Eurovision 2025 cultural festival Swiss movie review: The Awakening of Motti Wolkenbruch (Wolkenbruchs wunderliche Reise in die Arme einer Schickse)

(courtesy IMDb) There is one line towards the end of this singularly charming but emotionally meaningful film with which anyone who has ever grown up in an oppressive environment where they cannot be themselves will readily identify. The titular protagonist of The Awakening of Motti Wolkenbruch (Wolkenbruchs wunderliche Reise in Continue Reading

FESTIVE PREVIEW: Get merry … be jolly … and spread cheer … early trailer for Christmas movie Oh. What. Fun.

(courtesy First Showing) SNAPSHOTClaire Clauster (Michelle Pfeiffer) is the glue that holds her chaotic, lovable family together every holiday season. From perfectly frosted cookies to meticulously wrapped gifts, no one “decks the halls” quite like Claire. But this year, as her grown kids & distracted husband get swept up in Continue Reading

“Let’s keep our distance… because someday, I’ll be flying off to space.” The push-and-pull of love in Lost in Starlight

(courtesy First Showing) SNAPSHOT“Don’t forget. Out here in space, there’s someone who’s always rooting for you.” In 2050 Seoul, astronaut Nan-young’s ultimate life goal is to visit Mars. ✨ But she fails the final test to onboard the fourth Mars Expedition Project. The musician Jay buries his dreams in a Continue Reading