and Canada who both get it this month. It has also already premiered at Cannes 2012 and in a few other countries.

I am looking forward to seeing Cosmopolis so hopefully there will be a way for me to see it. I usually miss films like this because of the lousy city I live in.



http://www.indiewire.com/article/david-cronenbergs-cosmopolis-heading-to-us-theaters-august-17th#

New 1-min clip of On the Road

There is a new extended clip of On the Road thanks to the press surrounding Cannes 2012. If features Sam Riley (Sal), Kristen Stewart (Marylou), and Garrett Hedlund (Dean).

I have been following this one, as you may know, because I really liked the book. The casting still kind of confuses me but I am rolling with it. The movie is almost 2 years old already so it's not like you can bitch too much. I am currently re-reading the book because it has been like 5-6 years since I last read it and I am quite enjoying myself. I can't wait to see the movie whenever it is available. Rumors are saying we will get it in the US this fall via IFC, AMC, and Sundance Selects. The distribution isn't the rumor but the release date is.

Cannes teaser for Maniac

I had heard about Maniac starring Elijah Wood and I told myself that I must wait until a teaser is released before saying anything. Now we have a teaser released for Cannes 2012 and I must say... this movie looks like it is going to be great. I can't wait to see it.

IFC and Sundance Selects to distribute On the Road

This is pretty good news. IFC Films and Sundance Selects have acquired distribution rights for On the Road. There still is no US release date but with this distribution pickup rumors of this fall are swirling around. The film will be shown at Cannes 2012.

I am a fan of the book and people are saying the movie is fantastic so yes... I am very excited. If it is that good a fall 2012 release is a very positive thing when it comes to the award season. It's not too late but it's not too early. Let's hope!

http://collider.com/on-the-road-ifc-films-sundance-selects/164940/

Cannes 2012 competition list released

The competition list for the Cannes Film Festival 2012 has been released. The festival runs from May 16th to the 27th in France. 

I have been waiting for this. I also must mention that I am happy to see that On the Road is going to be screened. Hopefully that is an indication that it will get a US release date soon.

Competition:
Moonrise Kingdom
De Rouille Et d'os 
Holy Motors
Cosmopolis 
The Paperboy
Killing Them Softly
Reality
Amour (Love)
Lawless
Da-Reun Na-Re-E-Suh (In Another Country)
Do-Nui Mat (The Taste of Money)
Like Someone in Love
The Angels' Share
V Tumane (In the Fog)
Beyond the Hills
Baad el Mawkeaa (After the Battle)
Mud
Vous N'avez Encore Rien Vu
Post Tenebras Lux
On the Road
Paradies: Liebe (Paradise: Love)
Jagten (The Hunt)

There are also out of competition and special screenings, of course, and they can all be found on the website.

http://www.festival-cannes.fr/en/article/58878.html

On the Road to play at Cannes

We speculated it and it's happening. Ugh, I want to see this movie ffs. We still don't have a US release date either.

Other movies screening at Cannes 2012 seem to be Cosmopolis, Moonrise Kingdom, Cogan's Trade, and Rust & Bone.

http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/news/cannes-2012-films-preview-305064

Moonrise Kingdom to open Cannes 2012

As far as I can see there isn't a full list of the films screening at Cannes, but it has been confirmed that Moonrise Kingdom directed by Wes Anderson will be opening the festival.

http://www.indiewire.com/article/wes-andersons-moonrise-kingdom-to-open-cannes