Catch up with the last seven days in the world of film
*The big story*
At the risk of overkill, it's Cannes. Again. On Sunday night, in a swanky ceremony in the Palais du Festivals, the Palme d'Or was conferred on Blue Is the Warmest Colour by Steven Spielberg and his jury.
The decision was a popular one, both inside the hall and among the critical fraternity – at least, our critic, Peter Bradshaw, thought they got it right.
One person who differed was Julie Maroh, the author of the graphic novel it was based on, who accused director Abdellatif Kechiche of reducing her work to
pornography. Peter, though, vehemently disagreed – here's what he wrote in response.
*In the news*
Anton Corbijn to shoot James Dean biopic, Life
Sam Mendes in talks to direct Skyfall followup
Rituparno Ghosh: Indian film director dies age 49
Eric Roberts to star in The Human Centipede 3
Werner Herzog directs 'don't text and drive' public safety advert
Blue Is the Warmest Colour sex scenes are porn, says author of graphic novel
The Flintstones wrestle their way back to big screen
Tom Cruise deems Man from UNCLE a mission too far
Zach Braff's Kickstarter campaign closes on $3.1m
*On the blog*
Sam Mendes: why James Bond is right to wait for the Skyfall director
Internet memes that most deserve their own movie
Reel History: In Primary Colors, fiction takes second place to fact
Blue Is the Warmest Colour is too moving to be porn
Populaire success: the Weinsteins' ambiguous magic
Clip joint: the top five movie scenes featuring cassettes
Cine-files: The Caligari, Wiesbaden, Germany
Fast & Furious 6 races ahead as The Hangover Part III crashes and burns
*Watch and listen *
Doctor Who: watch six clips from 1960s movies – video
Last Vegas trailer: The Hangover meets its match?
Sydney Film Festival 2013 - video preview
Populaire: watch Bérénice Bejo in a clip from the French comedy
The Hangover Part III: Bradley Cooper, Zach Galifianakis and Heather Graham - video interview
*Video on demand*
*When China Met Africa*
Directors Marc and Nick Francis follows various Chinese enterprises underway in Zambia – from large-scale roadbuilding to small-scale crop-growing – and underscore the uneasy relationship between the two. Watch it on demand here.
*The Monastery: Mr Vig and the Nun*
An award-winning film about a millionaire who wants to establish a Russian Orthodox religious order in his castle. Watch it on demand here.
*The Punk Syndrome: watch the film on demand*
An upbeat documentary about a punk band from Finland, whose members are all learning-disabled. Watch it on demand here.
• For more of the best independent, cult or classic films and documentaries chosen by Guardian Film, keep an eye on the Guardian screening room
*Further reading*
Viggo Mortensen interview: 'If I think a film's beyond me – that's a good sign'
Shane Meadows on the Stone Roses film: 'This is the closest thing to a love letter I've ever made'
Paul Bettany: 'Lars von Trier simply wouldn't talk to me'
The Big Wedding: not even this cast could save such a weak script
Saoirse Ronan: 200 years young
*And finally*
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*The big story*
At the risk of overkill, it's Cannes. Again. On Sunday night, in a swanky ceremony in the Palais du Festivals, the Palme d'Or was conferred on Blue Is the Warmest Colour by Steven Spielberg and his jury.
The decision was a popular one, both inside the hall and among the critical fraternity – at least, our critic, Peter Bradshaw, thought they got it right.
One person who differed was Julie Maroh, the author of the graphic novel it was based on, who accused director Abdellatif Kechiche of reducing her work to
pornography. Peter, though, vehemently disagreed – here's what he wrote in response.
*In the news*
Anton Corbijn to shoot James Dean biopic, Life
Sam Mendes in talks to direct Skyfall followup
Rituparno Ghosh: Indian film director dies age 49
Eric Roberts to star in The Human Centipede 3
Werner Herzog directs 'don't text and drive' public safety advert
Blue Is the Warmest Colour sex scenes are porn, says author of graphic novel
The Flintstones wrestle their way back to big screen
Tom Cruise deems Man from UNCLE a mission too far
Zach Braff's Kickstarter campaign closes on $3.1m
*On the blog*
Sam Mendes: why James Bond is right to wait for the Skyfall director
Internet memes that most deserve their own movie
Reel History: In Primary Colors, fiction takes second place to fact
Blue Is the Warmest Colour is too moving to be porn
Populaire success: the Weinsteins' ambiguous magic
Clip joint: the top five movie scenes featuring cassettes
Cine-files: The Caligari, Wiesbaden, Germany
Fast & Furious 6 races ahead as The Hangover Part III crashes and burns
*Watch and listen *
Doctor Who: watch six clips from 1960s movies – video
Last Vegas trailer: The Hangover meets its match?
Sydney Film Festival 2013 - video preview
Populaire: watch Bérénice Bejo in a clip from the French comedy
The Hangover Part III: Bradley Cooper, Zach Galifianakis and Heather Graham - video interview
*Video on demand*
*When China Met Africa*
Directors Marc and Nick Francis follows various Chinese enterprises underway in Zambia – from large-scale roadbuilding to small-scale crop-growing – and underscore the uneasy relationship between the two. Watch it on demand here.
*The Monastery: Mr Vig and the Nun*
An award-winning film about a millionaire who wants to establish a Russian Orthodox religious order in his castle. Watch it on demand here.
*The Punk Syndrome: watch the film on demand*
An upbeat documentary about a punk band from Finland, whose members are all learning-disabled. Watch it on demand here.
• For more of the best independent, cult or classic films and documentaries chosen by Guardian Film, keep an eye on the Guardian screening room
*Further reading*
Viggo Mortensen interview: 'If I think a film's beyond me – that's a good sign'
Shane Meadows on the Stone Roses film: 'This is the closest thing to a love letter I've ever made'
Paul Bettany: 'Lars von Trier simply wouldn't talk to me'
The Big Wedding: not even this cast could save such a weak script
Saoirse Ronan: 200 years young
*And finally*
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