Tag: filmmakers

  • 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.

  • Directors Notes on “SAMP”

    An interview with film directors Flavia Mastrella and Antonio Rezza from the Venice Film Festival.   1.This is your sixth feature film in a 30-year career that has encompassed Television, shorts and medium-length films. How difficult is it nowadays to get a film financed?  Flavia: “Escoriandoli” (our first movie) was the only film we shot […]

  • Why the Fuss?

    Senegalese-French filmmaker Maimouna Doucoure unwittingly stepped in the middle of the American Culture Wars.  Her small film has gotten a lot of attention.  “Cuties” is the story of a girl from a poor Paris neighbourhood trying to find her way in life.   Ignore the Outrage!  According to some, it promotes Child Sexuality. On social […]

  • 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 […]

  • 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. 

  • Chat Cinema Profile

    The next Chat Cinema Podcast takes a turn.  We dedicated this episode to profile an actor.   Stay Tuned.

  • 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 […]

  • Berlinale 2020

    Take A Chance to Redeem  “In a crisis, be aware of the danger–but recognize the opportunity” by JFK.  The countdown to Berlinale has begun. But before 70thedition of film festival has unrolled a single film reports from local press have painted a glooming picture. A crisis in the making months before the first walk on […]

  • Chat Cinema

    Chat Cinema returns with new episodes.  We weigh in a number of current topics.    

  • 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 […]