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Lost In Translation (2003)
A faded movie star and a neglected young woman form an unlikely bond after crossing paths in Tokyo.
Rating: 7.7/10
Stars: Bill Murray (Bob Harris), Scarlett Johansson (Charlotte), Giovanni Ribisi (John), Anna Faris (Kelly)
The Virgin Suicides...
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Lost In Translation (2003)
A faded movie star and a neglected young woman form an unlikely bond after crossing paths in Tokyo.
Rating: 7.7/10
Stars: Bill Murray (Bob Harris), Scarlett Johansson (Charlotte), Giovanni Ribisi (John), Anna Faris (Kelly)
The Virgin Suicides...
- 11/2/2023
- avclub.com
Netflix’s three-part documentary series The Real Bling Ring: Hollywood Heist explores the true story behind the so-called Bling Ring. The new trailer shows the targets of the burglary crew and delves into the background of the thieves who wanted to be just as famous as the Hollywood stars they stole from. The fact they not only pulled off these robberies but then became celebrities is beyond ridiculous and can only happen in La La Land.
The docuseries was directed by Miles Blayden-Ryall and executive produced by Lawrence Walford, Rob Davis, and Alastair Cook.
The Real Bling Ring premieres on Wednesday, September 21, 2022.
Sofia Coppola wrote and directed a feature film based on the Bling Ring and starring Emma Watson, Katie Chang, Israel Broussard, Claire Julien, and Taissa Farmiga. Audiences didn’t embrace the R-rated film – it grossed 5 million during its domestic release and 20 million worldwide – and critics were mixed, with...
The docuseries was directed by Miles Blayden-Ryall and executive produced by Lawrence Walford, Rob Davis, and Alastair Cook.
The Real Bling Ring premieres on Wednesday, September 21, 2022.
Sofia Coppola wrote and directed a feature film based on the Bling Ring and starring Emma Watson, Katie Chang, Israel Broussard, Claire Julien, and Taissa Farmiga. Audiences didn’t embrace the R-rated film – it grossed 5 million during its domestic release and 20 million worldwide – and critics were mixed, with...
- 9/13/2022
- by Rebecca Murray
- Showbiz Junkies
A new documentary series from Netflix is telling the story of the infamous thieves known as the Bling Ring.
The streamer released the trailer for the upcoming series on Tuesday.
The Bling Ring were a group of thieves who robbed numerous celebrity homes in 2008-2009, with targets including Lindsay Lohan, Paris Hilton, and Orlando Bloom. They comprised teenagers and young adults who stole the fashion and clothing of celebrities they admired.
“The Real Bling Ring: Hollywood Heist” focuses on the actual members involved as they re-enter society after serving out their jail sentences.
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The official synopsis reads:
“First there was the reality series, then came a Hollywood movie— but the truth about the Bling Ring burglaries has never been told…until now. 10 years after the notorious heists, the culprits have served their jail time and are coming...
The streamer released the trailer for the upcoming series on Tuesday.
The Bling Ring were a group of thieves who robbed numerous celebrity homes in 2008-2009, with targets including Lindsay Lohan, Paris Hilton, and Orlando Bloom. They comprised teenagers and young adults who stole the fashion and clothing of celebrities they admired.
“The Real Bling Ring: Hollywood Heist” focuses on the actual members involved as they re-enter society after serving out their jail sentences.
Read More: Nsfw ‘Babylon’ Trailer Drops Starring Margot Robbie, Brad Pitt & Diego Calva
The official synopsis reads:
“First there was the reality series, then came a Hollywood movie— but the truth about the Bling Ring burglaries has never been told…until now. 10 years after the notorious heists, the culprits have served their jail time and are coming...
- 9/13/2022
- by Anita Tai
- ET Canada
With readers turning to their home viewing options more than ever, this daily feature provides one new movie each day worth checking out on a major streaming platform.
The most iconic moment of Sofia Coppola’s 2013 satirical comedy “The Bling Ring” arrives at the 27-minute mark. Nicki Moore (Emma Watson) is smoking a joint in a friend’s room while trying on designer clothing. She has recently learned that her friends Rebecca (Katie Chang) and Marc (Israel Broussard) have broken into Paris Hilton’s home and stolen shoes and handbags. Nicki, chronically impatient and desperate for attention, turns to her friends and says, “I wanna rob.” Watson’s delivery has all the lackadaisical ignorance of a five year old asking for too many sweets. Here’s a teenage girl so obsessed with the rich and famous that she’s oblivious to the illegal implications of what she’s saying. It...
The most iconic moment of Sofia Coppola’s 2013 satirical comedy “The Bling Ring” arrives at the 27-minute mark. Nicki Moore (Emma Watson) is smoking a joint in a friend’s room while trying on designer clothing. She has recently learned that her friends Rebecca (Katie Chang) and Marc (Israel Broussard) have broken into Paris Hilton’s home and stolen shoes and handbags. Nicki, chronically impatient and desperate for attention, turns to her friends and says, “I wanna rob.” Watson’s delivery has all the lackadaisical ignorance of a five year old asking for too many sweets. Here’s a teenage girl so obsessed with the rich and famous that she’s oblivious to the illegal implications of what she’s saying. It...
- 3/25/2020
- by Zack Sharf
- Indiewire
To mark the release of The Bling Ring on DVD and Blu-ray (out now) we’ve been given 3 copies of the movie to give away on Blu-ray. The movie stars Emma Watson, Taissa Farmiga, Israel Broussard, Claire Julien, Katie Chang, Leslie Mann and is directed by Sofia Coppola.
In the fame-obsessed world of Los Angeles, a group of teenagers take us on a thrilling and disturbing crime-spree in the Hollywood hills. Based on true events, the group, who were fixated on a life of glamour, tracked their celebrity targets online, and stole more than $3 million in luxury goods from their homes. Their victims included Paris Hilton, Orlando Bloom, and Rachel Bilson, and the gang became known in the media as “The Bling Ring.”. In The Bling Ring, Oscar Winning filmmaker Sofia Coppola takes us inside the hedonistic world of these youthful teenage wannabes, where naivete and excitement is amplified by...
In the fame-obsessed world of Los Angeles, a group of teenagers take us on a thrilling and disturbing crime-spree in the Hollywood hills. Based on true events, the group, who were fixated on a life of glamour, tracked their celebrity targets online, and stole more than $3 million in luxury goods from their homes. Their victims included Paris Hilton, Orlando Bloom, and Rachel Bilson, and the gang became known in the media as “The Bling Ring.”. In The Bling Ring, Oscar Winning filmmaker Sofia Coppola takes us inside the hedonistic world of these youthful teenage wannabes, where naivete and excitement is amplified by...
- 10/31/2013
- by Competitions
- HeyUGuys.co.uk
Why do kids want to live like celebrities? There's no definitive answer to that question, but Sofia Coppola explores the mindset of that kind of youth in "The Bling Ring." Premiering at the Cannes Film Festival before hitting theaters this summer, you might have missed the writer/director's take on a culture obsessed with brands and fame. And whether you're now catching up or if you're a fan of the movie, we've got a pretty great prize pack for some lucky readers. But first, let's recap what this movie is all about. Starring Emma Watson, Israel Broussard, Katie Chang, Claire Julien, Taissa Farmiga and more, the film chronicles the true story of some affluent, bored teens who start breaking into celebrity homes and using them as their own personal shopping mall. Coppola certainly captures the surreal nature of it all, and how addictive their behaviour became, until of course, it...
