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Post by dasadbd28 on Aug 4, 2020 23:32:17 GMT -8
Hmmmm interesting indeed. When does the lineup get announced?
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Post by michaelh on Aug 5, 2020 1:19:13 GMT -8
Well. that's something but NY doesn't carry the prestige of Venice, Telluride or Toronto IMO. Maybe it has more to do with safety and travel with US citizens not able to travel to Europe or even Canada now. So weird.
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Post by Admin on Aug 5, 2020 8:26:24 GMT -8
Hmmmm interesting indeed. When does the lineup get announced? Any day now, I think. |
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Post by Admin on Aug 5, 2020 8:27:59 GMT -8
Well. that's something but NY doesn't carry the prestige of Venice, Telluride or Toronto IMO. Maybe it has more to do with safety and travel with US citizens not able to travel to Europe or even Canada now. So weird. I don't know, Toronto is doing mostly virtual, Michelle, Lucas and the director could easily have skyped or zoomed in. If it's only doing one festival, which is not as prestige as you said, that kind of concerns me. Or maybe it doesn't really matter this year. |
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Post by Admin on Aug 5, 2020 8:28:44 GMT -8
Hmmm...well, I think you’re right. She probably wasn’t meant to say anything. But as long as we keep it in here, I’m sure it’s fine. Interesting. That is a good film fest to show at. Although it isn’t Venice or Toronto, it’s stature gets higher every year. I would also love to see the film play at AFI and Deauville film fests...if that’s even possible lol Have you heard of any AFI plans for this years festival? |
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Post by babyfacedassassin24 on Aug 5, 2020 10:05:27 GMT -8
Nope, not yet!
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Post by dasadbd28 on Aug 6, 2020 11:25:45 GMT -8
Not FE related but Valerie Mahaffey has joined the cast of David's new show Big Sky.
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Post by Admin on Aug 6, 2020 13:06:40 GMT -8
Not FE related but Valerie Mahaffey has joined the cast of David's new show Big Sky. I bet Pfeiffer recommended her. Very nice. |
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Post by dasadbd28 on Aug 11, 2020 10:10:11 GMT -8
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Post by Admin on Aug 11, 2020 10:16:28 GMT -8
They call Michelle's performance "brilliant" and a "tour e force". I mean, I don't expect them to say anything else but good things but still exciting.
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Post by babyfacedassassin24 on Aug 11, 2020 10:17:51 GMT -8
Sweet!!
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Post by Admin on Aug 11, 2020 10:20:46 GMT -8
And the festival director says it's a "career best performance" from her.
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Post by dasadbd28 on Aug 11, 2020 10:25:24 GMT -8
Exciting stuff but let's try and not build our hopes up. Can't wait until we see some footage or a trailer.
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Post by babyfacedassassin24 on Aug 11, 2020 10:25:32 GMT -8
Loving this!! Film at Lincoln Center describes “French Exit” as a “rare American film of genuine eccentricity” and that features a “bewitching” and “brilliant performance of stylish severity” by Pfeiffer. “Jacobs is one of the most distinctive voices in American cinema, and it’s a thrill to see him working with new registers and tones in his most ambitious film yet,” Dennis Lim, New York Film Festival director of programming, said in a statement. “It’s rare to encounter a film so wholly surprising. Moment to moment, ‘French Exit’ is a destabilizing delight, as strange and dark as it is playful, thanks in no small part to Michelle Pfeiffer’s career-best performance.” www.thewrap.com/azazel-jacobs-french-exit-with-michelle-pfeiffer-lucas-hedges-set-as-new-york-film-festival-closing-night-movie/ |
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Post by babyfacedassassin24 on Aug 11, 2020 10:32:17 GMT -8
If they screen this virtual, I'm applying for press credentials. Screw it. I WILL see this movie this year!! 2020 owes me that, damn it!! Lol
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Post by dasadbd28 on Aug 11, 2020 10:32:45 GMT -8
Sounds like a fantastic performance from Michelle.
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Post by Admin on Aug 11, 2020 10:49:15 GMT -8
If they screen this virtual, I'm applying for press credentials. Screw it. I WILL see this movie this year!! 2020 owes me that, damn it!! Lol I hope they do, but I wouldn't count on it. They could have also at least given us a new still with this news, ugh. But silly to complain right now lol |
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Post by babyfacedassassin24 on Aug 11, 2020 11:07:24 GMT -8
I know. It's always a toss up who does and who doesn't give access. Sometimes I'll get a press release for something coming out and on a whim I'll email and get a response: "Oh sure! Here's the film and some stills to run with your review! Need anything else?" Other times it's like: "we'll put you on a list, what kind of piece are you gonna write, are you part of a critics' group, can you stick to the embargo?"
