Cannes, Yes, Hollywood, No
The Cannes Film Festival kicked off with no Hollywood this year. The world’s largest cinema party will show twenty-two films…
Less Hollywood at Cannes in 2026
As the 2026 Cannes Film Festival prepares to announce the lineup, one big omission has been noticed, the lack of…
A letter to or about the Berlinale
Yet another letter to or about the Berlinale. As the drama moves to the next level, solutions look increasingly elusive.…
Berlinale:Time to Say Goodbye Once & For All
When a relationship is never going to be on the right track, it is time to let it go. For…
Berlinale 2026: Reaction to the Headlines
The Berlinale 2026 comes to a close on this weekend but the scandal keeps rolling. There is more drama off…
On the Berlinale: CALLED IT!
Today marks the start of the Berlinale Film Festival. On the first day, the doubts are now more concerning, the…
At Least The Berlinale Saved Us Money
Another day, more layoffs hit the journalistic world. The Washington Post culled 300 positions from its pay roll in cost…
A Varied HollyShorts Program
With the HollyShorts festival having screened its opening and first weekend films, the program continues. With film entries from across…
The HollyShorts Film Festival
The 21st HollyShorts film festival starts on August 7th. The annual filmmakers gathering happens in Hollywood showcasing global short films.…
My Greek Film Notes
As always with any major, small, or niche festival, all eyes are on the big events. The main competition is…