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entertainment7 months ago

Pedro Almodóvar's 'Bitter Christmas' to premiere in 2026, filmed in Madrid and Lanzarote

Movistar Plus+ announced Pedro Almodóvar's upcoming film 'Bitter Christmas,' set to premiere in Spanish theaters in 2026 before streaming exclusively on their platform. The film, currently filming in Madrid and Lanzarote, features a women-driven cast and explores themes of grief, life, and fiction, intertwining the stories of three characters with a meta-narrative involving a screenwriter. This project marks a renewed commitment to Spanish cinema by Movistar Plus+ following recent successes.

via Variety|
#bitter-christmas#entertainment#film
entertainment1 year ago

European Film Awards 2024: 'Emilia Pérez' and 'The Substance' Lead Nominations

The 2024 European Film Awards nominees include films like 'The Substance,' 'Emilia Pérez,' and 'The Room Next Door,' with actors Daniel Craig, Ralph Fiennes, and Tilda Swinton among the contenders. Isabella Rossellini will receive the European Achievement in World Cinema award. The ceremony will take place in Lucerne, Switzerland, on December 7.

via Hollywood Reporter|
#daniel-craig#entertainment#european-film-awards
entertainment1 year ago

"Almodóvar's 'The Room Next Door' with Moore and Swinton to Debut at Venice"

Pedro Almodóvar's first English-language film, "The Room Next Door," starring Julianne Moore and Tilda Swinton, is expected to debut at the Venice Film Festival. The film, produced by Almodóvar's El Deseo and distributed by Sony Pictures Classics and Warner Bros., explores the strained relationship between a mother and daughter. The 81st Venice Film Festival, running from Aug. 28 to Sept. 7, will feature a star-studded lineup including films by Tim Burton, Todd Phillips, and Luca Guadagnino.

via Variety|
#entertainment#julianne-moore#pedro-almodovar
entertainment2 years ago

Julianne Moore Set to Star in Pedro Almodóvar's English-Language Debut 'The Room Next Door'

Julianne Moore is set to star in Pedro Almodóvar's first full-length English-language feature, "The Room Next Door," joining Tilda Swinton. The film is described as a drama between a mother and daughter and will be filmed in New York and Madrid. Almodóvar's previous English-language shorts were preparation for directing English-speaking actors, and "The Room Next Door" marks his first feature since 2021's "Parallel Mothers."

via Variety|
#entertainment#film#julianne-moore
entertainment2 years ago

"Julianne Moore to Co-Star with Tilda Swinton in Pedro Almodóvar's 'The Room Next Door'"

Julianne Moore is set to star alongside Tilda Swinton in Pedro Almodóvar's first English language film, "The Room Next Door," which will explore a mother-daughter drama and be filmed in New York and Madrid. This marks Almodóvar's return to feature-length projects since "Parallel Mothers" and his second attempt at English language filmmaking after dropping out of directing "A Manual for Cleaning Women." The plot details for "The Room Next Door" have not been revealed yet, but Swinton had previously hinted at her involvement in the project.

via Deadline|
#english-language-debut#entertainment#julianne-moore
entertainment2 years ago

"Pedro Almodovar and Taika Waititi: Insights from Their Fall Fest Releases"

Spanish filmmaker Pedro Almodóvar will be honored at the 2023 Toronto International Film Festival, where his latest short film, "Strange Way of Life," will have its North American premiere. Almodóvar discusses his history at TIFF, his preference for the short-film format, and why he passed on directing "Brokeback Mountain." He also expresses his support for minorities in the film industry and the need for diverse storytelling.

via Hollywood Reporter|
#entertainment#pedro-almodovar#short-films
entertainment2 years ago

Cannes Film Festival 2023: Stars and Their Families on the Red Carpet

Ethan Hawke shared photos of himself with his son Levon at the Cannes Film Festival, where the actor attended the premiere of his short Western film Strange Way of Life and a screening of the movie Monster with his wife. Levon, who is following in his parents' and sister's acting footsteps, will soon make his major onscreen debut in the Apple TV+ limited series The Crowded Room.

via E! NEWS|
#cannes-film-festival#entertainment#ethan-hawke
film2 years ago

"Pedro Almodóvar's Cannes Gay Western Gains Popularity"

Pedro Almodóvar's latest film, Strange Way of Life, premiered at Cannes Film Festival to positive reviews. The Spanish auteur is now working on an English feature about two women in a very intimate situation, which he describes as "very deep and intense, and dangerous." Almodóvar also discussed the casting process for Strange Way of Life, which features a hyperbolically attractive cast, and his process for writing in English.