- 9/17/2013
- by Kevin Jagernauth
- The Playlist
Moviefone's Top DVD of the Week
"The Bling Ring"
What's It About? Based on the real-life Bling Ring crew, Sofia Coppola's film tells the story of the Los Angeles teens whose claim to infamy was robbing the homes of celebrities. The teens who used the internet to track the whereabouts of rich celebs are portrayed by Emma Watson, Katie Chang, Taissa Farmiga, Israel Broussard, and Claire Julien.
Watch: Go behind-the-scenes with Taissa Farmiga (Video)
Why We're In: Coppola's approach to the tabloid-heavy story is one of the most compelling aspects of "The Bling Ring"," as she neither praises the characters, criticizes, or satirizes them. We get to watch the teens from an honest perspective and arrive at our own deduction of how technology and youth obsession with fame impact contemporary culture. "The Bling Ring" was also one of Moviefone's Best Movies of 2013 (So Far).
Rt & Follow to win #TheBlingRing...
"The Bling Ring"
What's It About? Based on the real-life Bling Ring crew, Sofia Coppola's film tells the story of the Los Angeles teens whose claim to infamy was robbing the homes of celebrities. The teens who used the internet to track the whereabouts of rich celebs are portrayed by Emma Watson, Katie Chang, Taissa Farmiga, Israel Broussard, and Claire Julien.
Watch: Go behind-the-scenes with Taissa Farmiga (Video)
Why We're In: Coppola's approach to the tabloid-heavy story is one of the most compelling aspects of "The Bling Ring"," as she neither praises the characters, criticizes, or satirizes them. We get to watch the teens from an honest perspective and arrive at our own deduction of how technology and youth obsession with fame impact contemporary culture. "The Bling Ring" was also one of Moviefone's Best Movies of 2013 (So Far).
Rt & Follow to win #TheBlingRing...
- 9/17/2013
- by Erin Whitney
- Moviefone
“Can you be a little less of a bitch to those girls?” Sofia Coppola asks Claire Julien, which actually sounds like a fairly bitchy thing to say to someone.
Coppola isn’t being cruel or dismissive, though. She’s just directing Julien’s character Chloe, a jaded, cooler-than-thou Los Angeles teen who gets swept up in the now-infamous “Bling Ring” — the group of brand-obsessed high schoolers who robbed their celebrity idols of more than $3 million in shoes, clothes, and other glossy signifiers of wealth and status.
“You’re kind of friends with them…you don’t know them that well,...
Coppola isn’t being cruel or dismissive, though. She’s just directing Julien’s character Chloe, a jaded, cooler-than-thou Los Angeles teen who gets swept up in the now-infamous “Bling Ring” — the group of brand-obsessed high schoolers who robbed their celebrity idols of more than $3 million in shoes, clothes, and other glossy signifiers of wealth and status.
“You’re kind of friends with them…you don’t know them that well,...
- 9/17/2013
- by Lindsey Bahr
- EW - Inside Movies
This week: It's up to Brad Pitt to figure out a way to slow down a global zombie pandemic in "World War Z," a summer blockbuster with a new unrated cut that will excite horror fans disappointed with the PG-13 theatrical cut.
Also new this week is Sofia Coppola's "The Bling Ring" based on true events, Steven Soderbergh's Liberace biopic "Behind the Candelabra" with Michael Douglas and Matt Damon and the educational documentary "Space Junk 3D" on Blu-ray 3D.
'World War Z'
Box Office: $201 million
Rotten Tomatoes: 67% Fresh
Storyline: Former United Nations investigator Gerry Lane (Brad Pitt) is forced back into duty to protect his family and the rest of humanity from a global zombie pandemic that is toppling governments and plunging the world into chaos. The action moves from New York to Jerusalem to Wales as Gerry races against time to find a way to...
Also new this week is Sofia Coppola's "The Bling Ring" based on true events, Steven Soderbergh's Liberace biopic "Behind the Candelabra" with Michael Douglas and Matt Damon and the educational documentary "Space Junk 3D" on Blu-ray 3D.
'World War Z'
Box Office: $201 million
Rotten Tomatoes: 67% Fresh
Storyline: Former United Nations investigator Gerry Lane (Brad Pitt) is forced back into duty to protect his family and the rest of humanity from a global zombie pandemic that is toppling governments and plunging the world into chaos. The action moves from New York to Jerusalem to Wales as Gerry races against time to find a way to...
- 9/16/2013
- by Robert DeSalvo
- NextMovie
Sofia Coppola's true-crime drama The Bling Ring, which stars Emma Watson as one of a gang of fame-obsessed teenagers who robbed celebrities' Hollywood Hills homes, is released in the UK this Friday.
Digital Spy sat down with Coppola to discuss how she approached the stranger-than-fiction story and her decision to cast Watson against type as the shallow, self-deluded Nicki.
The group are played by Watson, Katie Chang, Taissa Farmiga, Israel Broussard and Claire Julien, while Georgia Rock and Leslie Mann play Watson's sister and mother respectively.
The real 'Bling Ring' stole over $3 million of property from celebrities including Orlando Bloom, Paris Hilton, Rachel Bilson and Lindsay Lohan.
The film debuted in May at the Cannes Film Festival.
> Emma Watson: 'Bling Ring research gave me anxiety'
> 'The Bling Ring' review: Edinburgh Film Festival 2013
The Bling Ring is released in the UK on July 5.
Digital Spy sat down with Coppola to discuss how she approached the stranger-than-fiction story and her decision to cast Watson against type as the shallow, self-deluded Nicki.
The group are played by Watson, Katie Chang, Taissa Farmiga, Israel Broussard and Claire Julien, while Georgia Rock and Leslie Mann play Watson's sister and mother respectively.
The real 'Bling Ring' stole over $3 million of property from celebrities including Orlando Bloom, Paris Hilton, Rachel Bilson and Lindsay Lohan.
The film debuted in May at the Cannes Film Festival.
> Emma Watson: 'Bling Ring research gave me anxiety'
> 'The Bling Ring' review: Edinburgh Film Festival 2013
The Bling Ring is released in the UK on July 5.
- 7/1/2013
- Digital Spy
Hollywood isn't ready to let go of the braid trend. Last year's massive plait obsession has trickled into 2013 in the form of various summer braids—especially the milkmaid style. In June alone Jennifer Morrison, Beth Behrs and Claire Julien have all hit the red carpet with woven strands running from ear-to-ear. It should be noted that this famous trio weren't the only blond stars to wear braided updos recently. Over the weekend Annasophia Robb and Kendra Wilkinson tried out complex woven styles too. But the milkmaid braid still seems to reign supreme.
