Venice Film Festival Highlights: Rock Meets Cinema
VENICE, Italy (AP) — The Venice Film Festival is buzzing as Robert Pattinson and Oasis frontmen Noel and Liam Gallagher grace the Lido for world premieres this Saturday.
Robert Pattinson in “Primetime”
Pattinson’s film, Primetime, dives into the controversial realities of the series To Catch a Predator, focusing on host Chris Hansen during its peak on Dateline NBC. The film is based on journalist Luke Dittrich’s Esquire article detailing a tragic sting operation that led to the suicide of a Texas assistant district attorney. Directed by Lance Oppenheim, the film already sparked debate long before its premiere.
Hansen, who wasn’t involved in the filmmaking process, has expressed mixed feelings about the project, underscoring his preference for Denis Leary to play him and raising questions about the filmmakers’ intentions. Primetime releases in U.S. theaters on September 25.
Oasis Documentary: “Don’t Look Back in Anger”
The Gallagher brothers attend to present their documentary, Oasis: Don’t Look Back in Anger, blending concert footage with an exploration of their fraught relationship. Co-directors Dylan Southern and Will Lovelace aim to highlight both the brothers’ reconciliation and the enduring power of Oasis’ music, which has had a significant cultural impact even during their 15-year hiatus. The documentary premieres in IMAX on September 11, ahead of a Disney+ release expected later this year.
A Festival to Remember
The combination of Pattinson and Oasis on the same day may mark a thrilling peak for this year’s festival, following previous highlights like George Clooney’s lifetime achievement award and a powerful reception for John Malkovich’s performance in Wild Horse Nine.
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