Cannes selection: Sex, revenge, and family dysfunction

The 2013 Cannes competition films look to be be ripe with drama of all varieties - erotic, romantic, domestic, existential, supernatural – and pairs of potentially juicy lead performances.

Courchevel in the North Caucasus

It sounds like something in The Onion: The French plan to spend nearly $3 billion to develop and manage ski resorts in Russia's volatile North Caucasus. The deal includes a money-back guarantee in case of terrorist acts.