Met Gala

The spectacle that was the Met Gala 2017 theme was Rei Kawakubo, the Avant grade designer and founder of Comme des Garcons.  Known for conceptual designs, Kawakubo has been at the forefront of edgy, sometimes surreal looks since 1969. The Metropolitan Museum of Art Costume Institute’s curator Andrew Bolton and Vogue US Editor in Chief… Continue reading Met Gala

Berlinale European Shooting Stars Hannah Hoekstra

Hannah Hoekstra from The Netherlands.  A graduate of the Amsterdam Theatre School  she has played lead and supporting roles in Dutch films and theater.  I found her to be very outgoing, bubbly with an enthusiasm for life. What type of roles do you prefer? I want to play all while broadening my horizon.  I was… Continue reading Berlinale European Shooting Stars Hannah Hoekstra

Berlinale Day Day 5

A whirlwind day at the Berlinale with so many interviews but a film has emerged, The Party from director Sally Potter.  Stay Tuned for more. Shooting Stars is now 20 years old.  The Pan European program has been celebrated for spotting emerging talent, helping talented performers to the next levels of their careers.    This year… Continue reading Berlinale Day Day 5

Berlinale 2017

It is coming up to that time of year again, February 9th kicks off the Berlinale Film Festival in Berlin. Acclaimed Dutch Filmmaker Paul Verhoeven will be Jury Head.  The 67th fest opens Etienne Comar’s debut film Django.   14 films are in competition this year including entries from directors Holland, Veiel, Potter, and Moverman.… Continue reading Berlinale 2017

Glashütte at Berlinale

BERLIN, GERMANY - FEBRUARY 18: Nick Jonas attends the 'Glashuette Original Lounge' on February 17, 2016 in Berlin, Germany. (Photo by Clemens Bilan/Getty Images for Glashuette Original)

Glashutte High on top of the Kollhoff Tower in Potsdamer Platz the Glashutte Original opened during the 66th Berlinale. The luxury watch maker welcomed many industry professionals and artists including Nick Jonas, Cynthia Nixon, Sebastian Koch, and German Foreign Minister Frank-Walter Steinmeier.   The 24th floor lounge became the place to socialize and mingle both day… Continue reading Glashütte at Berlinale