Almodovar Directs Cruz In Homage To Cinema

Spanish director Pedro Almodovar pays homage to filmmaking and his muse Penelope Cruz in Broken Embraces, a movie about a director who has a passionate affair with his leading lady

The picture, Almodovar’s fourth collaboration with Cruz, which is in competition at the Cannes film festival, recalls “films noirs,” classic comedies and screen sirens of the past.

It includes a scene from Roberto Rossellini’s Viaggio In Italia starring Ingrid Bergman and George Sanders and the film-within-a-film revisits Almodovar’s 1988 hit Women On The Verge Of A Nervous Breakdown.
“I fully believe that cinema can make life more perfect,” the Oscar winner told reporters recently after Broken Embraces was warmly applauded at a press screening.

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Dated May 30, 2009 | No Comments | in Category: "Los abrazos rotos" (2009), Press Read More

The Post-Cannes Awards Race

It’s very likely many have seen at least one 2009 best picture nominee, or maybe even the winner. And now that Cannes is only a memory, it’s time to shuffle through the possibilities before the onslaught of Venice, Telluride and Toronto speculation.

It’s possible any of the noted foreign films could spill over into a few other categories. Perhaps Penelope Cruz has an outside shot at best actress for Rotos (though the film’s relatively mild reception doesn’t bode particularly well), as does non-Cannes foreign entry Coco Before Chanel‘s lead Audrey Tatou (the film has already opened in France, where it’s been a huge success). Screenplay, and occasionally director, have always had a tendency to be supplementary gifts for foreign language films, so if Ribbon or Prophet in particular really take off with critics this fall (which I’m sure they will), it could happen. But for the major categories, one should always look to the English language, as that’s how Oscar voters tend to like their movies.

Source: IndieWire

Dated May 30, 2009 | No Comments | in Category: "Los abrazos rotos" (2009) Read More

Scarlett Johansson Is New Face of Mango

Spanish high street fashion retailer Mango has signed actress Scarlett Johansson to front its autumn/winter advertising campaign.

Johansson takes over as the face of the international retailer from Penelope Cruz, who she recently co-starred with in Woody Allen’s Vicky Christina Barcelona.

The retailer says it chose the actor as she embodies the “urban, independent and cosmopolitan woman’ who is also ‘serene and elegant, yet fun-loving and youthful all at the same time’ in keeping with its brand values.

The appointment marks the end of Cruz’s four season stint with the brand. Johansson is the second actress to front for the brand, following a long line of supermodels including Naiomi Cmapbell and Christy Turlington.

Dated May 28, 2009 | 1 Comment | in Category: Mango, News & Gossip Read More

Penelope Cruz Helped Directors

Penelope Cruz has revealed she acted as a go-between passing messages between two legendary directors while making her latest film.

The star shot Broken Embraces with fellow Spaniard Pedro Almodovar at the same time as making Vicky Cristina Barcelona with Woody Allen.

She said: “It was good to be able to pass each of them messages – they seem to like each other very much.”

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Dated May 23, 2009 | No Comments | in Category: "Los abrazos rotos" (2009), News & Gossip, Press Read More

Cannes: Broken Embraces Reaction

The movie got an explosive reaction from the crowd, another extended standing ovation and reaction from the earlier press screening was also buoyant. Many have noted that the noir-ish tale of love and jealousy is a darker tale for the filmmaker, but the movie also has many moments of humor.

Source: USA Today

Dated May 21, 2009 | No Comments | in Category: "Los abrazos rotos" (2009), Public Events Read More

Cannes: 500+ Pictures

Yesterday Penélope was in Cannes for the Broken Embraces photocall, press conference and premiere. She was stunning as always, at the photocall wearing a nude number and for the premiere she wore a lilac chiffon draped strapless Marchesa Fall 2009 gown, with an embroidered bodice and her hair swept softly back. Such a goddess!

The gallery has now been updated with over 500 images from all of these events. Enjoy!



Cannes: Broken Embraces Photocall

The Cannes Film Festival’s photocall for Broken Embraces was just underway. Next it will be followed by a press conference and the premiere tonight. Check back for tons of photos later today!

Dated May 19, 2009 | No Comments | in Category: "Los abrazos rotos" (2009), Public Events Read More

Cannes: “A Night of Hollywood Domino”

Last night in Cannes Penelope Cruz hosted a Domino contest in aid of Bono’s Red charity. It seems she is feel better despite some food poisoning earlier that day. Never the less she looked stunning in a white gown!

Dated May 19, 2009 | No Comments | in Category: Photo Updates, Public Events Read More

Nine Teaser Trailer

A few days ago the Nine trailer was released! You can watch it in glorious high definition here. I have to say I’m super excited, all the ladies look fantastic and especially Miss Cruz looks to die for! Nine hits North American theatres on November 25, 2009.

Dated May 19, 2009 | 1 Comment | in Category: "Nine" (2009), Photo Updates, Video Updates Read More




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