Shutter Island a big fat flop?
In the wake of the controversy over Polanski's incarceration (and legal wrangling ongoing in the courts) industry-insiders have been biting their nails in the aftermath and wondering what to expect at the world premiere of the outcast's new release - "The Ghost Writer" - slated to be unveiled at the Berlin Festival.
Ewan McGregor and Pierce Brosnan are expected to trot the red carpet, nonetheless, scattering a little stardust in their midst.
Leonard Di Caprio will be the big draw, however, with Martin Scorsese in tow for their offering.
Unfortunately, the previews I spied at a local theatre for their latest project - Shutter Island - spelled trouble in my estimation.
We'll see!
The organizers who hand out the prestigious "Golden Bear" award each year to deserving candidates in filmdom's artistic fields of endeavour have announced that twenty features will compete for the coveted prize.
Werner Hertzog will be one of many capable jurists bestowing the honors.
The festival runs from February 11 thru February 22.
On the splashy opening night - "Apart Together" - will screen to enthusiastic audiences.
Not surprising, since director Wang Quan'an won a Golden Bear in the past for Tuya's Marriage (2007).
The Berlin Film Festival, also known as the Berlinale, is one of the world's leading film festivals and most distinguished media events.
It is held in Berlin and has been celebrated annually since 1978.
Tickets sold to date confirm that is the largest publicly-attended film festival worldwide.
Up to 400 films are shown in several sections representing comprehensive facets of the cinema.
In addition to the aforementioned attendees, Gerard Depardieu will honor the fest with his formidable talents, when he graces the silver screen in a film directed by Thomas Vinterberg (Danish).
Info:
http://www.berlinale.de/en/das_festival/festivalprofil/profil_der_berlinale/index.html
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