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Allen Ginsberg photos recall Beat generation
Feb 05, 2013 19:17 EST
The writers of the Beat Generation, who shocked America with their bohemian lifestyles and upended literature half a century ago, are celebrated in a new photo exhibit by one of their most famous members, Allen Ginsberg.
Cheating 'Twilight' star steals thunder at Toronto film fest
Sep 07, 2012 12:42 EDT
A sullen and nervous Kristen Stewart grabbed the spotlight at the opening of the Toronto film festival late Thursday in the "Twilight" star's first public appearance since her cheating scandal broke.
Cannes crowns 'Love' as Europe sweeps awards
May 27, 2012 22:47 EDT
Cannes crowned "Love" by Austria's Michael Haneke, the wrenching tale of a man and his dying wife, with its Palme d'Or prize as Europe swept the awards at world cinema's top showcase.
Love and mobsters battle for Cannes gold
May 27, 2012 02:44 EDT
Tales of true love, mobsters and an exorcism gone wrong lead the pack of 22 world cinema contenders racing for the Cannes festival's Palme d'Or top prize to be awarded on Sunday.
Robert Pattinson 'panicky' making Cannes debut film
May 25, 2012 11:51 EDT
British actor Robert Pattinson said Friday he was terrified making his Cannes debut as a sex-mad billionaire, in part because director David Cronenberg told him it would entail a nude on-screen medical exam.
'On the Road' pays tribute to Beat Generation at Cannes
May 23, 2012 11:08 EDT
Jack Kerouac's cult novel "On the Road", a sex and drug-fuelled hymn to youthful freedom, hit the big screen in Cannes Wednesday in what its stars called a tribute to today's revolutions.
Kristen Stewart says no shame in explicit love scenes
May 23, 2012 10:46 EDT
Hollywood star Kristen Stewart said Wednesday that after the "Twilight" vampire movies, she had thrown herself into the carefree sexuality of her new role in the Cannes contender "On the Road".
'On the Road' hits Cannes with Sam Riley at the wheel
May 23, 2012 06:18 EDT
Jack Kerouac's cult novel "On the Road", a sex, drugs and booze-fuelled hymn to youthful freedom, hit the big screen in Cannes Wednesday with British actor Sam Riley in the driving seat.
Drenched Cannes feels love as festival hits half-way mark
May 21, 2012 12:17 EDT
A Romanian nunnery tale, a killer whale of a drama and a wrenching story of love and death jostled for Cannes glory on Monday as the world's top cinema showcase hit the half-way mark.
Love and rain dominate as Cannes hits half-way mark
May 21, 2012 08:38 EDT
A Romanian nunnery tale, a killer whale of a drama and a wrenching story of love and death jostled for Cannes glory Monday as the world's top cinema showcase hit the half-way mark.
Love and rain dominate as Cannes hits half-way mark
May 20, 2012 23:18 EDT
A Romanian nunnery tale, a killer whale of a drama and whimsical pre-teen love jostled for Cannes glory Monday as the world's top cinema showcase hit the half-way mark.
Stars, sexism row share Cannes opening spotlight
May 16, 2012 12:56 EDT
Cannes's women jurors defended the film festival on Wednesday amid a storm over the all-male line-up for its top prize, as a sweet-natured family romp by Wes Anderson kicked off the movie bonanza.
Booming Brazil cinema on show at Cannes
May 16, 2012 04:31 EDT
Brazilian cinema, a special guest at this year's prestigious Cannes festival, is experiencing an impressive boom with around 100 films produced every year and a higher international profile.
Cannes curtain goes up with whimsy, glamour
May 16, 2012 03:52 EDT
Kooky comedy and buffoonery were on the agenda Wednesday as the 65th Cannes Film Festival, with its trademark mix of high cinematic art and Hollywood glitz, kicks off on a light note.
Cannes curtain set to go up with whimsy, glamour
May 15, 2012 22:56 EDT
Kooky comedy and buffoonery are on the agenda Wednesday as the 65th Cannes Film Festival, with its trademark mix of high cinematic art and Hollywood glitz, kicks off on a light note.
Booming Brazil cinema on show at Cannes
May 15, 2012 18:10 EDT
Brazilian cinema, a special guest at this year's prestigious Cannes festival, is experiencing an impressive boom with around 100 films produced every year and a higher international profile.
Cannes countdown begins as first stars hit Riviera
May 15, 2012 13:12 EDT
The stars and starlets began rolling into Cannes Tuesday as the sun-kissed Riviera resort readied for the annual movie frenzy where glittering careers are launched and cinema legends born.
Movie stars and mavericks set course for Cannes
May 13, 2012 15:30 EDT
Arthouse directors and Hollywood royalty will converge on the French Riviera for two weeks from Wednesday as the Cannes Film Festival rolls out the red carpet for the giants and mavericks of the movie galaxy.
Legendary 'On the Road' manuscript bound for France
May 11, 2012 13:24 EDT
The 36-metre long original scroll of Jack Kerouac's "On the Road" left the United States Friday to go on show in France, where a new film version of the cult novel will premiere in Cannes next week.
Arthouse meets glamour in Cannes festival line-up
Apr 19, 2012 09:41 EDT
David Cronenberg, Ken Loach and Michael Haneke will headline the race for Cannes gold at the Riviera festival next month, in a line-up studded with stars from Nicole Kidman to Brad Pitt, unveiled Thursday.
Facts from the Wikipedia page:
| Jack Kerouac | |
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 Jack Kerouac by Tom Palumbo circa 1956 | |
| Born | Jean Louis Kerouac[1] March 12, 1922 Lowell, Massachusetts, U.S. |
| Died | October 21, 1969 (aged 47) St. Petersburg, Florida, U.S. |
| Occupation | Novelist, Poet, Painter |
| Nationality | American |
| Genres | Beat Poets |
| Literary movement | Beat |
| Notable work(s) | On the Road |
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