Feature: Show and Telluride

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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Michael Bialas

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• The (Looonnng and Winding) Road Out of Telluride

  Last day of the festival isn't the end of the world, but Viggo Mortensen remains The Man With The Plan.

  Opinion by Michael Bialas — on Sep 11, 2009

• An Arresting Bad Lieutenant Helps Telluride Experience Nicolas Cage Rage

  Star of Werner Herzog's latest film makes quite an impression during weekend stay in small mountain town.

  Opinion by Michael Bialas — on Sep 07, 2009

• Day 2: Telluride Tries to Survive Life During Wartime

  From the demented mind of Todd Solandz, the "quasi-sequel" to Happiness asks others to forgive and forget.

  Opinion by Michael Bialas — on Sep 06, 2009

• Day 1: Telluride Gets An Education

  Carey Mulligan goes from schoolgirl to "It Girl" playing a teenager who suddenly learns a lot about life.

  Opinion by Michael Bialas — on Sep 05, 2009

• Telluride Screens Slumdog Millionaire on Day Four

  Can an inventive British director with a mostly unknown Indian cast strike it rich in America? Put your money on it.

  Review by Michael Bialas — on Sep 03, 2008

• Flash of Genius Previews on Day 3 in Telluride

  After watching this "Flash" in the pan starring Greg Kinnear, let's just wipe the slate clean.

  Review by Michael Bialas — on Sep 01, 2008

• Day Two In Telluride A Talk In The Park For Greg Kinnear, Jeff Goldblum

  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.

  News by Michael Bialas — on Sep 01, 2008

• Youssou Ndour: I Bring What I Love Screens at Telluride Film Festival

  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.

  News by Michael Bialas — on Aug 31, 2008

• Show and Tell-uride: A Film Festival Preview

  Each year over the Labor Day weekend, Hollywood comes to a little slice of mountain heaven known as Telluride, Colorado.

  News by Michael Bialas — on Aug 29, 2008