The film industry certainly knows what they are doing. In the Summer no great films hit the screens because everyone is out and about anyway. But in Fall when it gets colder and icky outside, so many fabulous pieces come to the cinemas it’s tough to keep up. Thus I thought it’s time for another trailerfest!
It’s Christmas shopping season and nearly everyone seems to be going insane whilst trying to find the perfect last minute gift for their loved ones. Boyfriends, girlfriends and best friends are usually not the problem, but rather those we don’t spend so much time with, like grandparents, little cousins and siblings.
Films are usually a good and safe option, but they should be the right ones.
Here’s my little guide to giving films, that help avoid embarrasment and hopefully makes the presentee happy. Well and if it doesn’t, these are all films that will look great on your shelf…
What does a mother do, when her son turns out to be a cold-blooded killer? At first she will probably refuse to believe it was him before beginning to investigate what it was that corrupted her darling boy.
Eva (Tilda Swinton) does just that in Lynne Ramsay’s new film We need to talk about Kevin, when her 15-year-old son Kevin (Ezra Miller) goes on a killing spree in his High School… Read on…
Sitting outside around a large wooden table with lots of friends, having great conversations until the break of day and drinking plenty of red wine – that’s how I imagine an ideal summer vacation. If you add days lounging around the pool, a beautiful view from the terrace and fresh fish for dinner, I am perfectly happy and will probably suggest to simply never leave again. Chances are this dream will come true next week, because I am going to Lago Maggiore with friends and am overly excited already! Because anticipation is – I’ve said this before I know – the most beautiful joy I have been watching films that will make me long for a summer vacation. I do hope you already have plans as well, but if you don’t and start envying those who do, just wait for next Tuesday. Because then we’ll present the films that make you afraid of vacations rather than look forward to them. But for this week let’s dive into the fun…
I finally saw Moonrise Kingdom! On a massive screen, perfectly projected, the smell of popcorn surrounding me and in the company of a couple of friends. After a while of abstinence I was thrilled to be in a multiplex again, as I must admit, even though I love the arthouse theatres and do much rather support them instead of the big players, the size of the screens, the light intensity of the projectors and the guys selling ice cream from their hawker’s trays in the multiplex do have an appeal to me.
Before I get started on a debate about the various cinema experiences, let’s get to the film… Read on…
Berlin Calling
BERLIN! After being away for three long months, I am finally back in town. I obviously didn’t forget how much I love this city, as it is somehow always present even when away. But before I start on an ultimately boring praise to Berlin, I’d like to let the pictures about this city speak for themselves. There’s plenty and various images and although New York and London are more like the classic backdrops for films, Berlin is still in quite a few great movies…
This Monday you’ll have the chance to see the fabulous Tilda Swinton live at the premiere of her hotly anticipated movie I Am Love at Kino International. The event is being hosted by Mono.Kultur Magazine which is included in the ticket price of 8.50 EUR as well as the entrance fee for the Mongay afterparty. After the jump you’ll find the flyer for the event as well as a trailer to the movie.