Don't Miss These 10 Standouts From Cannes Film Festival

The Cannes Film Festival is the biggest film event you could ever hope to attend, from the lineup to the parties, and is now officially underway. Year after year Cannes brings us some of the most exciting films being made by unique and interesting filmmakers. If you're lucky enough to be attending this year — or waiting at home for distribution — you're probably so wrapped up in the hype of each film that it may be hard to figure out what you really shouldn't miss. To help with the confusion, here's my list of the best and hottest films at Cannes this year.... Read More

7 Décor Essentials for a Great Gatsby Inspired Living Room

F. Scott Fitzgerald's The Great Gatsby has been an inspired masterpiece since its publication in 1925. Chronicling the Roaring Twenties, the story details the breakdown and dangers of getting caught up in the American Dream through its protagonist Jay Gatsby. With five film adaptations, including the most recent from Baz Luhrmann, the look of The Great Gatsby has been made to represent a fantastical version of the 1920s, from fashion to interior décor. To get your very own West Egg abode, all you really need is a select few essential pieces that will evoke the Art Deco style of the period, from the perfect glass chandelier to the right minimalistic art print.... Read More

The Story Behind The Great Gatsby Film Adaptations: Then and Now

On Location: Beautiful Creatures' Beautiful Costumes, Beautiful World

5 minutesIn the film Beautiful Creatures, Gatlin, South Carolina might seem like a sleepy Southern town where nothing ever happens, but beneath the surface, there are strange and magical forces, rooted in the past, that are about to re-emerge in ways the townspeople can't even begin to imagine.... Read More

11 Films We Can't Wait to See in 2013

There are plenty of reasons to get excited over a new year but for me, there's nothing better than a whole slew of brand new movies that I cannot wait to see. I look forward to disappearing within a good flick about as much as some look forward to taking their new Bugatti Veyron for a test drive on a desert road. From the Sundance Film Festival's premiers to the many award shows, the beginning of every new year is filled with anticipation. Without further ado, here are the titles (in no particular order) that I'm having a hard time waiting for.... Read More

The Super Rich, Young Financiers Shaking Up the Film Industry

There is no business like show business, especially if you are extremely wealthy and want to be a deal-making executive producer. The studios are very receptive to qualified check-writers. It is a match made in Hollywood that appears to be working well for the studios, the filmmakers, and the young, new moguls. So far, they are picking some very good projects to invest in and, surprisingly, do much more than be "dumb money."... Read More

Inside Sundance | Must-See Films, Celeb Swag and Hot Topics

Ending on Sunday, the Sundance Film Festival is underway and if you're not one of the lucky ones to be in attendance, the best you can hope for is some news of all the great films and celebrity attendees. With so many films getting some great early buzz and all the famous faces running around Park City, Utah, here's some of the news so far!... Read More

Sundance Film Festival Premieres | Movies You Shouldn't Miss

It goes without saying that if a film is screened at Sundance, it has a very good chance at making it big. There have been many high-profile films that first started at this festival, including Reservoir Dogs, Little Miss Sunshine, Memento, The Usual Suspects, and Clerks, so I wouldn't be surprised if we have another monumental hit among the films premiering this year.... Read More

Top Movie-Themed Tours of 2012

We’ve all heard that old axiom, “Life imitates art.” And further to that, especially lately, vacations imitate the movies. Obviously not down to the plot details—at least not all the time—but more and more, travelers seem to be booking itineraries that take them to James Bond’s London, Twilight’s Washington coast, or “the Shire” as fabricated in rural New Zealand.... Read More

Tour the Locations of Your Favorite Blockbuster Movies

We’ve all heard that old axiom, “Life imitates art.” And further to that, especially lately, vacations imitate the movies. Obviously not down to the plot details—at least not all the time—but more and more, travelers seem to be booking itineraries that take them to James Bond’s London, Twilight’s Washington coast, or “the Shire” as fabricated in rural New Zealand.... Read More

Nigel Barker's Quest to Help Haiti

The TV-watching legions know Nigel Barker best from America’s Next Top Model, and most might guess that his biggest career concern of 2012 was getting hired onto The Face (the new Naomi Campbell-fronted show airing on Oxygen) after being fired from ANTM earlier this year. But the masses don’t know what makes this fashion “good guy” tick.... Read More

Spring's Indie Film Releases Bring New Perspectives on Asia, Australia

Can’t get away for a long-haul trip in the next few months? Three films coming out this spring provide diverse viewpoints of the opposite side of the world; and their subject matter is compelling enough to merit a viewing even if you don’t have solid plans to travel anywhere near there.... Read More

Themed Cruises for Music and Film Lovers by Sixthman

The themed cruises by Sixthman are in tune with fans and music lovers who want to rock and roll all night and party every day! These tour packages feature live concerts that take place on massive cruise ships filled with like-minded passengers.... Read More

Walking Wolf Productions Moves Indie Films to the Web

As the world of entertainment moves onto the Web, Walking Wolf Productions is preparing to follow suit. Founded by industry insiders Frank Battiston and Rene Fornari, Walking Wolf Productions has recently added Kevin Walton to its roster, making it a trifecta of talent that perfectly matches the company's mantra to educate/elevate/entertain in every production.... Read More

An Exclusive Look at 'The Book' with First Time Filmmaker Richard Weiss

Filmmaker Richard Weiss (also known as ?) has just released his first feature film, The Book, a sci-fi fantasy with a message to share. While sci-fi films have become dark and disturbing images of a world without hope or a future, Richard Weiss has crafted a more optimistic outlook, with plenty of influence from directors such as Kubrick, Fellini, Hitchcock, Polanski, Chaplin and Leni Riefenstahl.... Read More