Colonel Needham, founder of the online entertainment database IMDb, returns to the Croisette this year.
Ahead of the Cannes Film Festival, industry and festival veterans took time to share. THR About some of her best and worst experiences in the city. He also addressed his impressions of standing up at premieres and reporting the length of voices.
Favorite food in Cannes?
Côte de Boeuf at Da Boteau in the old town; The restaurant opened there in 1860, so they had plenty of time to refine the menu (contextual reminder: Lincoln was elected President of the United States in 1860!).
Cannes’ biggest mistake?
Still frequent, 16 years after attending Cannes: Forgetting to check the weather before a screening and then getting drenched in a mid-May downpour because, as a result, I don’t have an umbrella. I’m sure my memory is playing tricks here, but I swear it took me days to dry off after returning to the hotel from the walk. the great Gatsby (2013).
Best place to drink after 3am?
Bar in Carlton. Coincidentally, I had a beer there with Russell Crowe at exactly 3 o’clock in the afternoon. Robin Hood The festival started in 2010.
The most interesting celebrity contest?
I first met Nicolas Winding Refn in line outside a party. We became fast friends and remain friends to this day. Several years later, in 2019, Nicholas invited my wife and I to ride in an official festival car to the Friday evening premiere screening. Too old to die young And we walked the red carpet as part of the director’s entourage, including a designated seat inside the Palace. A very special night.
Attitudes toward timing and reporting on standing ovations at premieres?
I am neutral. I’m not particularly interested myself, but I know a lot of people care, so go ahead and start your stopwatches.
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