- 6/27/2013
- E! Online
Holy chic. It’s here! Sofia Coppola’s fab fashion heist film The Bling Ring is in theaters now.
In the fame-obsessed world of Los Angeles, a group of teenagers take us on a thrilling and disturbing crime-spree in the Hollywood hills. Based on true events, the group, who were fixated on the glamorous life, tracked their celebrity targets online, and stole more than 3 million in luxury goods from their homes. Their victims included Paris Hilton, Orlando Bloom, and Rachel Bilson, and the gang became known in the media as “The Bling Ring.”
Here’s what you and your girls will need for a legit Friday night.
Check out our new giveaway
Bestsellers from the Smashbox ♥ The Bling Ring Kit
One winner will receive a kit that includes:
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Total value: $62
Answer the following:
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In the fame-obsessed world of Los Angeles, a group of teenagers take us on a thrilling and disturbing crime-spree in the Hollywood hills. Based on true events, the group, who were fixated on the glamorous life, tracked their celebrity targets online, and stole more than 3 million in luxury goods from their homes. Their victims included Paris Hilton, Orlando Bloom, and Rachel Bilson, and the gang became known in the media as “The Bling Ring.”
Here’s what you and your girls will need for a legit Friday night.
Check out our new giveaway
Bestsellers from the Smashbox ♥ The Bling Ring Kit
One winner will receive a kit that includes:
Mascara: $20
Lipstick: $22
Clutch Bag: $20
Total value: $62
Answer the following:
Name a famous makeup artist (past or present).
Official Rules:
1. You Must Be A Us Resident.
- 6/26/2013
- by Movie Geeks
- WeAreMovieGeeks.com
"The Bling Ring" hit theaters on June 21, giving American audiences Sofia Coppola's spin on the infamous 2008 Hollywood Hills burglaries performed by a group of California teens. Emma Watson and Katie Chang lead off the cast as variations of the people who committed the thefts, but how similar do they actually look to their real-life counterparts?
Since we're just as curious as you are, Zap2it decided to put the members of the actual Bling Ring side-by-side with their Hollywood counterparts and see how similar they actually look. Check them out below, and tell us if you like the casting in the comments below.
Alexis Neiers, aka Nicki, played by Emma Watson
Tess Taylor, aka Sam, played by Taissa Farmiga
Rachel Lee, aka Rebecca, played by Katie Chang
Nick Prugo, aka Marc, played by Israel Broussard
Courtney Ames, aka Chloe, played by Claire Julien...
Since we're just as curious as you are, Zap2it decided to put the members of the actual Bling Ring side-by-side with their Hollywood counterparts and see how similar they actually look. Check them out below, and tell us if you like the casting in the comments below.
Alexis Neiers, aka Nicki, played by Emma Watson
Tess Taylor, aka Sam, played by Taissa Farmiga
Rachel Lee, aka Rebecca, played by Katie Chang
Nick Prugo, aka Marc, played by Israel Broussard
Courtney Ames, aka Chloe, played by Claire Julien...
- 6/24/2013
- by editorial@zap2it.com
- Pop2it
The Bling Ring is a group of celebrity-obsessed La teens who won notoriety in 2009 when they were convicted of breaking into at least fifty homes including those of Lindsay Lohan, Rachel Bilson, Megan Fox, Orlando Bloom and Paris Hilton, and stealing $3M dollars in clothes, shoes, jewels, cash and handbags. Katie Chang, Israel Broussard, Emma Watson, Claire Julien, Taissa Farmiga and Carlos Miranda play the teenaged hit squad that preyed on B list stars Coppola.s smart and nuanced film that raises worrisome issues about life in certain circles. The so-called .Hollywood Hills Burglars. were allegedly .typical. highschoolers in the Valley, smoking pot, partying on the beach, lusting after top brand name goods and watching every move made...
- 6/24/2013
- by Anne Brodie
- Monsters and Critics
New Bling Ring movie delivered great drama and an awesome Emma Watson. A24 Studio released their new drama flick "The Bling Ring" into theaters,nationwide, this weekend. I just checked it out,and thought it was pretty damn good,serving up crazy drama as it outlined the true story of a bunch of teens that decided to rob the houses of very famous people in Hollywood. It stars: Emma Watson, Leslie Mann, Taissa Farmiga, Claire Julien, Israel Broussard, Katie Chang, Georgia Rock, and Gavin Rossdale. In the new flick, character Rebecca befriended Marc. Later on, as their friendship progressed, Rebecca started introducing to Mark, new ways to steal from people,starting off by checking for people who leave their cars unlocked,and stealing cash and other valuables. Then it eventually escalated into hitting up houses. From there, of course, they moved on to celebrity houses,starting with Paris Hilton. After they hit that one up,...
- 6/23/2013
- by Andre
- OnTheFlix
The Bling Ring
Starring Emma Watson, Katie Chang, Israel Broussard, Taissa Farmiga, Claire Julien, Leslie Mann and Gavin Rossdale.
Directed by Sofia Coppola
Rated R
Some people like reality television, some people hate it and some become obsessed by it. Sofia Coppola's The Bling Ring was inspired by the true story of a group of young fame junkies who weren’t satisfied with just watching their favorite celebrities on the boob tube, no, they needed to enter their idols’ world as well. This real life “E! True Hollywood Story” occurred from late 2008 until 2009 during which time a group of teens shocked all those who inhabited “The Hills” by pulling off a series of high profile burglaries. I remember seeing a lot of coverage on “TMZ”, back in the day, with sensational headlines regarding these daring bandits. I was not overly surprised that stars were targeted by brazen home invaders,...
Starring Emma Watson, Katie Chang, Israel Broussard, Taissa Farmiga, Claire Julien, Leslie Mann and Gavin Rossdale.
Directed by Sofia Coppola
Rated R
Some people like reality television, some people hate it and some become obsessed by it. Sofia Coppola's The Bling Ring was inspired by the true story of a group of young fame junkies who weren’t satisfied with just watching their favorite celebrities on the boob tube, no, they needed to enter their idols’ world as well. This real life “E! True Hollywood Story” occurred from late 2008 until 2009 during which time a group of teens shocked all those who inhabited “The Hills” by pulling off a series of high profile burglaries. I remember seeing a lot of coverage on “TMZ”, back in the day, with sensational headlines regarding these daring bandits. I was not overly surprised that stars were targeted by brazen home invaders,...
- 6/21/2013
- by Kerry Fleming
- GetTheBigPicture.net
It must be tough, being "average" and "middle class" and living within sniffing distance of L.A.'s rich and beautiful people. The designer clothes, the pricey homes, flashy cars and flashier jewelry must seem just within reach, especially to the young and avaricious.
That's the temptation of "The Bling Ring," Sofia Coppola's scintillating followup to the sleep-inducing "Somewhere." Coppola's film, based on a Vanity Fair article about the crimes, the criminals and the world they ran in, is a winking condemnation of a generation of naive, covetous privacy-abandoning teens -- and their victims, celebrities so vapid they leaves doors unlocked, so vulnerable in an age where the Internet tracks their every out-of-town trip, every red carpet appearance.
Because if there's one thing these dizzy L.A. larcenists have a handle on, it's social media.
