Then you here the synopsis:
"The film follows the fate of an unhappy housewife who instead of committing suicide, meets a man over the Internet and hires him to kill her. Things become more complicated when the two unexpectedly fall in love."
The film begins to sounds a whole lot cooler. Then you hear that the cast includes Jason Patric (who many may crack on, but the man was brilliant in Your Friends and Neighbors) and Maria Bello. Next you hear that it is the directorial debut from music video director Johan Renck (whether you love or hate video director, you must admit they all have inventive ideas) who has shot videos for such artists as Madonna and Robbie Williams, Kylie Minogue, and New Order. Finally and what has honestly sealed the fate for me is that the film will be shot by the world's most amazing cinematographer, Christopher Doyle. Color me excited!
Speaking of Christopher Doyle the man and his latest shot film has been getting major props in Cannes right now. Doyle was the DP on the latest film from Gus Van Sant, Paranoid Park, which has been named one of the front runners for the major prizes come Sunday. It would be pretty killer if My man, Chris, was award for his camera work, just like he was back in '97 for Happy Together and in 2000 for In the Mood For Love. Lets cross our fingers.
Doyle is not the only one it seems that is at Cannes on a yearly basis with a film up their sleeve. If anyone can top him it would have to be the lovely Asia Argento.
Not only does it seem like she is there year after year but this year she reigns supreme with count 'em, three films :Go-Go Tales, Boarding Gate, and Une Vieille Maîtresse. Oh yeah, I forgot to mention her father, the great Dario Argento, brought a showreel of his latest film, Mother of Tears, which also stars Asia. I really which I was there this year. One of theses days, I hope.
I willl be back tonight, more than likely, with a review of the Magnolia Pictures film, Diggers.
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