Quentin over Fellini? "Annie Hall" over Antonioni? Jul 15, 2009
L'Avventura (1960) Michelangelo Antonioni Andrew O'Hehir. Friday, July 10, 2009 15:11 EDT. (Salon)
Air travel: These films are cleared for takeoff Jul 4, 2009
"L'Avventura" (1960): Antonioni's languorous tale of existential alienation among the privileged classes may be his masterpiece, but if you're a nervous flier, you may quickly start wondering what they're all moping about. "Cries and Whispers" (1972): Bergman demands (and rewards) attention, so stay away from Bergman on an airplane. (San Francisco Chronicle)
Movies online: The future is (almost) here Jun 17, 2009
He's made an interesting deal with the Criterion Collection to stream several of their classic titles free, from Antonioni's "L'Avventura" to Masaki Kobayashi's "Harakiri" and Agn ... An Irish horror-romance-farce, an Iranian take on "L'Avventura," a gritty lesbian thriller, a black-and-white jazz musical -- and go-kart racing. (Salon)
Cannes 2009: Great — or the Greatest — Festival? May 14, 2009
Cannes 2009: Great Festival. Or the Greatest Festival. (Time.com)
The line-up in pictures May 14, 2009
The poster for the 62nd festival is inspired by a scene from Michelangelo Antonioni's 1962 film L'Avventura. Running two hours and 40 minutes, Inglourious Basterds - the latest film from Pulp Fiction director Quentin Tarantino - is expected to be a strong contender for the prestigious Palme d'Or. (BBC News -- Entertainment)
Obama is Spock: It's quite logical May 7, 2009
" It s an ability shared by Obama -- who, unlike Spock, doesn't employ that superpower recreationally. His brilliance isn't a defense (or defended by sarcasm). While Obama embodies Spock's passion for reason, he adds the element of warmth. Next page: Pages 1 Related Stories No technophobe, the Tibetan leader -- the Nicest Man in the World -- talks about robots and artificial intelligence, Spock and alien enlightenment. By Jeff Greenwald Why the Japanese love "Star Trek" By Jeff Greenwald The... (Salon)
Finale wrap-up: "The Real Housewives of New York City" May 7, 2009
An Irish horror-romance-farce, an Iranian take on "L'Avventura," a gritty lesbian thriller, a black-and-white jazz musical -- and go-kart racing. Andrew O'Hehir. (Salon)
Tribeca wrap-up: Best of the fest May 6, 2009
Sure, Farhadi is channeling "L'Avventura," but this is accomplished and memorable cinema. That said, prizes from Tribeca and Cannes translate into zero at the box office, and Farhadi is still looking for a United States distribution deal. (Salon)
Cannes Fest names 20 films in competition Apr 28, 2009
HO / ReutersThe poster of the 62nd Festival de Cannes is a work by Annick Durban, a cinema poster artist, inspired by Michelangelo Antonioni's film "L'Avventura". The festival runs May 13-24. (MSNBC -- Movies)
