Tag: cinema
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3 Tales of Chances
What happens when three by chance meetings turn into moments of self realisation? Japanese director and writer Ryusuke Hamaguchi’s Wheel of Fortune and Fantasy provides clues, but no answers. The triptych film centres on emotions lost and rediscovered over the years bringing along with it consequences of past decisions. Life is based on decisions. The second […]
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The Shooting Stars 21
This year I rejoined the press junket for the European Film Promotion’s European Shooting Stars Program, virtual of course. The initiative serves as a platform to promote and showcase European Talent on the global stage. Since 1998 many famous faces have passed through the door moving on to becoming recognized performers in the entertainment industry. […]
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Now What?
Warner Bros announced all of its 2021 slate films will have premiere simultaneously on the big screen and small screen via HBO Max. The Hollywood business models are changing. What does this mean for cheaters? Stay tuned, we talk about this on the next Chat Cinema.
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Chat Cinema-Theaters
What is the current state of cinema going? Not so good.
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Venice Film Fest 2020
The Shorts Along with the more high-profile feature films, we should not overlook the short film entries in Venice. I commend those that have been selected. The short film competition in Venice has programmed a total of twelve entries this year. The selection represents all regions of the world except South America. Si Two further […]
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SAMP-A Film Review
Imagine Frank Zappa (who was no stranger to acting, or the absurd) in his prime starring in a debut film like Peter Jackson’s Braindead(1992) combined with Robert Rodriguez’s El Mariachi(1992). Chuck in elements from the anarchy of El Topo(1970) by Alejandro Jodorowsky and Alex Cox’s Repo Man(1984), but with an original take on everything. This pretty much sums up […]
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Borsalino City
Borsalino headwear and film history go hand in hand. The 2015 documentary BORSALINO CITY is being released in an English version. Director Enrica Viola’s work weaves the story of how 163 years ago Giuseppe Borsalino founded a hat atelier in Alessandria, Italy to becoming iconic parts of film history. His style legacy has been worn […]
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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.
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Stardust
The first film based on the life of famed music artist David Bowie. Stardust tells the story of the 24 year old musician before his debut in the United States. Directed by Gabriel Range starring Johnny Flynn.
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Chat Cinema on Keanu
We decided to profile Mr. Reeves for the first performer profile. Why? We like his movies. After 35 years in the business, he continues to be relevant.