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Star-Studded Los Cabos Film Festival Combines Film and Adventure in 4th Year

Nov 17, 2015  |   Contributor: Mila Pantovich

There may be tons of film festivals to choose from, but it’s pretty hard to beat one that has the Pacific Ocean as its backdrop. Known as the “Cannes of Latin America,” the five-day Los Cabos International Film Festival is held at the southern tip of Mexico’s Baja California peninsula and is surrounded by iconic sea-based landmarks, like El Arco and the Playa del Amor. 

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Cumberbatch Beats Nazis, Murray Gets Self-Destructive & Witherspoon Hikes 1,000 Miles at San Diego Film Festival

Sep 29, 2014  |   Contributor: Mila Pantovich  |  1 Comment

The San Diego Film Festival is officially over after filling five days full of over 100 flicks, many of which will definitely be Oscar contenders this year. Though the festival has actually been around since 2001, it's only been within the past few years that it's really started to find its footing and this year's event had the best line-up yet. Check out the event's three biggest films below, the ones that exceeded our expectations (like The Imitation Game and St. Vincent) and the one that left us feelin... Read More

The 9 Star-Studded TIFF Premieres & Parties You Can't Miss This Weekend

Sep 11, 2015  |   Contributor: Mila Pantovich

While the Toronto Film Festival is obviously about movies, it’s also about spotting your favorite stars at premieres and mingling with them at after parties. Since the event lasts a whopping 10 days, there are definitely plenty of opportunities to catch a glimpse of festival favorites, like Eddie Redmayne and Emma Roberts, but it always seems like the weekends have the most going on. 

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9 Famous Films Booed at Cannes Film Festival: The Good, the Bad, and the Ugly

May 21, 2015  |   Contributor: Mila Pantovich

The 68th Cannes Film Festival is well underway and aside from the bizarre high heel controversy, it’s been going pretty well. The famed festival that has been known to debut some of the most beloved films has a pretty impressive list of contenders this year that are all hoping to come out on top, including Cate Blanchett’s Carol, and Macbeth starring Michael Fassbender and Marion Cotillard. As much as the festival has the ability to launch films to stardom, it also has the ability to tear it into little confetti-sized pieces of ridicule. 

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24th Annual Florida Film Festival Kicks Off This Month With Sam Rockwell & Kristin Wiig

Apr 3, 2015  |   Contributor: Mila Pantovich

Get ready to fill up on popcorn and candy, because the 2015 Florida Film Festival is rolling into Maitland next weekend, which is less than 10 miles from Orlando. Running April 10-19, the Oscar-qualifying event is in its 24th year

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A-Listers Take Over Sundance Film Festival With These 8 Must-See Movies

Jan 22, 2015  |   Contributor: Mila Pantovich

The beginning of each new year is so exciting, with award shows and film festivals popping up all over the place, and the Sundance Film Festival is probably our favorite event. This fest consistently offers up some of the year's best films, many of which get Oscar nominations down the road (like the most recent Boyhood and Whiplash), and this year is pretty absurd.

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Third Annual Los Cabos International Film Festival Prevails With Big Latin American Premieres

Oct 23, 2014  |   Contributor: JustLuxe Team

Hurricane Odile was one of the most intense tropical cyclones to ever hit Mexico's Baja California Peninsula, wreaking havoc last month, but Los Cabos refuses to let the storm cloud future events. As planned, the third annual Los Cabos International Film Festival will be held November 12-16, marking not only an artistic endeavor, but Cabos' resilience.

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2014 Cannes Film Festival Announces 15 Female-Directed Titles

Apr 18, 2014  |   Contributor: Mila Pantovich

The 2014 Cannes Film Festival (May 14-25) finally released this year's line-up and while there are literally tons of films we're excited to see (The Rover, David Michôd's anticipated follow-up to Animal Kingdom, definitely comes to mind), we are even more thrilled to see so many female filmmakers represented!

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Which 10 Festival-Defining Films Are We Most Excited to See at Sundance?

Jan 24, 2014  |   Contributor: Mila Pantovich

The 2014 Sundance Film Festival is well underway and as usual, is doing some pretty great things for films we've all been dying to see. From giving underdogs some much-needed confidence to creating serious Oscar buzz for others, this is definitely the one film event that's at the top of every movie lover's bucket list. 

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2013 Napa Valley Film Fest Announces Lineup & Tribute to John Lee Hancock

Oct 23, 2013  |   Contributor: James Rothaar

On October 14, the Napa Valley Film Festival (NVFF) announced its film and event lineup for the 2013 festival, which runs from November 13-17 in Napa, Yountville, St. Helena and Calistoga. Among the 125 independent films to be screened are August: Osage County, directed by John Wells and starring Meryl Streep and Julia Roberts; Saving Mr. Banks, directed by John Lee Hancock and starring Tom Hanks, Emma Thompson and Colin Farrell; and Mandela: Long Walk to Freedom, directed by Justin Chadwick and starring Idris Elba and Naomie Harris.

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Avoid Hollywood at These 9 Underrated Film Festivals Across America

Sep 16, 2013  |   Contributor: Mila Pantovich

There's nothing quite like the excitement buzzing around a film festival. From the movies to the celebrity panels, guests are among the few who get to check out feature-length flicks before anyone else. Now, we all know about the big guns, like Cannes and the Toronto Film Festival, but there are fantastic festivals all across America that you might be missing out on.... Read More

Standing Ovations For 6 Toronto Film Festival Premieres

Sep 11, 2013  |   Contributor: Mila Pantovich

As a movie obsessive, I'm pretty heartbroken to not be at the Toronto Film Festival this year, especially since the lineup just may be the most impressive I've ever seen. With 366 movies on the schedule (including feature-length and shorts), I wouldn't be surprised if you're feeling a little overwhelmed by your choices.... Read More

5 Favorite Features That Premiered at the Toronto Film Festival

Sep 6, 2013  |   Contributor: Mila Pantovich  |  1 Comment

With the 2013 Toronto Film Festival officially underway (it runs until the 15th), dozens of movies are getting ready for their big debuts and hoping to get some positive feedback — titles like Mandela: Long Walk To Freedom and 12 Years a Slave are already garnering pre-awards season buzz.... Read More

Will You Be San Diego's Next 48 Hour Film Project Winner?

Jun 14, 2013  |   Contributor: Nicolle Monico

Remember when Jack Bauer would jump through windows and narrowly escape death in a Chinese prison right before saving the President of the United States from an assassination attempt – all within a day’s time? Yeah, the 48 Hour Film Project is kind of like that. Except, instead of Kiefer Sutherland, the heroes are a team of filmmakers. Instead of guns threatening to shoot civilians, they have camcorders in their place. And OK, instead of saving the U.S. from an attack, they're looking to save themselves a seat at the Cannes Film Festival. All this is done within a 48-hour window (see, same thing).... Read More

Steven Spielberg Sets Up Cannes Headquarters Aboard His $200 Million Megayacht

May 17, 2013  |   Contributor: Jared Paul Stern  |  3 Comments

Hollywood titan Steven Spielberg, president of the jury at the Cannes Film Festival this year, has established his headquarters for the famed event aboard his $200 million megayacht Seven Seas. The 282-ft. vessel has accommodations and luxe amenities for 12 guests along with a crew of 26, including a private owner's deck with a large master stateroom, a study and private terrace with a Jacuzzi.... Read More

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