Showing posts with label Uma Thurman. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Uma Thurman. Show all posts

02/05/2012

The Women of "Bel Ami" (2012)

I'm very into period dramas, so I just couldn't miss "Bel Ami", a new adaptation of Guy de Maupassant's novel of the same name. Yes, it stars Robert Pattinson, but I have no prejudice towards him. This story is about a young man, who is tired of being poor and uses his charm to seduce rich women. I enjoyed the film, though I haven't read the book, so I can't tell if it is a good or bad adaptation. The most of all I liked its atmosphere, which was created thanks to beautiful music, gorgeous costumes and picturesque locations.

The main character, Georges Duroy, doesn't like to waste his precious time, so during 1 hour 30 min he manages to sleep with 4 women, almost sleep with a young innocent girl, and who knows how many of his affairs were left outside this story. All female characters impressed me, and every actress did a great job.

Rachel (Natalia Tena)
She is a prostitute, the first and the poorest woman, with whom Duroy has slept in this film. Also it was the most sinful sex and the most naked scene in the whole film.


Clotilde de Marelle (Christina Ricci)
She is my favourite female character here, because there is something honest and pure about her, though she cheated on her husband with the main character. And I think Clotilde is the only woman he cared about, and if he married her, he'd stop playing his games.


Madeleine Forestier (Uma Thurman)
Beautiful and smart woman isn't the one, who is easy to fool. But she also lets him in, after her husband died. It is a big question why she did it, because she didn't really need him as a friend nor lover. She was a complete person without his greedy ambitions.


Virginie Walters (Kristin Scott Thomas)
A lady, who was married for many years and has never cheated on her husband, falls in love with Duroy, because he was the only man, who said nice words to her. But then her love turned into dangerous obsession, she became crazy, and I think she didn't survive his new marriage.


Suzanne Rousset (Holliday Grainger)
The last victim of Duroy was naive Suzanne. She was very young, inexperienced and rich, so he just couldn't stop using her. I wonder how fast she figured out that he doesn't care about her at all.


Pictures - BEL AMI Film

23/05/2011

64th Cannes Film Festival - The End

64th Cannes Film Festival is officially over and every star returns directing and starring in movies. All awards were given and the city lights wouldn't shine so brightly as in the last 12 days. I'm very glad of the jury's choice. It was very unusual that a director didn’t show up to present his movie, but Terrence Malick hasn't arrived either at the end and his Palme d'Or for his "Tree of Life" was excepted by producers William Pohlad and Dede Gardner. French director and actress Maïwenn got the Prix du Jury for "Polisse". She was incredibly emotional, for a moment I thought she would faint. Also I’m very happy for Kirsten Dunst (she couldn't believe here luck after Lars von Trier’s joke) and Jean Dujardin (he played a leading role in the new silent black-and-white movie). Prix de la mise en scène went to Nicolas Winding Refn for his “Drive” and it was a very nice moment, when he thanked to Ryan Gosling. So closing ceremony ended without any surprises, everyone was happy and satisfied. I hope the next year’s Festival would be also funny, eventful, a bit shocking and memorable, because the 64th Festival was.

Searching for interesting videos from Cannes I've found this live performance of Jamie Cullen at the opening ceremony. He sang "New York, New York" by Frank Sinatra and "Empire State of Mind" by Jay-Z feat. Alicia Keys. But my favorite moment is when Melanie Laurent dances with Uma Thurman.



And I want to share with you some of the most interesting photos from the latest Cannes photocall after the closing ceremony.

Palme d'Or - Terrence Malick ("The Tree of Life"), but the award was excepted by producers William Pohlad and Dede Gardner  


Ryan Gosling congratulates and kisses Nicolas Winding Refn, who got Prix de la mise en scène  


The end of the Ceremony - Winners and the Jury


The Jury member - beautiful and talented Uma Thurman


Prix d'interprétation féminine - Kirsten Dunst ("Melancholia")


Kirsten Dunst ( Prix d'interprétation féminine ), Robert De Niro (President of the Jury) and Jean Dujardin ( Prix d'interprétation masculine )


Prix du Jury - Maïwenn ("Polisse")



Grand Prix - Dardenne brothers ("The Kid with a Bike"/"Le Gamin au vélo") and Nuri Bilge Ceylan ("Once Upon a Time in Anatolia" / "Bir Zamanlar Anadolu'da")
 


Everything good has come to an end.


Pictures - ZIMBIO

11/05/2011

Festival de Cannes 2011 - Bernardo Bertolucci got honorary prize

I've just watched a the big opening event of Cannes Film Festival live. Even if I barely now a couple of French words, I was impressed by this honoring show. Bernardo Bertolucci was so impressed and thankful, Melanie Laurent as host was gorgeous, jury members were stunning.

And now the presenters are talking about Lady Gaga. She will probably perform.

Live Cannes 2011 Stream - http://www.udirect.tv/streaming-canalplus-live.php

I made a few screen shots for sharing with you.

Bernardo Bertolucci is getting the first annual 'Honorary Palme d'Or '
 


 Melanie Laurent 



 Bernardo Bertolucci's speech


Robert De Niro, Uma Thurman, Jude Law