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Brendan Power

Brendan enjoys writing about Berlin's cultural events, electronic music and sound art, interviewing local persons of interest, as well as reviewing film.

Berlinale Halftime Review: Chi-Raq, Tough Choices, Literary Genius, Young Love and Midnight Magic

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Yesterday marked the halfway point of this year’s Berlinale, and we have been spoilt for choice so far with very few stinkers and more than a few gems showing up on the silver screen. While there are many excellent films which I have not been able to attend (most notably Alone in Berlin, how could … Read more Berlinale Halftime Review: Chi-Raq, Tough Choices, Literary Genius, Young Love and Midnight Magic

Hail, Caesar! Meryl Streep, George Clooney and The Coen Brothers raise the curtain on the 66th Berlinale

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Archive note: This article covered the opening and programme of the 66th Berlin International Film Festival in 2016. The festival edition has ended; the coverage remains as a Berlinale archive. It’s early February in Berlin, which means it’s time for the Hollywood-style razzle dazzle of famous film stars and directors to descend on the city. … Read more Hail, Caesar! Meryl Streep, George Clooney and The Coen Brothers raise the curtain on the 66th Berlinale

Celebrate July 4th with the Big Bite Club BBQ

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Archive note: This article previewed the Big Bite Club barbecue at Funkhaus Berlin on 4 July 2015. The event, shuttle-boat service and vendor programme have ended; the original food guide remains preserved. Archive update: Event dates, free offers, admission prices, reservations, programmes, raffles and ticket links mentioned below are no longer current. Extra extra, clear … Read more Celebrate July 4th with the Big Bite Club BBQ

Fete de la Musique – A Quick Party Guide

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June 21st, the longest day of the year is just around the corner, and that means that once again Berlin will do what it does best and play host to a slew of open air parties, most of them free to attend, and all of them with enough beats to get your heart rate a-bumping. … Read more Fete de la Musique – A Quick Party Guide

May The 1st Be With You – Where to Party on Mayday in Kreuzberg

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Archive note: This article guided readers through Kreuzberg’s May Day parties on 1 May 2015. Those parties and line-ups have ended; the guide remains preserved as a snapshot of Berlin nightlife and May Day culture. Archive update: Event dates, programmes, prices, discounts, registrations, competitions, giveaways and ticket links mentioned below are no longer current.   … Read more May The 1st Be With You – Where to Party on Mayday in Kreuzberg

St. Patrick’s Day Festival Berlin

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Archive note: This article previewed the St. Patrick’s Day Festival Berlin parade, concert and afterparty on 15 March 2015. That festival edition has ended, and its programme and admission price are historical. Archive update: Event dates, programmes, prices, discounts, registrations, competitions, giveaways and ticket links mentioned below are no longer current. This Sunday March 15th, … Read more St. Patrick’s Day Festival Berlin

The Good, The Great, and The Perplexing: A Berlinale Update

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Berlin History Archive: This article documents film impressions and reviews from the 65th Berlin International Film Festival in February 2015. The festival edition and its programme have ended; the text is preserved as contemporary Berlin film-culture history, and any ticket or programme references are historical. We are now over two thirds through the long process … Read more The Good, The Great, and The Perplexing: A Berlinale Update

Ron Trent: All Night Long at Prince Charles

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Berlin History Archive: This article previews Ron Trent’s Young Soul night at Prince Charles on 13 February 2015. The advertised club night, schedule and ticket information have ended; the article remains as a record of Berlin’s 2015 nightlife and music culture. When was the last time a DJ saved your life from a broken heart, … Read more Ron Trent: All Night Long at Prince Charles

Strong Women, Harsh Environments, but a Mediocre Start to Berlinale.

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The 65th Berlinale kicked off early on Thursday and was accompanied by the usual pomp and fanfare people have come to expect from Europe’s biggest film festival.  Just before lunch the members of the jury were introduced via press conference, and seemed to be in a lighthearted but flippant mood.  Jury president Darren Aronofsky and … Read more Strong Women, Harsh Environments, but a Mediocre Start to Berlinale.

Berlinale Preview

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Knight of Cups

Berlin History Archive: This preview covers the 65th Berlin International Film Festival, held in February 2015. The programme and ticket information are no longer current; the article is retained as a historical snapshot of that Berlinale edition.   It’s that time of year again folks, starting this Thursday February 5th, the eyes and ears of … Read more Berlinale Preview

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