We're discussing the eternal appeal of pole dancing as strip club flick "Go Go Tales" is finally released in France. Then for a more family friendly film: "Zarafa" is a terrific animation about the first giraffe to reach France. Finally, cinema for the eco-friendly with the 29th edition of the International Environmental Film Festival.
This year’s selection at the Berlin International Film Festival spans genres and geography, but features a large number of movies that look backward to various periods of history. UK director Mike Leigh (pictured) will serve as jury chair.
In today’s show: Mona Lisa's hotter 'twin sister' is discovered 500 years on. But first, South Africa's best crime writer, Deon Meyer, talks to us about his latest novel "Trackers." Plus, astounding wildlife footage is given a child-friendly narrative hook in Disney's "African Cats."
Tony Kaye's "Detachment" is our must-see movie of the week. Adrian Brody stars as a brooding substitute teacher battling with both depression and difficult students. Then the Champs Elysées rolls out the red carpet for a week of film premieres at the 'Avenue du Cinéma' festival. For those who prefer older releases, the Cinémathèque Française is hosting a retrospective of Robert Altman's work.
French filmmaker Michel Hazanavicius took the top award from the Directors Guild of America for "The Artist" on Saturday, beating out Woody Allen for "Midnight in Paris" and Martin Scorsese for "Hugo".
We're giving you our verdict on the recent Oscars nominations. Michel Hazanavicius's silent flick "The Artist" is a worthy contender not to be missed. Our next pick of the week is David Schwimmer's "Trust", an unnerving film about the impact an internet predator has on a family. Plus, the Clermont-Ferrand festival proves short films can still be masterpieces.
French silent film "The Artist" was nominated for 10 Academy Awards on Tuesday, including best picture and best director. The nominations are a coup for French film, silent cinema and masterful marketing by a seasoned American Oscar campaigner.
French silent film "The Artist" was nominated for 10 Academy Awards on Tuesday, including best picture and a best actor nomination for Jean Dujardin. The Oscar winners will be announced at a gala ceremony in Los Angeles on February 26.
The 28th annual Sundance Film Festival, seen as a celebration of US independent film and an alternative to the commercialism of Hollywood, begins Thursday. Founded by veteran actor Robert Redford, the event takes place in the mountains of Utah.
