Cannes 2016 Discussion - Blu-ray Forum

jacobsever · 05-11-2016, 03:56 PM

Hey guys, Cannes Film Festival starts today.

List of films in competition and being screened :

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2016_Cannes_Film_Festival

Live stream of the festival :

(Although it doesn't look to have started yet, seems to just be repeating a little trailer/ad/promo on a loop).

Let's talk about the films!

jacobsever · 05-11-2016, 04:00 PM

I'm excited to hear reactions for American Honey, The Unknown Girl, The Neon Demon, and Personal Shopper.

Andrea Arnold, The Dardennes, Refn, and Assayas.

imsounoriginal · 05-11-2016, 04:03 PM

Neon Demon, Loving, Paterson, Cafe Society, The BFG, and that Kristen Stewart movie (can't remember/find the title) all look interesting.

Can't wait to see The Nice Guys, and also curious to see the reception to Money Monster, since the trailers have been abysmal in spite of a promising cast/crew.

jacobsever · 05-11-2016, 04:05 PM

I have no interest in Money Monster. Love Clooney, but there seems to only be one possible outcome for that film, and I can't imagine it hosting too many twist, turns, or surprises along the way.

imsounoriginal · 05-11-2016, 04:07 PM

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Originally Posted by jacobsever

I have no interest in Money Monster. Love Clooney, but there seems to only be one possible outcome for that film, and I can't imagine it hosting too many twist, turns, or surprises along the way.

Sadly I'm inclined to agree, but playing at Cannes has me hopeful it'll be a sleeper.

Will. · 05-11-2016, 04:09 PM

Elle looks incredible!

klauswhereareyou · 05-11-2016, 04:33 PM

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Originally Posted by will.

elle looks incredible!

"elle" trailer

Long Live Verhoeven! It's been too long!

jacobsever · 05-11-2016, 04:36 PM

So, kind of a foreign language I Spit On Your Grave, or Ms. 45? But more serious and less over the top slasher?

AaronJ · 05-11-2016, 04:44 PM

The Neon Demon is the one I'm most excited for, BY FAR. Refn, Fanning (who I think is one of the best young actresses in existence), and the whole concept have me pumped to see this.

That being said, I'm really looking forward to Café Society by Woody Allen. It looks highly entertaining and has a great cast.

I have absolutely no idea if Hands of Stone (about Roberto Duran, starring DeNiro as his coach) will be any good. But it's a moment in sports history that I remember vividly. So, I am curious as to what the word of mouth is.

The Unknown Girl by the Dardennes sounds fascinating. Definitely looking forward to that, or at least to the reaction.

Personal Shopper by Olivier Assays could be something. Lots of people don't like Kristen Stewart, but I think she's a quality actress.

FinnishFilmFan · 05-11-2016, 04:45 PM

Isabelle Huppert is amazing, so I'll definitely watch that!

FinnishFilmFan · 05-11-2016, 04:47 PM

A new film from Almodovar is always exciting. That might be my most anticipated.

Member-275053 · 05-11-2016, 04:54 PM

HA! What am I not excited for? I look forward to reading reviews for: American Honey, Elle, The Handmaiden, It's Only the End of the World, Julieta, Loving, The Neon Demon, Paterson, Personal Shopper, The Salesman, Sieranevada, Slack Bay, Toni Erdmann, and The Unknown Girl. And, those are just the films in competition for the Palm d'Or, I didn't even look at the films competing in the Un Certain Regard section.

Oh, what I wouldn't give to attend this festival! Someday.

FinnishFilmFan · 05-11-2016, 04:56 PM

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Originally Posted by JWFORD

HA! What am I not excited for? I look forward to reading reviews for: American Honey, Elle, The Handmaiden, It's Only the End of the World, Julieta, Loving, The Neon Demon, Paterson, Personal Shopper, The Salesman, Sieranevada, Slack Bay, Toni Erdmann, and The Unknown Girl. And, those are just the films in competition for the Palm d'Or, I didn't even look at the films competing in the Un Certain Regard section.

Oh, what I wouldn't give to attend this festival! Someday.

One of my biggest dreams.... But I'm sure I'll do it one day

AaronJ · 05-11-2016, 04:56 PM

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Originally Posted by JWFORD

HA! What am I not excited for? I look forward to reading reviews for: American Honey, Elle, The Handmaiden, It's Only the End of the World, Julieta, Loving, The Neon Demon, Paterson, Personal Shopper, The Salesman, Sieranevada, Slack Bay, Toni Erdmann, and The Unknown Girl. And, those are just the films in competition for the Palm d'Or, I didn't even look at the films competing in the Un Certain Regard section.

Oh, what I wouldn't give to attend this festival! Someday.

Good luck with that.

Will. · 05-11-2016, 04:57 PM

Who do we think will win the Palme d'Or? I've been wrong the last couple years.

AaronJ · 05-11-2016, 04:58 PM

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Originally Posted by Will.

Who do we think will win the Palme d'Or? I've been wrong the last couple years.

I'm ALWAYS wrong. That being said ...

