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  • Is the Course Change Working?

    Is the Course Change Working?

    What happens when a course change may fail before the actual implementation? The 75th edition of the Berlinale could soon become a case study answering this question.   Less than two months before the German Capital hosts filmmakers, headlines rolling out have painted an unflattering portrait of the Potsdamer Platz headquarters.   Head Tricia Tuttle makes…

  • The Courage of Speaking Out

    The Courage of Speaking Out

    Croat Director Nebojša Slijepčević lifter a page from a tragic event in his region’s history for the the short film “The Man Who Could Not Remain Silent“. The story of a train ride that turned into courage and loss during The 90’s Balkan War. This Chat Cinema Podcast talks to the Cannes Film Festival Palm…

  • Choice or Opportunity talk on Chat Cinema

    Choice or Opportunity talk on Chat Cinema

    Director Wes Andre Goodrich talks about his short film MEAL TICKET on this episode of Chat Cinema Podcast. The work centers on a story of a choice and an opportunity. The up and coming Brooklyn based filmmaker’s delves into the conscience of a person taking a step upward, but at what price?

  • Choices in Their Works

    Chat Cinema interviews Award Winning Directors, talking about their short films and future work. Cannes Film Festival Golden Palm Winner The Man Who Could Not Remain Silent from filmmaker Nebojsa Slijpcevic and Meal Ticket by Wes Andre Goodrich are works concerning choices. Stay Tuned for the new episodes.

  • An Out Of Sync Gladiator 2

    An Out Of Sync Gladiator 2

    Ridley Scott’s 2000 Best Picture directorial work Gladiator was a seminal moment in 21st century cinema.  Oscar winner Russel Crowe’s broody Maximus made an impression on filmgoers.   Gladiator 2 arrived in cinemas this week.  It is best to leave well enough alone. This come twenty-four years later sequel is an out of sync spectacle. Paul…

  • A Talent Boxed In

    A Talent Boxed In

    Luther: Never Too Much is the story of performer Luther Vandross. The crooner who was “Too Black”, “Too Big” got boxed in by the music business. The color codes of the industry meant the New York born native never gained wide stream acceptance, i.e. the White Audiences embrace. After stints on Sesame Street then music…

  • The Season is Here

    Awards Season has started, so has our screening of films that could get nominated for a trophy. Look for news, interviews and reviews here.

  • Lebanon’s Foreign Film Pick

    Mira Shaib’s Arze has been chosen as Lebanon’s entry for the Academy Award for Best International Film. The story of a single mother keeping her family above water with a home pastry business.  Ambition can be a bad counselor.  After buying a scooter for business expansion, Arze finds herself on a quest through Beirut trying…

  • Halloween Watch

    Halloween Watch

    Do you need a few films to watch this Halloween? These are titles we recommend for night at home with popcorn.

  • Reviving the Berlinale

    Reviving the Berlinale

    The Berlinale is a few months away, however the press tour has already started.  New head Tricia Tuttle held a meet and greet for local press discussing the plans for making the city’s biggest cinema event more relevant.  The American born said “she wanted to bring back enthusiasm to the Berlinale.”   Was this a polite…