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

"Pedro Almodóvar's Cannes Gay Western Gains Popularity"
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.

Pedro Pascal's Queer Western Film "Strange Way of Life" Receives Mixed Reviews
entertainment2 years ago

Pedro Pascal's Queer Western Film "Strange Way of Life" Receives Mixed Reviews

Queer Western film Strange Way of Life, starring Pedro Pascal and Ethan Hawke, premiered at the Cannes Film Festival. Directed by Pedro Almodóvar, the film has been dubbed as the answer to Brokeback Mountain. Reviews suggest the film has a hint of kink and tension between the two leads, but some critics found it half-baked. Despite this, some viewers demanded a full-length version be released. No cinema release date has been confirmed yet.

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

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

Pedro Almodovar's New Film Features Pedro Pascal and Ethan Hawke in a Gay Western.
entertainment2 years ago

Pedro Almodovar's New Film Features Pedro Pascal and Ethan Hawke in a Gay Western.

Spanish filmmaker Pedro Almodóvar discusses his new gay Western short film, "Strange Way of Life," starring Ethan Hawke and Pedro Pascal, and his plans for future English-language projects. Almodóvar had to cancel his previous English-language project, "A Manual for Cleaning Women," due to complications, but he remains in the midst of his most fertile creative period. "Strange Way of Life" explores a dormant American genre that Almodovar adored from afar since his early moviegoing days. The short premieres at the 2023 Cannes Film Festival, and Sony Pictures Classics releases it in the U.S. this fall.

"Almodóvar's Gay Western Stars Pascal and Hawke"
film2 years ago

"Almodóvar's Gay Western Stars Pascal and Hawke"

Pedro Almodóvar's new short film "Strange Way of Life" starring Ethan Hawke and Pedro Pascal, set in the Wild West, will premiere at the Cannes Film Festival. The film is a reflection of Almodóvar's age and features middle-aged gay men looking back at their lives. The director sees the film as an answer to "Brokeback Mountain," which he turned down two decades ago. The short film is discreet in its portrayal of sexual tension, with the focus on the conversation between the two characters.

"Pedro Almodovar's LGBTQ Western 'Strange Way of Life' Stirs Excitement with Star-Studded Cast"
entertainment2 years ago

"Pedro Almodovar's LGBTQ Western 'Strange Way of Life' Stirs Excitement with Star-Studded Cast"

Pedro Almodovar has released the trailer for his upcoming film Strange Way of Life, a Western movie about gay men played by Ethan Hawke and Pedro Pascal. The visually impressive trailer features a captivating Western ambiance and music that evoke the signature style of Almodóvar's films. The film includes typical Western elements but also features a dialogue between two men rarely seen in Westerns. The movie is set to release this year and fans are eagerly anticipating.

"Pedro Pascal and Ethan Hawke star in LGBTQ cowboy romance 'Strange Way of Life'"
entertainment2 years ago

"Pedro Pascal and Ethan Hawke star in LGBTQ cowboy romance 'Strange Way of Life'"

The first trailer for the upcoming western short film, Strange Way Of Life, features Pedro Pascal and Ethan Hawke as a cowboy and a sheriff investigating a mysterious murder in the Wild West while navigating their complicated romantic relationship. The film, written and directed by Pedro Almodóvar, will premiere at the 2023 Cannes Film Festival and will receive a theatrical release in Spain on May 26. Strange Way Of Life is Almodóvar's "answer" to the 2005 film Brokeback Mountain, which he was once offered to direct and later turned down.

"Pedro Pascal and Ethan Hawke star in Almodóvar's intimate gay cowboy drama 'Strange Way of Life' trailer"
entertainment2 years ago

"Pedro Pascal and Ethan Hawke star in Almodóvar's intimate gay cowboy drama 'Strange Way of Life' trailer"

The trailer for Pedro Almodóvar's queer Western short film "Strange Way of Life" starring Pedro Pascal and Ethan Hawke has been released. The film follows a cowboy who travels to meet an old friend, Sheriff Jake, whom he hasn't seen in 25 years, and untangles their complicated romantic history. Almodóvar was offered the chance to direct "Brokeback Mountain" but gave it up in fear of not having creative freedom. The film is set to premiere at Cannes Film Festival.

Pedro Almodóvar's LGBTQ Western 'Strange Way of Life' to Premiere at Cannes.
film2 years ago

Pedro Almodóvar's LGBTQ Western 'Strange Way of Life' to Premiere at Cannes.

Pedro Almodóvar's short film, Strange Way Of Life, starring Ethan Hawke and Pedro Pascal, will have its world premiere at the Cannes Film Festival in May. The film is Almodóvar's second English-language experience and was shot in southern Spain. The festival has also confirmed other titles, including Martin Scorsese's The Killers Of The Flower Moon and Indiana Jones And The Dial Of Destiny. The screening of Strange Way Of Life will be followed by a conversation with the director and the filmmaking team.

"Pedro Almodóvar's LGBTQ Western 'Strange Way of Life' Set to Premiere at Cannes Film Festival"
entertainment2 years ago

"Pedro Almodóvar's LGBTQ Western 'Strange Way of Life' Set to Premiere at Cannes Film Festival"

Pedro Almodovar's "Strange Way of Life," starring Ethan Hawke and Pedro Pascal, will have its world premiere at the Cannes Film Festival. The film marks Almodovar's second English-language experience and revolves around the bond between two men who met as hired gunmen and reconnect 25 years later. The festival has also confirmed the premieres of Martin Scorsese's "Killers of the Flower Moon" and Disney's "Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny."

"Pedro Almodóvar's LGBTQ Western 'Strange Way of Life' to Premiere at Cannes"
film2 years ago

"Pedro Almodóvar's LGBTQ Western 'Strange Way of Life' to Premiere at Cannes"

Pedro Almodóvar's short film "Strange Way of Life" will premiere at the 76th Cannes Film Festival, with the director and actors Ethan Hawke and Pedro Pascal in attendance. The film, shot in the South of Spain, is Almodóvar's second English-language work. The screening will be followed by a conversation with the filmmaking team. Almodóvar has a long history with Cannes, having won awards for his films "All About My Mother" and "Volver," and serving as President of the Jury in 2017.