They don't wear gloves, don't rush through the houses they enter and pilfer, don't...
That's the temptation of "The Bling Ring," Sofia Coppola's scintillating followup to the sleep-inducing "Somewhere." Coppola's film, based on a Vanity Fair article about the crimes, the criminals and the world they ran in, is a winking condemnation of a generation of naive, covetous privacy-abandoning teens -- and their victims, celebrities so vapid they leaves doors unlocked, so vulnerable in an age where the Internet tracks their every out-of-town trip, every red carpet appearance.
Because if there's one thing these dizzy L.A. larcenists have a handle on, it's social media.
They don't wear gloves, don't rush through the houses they enter and pilfer, don't...
- 6/21/2013
- by editorial@zap2it.com
- Pop2it
The Bling Ring
Directed by: Sofia Coppola
Cast: Katie Chang, Israel Broussard, Emma Watson, Claire Julien, Taissa Farmiga, Leslie Mann
Running Time: 1 hr 30 mins
Rating: R
Release Date: June 21, 2013 (Chicago)
Plot: A group of California teenagers (Chang, Broussard, Watson, Julien, Farmiga) break into the houses of their favorite celebrities and take their stuff.
Who’S It For? If you liked Coppola’s previous Somewhere, prepare for the same type of cold pacing, but without the whole contemplative element. If you think breaking into Lindsay Lohan’s private residence sounds like fun, then yes, this movie is certainly for you.
Overall
Instead of focusing on paparazzi firing flashes at the rich and famous, The Bling Ring is about those affected by the radiation of these flashing lights, the people who are convinced the ultimate existence in the world belongs to that of a celebrity. Like paparazzi, the film’s title group...
Directed by: Sofia Coppola
Cast: Katie Chang, Israel Broussard, Emma Watson, Claire Julien, Taissa Farmiga, Leslie Mann
Running Time: 1 hr 30 mins
Rating: R
Release Date: June 21, 2013 (Chicago)
Plot: A group of California teenagers (Chang, Broussard, Watson, Julien, Farmiga) break into the houses of their favorite celebrities and take their stuff.
Who’S It For? If you liked Coppola’s previous Somewhere, prepare for the same type of cold pacing, but without the whole contemplative element. If you think breaking into Lindsay Lohan’s private residence sounds like fun, then yes, this movie is certainly for you.
Overall
Instead of focusing on paparazzi firing flashes at the rich and famous, The Bling Ring is about those affected by the radiation of these flashing lights, the people who are convinced the ultimate existence in the world belongs to that of a celebrity. Like paparazzi, the film’s title group...
- 6/21/2013
- by Nick Allen
- The Scorecard Review
Sometimes it's pretty fun to live vicariously through the characters we see on the big screen, especially when those characters are young, pretty, spoiled, and living it up in the L.A. party scene, like the privileged socialite wannabes in Sofia Coppola's "The Bling Ring."
Newcomer Katie Chang stars as Rebecca, the group's ringleader/chief sociopath who's obsessed with Lindsay Lohan. Israel Broussard ("Flipped") is her doting, anxiety-ridden Bff Marc, while Emma Watson ("Harry Potter"), Taissa Farmiga ("American Horror Story") and Claire Julien round out the posse.
The pretty young things embark on a series of incredibly brazen home robberies. They target celebs whose closets they want to raid, including Paris Hilton, Rachel Bilson, Audrina Patridge and Megan Fox, and use online gossip rags to figure out who's going to be out of town, and when.
The most remarkable thing about this stylized tale is that it's based on a true story.
Newcomer Katie Chang stars as Rebecca, the group's ringleader/chief sociopath who's obsessed with Lindsay Lohan. Israel Broussard ("Flipped") is her doting, anxiety-ridden Bff Marc, while Emma Watson ("Harry Potter"), Taissa Farmiga ("American Horror Story") and Claire Julien round out the posse.
The pretty young things embark on a series of incredibly brazen home robberies. They target celebs whose closets they want to raid, including Paris Hilton, Rachel Bilson, Audrina Patridge and Megan Fox, and use online gossip rags to figure out who's going to be out of town, and when.
The most remarkable thing about this stylized tale is that it's based on a true story.
- 6/20/2013
- by Annette Bourdeau
- Moviefone
Chicago – We live a celebrity-driven culture that not only easily dismisses when its celebutantes get DUIs but practically sees the occasion as a rite of passage. We follow gossip websites to the degree that we know the schedules of people who are famous just for being famous better than we know our family’s. And these celebrities are feted with gifts to the degree that they wouldn’t notice if most of their possessions went missing. Sofia Coppola’s incredibly entertaining “The Bling Ring” dares to subtly make the case that the kids who very casually decided to begin robbing TMZ’s most-beloved in the Hollywood Hills grew from this modern world of misplaced priorities. Her film walks that fine line where some will criticize it for excusing their behavior while others will think it mocks them too openly. Both miss the point. The brilliance of “The Bling Ring” is...
- 6/20/2013
- by adam@hollywoodchicago.com (Adam Fendelman)
- HollywoodChicago.com
The Bling Ring finally hits theaters this Friday after months of press by the film's stars, including Katie Chang, Israel Broussard, Claire Julien, and Taissa Farmiga, who appear alongside Emma Watson in the Sofia Coppola-directed project. While we've been fascinated by the real-life story that the movie is based on and even took a closer look at the true story as it unfolded, the young stars have been busy traveling the world promoting their big-screen effort. They've been snapping plenty of pictures along the way and sharing them on social media - take a look at Emma, Israel, Katie, and their costars as they prep for the big release! Source: Twitter user EmWatson, Twitter user KatieChang53, Instagram user israelbroussard, Instagram user clairejulien View Slideshow ›...
- 6/19/2013
- by Lauren Turner
- Popsugar.com
By this point, everybody and their former lingerie model mother knows that Sofia Coppola's "The Bling Ring" is based on a true story. What they may not know, however, is that the truer true story, told in journalist Nancy Jo Sales' reportorial book "The Bling Ring" (expanded from her original Vanity Fair article "The Suspects Wore Louboutins") is even wilder than the drug-fueled, celebrity-obsessed months depicted in Coppola's film.
You know how they say you can't make this s**t up? Yeah, that. Like alleged Bling Ring leading lady Rachel Lee leaving a stinky something in Rachel Bilson's house, or the self-obsessed monologues alleged accomplice-turned-reality TV star Alexis Neiers (oh yeah: She got a reality TV show, not that you'll see that hubbub on the big screen) delivered: All real.
Ahead, 16 crazy but realer-than-botox things you may not have known about the real story behind "The Bling Ring.
You know how they say you can't make this s**t up? Yeah, that. Like alleged Bling Ring leading lady Rachel Lee leaving a stinky something in Rachel Bilson's house, or the self-obsessed monologues alleged accomplice-turned-reality TV star Alexis Neiers (oh yeah: She got a reality TV show, not that you'll see that hubbub on the big screen) delivered: All real.
Ahead, 16 crazy but realer-than-botox things you may not have known about the real story behind "The Bling Ring.
