Please don't tell me I'm crazy for thinking this looks really funny. And Colin Farrell is a plus. I even approve of the Bachman Turner Overdrive endnote. Check it out:





 

An interesting way to kick off Cannes -- a mixed, nice, though rather tepid review of Woody Allen's newest picture, "Midnight in Paris," and the overly appreciative audience response.

This, from The Guardian:

"My hopes were not high but I wound up enjoying Midnight in Paris. This is Allen in Purple Rose of Cairo mode (albeit without that earlier film's keening undertow of pathos). It's a gentle icebreaker, a genial flight of fancy, played out in a whimsical jazz age that looks Disneyland Paris by way of a second-hand bookshop. But it's no masterpiece; not even the 'return to form' that some will no doubt bill it as. The crowd applauds indulgently and then files out into the blazing sunshine. One has the sense that the film is already behind them. It's over and gone, evaporating in the midday heat as they press onward towards the next meeting, seminar or seance. And maybe that's as it should be. The future starts here. This Cannes, at long last, is now open for business."
 

For those of you excited about this -- check out the new TV spot for "The Green Lantern" opening June 17.

Directed by Martin Campbell, the picture stars Ryan Reynolds, Blake Lively, Peter Sarsgaard and more (it's a big, honkin' cast).

Take a look:
 

Since I spilled Diet Coke on my laptop, work was put at a standstill and the day turned into one of white hot terror. Apologies. When you've realized that you've just made the most expensive 7-11 run in your life, you tend to be filled with anxiety, regret and dread -- unless you bought a life's worth supply of Slim Jims. That could come in handy, not a 1200 dollar soda.

Anyway, we soldier on after these missteps and we talk about something that makes us happy, in my case Elaine May and her vastly underrated, near comic masterpiece "Ishtar." And here's something even greater --  Elaine May and the director's cut of "Ishtar."

Oh, I so wish I was in New York City this month.

Here, from Movieline:

"Heads-up, NYC: Writer-director and comedy legend Elaine May will appear in person next week to discuss the never-before-seen director’s cut of Ishtar, her infamous 1987 bomb starring Warren Beatty and Dustin Hoffman. Tickets are going fast, as well they should be."

 

More Johnny Depp news. This one involves (no surprise) a remake.

But ... a remake of a classic, beloved movie that may not need an update. And really, really, may not need Rob Marshall as director. But it's of course, too soon to say.

Nevertheless, it's official "The Thin Man" is going to be remade.

Here's the news from Thompson on Hollywood:

"It’s official: Rob Marshall and John DeLuca will produce a remake of The Thin Man through their LUCAMAR Productions, with Marshall directing. Johnny Depp will star and Jerry Stahl (Bad Boys II) is scripting the project. Marshall is “overjoyed” to work with Depp again (he directing him in this summer’s Pirates of the Caribbean: On Stranger Tides), and says; “we are looking forward to working with Warner Bros. to create a reinvention of a beloved story.” He calls it a “classy and classic project.”

"The original 1934 film was director by W. S. Van Dyke and starred William Powell and Myrna Loy (pictured). So now the question is, who should play Loy’s Nora character alongside Depp’s Nick?"
 

In addition to actor/director Kenneth Branagh's "Thor," Mel Gibson's newest movie opened, also directed by an actor/director (Jodie Foster), the anticipated "The Beaver."
 
No, not The Bieber, though it sounds like box office would have fared better had it been titled that. That's not a judgment call -- I haven't seen the movie and plan to this week. I will put my hard earned dollars down for Gibson talking to a puppet! But audiences weren't too keen on the idea.

Some harsh words from The Wrap:

"Some facts to start off with: Oasis was not the Beatles, 'Community' is not a hit television show, and Mel Gibson is no longer a viable movie star.

"This weekend proved a reality check. Audiences simply said: No, thanks.

"'The Beaver' debuted in 22 locations this weekend, with distributor Summit Entertainment expecting a per-screen average of more than $15,000 for the weekend. But the film grossed only $104,000 all told, averaging an embarrassing $4,745 per engagement."

 

Did you see "Thor" this weekend? I'm going to think yes. And I'm going to think you were a little disappointed by it. But perhaps not.

Nevertheless, if you've already grown weary of the big summer movies, The Playlist has a backup plan for you. Check out this concept: Smaller movies.

Here's one for you:

"Instead of “Pirates of the Caribbean” see 'L’Amour Fou'

"Another cultural documentary in a summer crammed with good examples, this focuses on the sale of the possessions of legendary fashion designer Yves Saint Laurent, but is really an examination of his relationship with long-time partner, in business and in love, Pierre Bergé.

"We haven’t caught this one yet, but the trailer suggests something less like an upmarket version of 'Cribs' (although fashion fiends and fans of pretty objects will likely be in hog heaven) than a touching look at a man mourning his life-long partner. Reviews were a little mixed, but mostly strong, and even having little knowledge of Saint Laurent’s life and work, we’re pretty keen to catch up with this one.

"When? May 13th."
 

O.K. Why is Johnny Depp so damn nice?

Also, how in the world does he look that good?

Watch a snippet of Depp on Oprah where he surprised her audience (who are yes, of course, freaking out) by inviting them all to the first screening of the newest "Pirates" movie.

Oprah always looks pretty happy when she has major movie stars on her show, but she looks absolutely radiant with Depp. That's probably just another one of his talents ...

Check it out on Pop Sugar.