Cannes Watch - Slim pickings but no less drama.
Posted by v on May 15, 2008
There appears a dearth of really good movies at this years festivals, however it does not stop the buzz that Sean Penn, the current President of the festival and Angelina Jolie are creating.
Sean Penn is creating buzz on his remarks about George Bush, stopping short of calling him stupid. A sentiment which unfortunately I am sure most of those present shared. Angelina Jolie stealing most of the thunder away from her movie by announcing she is expecting twins. Way to promote your movie, Angelina. Please tell me again why this movie is at Cannes. Is it in contention for any award? Jack Black is cute but I dont think even he has aspirations for an Oscar. Angelina Jolie on the other hand does not seem quite so sure as to how she wants to be perceived. View the official website of KungFu Panda, you may get it.
It’s not just the $100 T-shirts along Cannes’ crowded shopping streets that have buyers guarding their money. Rather, it’s the apparent short supply of potential breakout movies available for sale at this year’s film festival. Read more