- 6/17/2013
- by Kase Wickman
- NextMovie
After delving into the vacuous lifestyle of a celebrity in “Somewhere,” Sofia Coppola tackles celebrity anew in “The Bling Ring,” this time from the viewpoint of the teens who idolize them so much that they want to be them. Based on the Vanity Fair article “The Suspects Wore Louboutins,“ her new film stars Emma Watson (sporting an impeccable Valley accent and skimpy outfits that would make Harry Potter blush), Taissa Farmiga and a string of newcomers as a group of Southern California high schoolers who infamously stole close to $2 million worth of goodies from the likes of Paris Hilton, Lindsay Lohan and Megan Fox. Coppola’s film opens with the crew each recounting the series of events after being found out by the cops.
I called up the soft-spoken Coppola to discuss what attracted her to the story, how her and Hilton (who’s house is featured in the film) are getting on,...
I called up the soft-spoken Coppola to discuss what attracted her to the story, how her and Hilton (who’s house is featured in the film) are getting on,...
- 6/14/2013
- by Nigel M. Smith
- Indiewire
After delving into the vacuous lifestyle of a celebrity in "Somewhere," Sofia Coppola tackles celebrity anew in "The Bling Ring," this time from the viewpoint of the teens who idolize them so much that they want to be them. Based on the Vanity Fair article "The Suspects Wore Louboutins," her new film stars Emma Watson (sporting an impeccable Valley accent and skimpy outfits that would make Harry Potter blush), Taissa Farmiga and a string of newcomers (including Israel Broussard, Katie Chang, Claire Julien and Georgia Rock) as a group of Southern California high schoolers who infamously stole close to $2 million worth of goodies from the likes of Paris Hilton, Lindsay Lohan and Megan Fox. Coppola's film opens with the crew each recounting the series of events after being found out by the cops. I called up the soft-spoken Coppola to discuss what attracted her to the story, how her and...
- 6/14/2013
- by Nigel M Smith
- Indiewire
If your Bling Ring knowledge comes primarily from the article or the miraculous reality series Pretty Wild, then you won’t know too much about the lesser accomplices in the celebrity-robbing scheme. This is great news for Claire Julien, who plays one such teen robber in Sofia Coppola’s new film; it means that she got to create Chloe, her character, more or less from scratch. The result is a hilarious, Rick Ross–loving Valley Girl who steals almost every scene she is in (including one where she has to make out with a skeezy Gavin Rossdale). Vulture spoke with Julien about her first major role.This is your first big role. What was on your audition tape? Let me think. I had two scenes: In one, I was my character Chloe, and it was like [party voice], "Yo sluts," like her scene in the club. Then I had to play Sam...
- 6/13/2013
- by Amanda Dobbins
- Vulture
Below you can checkout a cool new featurette and 22 new photos from the upcoming Sofia Coppola’s The Bling Ring, opening nationwide June 21st, 2013. Based on true events, the film follows a group of teenagers who take a thrilling and disturbing crime-spree in the Hollywood hills. The film features the ensemble cast starring Israel Broussard, Katie Chang, Taissa Farmiga, Claire Julien, Emma Watson, Georgia Rock, Gavin Rossdale and Leslie Mann. Here’s the synopsis for the film In the fame-obsessed world of Los Angeles, a group of teenagers take us on a thrilling and disturbing crime-spree in the Hollywood hills. Based on true events, the...
- 6/13/2013
- by Allan Ford
- Filmofilia
A24's The Bling Ring from Lost in Translation and Marie Antoinette director Sofia Coppola has a new featurette from the film starring Emma Watson, Leslie Mann, Taissa Farmiga, Claire Julien, Israel Broussard, Katie Chang, Georgia Rock, and Gavin Rossdale. This is an intriguing story, and all the more so because it's based on true events following a group of teenagers who were fixated on the glamorous life, tracked their celebrity targets online, and stole more than 3 million in luxury goods from their homes. Their victims included Paris Hilton, Orlando Bloom, and Rachel Bilson, and the gang became known in the media as “The Bling Ring.”...
- 6/13/2013
- Upcoming-Movies.com
Marc (Israel Broussard) meets Rebecca (Katie Chang) during his first day at a new high school. The two instantly discover a unique kinship in their adoration of high fashion and celebrity culture. Unable to afford the high dollar items they so eloquently ogle, they commence a burglary spree of celebrity homes. After suffering no repercussions from their first couple of break-ins, they invite some of their like-minded friends -- Nicki (Emma Watson), Sam (Taissa Farmiga) and Chloe (Claire Julien) -- along for a self-guided, all-inclusive tour of the homes of Hollywood's most famous narcissists. Keeping a keen eye on the gossip columns and utilizing simple Google searches, they know the home addresses for Paris Hilton, Lindsay Lohan, Audrina Patridge, Megan Fox and Rachel Bilson, as well as precisely when the stars will be away from home. It is not without irony that the celebrities play the roles of the temptresses...
- 6/12/2013
- by Don Simpson
- SmellsLikeScreenSpirit
The petite star looked sexy, sleek, and chic at the NYC premiere! Do you love her look as much as we do?
Emma Watson looked stunning at the premiere of her latest film, The Bling Ring, in NYC on June 11. The 23-year-old star looked very mature and classy on the red carpet — do you agree?
Emma Watson’s ‘The Bling Ring’ Premiere Outfit:
Recently Emma has been killing it with all of her mature and sexy looks — and this one just adds to the list! From the plunging neckline and low hemline, this dress was far from basic — she looked amazing! The dress was made out of two different materials. The top and the hemline were matte silk and the rest of the dress was plain black. She added sexy, striped Christian Louboutin ‘Pivichic’ pumps, a gold Ferragamo clutch, and a Monique Péan ring. Em completed the look with a slicked back low pony,...
Emma Watson looked stunning at the premiere of her latest film, The Bling Ring, in NYC on June 11. The 23-year-old star looked very mature and classy on the red carpet — do you agree?
Emma Watson’s ‘The Bling Ring’ Premiere Outfit:
Recently Emma has been killing it with all of her mature and sexy looks — and this one just adds to the list! From the plunging neckline and low hemline, this dress was far from basic — she looked amazing! The dress was made out of two different materials. The top and the hemline were matte silk and the rest of the dress was plain black. She added sexy, striped Christian Louboutin ‘Pivichic’ pumps, a gold Ferragamo clutch, and a Monique Péan ring. Em completed the look with a slicked back low pony,...
- 6/12/2013
- by HL Intern
- HollywoodLife
Arriving in a limited release this Friday, A24's The Bling Ring marks the latest project from writer-director Sofia Coppola. An in-depth exploration of modern vanity and greed, the film tells an all-too-true tale of the celebrity-obsessed culture surrounding modern Hollywood. Starring Emma Watson, Leslie Mann, Taissa Farmiga, Claire Julien, Israel Broussard, Katie Chang, Georgia Rock and Gavin Rossdale, The Bling Ring follows a group of young thieves who, targeting the homes of celebrities like Paris Hilton, stole more than $3 million in personal items. ComingSoon.net sat down with Broussard, Chang, Farmiga and Julien to discuss working with Coppola, the balance between fiction and actual events and how each found the humanity (or lack thereof) in each of their respective...
