How David Fincher Nailed ‘Mindhunter,’ from Charlize Theron to Jonathan Groff
Take a few people obsessed with serial killers, add a detail freak like David Fincher, and the alchemy is undeniably compelling.
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A24 Delayed ‘Under the Silver Lake’ Until December — and It’s Another Smart, Radical Move for the Distributor
David Robert Mitchell admitted at Cannes that he searched for the right shape for his experimental film noir. Now he has time to find it.
How ‘Howards End’ and ‘Little Women’ Producer Colin Callender Stays Ahead of the Premium TV Curve
His theater background lends a unique quality to his projects.
From Homeless to Netflix: The Long Journey of ‘Godless,’ Scott Frank’s Feminist Western
“I didn’t set out to write a movie about a town of women,” said Frank, who heard ‘no’ for 12 years before Netflix said it was a miniseries.
Cannes Film Festival 2018: Winners and Losers Inside the Perfect Storm
Prizewinners like “Black KkKlansman” and “Shoplifters” prove that there was no shortage of art — but is that enough for Cannes to live on?
‘Pope Francis: A Man of His Word’: Wim Wenders Grilled the Pontiff and Left Amazed
The Vatican asked Wenders to make a film about the Pontiff — and after that, didn’t question the filmmaker about a thing.
Spike Lee on Cannes’ ‘BlacKkKlansman’ Fever, Working With Jordan Peele, and Trump’s Klan Connection
Lee tells IndieWire, “Those terrorists groups and the real David Duke should join the Writers Guild of America. They wrote a better ending.”
With Spike Lee’s ‘BlacKkKlansman,’ Focus Features’ Strategy to Reinvent Its Roster Becomes Clear
Focus has figured out a specialty strategy that is working, at Cannes and beyond.
‘Genius: Picasso’: Antonio Banderas Ran Away from Playing the Painter, Takes on Almodovar Next
The Spanish star was born in Picasso’s home town, and could land an Emmy nod for playing the older Picasso from his 40s to his death. Next up he plays his mentor Almodovar.
Christopher Nolan On Why He’s ‘A Pain in the Ass to Everybody’ On His Sets — Cannes 2018
Christopher Nolan believes in doing things for himself, his way.
Cannes 2018: 82 Women Protest for Equality on the Red Carpet: ‘Let’s Climb!’
Cannes jury president Cate Blanchett spoke out for “workplaces [that] are diverse and equitable” both in front of, behind the camera, and beyond.
Amazon Returns to Cannes With Triumphant Oscar Contender ‘Cold War’ and Signs of a Company Learning From Its Mistakes
Amazon has bet on festival-friendly name auteurs with mixed results, but Cold War” is a strong Palme d’Or and likely Oscar contender.
