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A Solidified Berlinale

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

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?

Choice or Opportunity talk on Chat Cinema

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Director Wes Andre Goodrich talks about his short film MEAL TICKET on this episode of Chat Cinema Podcast. The work centers on a story of a choice and an opportunity. The up and coming Brooklyn based filmmaker’s delves into the conscience of a person taking a step upward, but at what price?

Choices in Their Works

Chat Cinema interviews Award Winning Directors, talking about their short films and future work. Cannes Film Festival Golden Palm Winner The Man Who Could Not Remain Silent from filmmaker Nebojsa Slijpcevic and Meal Ticket by Wes Andre Goodrich are works concerning choices. Stay Tuned for the new episodes.

An Out Of Sync Gladiator 2

Ridley Scott’s 2000 Best Picture directorial work Gladiator was a seminal moment in 21st century cinema.  Oscar winner Russel Crowe’s broody Maximus made an impression on filmgoers.   Gladiator 2 arrived in cinemas this week.  It is best to leave well enough alone. This come twenty-four years later sequel is an out of sync spectacle. Paul… Continue reading An Out Of Sync Gladiator 2

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

The Iconic French Star

Alain Delon, the French Cinematic Star passes away at 88. Delon was known for his intense smouldering good looks and big screen presence. Le Samouraï happens to be a film noir favourite. Born in Sceaux, France in 1935, Delon became an international star in the 1960’s working with directors including Rene Clement, Luchino Visconti and… Continue reading The Iconic French Star

On John Galliano back to Dior

A snippet from the Before Tacky podcast with filmmaker Kevin Macdonald about fashion designer John Galliano. Rumours have hit the fashion gossip circuit the once former creative head of Dior is set for a return to the famed house. Click below to understand why we think this story feels a bit false.