OBJECTIFIED
i recommend this even if you’re not specifically interested in design. it is a short, pretty interesting documentary about every day objects and their shape. if you have 75 minutes to spare, choose this!
DIE ANTWOORD+HARMONY KORINE=UMSHINI WAM
i share the fascination the world has for the south african trio so i’m posting their latest undertaking: collaborating with korine on a short that depicts the two frontmen as a gangsta, wheel chair-bound couple against the world. also, an interview, for further light shedding on the matter. enjoy!

TRENT REZNOR GETS AN OSCAR
together with his collaborator, atticus ross, reznor got a golden statue to put on a shelf next to the other awards they got from the golden globes, the los angeles film critics society, the broadcast film critics association and the boston society of film critics, among others. the couple are already working on their first...

WINE MANGA
i was told there is a manga out there on any theme imaginable. so i was not very surprised when i heard that a there is a manga on wine but it single-handedly increased wine sales in japan from less than a third of the market to around 70 per cent of alcohol sales. wow! traditionally,...

DIE BERLINALE BEGINNT
the 61st edition of the berlin film festival begins today and ends on february the 20th. some highlights: – the opening screening tonight will be true grit by the coen brothers, a film that has 10 nominations for the upcoming oscars. – the future by the poly-oriented miranda july (competition) – pina – a film on...
HANIF KUREISHI
i stumbled upon him in a certain used books store selling foreign books. that’s where i found, among others, the buddha of suburbia by hanif kureishi. it is kureishi’s first novel. his style is intoxicating and easy to read. i got hooked. he has a straightforward approach and he loves youth, music and sex. so...

NEW ROMANIAN CINEMA
A discussion between mihai chirilov and the newly retired alex leo serban regarding the status quo of the romanian film-making. unfortunately, only available in romanian. Source: dilemaveche.ro
BORN TO BE WILD
a documentary about the love between humans and animals! heart-warming! it opens in april 2011! can’t wait! source: youtube

5TH ROMANIAN FILM FEST IN NY
If you are in the big apple between December 3th and 5th, check out this mini-festival. For details and the schedule click here! Source: Indie Wire

SEDUCE ME
Very funny and instructive series directed, written by and starring Isabella Rossellini. SEDUCE ME offers an entertaining yet informative look into the bizarre seduction rituals that often precede the mating process. Credits: Sundance Channel