But while Hollywood movies are not much in abundance, the stars still come out, if somewhat fewer this year. Most of the American headliners (“Brad!” “Angelina!”) turned up at the premiere of “Inglourious Basterds.” They soon disappeared, but Mr. Tarantino was everywhere. He danced on the red carpet, chatted in English on French television and praised Mr. Mendoza’s “Kinatay.” Mr. Mendoza, a rising talent who was at Cannes last year with the rowdy “Serbis,” could use all the help he could get with this movie. A morality tale that he wields like a blunt instrument, “Kinatay” hinges on the inaction of a police-academy student while a prostitute is murdered and dismembered. The movie had its respectful fans, but many others fled the theater.
– Manohla Dargis for The New York Times
And I kinda know why he liked it.

A roaring rampage of revenge
Here’s the list of winners at the 62nd Cannes Film Festival
Palme d’Or (Golden Palm):
“The White Ribbon,” by Michael Haneke (Austria)
Grand Prix (runner up):
“A Prophet,” by Jacques Audiard (France)
Jury Prize:
“Fish Tank,” by Andrea Arnold (Britain) and
“Thirst,” By Park Chan-wook (South Korea)
Special Career Prize:
Alain Resnais, director of “Wild Grass”
Best Director:
Brillante Mendoza, “Kinatay” (The Philippines)
Best Actor:
Christoph Waltz, “Inglourious Basterds” (United States)
Best Actress:
Charlotte Gainsbourg, “Antichrist” (Denmark)
Best Screenplay:
Feng Mei, “Spring Fever” (China)
Camera d’Or (for debut film):
“Samson and Delilah,” by Warwick Thornton (Australia)
Best short film:
“Arena,” by Joao Salaviza (Portugal)
Short film special distinction:
“The Six Dollar Fifty Man” by Louis Sutherland and Mark Albiston
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