The Eccentric History of the Cannes Film Festival


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Cannes Film Festival History

Camera flashes, flashed bare chests, and flashy screen sirens give the Cannes Film Festival some of its je ne sais quoi, and that's why it's one of our favorite film fests. After a rocky start (it was initially set to start in 1939 but was postponed due to World War II), the inaugural Cannes took place 65 years ago today, Sept. 20, 1946, making it one of the oldest film festivals to date. What Read more

One to Watch: Elizabeth Olsen


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Elizabeth Olsen Wears The Row at Cannes Film Fest 2011-05-16 09:16:46

One of the most famous sister duos — yes, that Olsen duo — has a younger sister. It's an Olsen trio! We expect rising actress Elizabeth Olsen to be in the spotlight a lot more, particularly after two impressive style debuts at Cannes Film Fest. Showing her sibling loyalty by wearing The Row, Elizabeth chose a white beaded dress for a daytime appearance, then followed it up with a sexier Read more

Rob, Gwyneth, Brad, Cameron, and More: Take a Look Back at the Cannes Film Festival!


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Pictures of Cannes Film Festival

The 64th annual Cannes Film Festival kicks off tomorrow, and we can't wait to see all the sexy celebrities hit the red carpet. Before we catch a glimpse of our favorite stars in the South of France, we're taking a look back at all the famous faces at the cinema event in years past. There have been plenty of great moments to capture, from Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie's PDA to Leonardo DiCaprio Read more

40 Reasons to Love Cannes Film Festival


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Cannes Film Festival Celebrities 2011-05-10 12:20:37

Cannes Film Festival kicks off tomorrow, a festival known just as much for epic glamour, wild parties, and stars letting loose as for the movies being screened. Brigitte Bardot cemented her bombshell status here, and today's beauties— Diane Kruger, Angelina Jolie, Natalie Portman — have wowed us on Cannes' red carpets in recent years. To pique your enthusiasm, we're highlighting 40 Read more

The Best Looks From the 2011 Cannes Film Festival


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2011 Cannes Film Festival: Best Celebrity Fashion 2011-05-23 12:17:26

The Cannes Film Festival may have wrapped up, but the remarkable style will live on forever. This year, the red carpets were walked by superstars like Penelope Cruz, Sarah Jessica Parker, Karolina Kurkova, and Gwen Stefani — and even brought out celebs Jane Fonda, Goldie Hawn, and Angelina Jolie. We enjoyed seeing all of the over-the-top, glamorous looks, but when forced to choose our faves, it Read more

Jude Law Receives a Warm Welcome by Fans to Cannes


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Jude Law Arriving in Nice, France, For the Cannes Film Festival 2011-05-10 10:31:44

Jude Law was swarmed by autograph-seeking fans upon his arrival in Nice this morning. He's among the first wave of stars descending on Cannes for the city's famous film festival. Jude's not starring in a project, instead he's been chosen to join Robert De Niro and Uma Thurman on the judging panel. Hollywood heavy hitters Brad Pitt, Ryan Gosling, Sean Penn, and Angelina Jolie are among the stars Read more

Jamie, Vanessa, and Jude Party With Belvedere and Duran Duran in Cannes


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Jude Law and Vanessa Hudgens Cannes Film Festival Belvedere Party Pictures 2011-05-15 04:30:00

Vanessa Hudgens and Jamie Foxx smiled for the cameras and partied the night away at the Belvedere Red event at VIP Room in Cannes on Friday night. Duran Duran performed for the crowd, which also included Owen Wilson, whose movie Midnight in Paris kicked off the festival on Wednesday, and Jude Law, who is on the Cannes jury this year. Vanessa breezed through a number of events over the course of Read more

Tilda Swinton and John C. Reilly Bring Something Big to Talk About to Cannes


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Tilda Swinton and John C Reilly at Cannes Film Festival Pictures

Tilda Swinton, John C. Reilly, Ezra Miller, and their director, Lynne Ramsay, debuted We Need to Talk About Kevin at Cannes this morning. It's the first very buzzed about movie of the festival, with it's unsettling and difficult look at the relationship between a mother, played by Tilda, and her son named Kevin who commits a massacre at his high school — read my We Need to Talk About Kevin Read more

Salma, Aishwarya, and Jude Help Kick Off Cannes at the Opening Ceremony


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Pictures of Cannes Film Festival Opening Ceremony

The Cannes Film Festival kicked off with a star-studded opening ceremony that had the red carpet full of famous faces in the French city today. Salma Hayek posed in a gorgeous Gucci Première gown with her husband, Francois-Henri Pinault, on her arm, while model Karolina Kurkova stopped for the cameras solo in a blue Armani Prive. Uma Thurman, in a white Versace number, was accompanied by fellow Read more