Berlinale February 11th – 21st, 2016 Berlin, Germany by Joanna Orland In its 66th year, the Berlin International Film Festival continued its tradition of showcasing a diverse collection of films from around the world.  This year’s film festival jury was presided over by acting legend Meryl Streep who led a panel including Clive Owen […]

Shepherds and Butchers Directed by Oliver Schmitz Starring Steve Coogan, Garion Dowds and Andrea Riseborough by Joanna Orland A South African courtroom drama examining the nation’s death penalty stance was the last thing I wanted to see at a 10:45pm screening at this year’s already exhausting Berlinale film festival.  Preconceptions were best left at the […]