Berliners, Sabine ‘Bee’ Koch writes, were very much looking forward to this year’s Berlinale 2025. After five years the not-so-dynamic duo of Mariette Rissenbeek and Carlo Chatrian who, in my opinion, never connected with the festival, the city, and foremost its people, have handed over the reins to London Film Festival alumni Tricia Tuttle. While the […]
Movie Review: Berlinale 2016
March 8, 2016 by Leave a Comment
In February there is one unmissable thing in Berlin – the Berlinale. As usual, this film festival is about being eclectic and not all about ‘the competition.’ So the 16 films our reviewer, Sabine ‘Bee’ Koch, got to see, ranged from Japanese thrillers, Iranian ghost stories and the very first queer movie – 1919’s silent […]
MOVIE: Love Is Strange
February 4, 2015 by Leave a Comment
Four decades into their relationship, Ben (John Lithgow) and George (Alfred Molina) can finally marry. However, their vows are tested shortly afterwards when George loses his job and the couple are forced to live apart. Separated and suddenly reliant on friends and family, George and Ben must navigate a new world. From writer and director […]
RAMPART | Woody Harrelson
February 3, 2012 by Leave a Comment
The best thing about this movie is the end. Don’t get me wrong, it’s a really great movie. Maybe the best you’ll see this year. Review by Alan Greenhalgh. Set in the police Precint of Rampart in Los Angeles it’s one man’s journey into paranoia, anxiety and retribution. Woody Harrelson plays Cop Dave Brown. “It […]
Ultra Suede: In Search of Halston
November 8, 2011 by 4 Comments
No-one represented the 70’s quite like legendary fashion designer Roy Halston Frowick and, in this movie documentary, ‘UltraSuede: In Search of Halston‘ filmmaker Whitney Smith and Verve Pics takes us on a fabulous journey through the man’s life and times. Smith has had a lifelong fascination with the 70’s look and lifestyle for himself and, using his self confessed […]
Amanda Seyfried Interview for In Time
October 31, 2011 by 3 Comments
‘How can we help you?’ asked the concierge at the desk blocking the lifts of The Savoy Hotel London, but when I said ‘Room 214’ I was waved through with a knowing look and a whispered ‘good luck, fingers crossed’. As I headed along gold and pale green striped corridors, now lined with cables and […]
