’Adoration’ is adored, but not universally
Atom Egoyan’s Adoration premieres here tonight, and was unveiled to the press earlier today. I saw the film back in Toronto, and...
True North Strong Free. Subscribe today.
Brian D. Johnson
Brian D. Johnson writes about film and the arts for Maclean’s. He’s also a filmmaker, and director of the annual Toronto Film Critics Association Awards Gala.
Film review: Indiana Jones and the Crystal Skull
Only a few days have passed since Sunday’s Indy IV premiere in Cannes, but it already feels like eons. And I’ve already spilled a...
Going hungry with Che
Slept in for a change. The Cannes programmers gave us a break today, clearing out the schedule to leave our palates fresh for this...
Saving the world with Maradona, Mao, Angelina and Clint
It’s well past midnight, as usual. I still seem to be writing on Toronto time, blogging when I should be sleeping. Just passed by...
Weathering Cannes
It’s raining again in Cannes, and the films have been as unsettled as the sky. And as moist. Earlier I blogged about clogged...
"Oui, Poof Deedy"
Walking back to the hotel, I ran into a pedestrian traffic jam on the Croisette, a thicket of outstretched arms holding up cameras...
Gary Hart wanted Mike Tyson in his corner
Here’s a clip of an interview I did in Cannes with James Toback, who has directed a remarkable documentary called Tyson . Toback...
Indiana Jones and the Death of Journalism
Steven Spielberg, Harrison Ford, Cate Blanchett et al face a horde of professional fans at the press conference for the Cannes...
The Second Coming of Steven Spielberg: Indy Encounters of the Fouth Kind
There was the predictable mob scene as the media horde surged between narrow barricades, clamoring to get into Indy IV. I got in...
Indy vs the indies: Indiana Jones in the Kingdom of Cannes
Today is Indy Day. This afternoon, Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull will be unveiled for the media...