- 6/12/2013
- Comingsoon.net
In the fame-obsessed world of Los Angeles, a group of teenagers take us on a thrilling and disturbing crime-spree in the Hollywood hills. Based on true events, the group, who were fixated on the glamorous life, tracked their celebrity targets online, and stole more than 3 million in luxury goods from their homes. Their victims included Paris Hilton, Orlando Bloom, and Rachel Bilson, and the gang became known in the media as “The Bling Ring.”
In The Bling Ring, Oscar Winning filmmaker Sofia Coppola takes us inside the world of these teens, where their youthful naivete and excitement is amplified by today’s culture of celebrity and luxury brand obsession. The members of the Bling Ring introduce us to temptations that any teenager would find hard to resist. And what starts out as youthful fun spins out of control, revealing a sobering view of our modern culture.
The Bling Ring Opens...
In The Bling Ring, Oscar Winning filmmaker Sofia Coppola takes us inside the world of these teens, where their youthful naivete and excitement is amplified by today’s culture of celebrity and luxury brand obsession. The members of the Bling Ring introduce us to temptations that any teenager would find hard to resist. And what starts out as youthful fun spins out of control, revealing a sobering view of our modern culture.
The Bling Ring Opens...
- 6/10/2013
- by Movie Geeks
- WeAreMovieGeeks.com
The Los Angeles premiere of Sofia Coppola’s The Bling Ring brought out plenty of sparkling Hollywood stars who attended in support of the Oscar-winning director’s latest film. Coppola’s movie, which stars Emma Watson, Katie Chang, Israel Broussard, Claire Julien and Taissa Farmiga, explores society’s obsession with fame and celebrity through the true story of a group of high school students who burglarized the homes of several celebrities, including Paris Hilton, Rachel Bilson, Orlando Bloom and Lindsay Lohan. Photos: Sofia Coppola: The Trials, Tears and Talent of 'The Bling Ring' Director “It was just hard to believe that it was
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- 6/5/2013
- by Rebecca Ford
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
A24's The Bling Ring opens in theaters from June 14th, 2013 with Lost in Translation, Marie Antoinette and Somewhere director Sofia Coppola directing and writing the film. Pic stars Emma Watson, Leslie Mann Taissa Farmiga, Claire Julien, Israel Broussard, Katie Chang, Georgia Rock, and Gavin Rossdale. Watch the video in HD (or see a lower res version of the clip here) below the film's synopsis. In the fame-obsessed world of Los Angeles, a group of teenagers take us on a thrilling and disturbing crime-spree in the Hollywood hills. Based on true events, the group, who were fixated on the glamorous life, tracked their celebrity targets online, and stole more than 3 million in luxury goods from their homes. Their victims included Paris Hilton, Orlando Bloom, and Rachel Bilson, and the gang became known in the media as “The Bling Ring.”...
- 5/31/2013
- Upcoming-Movies.com
StudioCanal UK have revealed the official UK poster for The Bling Ring.
Directed by Sofia Coppola (Lost in Translation), The Bling Ring centers on a a group of fame-obsessed teenagers who use the internet to track celebrities’ whereabouts in order to rob their homes.
The film, which premiered at Cannes to mostly positive reviews and will receive its UK premiere at the 67th Edinburgh International Film Festival next month, stars Emma Watson, Katie Chang, Israel Broussard, Claire Julien, Taissa Farmiga, Georgia Rock, Leslie Mann and Gavin Rossdale.
The Bling Ring will be released nationwide on July 5, you can read our review from the film’s Cannes premiere here.
Check out the UK poster below:
Source: Sky Movies
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Directed by Sofia Coppola (Lost in Translation), The Bling Ring centers on a a group of fame-obsessed teenagers who use the internet to track celebrities’ whereabouts in order to rob their homes.
The film, which premiered at Cannes to mostly positive reviews and will receive its UK premiere at the 67th Edinburgh International Film Festival next month, stars Emma Watson, Katie Chang, Israel Broussard, Claire Julien, Taissa Farmiga, Georgia Rock, Leslie Mann and Gavin Rossdale.
The Bling Ring will be released nationwide on July 5, you can read our review from the film’s Cannes premiere here.
Check out the UK poster below:
Source: Sky Movies
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- 5/30/2013
- by Jamie Neish
- HeyUGuys.co.uk
A new clip from The Bling Ring has been released.
Based on real events, Sofia Coppola's satirical drama follows a group of fame-obsessed teenagers - played by Katie Chang, Emma Watson, Taissa Farmiga, Israel Broussard and Claire Julien - who robbed celebrities' homes in the Hollywood Hills.
In the clip, ringleader Rebecca (Chang) and the rest of the 'Bling Ring' rob Paris Hilton's home by tracking her movements online, and finding a spare key under her doormat.
The group stole over $3 million of property from celebrities including Hilton, Orlando Bloom, Rachel Bilson and Lindsay Lohan, between the years 2008 and 2009.
The Bling Ring debuted last week at the Cannes Film Festival to largely positive reviews.
> Emma Watson admires Angelina Jolie in 'The Bling Ring' clip - watch
> Emma Watson: 'I watched The Hills, Kardashians for Bling Ring research'...
Based on real events, Sofia Coppola's satirical drama follows a group of fame-obsessed teenagers - played by Katie Chang, Emma Watson, Taissa Farmiga, Israel Broussard and Claire Julien - who robbed celebrities' homes in the Hollywood Hills.
In the clip, ringleader Rebecca (Chang) and the rest of the 'Bling Ring' rob Paris Hilton's home by tracking her movements online, and finding a spare key under her doormat.
The group stole over $3 million of property from celebrities including Hilton, Orlando Bloom, Rachel Bilson and Lindsay Lohan, between the years 2008 and 2009.
The Bling Ring debuted last week at the Cannes Film Festival to largely positive reviews.
> Emma Watson admires Angelina Jolie in 'The Bling Ring' clip - watch
> Emma Watson: 'I watched The Hills, Kardashians for Bling Ring research'...
- 5/24/2013
- Digital Spy
Cannes Film Festival 2013 highlight? (Photo: Bérénice Bejo, Tahar Rahim in Asghar Farhadi’s The Past) So far, what’s the most memorable event at the 2013 Cannes Film Festival? Perhaps the screening of Asghar Farhadi’s Palme d’Or competitor The Past, starring The Artist‘s Bérénice Bejo (replacing Marion Cotillard) and A Prophet‘s Tahar Rahim? Variety‘s Justin Chang called Farhadi’s follow-up to his Oscar-winning A Separation "an exquisitely sculpted family melodrama in which the end of a marriage is merely the beginning of something else, an indelible tapestry of carefully engineered revelations and deeper human truths." (Scroll down to check out The Bling Ring cast Cannes 2013 photos.) Or perhaps Joel and Ethan Coen’s Inside Llewyn Davies, which impressed The Independent film critic Geoffrey Macnab with "the sure-footed way the Coens combine comedy, music and brooding film noir elements"? Or maybe the fact that Carey Mulligan had...