On a similar-ish note, I got an email yesterday from a publicist saying they're wanting to screen Unhinged in a theater for press and are wanting to know if we're ready to go back into a theater setting again if it's press only and masks, gloves, social distancing are involved. Most of our critics' group said no. Then this morning, ANOTHER email from a different PR firm asking the same thing: how we're feeling about it, are we ready. Again, we said no. But gosh, they're really pushing this.
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Post by babyfacedassassin24 on Aug 11, 2020 11:09:01 GMT -8
But yes you're right, it's silly to complain about anything right now when we have this news today!! I was hoping it would make this festival. I hope it goes to Deauville and AFI Film Fest as well, I really do!!
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Post by babyfacedassassin24 on Aug 11, 2020 11:13:00 GMT -8
Previous NYFF closing night selections:
2019 – Motherless Brooklyn
2018 – At Eternity’s Gate
2017 – Wonder Wheel
2016 – The Lost City of Z
2015 – Miles Ahead
2014 – Birdman
2013 – Her
2012 – Flight
2011 – The Descendants
2010 – Hereafter
2009 – Broken Embraces
2008 – The Wrestler
2007 – Persepolis
2006 – Pan’s Labyrinth
2005 – Caché
2004 – Sideways
2003 – 21 Grams
2002 – Talk to Her
2001 – In Praise of Love
2000 – Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon
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Post by dasadbd28 on Aug 11, 2020 11:40:10 GMT -8
I loved this bit
featuring a brilliant performance of stylish severity by Pfeiffer, whose every intonation is a wonder to behold.
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Post by Admin on Aug 11, 2020 11:49:35 GMT -8
Previous NYFF closing night selections: 2019 – Motherless Brooklyn 2018 – At Eternity’s Gate 2017 – Wonder Wheel 2016 – The Lost City of Z 2015 – Miles Ahead 2014 – Birdman 2013 – Her 2012 – Flight 2011 – The Descendants 2010 – Hereafter 2009 – Broken Embraces 2008 – The Wrestler 2007 – Persepolis 2006 – Pan’s Labyrinth 2005 – Caché 2004 – Sideways 2003 – 21 Grams 2002 – Talk to Her 2001 – In Praise of Love 2000 – Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon Hit and miss to say the least lol |
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Post by babyfacedassassin24 on Aug 11, 2020 12:25:36 GMT -8
Lol some great titles on there but Lost City of Z definitely gets the WTF?! award
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Post by Admin on Aug 11, 2020 19:35:58 GMT -8
Not surprising, AFI Fest goes virtual:
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Post by michaelh on Aug 12, 2020 0:05:52 GMT -8
I am excited! Landing the closing slot is impressive and the buzz about her performance has lifted my pandemic blues. Hope it's as good as it sounds and Michelle will do some serious press for this - virtual, in person, whatever.
So we should be getting reviews on October 11 or the morning after, right?
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Post by babyfacedassassin24 on Aug 12, 2020 5:47:48 GMT -8
I reckon so!! Cannot wait!
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Post by Admin on Aug 12, 2020 8:38:48 GMT -8
I am excited! Landing the closing slot is impressive and the buzz about her performance has lifted my pandemic blues. Hope it's as good as it sounds and Michelle will do some serious press for this - virtual, in person, whatever. So we should be getting reviews on October 11 or the morning after, right? Michelle posted about this today and the producer commented "can't wait to see everyone again in NY!" So it seems they will be in person, not virtual! |
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Post by Admin on Aug 12, 2020 9:01:38 GMT -8
Also, The Film Stage said SPC will release the film later this year, so maybe still December as originally planned? Trailer should be coming soon too I would think
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Post by jaypeefriend on Aug 12, 2020 9:45:16 GMT -8
I'm so excited for this!! I'm honestly not even hoping for an Oscar win at the moment, I just want her to be nominated again. Excellent reviews won't cut it this time for me. I want every pundit to predict her and I want a nomination!
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Post by dasadbd28 on Aug 12, 2020 10:08:45 GMT -8
Still curious as to how this will be released in cinemas with the ongoing pandemic? I wonder if SPC could make a deal with Apple or a streaming service and release the film for a limited amount of time before moving to a streaming service? Looks like Michelle and Lucas will be in attendance for the NYFF which is good.
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