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Burt Lancaster: "We're all forgotten sooner or later. But not films." Our 13-film retrospective plays through Thursday!

The Boston Phoenix calls Cape Spin a "dizzying look into the deceptive world of political activism." Now playing daily!

Augustine is a NYT Critics' Pick: "a vivid and feverish debut feature." Now playing!

Keep up with all the latest from the 66th Cannes Film Festival with our special section of coverage!

Village Voice calls Scatter My Ashes at Bergdorf's "fun and frothy." Now playing!

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Cannes: Folman’s “The Congress” Is a Sci-Fi Movie About the Movies

By Eugene Hernandez in Cannes

Ari Folman's followup to his Oscar nominated Waltz With Bashir blends futurism with retro animation to paint a dizzying and bleak portrait of the future of moviemaking. As if that weren't enough, it's based on a Stanisław Lem novel and stars Robin Wright as herself (sort of).

Cannes: The “Assimilation” of Asghar Farhadi

By Brian Brooks in Cannes

Oscar winning director Asghar Farhadi spoke about his fascination with spousal relationships and his internal assimilation of censorship during a Cannes press conference for his new film Le Passé (The Past).

Trailers: Boys, Bears and Burt!

By Anna Husted in Film Society, Trailers, Video

Check out the trailers for this weekend's offerings at Film Society: New Releases Augustine and Cape Spin!, Burt Lancaster gems The Leopard and The Flame and The Arrow, and animated family delight The Boy Who Wanted to Be a Bear!

Cannes: Fame is Fickle in Coppola’s “The Bling Ring”

By Brian Brooks in Cannes

Sofia Coppola returns to Cannes with her latest film, based on the true story of a group of teens whose obsession with celebrity and fashion lead them to rob the homes of Hollywood's young and famous. The Bling Ring opened Cannes' Un Certain Regard section as mobs outside vied for a seat.

Discover: Alice Winocour Pulls the Strings in “Augustine”

By Jonathan Robbins in Discover, Filmmakers, Interviews

"A hysteric is a slave looking for a master to rule over." Director Alice Winocour talks about hysteria, dirty jokes, and her directorial debut feature Augustine, which opens Friday at Film Society.

Film Society Enters the Whedonverse

By Tiffany Vazquez in Announcements, Film Society, Filmmakers

We've got some shiny news! Joss Whedon is coming to Film Society on May 29 for a conversation about his career and sneak preview of his bold and modern Shakespeare adaptation Much Ado About Nothing, which opens here on June 7!

Quentin Tarantino Wins “Most Popular” at Cannes (per IMDb)

By Brian Brooks in Cannes, FilmLinc Digest

Two Tarantino films topped the movie site's survey, which asked users to pick their favorite Palme d'Or competitors. Also: Lars Von Trier's Nymphomaniac is set for a Christmas debut; Justin Timberlake parties at Cannes; and Scarlett Johansson readies directorial debut.

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