via Vulture|
#casting#english-feature#film
entertainment2 years ago

"Almodovar's Gay Western Short Leaves Cannes Wanting More"

Pedro Almodovar's 31-minute Western film "Strange Way of Life," starring Ethan Hawke and Pedro Pascal as lovers, drew a large crowd at the Cannes Film Festival. The film, inspired by "Brokeback Mountain," follows two old friends who meet up after 25 years and are attracted to each other. Despite Pascal's absence, critics praised the movie as faithful to the genre while adding something new to it. The film will be released later this year and is distributed by Sony Pictures Classics.

via Reuters|
#cannes-film-festival#entertainment#ethan-hawke
movies2 years ago

Ethan Hawke and Pedro Pascal Shine in Cannes Film "Strange Way of Life"

Pedro Almodóvar's 30-minute gay Western short film, "Strange Way of Life," premiered at the Cannes Film Festival, starring Ethan Hawke and Pedro Pascal. Almodóvar described it as "the first really queer Western." The film explores the desire between two cowboys, who reunite after 25 years and share a home-cooked meal followed by an "orgiastic" night. Hawke praised Pascal as "a very attractive, extremely talented man." The Hollywood Reporter praised the film as "compact, heady and beguiling," with a moving affirmation of queer love flourishing in the least likely places.

via Hollywood Reporter|
#cannes-film-festival#ethan-hawke#lgbtq
entertainment2 years ago

Pedro Almodóvar's Gay Western Sparks Cannes Controversy and Film Buzz.

Pedro Almodóvar premiered his 31-minute short film, Strange Way of Life, at Cannes, starring Ethan Hawke and Pedro Pascal as former lovers who reunite in the desert. The film is a fun and soapy take on the gay cowboy movie genre, with Almodóvar's signature sensuality and humor. The director spoke about his choice to avoid an explicit sex scene, instead focusing on the eroticism of their conversations. Almodóvar also revealed that he took inspiration from various modern Westerns, including Kelly Reichardt’s First Cow and Jane Campion’s The Power of the Dog. He even pondered turning the short into a full-length feature.

via Vulture|
#entertainment#ethan-hawke#gay-cowboy-movie
entertainment2 years ago

Controversy Surrounds Gay Cowboy Film Starring Pedro Pascal and Ethan Hawke at Cannes

Ticket holders were turned away from the premiere of Pedro Almodóvar's new LGBTQ+ western film, Strange Way Of Life, at the Venice Film Festival. The film features a discussion between two reunited lovers making a bed after an "orgiastic night" together, and Almodóvar wanted to make a classic western that talks about the desire between two cowboys. Ethan Hawke, who stars in the film, mused that filmmaking is an act of love.

via The A.V. Club|
#entertainment#film-premiere#lgbtq
film2 years ago

Pedro Almodóvar's 'Strange Way of Life': A Groundbreaking Queer Western with Pedro Pascal and Ethan Hawke.

Pedro Almodóvar premiered his short film "Strange Way Of Life" at the Cannes Film Festival, which explores the desire between two cowboys in a classic Western setting. The film stars Ethan Hawke and Pedro Pascal as former lovers who reconnect after 25 years. Almodóvar pushes boundaries for LGBT representation in the Western genre, making it the first "truly queer Western" where gay male desire is tackled so openly. The director also discusses the revival of the Western genre and the importance of female filmmakers in the genre.

via Deadline|
#cannes-film-festival#ethan-hawke#film
film2 years ago

Pedro Almodóvar's 'Strange Way of Life': A Gay Western with Pedro Pascal and Ethan Hawke.

Pedro Almodóvar's short film "Strange Way of Life" starring Pedro Pascal and Ethan Hawke tells the story of a gay cowboy seeking revenge and forbidden love. The film, inspired by Westerns such as "The Power of the Dog," could have easily been a full-length feature. The short film, which runs for 31 minutes, is ineligible for the best picture category at the Academy Awards due to its short runtime. The film will be released later in 2023 by Sony Pictures Classics.

via Variety|
#ethan-hawke#film#pedro-almodovar
entertainment2 years ago

Cannes Festival Mishap Sparks Mini Riot at Pedro Almodóvar Event.

Dozens of Cannes Film Festival attendees were turned away from a screening of Pedro Almodóvar's short film Strange Way of Life, despite possessing tickets and waiting in line for over an hour in pouring rain. The theater was reportedly at capacity, but the situation should not have been possible given the digital booking system employed by the festival. No clear explanation or remedy was provided to the patrons, who were left aggrieved and concerned about receiving a "strike" for missing a screening they had RSVP'd to attend.

via Hollywood Reporter|
#cannes-film-festival#entertainment#film-screening