Fearless film fanatics seeking a sneak peek at possible Oscar contenders seem to set their sights on Telluride, Colorado. That’s where the annual Telluride Film Festival is customarily held over Labor Day weekend, and it’s back for its 36th season September 4-7. One never knows what to expect at Telluride, where the lineup of eclectic films, entertaining guests, touching tributes and special presentations isn’t announced until hours before opening day. But it’s guaranteed to uncover hidden treasures – sometimes worthy of Oscar gold – that turn into precious gems along the festival circuit. Last year, Slumdog Millionaire and director Danny Boyle soared in value almost overnight. To discover the best – and the rest – of 2009, check out “Show and Telluride.”
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Last day of the festival isn't the end of the world, but Viggo Mortensen remains The Man With The Plan.
Star of Werner Herzog's latest film makes quite an impression during weekend stay in small mountain town.
From the demented mind of Todd Solandz, the "quasi-sequel" to Happiness asks others to forgive and forget.
Carey Mulligan goes from schoolgirl to "It Girl" playing a teenager who suddenly learns a lot about life.
Can an inventive British director with a mostly unknown Indian cast strike it rich in America? Put your money on it.
After watching this "Flash" in the pan starring Greg Kinnear, let's just wipe the slate clean.
Film stars share their thoughts on the ways directors motivate them, who does too many takes and how acting can sometimes be a dirty job.
World music singing sensation Youssou N'dour is profiled in this gripping and touching documentary that had its world premiere in Telluride's Elks Park.
Each year over the Labor Day weekend, Hollywood comes to a little slice of mountain heaven known as Telluride, Colorado.