Hollywood Elsewhere has arrived in Cannes to the sound of blaring trumpets. It's bright and sunny, but there's also a strange hazy quality in the air. That's how life looks when you're totally jet-lagged. Pulled into town on a big white bus about five hours ago. I adore my sleeping quarters (i.e, two single beds in a small room that is slightly bigger than a two-man cell at the L.A. County jail), but that's what you get when you shell out the big bucks.
I picked up my press pass an hour or so ago, and now I'm sitting in front of a wireless flat-screen at the press room at the Palais. Several others are here also. The balcony is shaded this year with six "Ali Baba and the 40 Thieves" white tents, and there are lounge-like seats (blue fabric over padded seating, wood panelling) and tables under them...classy. And there's Wi-Fi everywhere...great. I have to pick up my tickets for the DaVinci Code soiree tomnorrow night and then decide what to do before the DaVinci Code screening at 8:30 pm. What I need to do between now and then is crash for a couple of hours. I got about two hours of sleep on the plane last night, if that.
Posted by Jeffrey Wells on May 16, 2006 at 6:44 AM
comment #1
richard crawford says ...
word is that divinci is in trouble.
give us all the buzz on volver, ma, southland tales, fast food nation.....and the directors of these movies....is there a feud between volver and ma crowds. have some fun.
Posted by richard crawford at May 16, 2006 7:46 AM
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Patrick says ...
After pulling off a miracle (e.i. - making a film
that I actually like) with 'Cinderella Man' last
year, I predict Ron Howard will slip right back
down to the bottom with this turkey! I can't
wait!
Posted by Patrick at May 16, 2006 11:13 AM
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Elleno says ...
I am pulling for Beyonce Knowles, she will receive the move prejudice but her role as Deena will be the GREAT and will place her a spot for an Oscar nomination in 2006. I hope she goes all the way. Best wishes to Beyonce Knowles.
Posted by Elleno at May 16, 2006 9:40 PM