The Neon Demon

FinnishFilmFan · 05-11-2016, 04:59 PM

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Originally Posted by Will.

Who do we think will win the Palme d'Or? I've been wrong the last couple years.

Impossible to say without any reviews in yet, but my gut says Xavier Dolan could take it.

FinnishFilmFan · 05-11-2016, 05:00 PM

Or Andrea Arnold!!

Member-275053 · 05-11-2016, 05:03 PM

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Originally Posted by Will.

Who do we think will win the Palme d'Or? I've been wrong the last couple years.

Yes, it is impossible to tell at this point.

But, of the directors with films in competition this year, the Dardenne brothers, Ken Loach, and Christina Mungiu have all won the award in previous years. The Dardenne brothers have won the award twice, so they are the favorite to win.

imsounoriginal · 05-11-2016, 05:05 PM

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Originally Posted by Will.

Who do we think will win the Palme d'Or? I've been wrong the last couple years.

The one with the most pretentious title. So "From the Land of the Moon" is the early frontrunner.

05-11-2016, 04:00 PM	#2
jacobsever Blu-ray Knight Member since:Dec 2009 Location:Denver, CO 4K collection:158 Blu-ray collection:732 DVD collection:6 Trading Score:13	I'm excited to hear reactions for American Honey, The Unknown Girl, The Neon Demon, and Personal Shopper. Andrea Arnold, The Dardennes, Refn, and Assayas.

05-11-2016, 04:03 PM	#3
imsounoriginal Blu-ray Grand Duke Top contributor Member since:Dec 2008 Location:NYC 4K collection:320 Blu-ray collection:946 DVD collection:70 Blu-ray reviews:2 Trading Score:59	Neon Demon, Loving, Paterson, Cafe Society, The BFG, and that Kristen Stewart movie (can't remember/find the title) all look interesting. Can't wait to see The Nice Guys, and also curious to see the reception to Money Monster, since the trailers have been abysmal in spite of a promising cast/crew.

05-11-2016, 04:05 PM	#4
jacobsever Blu-ray Knight Member since:Dec 2009 Location:Denver, CO 4K collection:158 Blu-ray collection:732 DVD collection:6 Trading Score:13	I have no interest in Money Monster. Love Clooney, but there seems to only be one possible outcome for that film, and I can't imagine it hosting too many twist, turns, or surprises along the way.

05-11-2016, 04:36 PM	#8
jacobsever Blu-ray Knight Member since:Dec 2009 Location:Denver, CO 4K collection:158 Blu-ray collection:732 DVD collection:6 Trading Score:13	So, kind of a foreign language I Spit On Your Grave, or Ms. 45? But more serious and less over the top slasher?

05-11-2016, 04:44 PM	#9
AaronJ Banned Member since:Jul 2013 Location:Michigan 4K collection:47 Blu-ray collection:624 Blu-ray reviews:2 Trading Score:1	The Neon Demon is the one I'm most excited for, BY FAR. Refn, Fanning (who I think is one of the best young actresses in existence), and the whole concept have me pumped to see this. That being said, I'm really looking forward to Café Society by Woody Allen. It looks highly entertaining and has a great cast. I have absolutely no idea if Hands of Stone (about Roberto Duran, starring DeNiro as his coach) will be any good. But it's a moment in sports history that I remember vividly. So, I am curious as to what the word of mouth is. The Unknown Girl by the Dardennes sounds fascinating. Definitely looking forward to that, or at least to the reaction. Personal Shopper by Olivier Assays could be something. Lots of people don't like Kristen Stewart, but I think she's a quality actress.

05-11-2016, 04:45 PM	#10
FinnishFilmFan Senior Member Member since:Jul 2015 Location:Finland Blu-ray collection:822	Isabelle Huppert is amazing, so I'll definitely watch that!

05-11-2016, 04:47 PM	#11
FinnishFilmFan Senior Member Member since:Jul 2015 Location:Finland Blu-ray collection:822	A new film from Almodovar is always exciting. That might be my most anticipated.

05-11-2016, 04:54 PM	#12
Member-275053 Blu-ray Samurai Member since:Aug 2013	HA! What am I not excited for? I look forward to reading reviews for: American Honey, Elle, The Handmaiden, It's Only the End of the World, Julieta, Loving, The Neon Demon, Paterson, Personal Shopper, The Salesman, Sieranevada, Slack Bay, Toni Erdmann, and The Unknown Girl. And, those are just the films in competition for the Palm d'Or, I didn't even look at the films competing in the Un Certain Regard section. Oh, what I wouldn't give to attend this festival! Someday.

05-11-2016, 04:57 PM	#15
Will. Blu-ray Samurai Top contributor Member since:Feb 2015 Location:MN Blu-ray collection:313 Digital collection:28 Blu-ray reviews: 13 Trading Score:94	Who do we think will win the Palme d'Or? I've been wrong the last couple years.

05-11-2016, 05:00 PM	#18
FinnishFilmFan Senior Member Member since:Jul 2015 Location:Finland Blu-ray collection:822	Or Andrea Arnold!!

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