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. …

Chat Cinema talks Shogen

From the International Film Festival Rotterdam an interview with Actor Shogun on his unsympathetic role in Sexual Drive. How did he feel about Ramen Noodles? Click below to find out.

Is it worth a trip to the Cryptozoo?

I got a screener link straight from 2021 Sundance Film Festival. A nice surprise these days during a never ending lockdown to know filmmakers are still working. For some reason I did not receive the press release for Cryptozoa. The short description read “cryptozookeppers struggle to capture a baku,,, or should mystical creatures be displayed …

Talks Revenge

I screened the short film The Women’s Revenge on the International Film Festival Rotterdam platform. The work packs a punch. Listen to the Chat Cinema conversation with Director Su Hui Yu explain his work and influences. Click below:

Erotic Food Cinema

From International Film Festival Rotterdam, an interview with film director Yoshida Kota. His film Sexual Drive dives into 3 episodes of cuisine eroticism. Click below to watch the latest Chat Cinema podcast.

Chat Cinema on Pebbles

From the International Film Festival Rotterdam, Chat Cinema interviews the creative team of the Award Winning film Pebbles. Director Vinothraq’s story inspires the spirit. Part 1 of 2. Click the link. Stay Tuned for Part 2 of the interview.

Headlines 11-1-2021

A quick take on Headlines from around the world. Tech Banning Donald Trump got banned from the big tech platforms. Facebook and Twitter shut down the accounts of the soon to be ex President over the storming of the Capital last Week. It sets a dangerous precedent. Who’s next? Why? I am not a fan …

Only On HBO Max

The latest move by Warner Bros to release its entire slate on HBO Max sent shock waves through the film business. From Christopher Nolan to Steven Soderbergh weighed in on the move and consequences. For the second time on the subject of steaming, Chat Cinema discusses the fall out and shock. Should cinema goers start …