'Tree of Life' wins Palme d'Or at Cannes

Terrence Malick's metaphysical drama "The Tree of Life," which stars Brad Pitt and Sean Penn, nabbed the grand prize at this year's Cannes Film Festival. This might come as a shock to many as it was reported that some members of the audience booed the film when it concluded.

The Grand Prix Award at this year's Cannes fest went to "Once Upon A Time In Anatolia" by Nuri Bilge Ceylan and "The Kid with a Bike" by Jean-Pierre and Luc Dardenne. Nicolas Winding Refn won best director for "Drive." The Jury Prize was awarded to Maiwenn's "Poliss."

Meanwhile, Jean Dujardin took home the award for best actor for his performance in "The Artist," while Kirsten Dunst won best actress for "Melancholia" (the new Lars von Trier movie). The award for best screenplay went to "Footnote" by Joseph Cedar.

Kim Ki-Duk took home the Un Certain Regard Prize for "Arirang." The same award was also handed to Andreas Dresen for "Halt auf freier Strecke." The Special Jury Prize went to Andrey Zvyagintsev's "Elena." The 64th edition of the Cannes Film Festival ran May 11 to 22, 2011.

Kirsten Dunst to star in 'Melancholia'

Kirsten Dunst has been cast in Lars von Trier's upcoming disaster film "Melancholia." Plot details are unknown, but she will join a fantastic cast that includes Charlotte Gainsbourg, Kiefer Sutherland, Charlotte Rampling, Alexander Skarsgaard, Stellan Skarsgaard and Udo Kier, according to Deadline New York.

Penelope Cruz was originally attached to the project, but she dropped out because she preferred joining "Pirates of the Caribbean: On Stranger Tides." Von Trier will shoot "Melancholia" this summer and plans to have the flick ready for next year's edition of the Cannes Film Festival. I am looking forward to this...

James Vanderbilt to write 'Spider-Man 5 & 6'

"Spider-Man" is entering "Saw" territory as Sony is planning to develop at least a fifth and sixth film in the popular series that kicked of with Sam Raimi's "Spider-Man" in 2002. That's right, Spidey will continue to protect the neighborhood on the big-screen for who knows how long.

From Variety comes the news that James Vanderbilt is set to write "Spider-Man 5" and "Spider-Man 6." Vanderbilt started writing the upcoming "Spider-Man 4," which was rewritten by David Lindsay-Abaire and then Gary Ross. That film is set for release in May 2011.

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'How to Lose Friends & Alienate People' web reviews

Simon Pegg plays a British writer invading a big-time New York magazine in Robert B. Weide's new comedy "How to Lose Friends & Alienate People," which also stars Gillian Anderson, Thandie Newton, Jeff Bridges, Kirsten Dunst and Megan Fox. That's quite a cast! But is the film funny enough? And how is Pegg doing in the lead role? Let's find out:

• Brad Brevet at RopeOfSilicon: "It all boils down into a hodgepodge of scenes that seem to be thrown together in singular attempts to capture an audience's attention rather than service any kind of cohesive story with a particular goal."

• Cinematical's Jeffrey M. Anderson: "Pegg helps a great deal in this regard. He doesn't actually give a consistent performance, as he did so well in 'Shaun of the Dead' and 'Hot Fuzz,' but he's also not afraid of being 'unlikeable.'"

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Kirsten Dunst in ‘Spider-Man 4’?

At this stage, it’s just one of those rumors again. MTV recently talked to Kirsten Dunst about her new flick “How to Lose Friends & Alienate People,” and they obviously couldn’t resist asking about her potential involvement in “Spider-Man 4.”

Her response, however, was not among the clearest. “I’m in,” she said first, before playing it safer by adding, “I’m not saying anything, I know there’s rumors…”

Huh? Definitely leaves me puzzled. So there you go, maybe she wants to star in the flick but hasn’t received an offer yet? Maybe it’s all a lie and she never wanted to return anyway. Who knows?

Anyway, Sam Raimi and Tobey Maguire are ready to return for a fourth and fifth Spidey adventure, but Dunst’s potential role in all this has yet to be confirmed.

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Kirsten Dunst horror flick finds director

Gonzalo Lopez-Gallego is in talks to direct the big-screen adaptation of A.N. Wilson’s novel “A Jealous Ghost,” according to the Hollywood Reporter.

Kirsten Dunst is producing and starring in the Paramount Vantage project. Megan Holley wrote the screenplay.

Wilson’s book centers on a young woman who heads to London to write a dissertation on a classic ghost tale. As she progresses in her research, however, she finds that certain events in her life reflect those in the story.

Lopez-Gallego worked on several short films and most recently directed “King of the Hill.” Dunst was last seen in “Spider-Man 3.” She will next star in “How to Lose Friends & Aientate  People.”