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The clear blue sky and sunshine almost suggest summer, but the white fluff on the pavement clearly states: it’s icy cold, and you better put on three layers of clothing before heading outside.
The weather is the topic of the week, newsflashes keep us up-to-date on new temperature records for the coldest city, Facebook is full of snow pictures and the weather report is the most anticipated part of the TV programme.
So even though the weather is perfect for a long walk, the nights call for cuddling up on the couch and watching films. And because I don´t want to think about summer I choose snow to be the topic of the week! So turn the heater up, but a DVD in and feel great, because compared to these films it´s actually quite nice outside…
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by Lia
on February 7th, 2012
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Betty Drunk GBR 2011 Director: Laure Prouvost © Laure Prouvost
The 62. Berlinale dominates the upcoming week: Forum Expanded – its avantgardistic and experimental section – combines film, installation and performance in countless events; and, of course, many galleries go along with the current art-film trend: neugerriemschneider features a film by James Benning, and Cinzia Friedlaender presents the newest creation by artist duo Jutta Pohlmann and Dirk von Lowtzow. Besides all the films, Berlin also offers other artworks, as for instance installations by Robert Morris, paintings by Marcel Eichner and perhaps something kinky and rebellious by Dash Snow.
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by Anna-Lena
on February 6th, 2012
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Being in love is wonderful. Being in love on a Sunday, lying in bed watching the snow outside, is even more wonderful. For those happy couples we picked a little love film called Signs. Watch it after the jump. Read on – Weiterlesen »
by Claudio
on February 5th, 2012
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What a joy: Wim Wender’s PINA is nominated for an Oscar award in the documentary category. Although the Oscars aren’t necessarily a symbol of artistic quality to me, I can’t deny a certain interest in those films that made it onto the short list of nominations. And PINA would actually deserve the award. On the occassion of this nomination, I’ll write about PINA and other wonderful documentaries focussing on dance this week.
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by Lia
on January 31st, 2012
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This amazing animated short film from South America about the drowning of the city Bogotá is basically the reason why I even started this section on the blog as it’s my favorite of its kind. It’s already 3 years old and I guess the gloomy, rainy mood of the film is the reason why I haven’t posted it so far. But now that the weather in Germany has gotten so bad I think it’s about time 
The story is really captivating. And I love the watercolor style and amazing soundtrack of it. Watch it through the end, it’s worth it! Enjoy En Agosto by Andrés Barrientos and Carlos Andrés Reyes after the jump.
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by Frank
on January 29th, 2012
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The time has finally come: Nicolas Winding Refn‘s Drive will be released this Thursday. I have been excited about this film for months as I was lucky enough to see it at the Vienna Film Festival back in November. It was a Saturday Night 12 pm showing and yet the massive Gartenbau Cinema was sold out completely. Drive had premiered in Cannes, the Refn received the palme d´or as best director and the film was received outstandingly well by audiences and critics alike. So word was out that this was a must see.
Everybody had a beer, everybody was excited and as soon as the film started all hearts stopped in awe. Ryan Gosling is Driver. The nameless Protagonist works in a garage and as a stuntmen during the days, and becomes a getaway driver at nights. He seems introvert and calm, but starts opening up a a littel when he meets and falls in love with his neighbour, Irene (Carey Mulligan). When Irenes husband returns the films starts picking up it´s pace, just to slow down again in all the right moments. Things go wrong, Driver is in trouble, we suddenly see whats inside him, as he fights for his life and Irenes safety.
Refn tells this story in an action manner, but treats it´s protagonists with much more empathy and respect than these films usually do. It pays attention to detail, evokes emotions atypical for this genre and tops the cake with great music.
If you like action thrillers you´re hopefully already checking playing times in a nearby cinema. If this isn´t your typical choice, let me try to convince you again: Drive is much more than an action thriller. It´s a character study, an amazingly empathetic film that finds the perfect balance between action and conversation, fast cuts and slow motion and has an amazing cast. Go see it on the big screen!
All trailers and more Ryan Gosling Films after the Jump!
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by Lia
on January 24th, 2012
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Films entertain and take us to another world. They move and sometimes motivate to rethink, review and possibly even adjust the way we look at the world. Starting next Tuesday I will present new films, films on current topics or films for a certain mood each week. But I wanted to start by introducing myself first. I would have described myself differently yesterday than I would today, so I decided to use films that changed me instead of static verbs.
Whenever I walk into a cinema I get really calm and as soon as the film starts I forget about the world surrounding me and are all-alone with the flickering images. Some films really got a hold of me and released me back into my world with a truly new perspective. I remember all four situations very clearly and like to think back, but all films I do not want to watch again. Out of fear of ruining the memory, respect for the momentum back then and the presumption that the catharsis cannot be reproduced. Strictly subjective the selection might leave you with an impression of who I am and certainly hint at what you can expect on Tuesdays on iHeartBerlin.
See this week’s selection after the jump.
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by Lia
on January 20th, 2012
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painting by Amit Elan
There is something about Friday the 13th you could say because the majority of this week’s events is taking place on that day. This would be a perfect candidate for a scandalous cover story: One night – TEN parties, haha! Anyone interested? Find out how to spend the week and what all the options are for Friday after the jump…
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by Frank
on January 9th, 2012
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What better to do on a gloomy Sunday afternoon than to watch a neo-noir thriller short film such as Trigger by directors Roderick MacKay and Dave Stephens. Enjoy after the jump.
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by Frank
on January 8th, 2012
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artwork by Per Wizén at CLAIM
Helloooo 2012. We were thinking a lot if we should do a 2011 recap or a 2012 forecast. But, frankly I’ve seen quite enough of these on the big wide interdolly and I want to spare you yet another. So let’s get 2012 rolling with our event of the first week. We have the usual mix of art, movies, parties and other opportunities for a fun night after the jump.
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by Frank
on January 2nd, 2012
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