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 […]
FILM: ALADDIN – Exuberant, colorful, and morally up-to-date
19 July 2019. By Neptune SUMMER FUN Hey you adults out there. Yes, you – the grownups. Just wanted to let you know that there are quite a few blockbusters and films for kids and teens that YOU should NOT miss. I did not report on them as I was away on holiday. So here […]
FILM: Fun summer films for kids AND adults
12 July 2019. By Neptune SUMMER FUN Hey you adults out there. Yes, you – the grownups. Just wanted to let you know that there are quite a few blockbusters and films for kids and teens that YOU should NOT miss. I did not report on them as I was away on holiday. So here […]
FILM: TOY STORY 4 – the toys are back with their gentle metaphors
5 July 2019. By Neptune TOY STORY 4 ***1/2 Pixar is no doubt one of the finest and most innovative of the animation studios, and their Toy Story saga which started in 1995 is the most popular and touching of their works. They brought inanimate toys to life with excitement and pathos that have delighted […]
FILM: TOLKIEN – from orphan to famous author
28 June 2019. By Neptune TOLKIEN ***1/2 The atrocities of WWI, the depth of a brotherhood built upon common interests in the arts, the tenderness of new love, the difficulties of a deprived childhood and the benefits of a fine education…all these make up this beautiful melodrama by the young Finnish director Dome Karukoski based […]
