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Munich Filmfest 2025 part 2: "Sentimental Value"
The Work Week, a European heatwave, Sentimental Value, and not-for-me films: Militantropos, Brides, and American Sweatshop.
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Christopher Rhine
Munich Filmfest 2025
Opening weekend of Munich Filmfest 2025, Pride and 90s Super Show XXL at Königsplatz, and Videoheaven saving the weekend.
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Berlinale 2025 FILMS: The Good, the Okay, and the Bad
An overview and critical survey of my Berlinale: standout films, political themes, and surprising choices.
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The Berlinale is becoming a second-tier film festival
Once a top film festival, the Berlinale is losing relevance. Political censorship, fewer premieres, and dwindling support have weakened its global…
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Berlinale 2025: New director same politics
From government interference and media outrage to underwhelming films and a push for commercialization, the Berlinale once again struggles between its…
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From camps to Cannes: When Palestinian politics crash the Croisette
In "No Other Land" and "To a Land Unknown", art and politics collide to reveal global hypocrisy and the continuous fight for Palestinian dignity.
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A Day with Kevin Costner: Horizon 1+2, Venice Film Festival 1.4
Watching both Horizons, the press conference, and sitting in front of Kevin Costner: my final day at the Venice Film Festival.
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Joker: Folie à deux review, VFF 1.3
*No Spoilers* The most anticipated film of the Venice Film Festival arrived and, as expected, divided opinions among those who are right and irrational.
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Venice Film Festival 1.2
Initial reactions, politics and controversy, transportation, food and drink, and Italians.
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Venice Film Festival 1.1
Buongiorno, long time no see.
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Berlinale Films Ranked, Weekly Reel #65
In which I account for all the films I watched, with rankings and recommendations for when they trickle out into theaters later this year.
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The Berlinale Experience: Politics, Films, and Journo-Critics
Controversy strikes at the Berlinale, which is openly prosecuting and disowning public statements made by filmmakers against the killing of Palestinian…
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