Coen Brothers' Gambit Remake Script Gets Director?
The Coen brothers wrote a script for a remake of 1966 British crime caper Gambit years ago, and since then producer Mike Lobell has been trying to get the movie made. The project has taken a step forward according to Deadline NewYork, with Doug Liman (The Bourne Identity, Mr. and Mrs. Smith) looking at signing on as director. The original film starred Michael Caine as a catburglar attempting to rob a statue from a rich man. He enlists the help of a waitress, played by Shirley MacLaine, who looks just like the rich man’s wife.... read more
Found in: Movies, NewsCannes Film Festival Announces 2010 Lineup
It would be an understatement to say the Cannes Film Festival is regarded as one of the film industry’s most important events. And this year’s festival reinforces those words: The just-announced official selections include Film Socialisme from one of Paste’s best living directors, Jean-Luc Godard, Biutiful from Alejandro González Iñárritu, Blue Valentine from Derek Cianfrance and Another Year by Mike Leigh.... read more
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