- 5/20/2013
- by Andre Soares
- Alt Film Guide
Welcome to the first podcast from the 2013 Cannes Film Festival where my guests are Emma and Aurellien from CinemaTeaser.com, Kevin Jagernauth from The Playlist and Mexican reviewer Silvestre Lopez Portillo joins us for the first of two parts to discuss Heli, which was recorded inside the Palais Theatre. The second part was recorded at a cafe outdoors, which ended up being a big mistake as we caught the first windy moments of a storm that was rolling in off the water, resulting in a lot of noise from the wind. If the second part is tolerable, you'll hear us discuss Jeune et Jolie, Fruitvale Station, The Bling Ring, The Past and The Congress. What I hoped to deliver with these was to give you a taste of some of the random conversations we tend to have after seeing the movies as we work out our own thoughts and take in the thoughts of others.
- 5/17/2013
- by Brad Brevet
- Rope of Silicon
Emma Watson captivated the crowds at Cannes in a shimmering monochrome gown as she arrived for the screening of The Bling Ring last night (May 16).
The 23-year-old actress looked stunning in the black-and-white Chanel dress with a sweetheart neckline and spaghetti straps as she waved and blew kisses to photographers and chatted to co-stars and director Sofia Coppola.
The star, who was joined by fellow Bling Ring stars Claire Julien, Israel Broussard and Katie Chang, also donned three thick silver ear cuffs and wore her hair back in a bun with a sleek side parting.
Watson stars as a member of a real-life Hollywood-obsessed teenage gang who robbed the homes of celebrities between 2008 and 2009 in the satirical drama directed by Coppola.
Yesterday (May 16), she was looking stylish in a cropped top and matching high-waisted skirt at the photocall for the film.
Other stars gracing the red carpet at the screening included David Hasselhoff,...
The 23-year-old actress looked stunning in the black-and-white Chanel dress with a sweetheart neckline and spaghetti straps as she waved and blew kisses to photographers and chatted to co-stars and director Sofia Coppola.
The star, who was joined by fellow Bling Ring stars Claire Julien, Israel Broussard and Katie Chang, also donned three thick silver ear cuffs and wore her hair back in a bun with a sleek side parting.
Watson stars as a member of a real-life Hollywood-obsessed teenage gang who robbed the homes of celebrities between 2008 and 2009 in the satirical drama directed by Coppola.
Yesterday (May 16), she was looking stylish in a cropped top and matching high-waisted skirt at the photocall for the film.
Other stars gracing the red carpet at the screening included David Hasselhoff,...
- 5/17/2013
- Digital Spy
★★☆☆☆ Opening the Un Certain Regard section of the 66th Cannes Film Festival comes Sofia Coppola's The Bling Ring (2013), a teen crime movie/wannabe satire based on the true story of a gang of over-privileged kids (with serious entitlement issues) who burgled a succession of Hollywood celebrity abodes several years back. Marc (Israel Broussard) is the new kid at school befriended by über-popular Rebecca (Katie Chang), who has a distinct taste for taking stuff that doesn't belong to her. The pair graduate from boosting the odd misplaced handbag to stealing cars and cleaning out the homes of A-listers when they're off partying.
Over time, Mark and Rebecca assemble a rag-tag group of fashionista 'gangstas', including Nicki (British actress Emma Watson), Chloe (Claire Julien) and Sam (Taissa Farmiga); a pseudo family home-schooled on pseudo philosophy leached from the banal The Secret. Coppola - who won the Golden Lion at Venice a...
Over time, Mark and Rebecca assemble a rag-tag group of fashionista 'gangstas', including Nicki (British actress Emma Watson), Chloe (Claire Julien) and Sam (Taissa Farmiga); a pseudo family home-schooled on pseudo philosophy leached from the banal The Secret. Coppola - who won the Golden Lion at Venice a...
- 5/17/2013
- by CineVue UK
- CineVue
The Bling Ring had already had a smattering of clandestine screenings before its Cannes premiere last night, in the presence of its cast and director, and the advance word was lukewarm on Sofia Coppola's latest. Though low-key (as ever), it is, however, deceptively smart, and possibly one of Coppola's most complete and intelligent films, perfectly capturing the bizarre madness of modern pop culture. Nominally starring Emma Watson, it's actually an ensemble piece that features some superb performances by virtual unknowns (notably Katie Chan and Israel Broussard) and, with its shimmering cinematography, makes great use of digital video to tell a very American story. Based on a Vanity Fair story about a group of wayward teenagers, it begins with Rebecca (Chang) and Marc (Broussard) becoming friends when the latter is transferred to a new school in La. Marc slots into Rebecca's social group, which includes Emma Watson's Nicki and Claire Julien's Chloe,...
- 5/17/2013
- EmpireOnline
Adding to the excitement in the air, the cast of “The Bling Ring” arrived at the big premiere event at the 66th Cannes Film Festival this afternoon (May 16).
Emma Watson paraded around the Palais des Festivals in her simple-yet-sexy black and white dress as fans and shutterbugs clamored to catch a glimpse.
Likewise, Taissa Farmiga, Israel Broussard, Claire Julien, and Katie Chang were joined by director Sofia Coppola for the swanky affair.
“The Bling Ring” is slated to hit theaters on June 14th. Per the synopsis, “Inspired by actual events, a group of fame-obsessed teenagers use the internet to track celebrities' whereabouts in order to rob their homes.”...
Emma Watson paraded around the Palais des Festivals in her simple-yet-sexy black and white dress as fans and shutterbugs clamored to catch a glimpse.
Likewise, Taissa Farmiga, Israel Broussard, Claire Julien, and Katie Chang were joined by director Sofia Coppola for the swanky affair.
“The Bling Ring” is slated to hit theaters on June 14th. Per the synopsis, “Inspired by actual events, a group of fame-obsessed teenagers use the internet to track celebrities' whereabouts in order to rob their homes.”...
- 5/16/2013
- GossipCenter
Cannes, France — Sofia Coppola was just 8 years old when she first came to the Cannes Film Festival. Her father, Francis Ford Coppola, was there to premiere a work-in-progress cut of a film he had spent years wrestling with: "Apocalypse Now."
"I have nice memories of Cannes," Coppola said in an interview Thursday on the roof of the Palais, the festival center. "I remember coming here as a kid and then my first movie, `Virgin Suicides,' had our first screening ever here. I feel like my career started here."
Growing up in such surroundings, one would think, would have heavily informed Coppola's latest film, "The Bling Ring," a deadpan drama about celebrity-obsessed teenagers in Los Angeles who break into the homes of Paris Hilton and other stars. But Coppola says the movie world she grew up in isn't the same as today's star-crazed culture.
"I definitely noticed that people would act different around my dad.
"I have nice memories of Cannes," Coppola said in an interview Thursday on the roof of the Palais, the festival center. "I remember coming here as a kid and then my first movie, `Virgin Suicides,' had our first screening ever here. I feel like my career started here."
