 By Adam Ray Palmer
Today’s review is of another Oscar-nominated contender to be the weepiest film of the year; in a good way, I guess. Garth Davis (in his first feature film directing role) brings us Lion with the Hollywood cast of Dev Patel, Rooney Mara and Nicole Kidman. Following Dev’s Bafta win and Academy Award nomination, Lion must be a triumph, right?
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 By Adam Ray Palmer
Today’s review is the latest from the mind of Jeff Nichols who brought us the different and touching sci-fi drama Midnight Special. Now, Nichols is back with biographical drama, Loving. He’s brought Joel Edgerton and Michael Shannon with him from Midnight Special but Ruth Negga plays the leading lady. Loving is certainly a departure from his last film, but still equally as touching…  By Adam Ray Palmer
My most anticipated foreign-language film from this year’s Berlinale catalogue was Hostages from filmmaker Rezo Gigineishvili. The true events from 1983 is something I knew little about, and I made sure I wouldn’t read about it beforehand so I could feel the full effect of Rezo’s film. With a hat, full of talent and a story to tell, I was ready for this biographical drama…  By Adam Ray Palmer
Jakob Lass returns to the big screen after four years with Tiger Girl. His previous indie film, Love Steaks, has a similar style to his latest offering, but certainly not the kick-ass power. With Lass in the director’s chair: Ella Rumpf, Maria Dragus, Enno Trebs and Orce Feldschau star in this colourful comedy-drama. The posters for Tiger Girl were certainly the best at Berlinale, but could the film replicate that?  By Adam Ray Palmer
The beauty of the Berlinale is having access to the more independent and passion projects from around the world… allow me to introduce Rafael Kapelinski’s Butterfly Kisses. This is Rafael Kapelinski feature film debut and stars the young talents including Theo Stevenson, Rosie Day, Thomas Turgoose, Liam Whiting and Byron Lyons. Click ‘read more’ to continue the review...  By Adam Ray Palmer
After 10 years of searching for funding, Stanley Tucci brings his new film Final Portrait to the Berlinale out of competition. As Tucci takes to the director’s chair, his acting talent includes Geoffrey Rush, Armie Hammer, Clémence Poésy and Tony Shalhoub. Billed as one of the ‘big-hitters’ here in Berlin, would it live up to hype?  By Adam Ray Palmer
Back in 2014, EMO the Musical (a 20-minute short) debuted to great acclaim for writer/director Neil Triffett. Now two years on, Neil is back with a feature version of the high school musical with a brand-new cast. If there’s ever a time for a musical to be released, it’s now…  By Adam Ray Palmer
I had early access to Travis Mathews’ brand new film Discreet which premiered at the 67th Berlinale last night. Discreet is Travis Mathews’ third narrative feature film and follows his 2012 movie I Want Your Love and his 2013 collaboration with James Franco on Interior. Leather Bar. Click ‘read more’ to continue the review...  By Adam Ray Palmer
Director, screenwriter, producer and former journalist Oren Moverman brings to the Berlinale an original drama with an incredible cast. The Dinner sees Moverman reunite with Richard Gere from his previous directed film, Time Out of Mind. Steve Coogan, Rebecca Hall and Laura Linney are also on-board here. The Dinner is adaptation of Dutch author Herman Koch’s 2009 novel of the same name.  By Adam Ray Palmer
Amman Abbasi comes to the Berlinale with his debut film Dayveon. He’s a young filmmaker with a background in composing soundtracks. Dayveon stars Devin Blackmon, Kordell "KD" Johnson, Dontrell Bright, Chasity Moore, Lachion Buckingham and Marquell Manning. Dayveon is a short indie film hoping to take the Berlinale by storm…  By Adam Ray Palmer
My first review of the 67th Berlinale is the opening gala premiere. French drama film Django opened the Berlinale this evening with the stars in-tow. Parisian filmmaker Étienne Comar brings us Django in his directional debut with starring roles going to Reda Kateb and Cécile de France. Django has a lot to live up to following last year’s Berlinale opener, Hail Caesar!... how did it do?  By Adam Ray Palmer
Today’s review is a bit of a throwback for me as I first covered The Colony back at Berlinale’66. I caught it again last week and thought I’d jot down a few thoughts. The Colony, or known as Colonia too, is directed by Florian Gallenberger and stars Daniel Bruhl, Emma Watson, Michael Nyqvist and Richenda Carey. The premise reads like a gripping thriller, but does it deliver? |
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