Berlinale press team sent me the location of the press conference, my eyes rolled. House of the Cultures of the World. A 1957 building straddling the Spree River in the Tiergarten section of the city. The symbolism of the location is not lost. After all the controversial headlines, the festival needed to prove point of… Continue reading A Solidified Berlinale
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Is the Berlinale Reinventing or Repackaging?
The new Berlinale Poster, released the last week of December shows a new modern style. The number seventy-five features prominent at the right corner. Ditching film festival Bear artwork is supposed to signal change, breaking from the past, the arrival of a new era, a reinvention of a once significant February cinema event. But, is… Continue reading Is the Berlinale Reinventing or Repackaging?
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… Continue reading Is the Course Change Working?
Another One Gone
Again, the Berlin department store scene suddenly got smaller. Another big retailer is closing the doors. Galeria Kaufhaus in Alexanderplatz will go dark at the end of 2025. According to local papers, property owner Commerz Real wants to develop the property as a mixed use location of apartments and small shops for the Mitte. What… Continue reading Another One Gone
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… Continue reading Reviving the Berlinale
Tech Trends 2024
IFA is coming this September. The large consumer electronics and technology event celebrates its Centennial in 2024 in Berlin. This year there will be many elephants in the room Artificial Intelligence continues to be a big question mark. The fear and misunderstanding of the new technology continue to baffle industry and individuals. Recently, tech… Continue reading Tech Trends 2024
Wismar Staycation
Wismar makes a nice staycation away from Berlin. The former Hansa League and Swedish settlement offers quaint walks as well as nearby beaches.
The Spirited yet Damp 2024 Berlin CSD
A rainy cloud filled 2024 Christopher Street Day hit the city July 27th. Seventy-five trucks slinked through the capital on a ten kilometre journey finishing in Tiergarten at the Siegessäule Column. The weather did not dampen the spirit, just fewer naked bodies on the parade route. This year’s theme “for diversity and democracy” is a… Continue reading The Spirited yet Damp 2024 Berlin CSD
Au Revior Galerias Lafayette Berlin
A sad goodbye to Galerias Lafayette Berlin, the five floor department store gave the city a bit of affordable Parisian Chic. After 28 years in the Mitte District, the celebrated building housing French Cuisine, handbags and perfume closes the doors at the end of July. Once a staple for shopping in the city, the establishment… Continue reading Au Revior Galerias Lafayette Berlin
Going Green This Week
Many industries converge this week for Green Tech Berlin. Because the topic of sustainability is on everyone’s agenda, we decided to see what happens at this conference with topics on fashion, mobility, technology and travel.