4 October 2019. By Neptune PAVAROTTI **** Most people have heard of the great Italian tenor Pavarotti, many have heard him sing, but not many know about his background, his family, his character and his passions. The other one whom a few of us know – Ron Howard – the twice Oscar-winning director of […]
FILM: DOWNTON ABBEY – Royalty visits
27 September 2019. By Neptune DOWNTON ABBEY **1/2 The raison d’être of this film version of everyone’s favorite quality soap opera is the upcoming visit of the King and Queen of England to Downton Abbey. Both the family and the staff are in a tizzy about the honour and the preparations, especially as they have […]
FILM: A RAINY DAY IN NEW YORK – so Allen-ish astute
20 September 2019. By Neptune A RAINY DAY IN NEW YORK **** As a steadfast Woody Allen fan, for his continued genius and imagination in over fifty years of annual gifts to his devoted cinephiles, I was overjoyed at the release – finally – of his latest opus. It is nostalgic, funny, melancholy and so […]
FILM: BLINDED BY THE LIGHT, RED JOAN
13 September 2019. By Neptune BLINDED BY THE LIGHT (Music of My Life) **1/2 What is it about Indian/Pakistani guys and these iconic rock musicians?After the great biopics on Freddy Mercury and Elton John, come these feel-good films, first about an Indian fellow who taps into the Beatles music (“Yesterday”, by Danny Boyle of “Trainspotters” […]
FILM: VENICE FILM FESTIVAL – where film is revered with passion
6 September 2019. By Neptune VENICE FILM FESTIVAL There are 3 top film festivals in the world – Cannes, Venice and Berlin. These are vintage and heavy with stars, tradition and intellectual content. Others, with different categories and direction, are catching up since quite a while – Toronto, Sundance, Tokyo, Locarno, Deauville, etc., etc… to […]
FILM – 5 franc movies across Switzerland this Sunday
30 August 2019. By Neptune CINEPHILES – ON YOUR MARKS, GET SET, READY, GO! This SUNDAY, to the annual Allianz JOURNÉE DU CINÉMA for just 5 CHF. This deal happens once a year in our overpriced cities, so take advantage. Go for a double feature, or even a triple one, to see the films you […]
FILM: ONCE UPON A TIME…IN HOLLYWOOD
16 August 2019. By Neptune ONCE UPON A TIME…IN HOLLYWOOD ***1/2 Finally coming out – after loads of PR and anticipation – Quentin Tarantino’s latest and ninth film was the star attraction in Cannes this year with such heavyweights as Leonardo DiCaprio, Brad Pitt and the stunning Margot Robbie in the cast. This is Tarantino’s […]
CONCERTS: VARIATIONS MUSICALES DE TANNAY
9 August 2019. By Neptune Have you heard of the VARIATION MUSICALES DE TANNAY? This steadily-growing hidden gem of a concert series is actually in its 10th year. Go discover this small but delightful and ambitious festival will be taking place in idyllic surroundings in the right bank town of Tannay in Vaud near Geneva […]
FILM: Catch these worthy ones before they’re gone
2 August 2019. By Neptune Dear cinephiles, it’s once again barren land in the summertime movie world. But there are some quality kids’ blockbusters that you could also enjoy. I’ve already covered them – if you didn’t catch them before, here are the WORTHY ONES to see before they’re gone: DOULEUR ET GLOIRE **** (Almadovar’s […]
FILM: SPIDER-MAN – full of heart, humour and action
26 July 2019 SPIDER-MAN: FAR FROM HOME The absolutely delightful new SPIDER-MAN, which is full of heart, humor and exciting action, brilliantly cast and directed Superb **** Very Good *** Good ** Mediocre * Miserable – no stars By Neptune Neptune Ravar Ingwersen reviews film extensively for publications in Switzerland. She views 4 to 8 […]
