Cannes Update

Today was the first day of the Cannes Film Festival. Fernando Meirelles's Blindness opened up the festival. Unfortunately, most of the reviews have not been good. I doubt that this will wind up winning anything at the end of the festival. However,
Julianne Moore has been widely praised for her performance in the film. Despite these reviews I will see the film. There are many times that I do not agree with the critics. And I loved the book so I am curious to see the film. But I knew that it would not be easy to adapt.

The next film in competition is an Israeli animation entitled Waltz with Bashir. I have heard that it is generating positive buzz. One person was quoted as saying that it is better than Persepolis. Now, that is saying a lot. We should know more about this film soon.