Cannes Flashback: When Andy Garcia Brought ‘Denver’ to the Croisette
In 1995, Andy Garcia attended the Cannes Film Festival for the premiere of his film 'Things to Do in Denver When You're Dead.' He made headlines by bringing his wife and three daughters, defying the Hollywood norm of leaving family behind at such events. Garcia's film, which he described as a tragic poem, was compared to Quentin Tarantino's 'Pulp Fiction,' a comparison he strongly rejected.
- ▪Andy Garcia attended the Cannes Film Festival in 1995 for the premiere of 'Things to Do in Denver When You're Dead.'
- ▪He brought his wife and three daughters, challenging the Hollywood stereotype of leaving family behind.
- ▪Garcia's film was compared to 'Pulp Fiction,' which he dismissed as an inaccurate comparison.
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Andy Garcia attends the 'Things to Do in Denver When You Are Dead' photocall during the 48th Annual Cannes Film Festival on May 27, 1995 Courtesy of Stephane Cardinale/Sygma via Getty Images Share on Facebook Share on X Google Preferred Share to Flipboard Show additional share options Share on LinkedIn Share on Pinterest Share on Reddit Share on Tumblr Share on Whats App Send an Email Print the Article Post a Comment In 1995, Andy Garcia visited Cannes as star of Miramax’s Things to Do in Denver When You’re Dead, accompanied by his entire family. That seemed to trigger the New York Daily News, which wrote, “Among certain Hollywood types, there is a saying: Wives don’t fit in in Cannes. Don’t tell that to Andy Garcia.
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