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• Movie Fridays: Black Books, or The Good Old Telly of Yore

  The much-talked-of (not least because of a recent biopic with, gasp, Keira Knightley in the lead role) French writer Sidonie Gabrielle Colette famously spoke of January as “this evil month, anxious as a theatrical producer’s forehead”, and let’s admit it: she has a point. Want to escape from the harsh reality that expects you to spend your free time between the treadmill and the art gallery, become more zen than Yoda, and quit your hummus obsession? We propose revisiting old TV classics. Here’s one great show to get you started.

  18.01.2019

• Movie Fridays: Festive Edition

  We have now reached the blessed time when fugly Christmas jumpers can be worn in public and no one will reproach us for spending the day alternating between the TV, the couch, and the fridge, because everyone and their dog does this. You may wonder, though, what to do with the increased screen time you’ve been bestowed, after all of the classics like Home Alone and Elf have been watched and the regular TV program doesn’t quite prove satisfactory (i.e. looks like the trashiest trash that ever was). Well, here are our suggestions. They may not be something new and revolutionary, but are often overlooked as festive movie companions. Enjoy – and happy holidays!

  28.12.2018

• Movie Chitter-Chatter: Pride and Prejudice

  Do you ever find yourself having deep internal dialogs about movies and TV shows you’ve seen? No? Just me? Well, then. Here’s a sneak peek of my madness for you to enjoy. All credits for the format, idea, and my split personality disorder go to The Guardian’s pass notes. Making your readers non compos mentis: that’s what I call engaging journalism. But I digress. Without further ado, please welcome a sister of our regular Movie Fridays, Movie Chitter-Chatter, with its first edition dedicated to a make-believe tale resting firmly in the British collective psyche, Pride and Prejudice.

  14.12.2018

• Movie Fridays: New Releases

  Going to the movies is always an unforgettable experience that manages to magnify a film’s message (or aggravate its flaws): nothing distracts you from what is going on at the screen (except for maybe those annoyingly loud popcorn-chewing noises coming from the neighboring seat – a petition on banning popcorn from movie theaters needs to happen), and you can take it all in and just get lost in the moment. Here’s a rundown on what’s in the cinema right now if watching a movie or two is on your weekend agenda!

  30.11.2018

• Movie Fridays: The Best of Edward Norton

  A three-time Oscar nominee and yet one of Hollywood’s most underrated actors, Edward Norton often plays troubled characters dealing with internal conflict, and that, coupled with his exceptional talent, is what makes his works so enjoyable. It is impossible to encompass all of Norton’s brilliant performances in one short piece of writing, so I’ll only tell you about some of my favorites.

  16.11.2018

• This Weekend in St. Petersburg: November 10-11

  Looking for exciting indoor activities in this cold weather? Here is our list of some great events taking place in the Northern Venice this November weekend!

  07.11.2018

• Movie Fridays: Studio Ghibli, Nuff Said

  As much as we want to give credit where it’s due, we have to admit that there’s no balance of power in Japanese animation, no level-playing field, no equal footings. Take a look at any best-anime list and what you’ll see will be one director and one animation studio calling the shots, and for a good reason. There’s no task more difficult for a cinephile that to pick a favorite out of Hayao Miyazaki and Studio Ghibli’s movies, but here’s our attempt; just be mindful of the fact that all of their works are a wealth of unique cinematic experiences, and we heartily recommend you give them a go!

  02.11.2018

• Movie Fridays: Anime's Unsung Heroes

  It’s hard to see through that sparkling Miyazaki haze that surrounds Japanese anime culture, but once you do, you’ll find that the Land of the Rising Sun is awash with other genius animators who are no less worthy of attention. As much as we love the maestro himself (keep your eyes peeled for our Studio Ghibli best-of!), we’d like you to meet our other anime idols; we promise that they’ll woo you just as much!

  19.10.2018

• Movie Fridays: The Autumn Showdown

  We may be nudging you to spend fall in a vivid kaleidoscope of long park rambles and new beginnings, but before you start planning your agenda, there’s a big, fat, Falstaffian even, elephant in the room we haven’t discussed. Crunchy leaves, pumpkin harvesting, decorating for Halloween? Pfff. Ain’t no cinephile got time for that: we have a host of new series to attend to. For autumn means the start of a brand-new TV show season, and for good reason: what with the weather cooling down, nights closing in, and rain slowly but surely turning our streets into the Great Deluge apocalypse, the outside quickly loses its appeal – to the benefit of warm, marshmallow-esque couches, snug blankets, and cozily flickering TV screens. So if you’re up for a good ol’ cinematic binge, here’s our rundown on the best-of new fall TV.

  05.10.2018

• Movie Fridays: Laughs A La Française

  Apart from their baguettes, berets, and the Eiffel Tower, the French are known for their cinematographic chef-d'oeuvres. So if you're looking for a good French comedy, check out our Movie Friday's list!

  21.09.2018