Knee deep in Filmfest…I’ll sleep when I’m dead

For ages I’ve referred to this as the ‘best week of the year‘ in Munich, and I might just stand by that, although it has some stiff competition the longer I live here.  Why the best? Because of Filmfest, I tell you.  Before I started reviewing films for English language publications, I regularly attended it… Continue reading Knee deep in Filmfest…I’ll sleep when I’m dead

serenading those of the feline persuasion in my best owl voice

   Normally, I provide the source for photos/artwork when I include it here, but this is something that was included in a comment thread & I’ve got no idea where it originated. If I find out, I’ll definitely come back and mention where it came from.  The drawing certainly reflects some nicer moments of the… Continue reading serenading those of the feline persuasion in my best owl voice

and so it begins

The Filmfest in Munich officially started last night, but the first day of screenings for regular folk is here. The day is upon us. As much as I enjoy living here, I really miss independent film. This is the only week of the year one can catch work by obscure film makers. Not all of… Continue reading and so it begins