Tag: cinema
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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 […]
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Berlinale Day 5 Standings
Day 5 of the Berlinale. A clear front winner for in Competition category has not emerged yet. It is a hard year to second guess the jury. The direction is very unclear. A pool of the critics standings according to Screen International are: Django-2 On Body and Soul 2.7 The Dinner 1.3 Felicite 2.7 Wild […]
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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 […]
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Berlinale-Reports
Berlinale opening film Django received a lukewarm response according to press room feedback. Clichéd, typical, and wooden Nazi characters is how the biography feature on jazz guitarist Django Reinhardt has been described. Judging by the reactions I think I will pass. The Dinner with Richard Gere and Laura Linney. Director Oren Moverman’s film based on […]
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Berlinale
Berlinale The 67th Berlinale opened with some political questions on the agenda but Jury President Paul Verhoeven stating he was here to judge the quality of the movie, not the political perspective. Mr. Verhoeven said he expects to see a lot of movies that are different and have heated arguments with respect. Jury member Diego […]
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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. […]
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Cinema 2017
Here are the films I am looking forward to seeing in theaters for the coming year, the Guilty Pleasure List. The Dark Tower Alien Convenant Guardians of the Galaxy Vol 2. The new Cloverfield Film
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Mediterranean Fest
Sandra Seeling Lipski is the Festival Director and Founder of the Mallorca International Film Festival. 2016 marks the 5th anniversary of the Mediterranean event. This year’s honorary is famed actor, director and producer Danny DiVito. The Black and Paper interview with Mallorca International Film Festival Director Sandra Selling. What distinguishes the Mallorca International Film Festival […]
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Encore from France 24 Dr. Strange
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Fashion History Hollywood Style
A lush pictorial history of Hollywood costume designer as a Cinephile and fashion editor the coffee table book “Creating the Illusion” has become a guide and style reference point. Starting from the genesis of the film industry to the modern day, authors Jay Jorgensen and Donald L. Scoggins give in depth narratives of craftspeople responsible […]