Whether you blame Harvey Weinstein, global warming or the fact that Katy Perry recently turned up at a fashion party in a burger costume, there’s no escaping the fact that red-carpet style just isn’t what it used to be. At least it doesn’t make us feel the way it used to — miles of tulle slashed to the thigh to reveal the leg of a perfectly bronzed supermodel feels, in 2019, as about as interesting as Pret porridge without the topping. When New York’s Met unveiled its Camp: Notes on Fashion exhibition to a guestlist of attendees sporting candelabra couture and masks, the world breathed a sigh of relief. Not because Jared Leto’s false head was the accessory we’d all been waiting for but because, these days the red carpet works best when it parodies itself. Certainly, there was a sense that there’s real joy to be found when fashion’s key players refuse to take themselves too seriously. Fast-forward a few weeks to the Cannes Film … [Read more...] about The best off-duty outfits from Cannes Film Festival 2019
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All the dapper gents from Cannes Film Festival 2019
Although most eyes immediately turn to the haute couture gowns at Cannes Film Festival, the dapper gents also deserve our attention. With its strict smart dress code, men have been suited and booted to the max, no more so than at the screening of the Elton John-inspired film, Rocketman. Actor Taron Egerton put his own spin on black-tie by wearing a statement grey velvet blazer by Tom Ford. He was joined by The Bodyguard star Richard Madden, who looked fresh in a white blazer, which was contrasted with a neat black bow-tie. Elsewhere, Luke Sabbat and Adam Driver also pulled off polished appearances at the screening of The Dead Don't Die. Sir Elton John, however, has so far been the star of the show. The 72-year-old, known for his quirky style, wore a custom rocket-inspired tuxedo by Gucci. The black jacket had a rocket adorned on the collar and "Rocketman" in silver sequins embellished on the back. He also accessorised … [Read more...] about All the dapper gents from Cannes Film Festival 2019
Cannes Film Festival 2019 dates, line-up, opening film, jury members
The biggest film festival of the year is on its way. Cannes Film Festival 2019 has revealed that the much-anticipated zombie-comedy The Dead Don't Die from indie director Jim Jarmusch and starring Bill Murray, Adam Driver, and Chloe Sevigny will be opening the festival in May. Other major showings at the festival include new films from well-known auteur directors such as Spanish icon Pedro Almodovar with his new Antonio Banderas/Penelope Cruz collaboration Pain & Glory, Terrence Malick with historical drama A Hidden Life, Xavier Dolan with romantic drama Matthias & Maxime, Ira Sachs brings Isabelle Huppert as Frankie, and Britain's very own Ken Loach, who returns after winning the Palme d'Or for his social realist drama I, Daniel Blake, with a new gritty Newcastle-set drama titled Sorry We Missed You. It is believed that more films will be added to the line-up, with a high potential for Quentin Tarantino to return to the French film festival with his upcoming odyssey through … [Read more...] about Cannes Film Festival 2019 dates, line-up, opening film, jury members
Jarmusch zombie movie to open Cannes Film Festival
Lifestyle / Entertainment / Film by Press Association 10/04/2019, 4:44 pm Send us a story Sign up to our Daily newsletter Jim Jarmusch’s zombie movie The Dead Don’t Die will open the 72nd annual Cannes Film Festival. The French festival said the film will premiere on May 14. While the festival’s opening slot is often a separate gala screening, Jarmusch’s film will screen in competition for Cannes’ top award the Palme d’Or. The Dead Don’t Die stars Bill Murray, Adam Driver, Chloe Sevigny, Steve Buscemi, Danny Glover and others. The festival calls it a “humorous and sometimes scary subversion of the genre but also a tribute to cinema itself”. Cannes’ lineup will be announced on April 18. The jury that will decide the Palme d’Or will be led by filmmaker Alejandro Inarritu. More from the Evening Express Boy racer movie set in north-east town to premiere at Robert De Niro’s film festival … [Read more...] about Jarmusch zombie movie to open Cannes Film Festival
Mexican director Alejandro G. Inarritu to head 72nd Cannes Film Festival jury
Date created : 27/02/2019 - 06:58Latest update : 27/02/2019 - 07:38 The five-time Oscar-winning Mexican director Alejandro Gonzalez Inarritu is to head the jury at this year's Cannes film festival, the organisers said Wednesday. The 55-year-old is one of the "three amigos" of Mexican filmmakers who have dominated the Academy Awards in recent years alongside Alfonso Cuaron, the best director winner this year with "Roma" and last year's victor Guillermo del Toro for "The Shape of Water".He is also one of only three filmmakers ever to have won the Oscar for best director back-to-back -- for "Birdman" in 2015 and "The Revenant" a year later. "Not only is he a daring filmmaker full of surprises, Alejandro is also a man of conviction, an artist of his time," Cannes director Thierry Fremaux said.Inarritu made his big breakthrough at Cannes in 2000 with his breathtaking debut, "Amores Perros", a gritty overlapping panorama of Mexico City that introduced the world to the actor Gael Garcia … [Read more...] about Mexican director Alejandro G. Inarritu to head 72nd Cannes Film Festival jury