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  • CSD Berlin Roars Back

    CSD Berlin Roars Back

    The Christopher Street Day Berlin celebration came roaring back in 2022. After two years in a moribund state, Gay Pride hit the streets of the capital city for a 7k walk of fun and pride. Walking around I witnessed everyone celebrating having a good time. In the words of George Clinton, “Free Your Mind and […]

  • The Shire Franconia Style

    The Shire Franconia Style

    I had a casual hike around the Beer Region of Franconia, Germany. The landscape made me think of The Shire from THE HOBBIT films.

  • The Batman

    The Batman

    Back in 2017 during a Robert Pattinson press conference, I could not have imagined he would become Batman. Pattinson’s performance has been well received by fans. The blockbuster DC Comic film at the time of writing has grossed $500 million at the box office. Check out the Black and Paper Chat Cinema Podcasts.

  • New Chat Cinemas Coming Soon

    New Chat Cinemas Coming Soon

    Stay tuned for the podcast conversations with the creative teams of some two acclaimed short features.

  • IFFR 2022 Impressions

    IFFR 2022 Impressions

    A bit of mixed year for the International Film Festival Rotterdam. I have not been WOWED by the selections this year, perhaps the lock downs along with production chain problems have affected entries. Still, I managed to find some nice surprises. Stay tuned for a more complete rundown. The IFFR runs until February 6th.

  • IFFR 2022

    IFFR 2022

    The International Film Festival Rotterdam starts on January 26th. There are some interesting works on the 50th anniversary slate. Below are some titles we are looking forward to watching. Black and Paper will attend the festival virtual. Stay tuned for the interviews and reviews. IFFR runs from January 26th to February 6th.

  • Christmas 2021 Gift Idea

    Christmas 2021 Gift Idea

    I tried a Garmin during the lockdown and then in the gym. My quick verdict: I want one. Stay Tuned for a more complete review.

  • A Keeping It Real Wine Tasting

    When thinking of wine tasting, what comes to mind? Romance and sophistication enters the head. In the town of Ipsheim, Franconia, the occasion was more real. A local feel, sitting around a kitchen table with a Lazy Susan in the middle. As we were trying one bottle after another, more people came in, sat down […]

  • A Lot Charm In A Small Place

    A Lot Charm In A Small Place

    I visited Volkach on a late Saturday. Another wine country town situated above the Main River in the Franconia Region of Bavaria. A charming square in the centre, a high tower gate on the main street was picture perfect. I visited the 8.700 habitants municipality on a late Saturday afternoon. Being in the wine growing […]

  • Dettlelbach on the Main

    Dettlelbach on the Main

    A quick day trip to the Franconia town of Dettelbach. The hilly committee of 7.000 nestled in wine country dates back 1300 years. The Medieval aura is complete with a wall and guard towers, some converted to homes.