Robert Pattinson has two films at this year’s Venice Film Festival

Venice Film Festival announced its lineup last night and Rob has two films premiering at the festival. The King will have its world premiere, but is out of competition, but Waiting for the Barbarians will be in competition for its world premiere. Here’s hoping Rob’s filming schedule allows him to attend and that the film may take home the Golden Lion.

That’s 3 films at 2 film festivals in September if we include The Lighthouse at TIFF.

Michael E Uslan Defends Matt Reeves’ Casting of Robert Pattinson as #TheBatman

I’ve never doubted Matt Reeves’s casting of Rob nor Rob’s choice to portray Batman. It’s good to know we’re in good company. Michael E Uslan has weighed in on the debate and here’s what he had to say. From Comicbook:

“My position is this: trust the filmmaker and give the filmmaker, and the filmmaker’s vision, the benefit of the doubt. Then wait ’til you see the movie,” Uslan said at Germany’s CCXP Cologne convention.

And then once you see the movie, judge the hell out of it. But I think that’s really the formula going forward. I couldn’t be happier, I couldn’t be more enthused, as a Batman fan, that Matt Reeves is the filmmaker in charge and has selected Robert Pattinson to be his next Batman.”

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“The star of the Batman movies is Bruce Wayne. Batman is the star. Batman is who everyone wants to see, along with the supervillains, so how does a filmmaker make the choice of which actor to cast? And I think the real key question for fans, and for all of us to focus on, is the filmmaker,” Uslan said.

“So we’ve seen the genius of Tim Burton, we have seen the genius of Christopher Nolan. The question becomes: is there a filmmaker who you see has a knowledge of a character, has an understanding of a character, a passion and a love for the character? Does that filmmaker have a vision for the character? And if so, does he or she, do you believe, know how to execute that vision? And if you can answer those questions successfully, then for me, my role is to become the world’s number one cheerleader. And you have to trust in your filmmakers.”

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“Ben Affleck, when it was announced he would be Batman, I thought they were really gonna surround the studio with pitchforks and torches,” Uslan said. “So then Robert Pattinson is announced, and the controversy on both sides breaks out all over again, so it’s a repeated formula.”

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Robert Pattinson The Lighthouse Screening at TIFF 2019

TIFF announced it’s lineup today and has included Robert Pattinson “The Lighthouse” in it’s Special Presentation section. This will be the North American premiere of the film. The screening date will be confirmed on 20 August 2019 and we will update as soon as it’s released.

Photo Source: TIFF IG Stories

Robert Pattinson included in IndieWire’s Best Movie Performances of the Decade

IndieWire redeemed itself by including Rob’s performance in Good Time in it’s 50 Best Movie Performances of the Decade. I’m a little surprised that his performances as Henry Costin didn’t make the cut.

Robert Pattinson The Lost City of Z & High Life make IndieWire’s 100 Best Movies of the Decade

When David Ehrlich tweeted yesterday “IndieWire is launching the first part of a very big week-long project that’s prob going to make a lot of people mad for a lot of different reasons” I was intrigued. Now seeing The 100 Best Movies of the Decade does not include #GoodTime I was about to get mad, but then I realised they will be doing best performances, scenes etc as the week progresses. So I’m going to hold off being mad in case Rob’s Connie Nikas is included in the performances post. It better be. But for now both The Lost City of Z (no. 47) and High Life (no. 81) made the cut.

Let’s kick start this party with a smile from the man who brought us together in the first place. 

Cheers Rob!

Maria, on your special day, we want to take a moment to say thank you for your continuing dedication and hard work in making RPAU such a classy, respectful place to stay up-to-date on Rob’s career and support his projects. 

We hope you have a fabulous day and that the coming year is filled with happiness, treasured times and lots of laughter. Like Rob’s career goes from strength to strength, so too do our friendships. Thank you for always being there. You’re the best! Happy Birthday and may all of your dreams and wishes come true! ((Hugs)) and *clinksglasses* Cheers!

~ Suze & Vertigo