Growing up in such surroundings, one would think, would have heavily informed Coppola's latest film, "The Bling Ring," a deadpan drama about celebrity-obsessed teenagers in Los Angeles who break into the homes of Paris Hilton and other stars. But Coppola says the movie world she grew up in isn't the same as today's star-crazed culture.
"I definitely noticed that people would act different around my dad.
- 5/16/2013
- by AP
- Huffington Post
I didn't walk into Sofia Coppola's The Bling Ring needing a message movie about today's celebrity obsessed society. We've seen that film and what more is there to say? It's an empty and vapid existence and it's plaguing our society as more and more people are familiar with who a celebrity is dating and "reality" television is dominating the airwaves. It would seem we all want to live any life other than our own, but this has been said time and time again. Yes, The Bling Ring explores this territory too, the hope is there is something that sets it apart. For me, that hope rested on the shoulders of Coppola. I hoped she would bring the same level of enthusiasm in story-telling she brought to Marie Antoinette, bending the story to her taste and personal aesthetic rather than letting the story simply tell itself. What I got was...
- 5/16/2013
- by Brad Brevet
- Rope of Silicon
Cannes 2013: The girls have gone wild in 'The Bling Ring,' Sofia Coppola's most provocative film yet
I’m writing my first post here at Cannes while I sit at one of my favorite side-street bistros, digging into a bowl of spaghetti carbonara, which is somehow less fattening than it would be in the U.S., because there are so many less additives in European food. That’s kind of how I feel about Sofia Coppola’s filmmaking: It’s additive-free — a series of simple and direct gazes, purged of the usual syrup and glop, though maybe I should add that it’s deceptively simple, because the way that Coppola now works is to take her refreshingly unhurried,...
- 5/16/2013
- by Owen Gleiberman
- EW - Inside Movies
The last time Academy Award-winner Sofia Coppola hit up La Croisette to unveil a new work, 2006's "Marie Antoinette," the Hollywood royal child was met with boos. History didn't repeat itself when "The Bling Ring" kicked off the Cannes' Un Certain Regard section this morning after screening to a packed house of press. No surprise really, given that it takes a pretty straightforward approach to telling its true story of teens gone wild. Not being about one of France's most divisive historical figures also no doubt helped. Based on the Vanity Fair article "The Suspects Wore Louboutins," "The Bling Ring" stars Emma Watson (sporting an impeccable Valleyese accent and outfitted skimpy clothing that would make her Harry Potter blush), Taissa Farmiga and a string of newcomers including Israel Broussard, Katie Chang, Claire Julien and Georgia Rock, as a group of Southern California high schoolers who infamously stole close to a...
- 5/16/2013
- by Nigel M Smith
- Indiewire
Emma Watson and Sofia Coppola discussed their new film, The Bling Ring, today during a press conference at the Cannes Film Festival. The conference came after a morning photocall and before their big premiere scheduled to take place this evening at the Palais des Festival. The Bling Ring, which is out in the Us on June 14, is based on the true story of a group of fame-obsessed teens who tracked the outings of celebrities - including Paris Hilton, Orlando Bloom, and Megan Fox - via social media and then robbed their homes. Emma heads a cast that includes Taissa Farmiga, Katie Chang, Israel Broussard, and Claire Julien. Today, the actors, along with Sofia, touched on the real story and the factors that made it possible for the burglars to locate and steal from the stars. Emma also reflected on what it's like being a woman in the film industry, and...
- 5/16/2013
- by Allie Merriam
- Popsugar.com
Emma Watson looked chic and stylish as she arrived for the Bling Ring photocall ahead of its premiere at the 66th Cannes Film Festival this afternoon (May 16).
The 23-year-old star revealed a hint of midriff in a Christopher Kane cropped top with feathered detail and matching skirt, teamed with a pair of black suede heels as she posed with the cast and director Sofia Coppola.
She also styled her hair in a sleek side parting.
This is the second film following The Perks of Being a Wallflower that the actress has starred in since the Harry Potter franchise.
The movie is a satirical drama inspired by a real-life group of fame-obsessed Hollywood teenagers who robbed the homes of celebrities including Paris Hilton and Lindsay Lohan back in 2008.
Katie Chang, Taissa Fariga, Israel Broussard and Claire Julien [pictured] also star.
Carey Mulligan, Leonardo DiCaprio and Lana Del Rey were a few of...
The 23-year-old star revealed a hint of midriff in a Christopher Kane cropped top with feathered detail and matching skirt, teamed with a pair of black suede heels as she posed with the cast and director Sofia Coppola.
She also styled her hair in a sleek side parting.
This is the second film following The Perks of Being a Wallflower that the actress has starred in since the Harry Potter franchise.
The movie is a satirical drama inspired by a real-life group of fame-obsessed Hollywood teenagers who robbed the homes of celebrities including Paris Hilton and Lindsay Lohan back in 2008.
Katie Chang, Taissa Fariga, Israel Broussard and Claire Julien [pictured] also star.
Carey Mulligan, Leonardo DiCaprio and Lana Del Rey were a few of...
- 5/16/2013
- Digital Spy
Emma Watson and The Bling Ring cast promoted their film to the Cannes Film Festival in the South of France today. Emma wore a red Christopher Kane ensemble as she posed at a photocall with her costars Claire Julien, Katie Chang, and Taissa Farmiga and director Sofia Coppola. The girls are gearing up for the premiere of their new project tonight, which will see them walking down the famed Cannes red carpet. It will be an important screening for Sofia, who was famously booed at the festival in 2006 after she premiered Marie Antoinette. Emma, Sofia, and their crew are hardly the only stars who are promoting their new flicks at the festival. Leonardo DiCaprio and Carey Mulligan kicked off the weeklong event yesterday when they screened The Great Gatsby at the Cannes Film Festival 2013 opening ceremony. Other stars like Julianne Moore and judge Nicole Kidman also walked the red carpet...
- 5/16/2013
- by Maria Mercedes Lara
- Popsugar.com
Top Ten Most Anticipated Movies at the 2013 Cannes Film Festival As you read this I am just about to land in New York, before hopping on a plane to Nice as I make my way to the 2013 Cannes Film Festival, something I would not have been able to do had it not been for the generous contributions from the RopeofSilicon readers. It's almost impossible to tell you how much more energized I am to cover this year's festival due to the help from the readers and I have to say, it's quite a line-up I'll be reviewing for you this year, which brings us to the following list. If you haven't yet had a look at this year's line-up I have the complete list right here where you'll find the list of 20 films competing for this year's Palme d'Or, the films selected for the Un Certain Regard, those playing Out of Competition,...
- 5/13/2013
- by Brad Brevet
- Rope of Silicon
Sofia Coppola is an interesting filmmaker and I wish I could say that it's because of her that I want to see The Bling Ring. However, she's just an added bonus, like "...and, it's directed by Sofia Coppola!" But, the real draw is the pretty, young creatures that inhabit it, namely Emma Watson, Taissa Farmiga, Claire Julien, and Katie Chang, who seem to embody the vapid "rich bitch" entitlement generation to a tee. When your movie is...
- 5/7/2013
- by Paul Shirey
- JoBlo.com
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