A mockumentary from a South African filmmaker seemed a bit of a long shot. Attending a film festivals is about viewing cinema outside of one’s comfort zone. Part of the International Film Festival Rotterdam Return of the Tiger Section, Daryn’s Gym was a curious title with an unusual premise. Surprisingly, the work from director Brett… Continue reading A Laugh Came From There, REALLY!
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Chat Cinema Talks Living on The Fringe
Chat Cinema talks to award-winning filmmaker Jon Alpert on his film LIFE OF CRIME. Screened at the International Film Festival Rotterdam, the work shows lives on the fringe of American Society.
ON PAUL
Director Paul Verhoeven made a certain film that has outlived the most savage reviews. Why? A bad film we love. Stay Tuned for the next Chat Cinema Podcast.
Chat Cinema Stay In
In these times when we are being asked to “Stay Inside” it is important to still have connect with colleagues. The Chat Cinema gang got together over Skype to have a conversation about films. Our stay home recommendations to watch until the crisis is over. Some surprises happened over the course of the 4 way digital meet up.
Chat Cinema talks #MeToo
This Chat Cinema Podcast came with a lot of thought. We debated on how to cover the topic. The #MeToo Movement has affected every part of the entertainment industry. In light of the revelations, Hollywood is going through a period self reflection. I worked in the film business. The “casting couch” was very much a… Continue reading Chat Cinema talks #MeToo
The Future Is Always Bright
Work is not honest but it pays the Bills because Champagne is not free! So looking forward to sharing all the new features online.
Berlinale-Alternative List
David Mouriquand’s alternative list for the festival. http://www.exberliner.com/blogs/the-berlinale-blog/the-berlinale-blog_2/
Berlinale 2017 Album
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Berlinale Day 9
Berlinale Day 9 The final day of screenings, the Romanian film Ana, Mon Amour from previous Golden Bear winner Calin Peter Netzer ran for the press in Competition. A complicated psychological love story involving, sex and religion. The narrative structure of the film is complex, flashbacks. It was noted the film was influenced by Bergman’s… Continue reading Berlinale Day 9
Berlinale Day 7
Berlinale Day 7 On the competition front there was the new Volker Schlondorff film Return to Montauk. I did not see the film but the judging by the level of applause the critical reaction to the film was not so good. I asked two people, a male and a female. The male journalist loathed it… Continue reading Berlinale Day 7