Cynthia Erivo and Ariana Grande in a still from ‘Wicked’
We are living in challenging times. And what comes naturally when that happens? We turn to our memories, letting nostalgia take over from the difficult present. Because everything in our past can be reworked, re imagined and beautified and that’s just what our weary soul needs. And the film ‘Wicked’, releasing this week, allows us to dream too.
Read MoreLast weekend, Wes Anderson's latest, the stop-motion animated wonder that is 'Isle of Dogs' opened in the US. Soon it will be around the world and in the process, will have created trends for years to come. Some call it cultural appropriation, I call it complete and utter genius, since "turning Japanese" is exactly what I crave for here and now.
My first thoughts from Berlinale are featured in the video above. There is also a blog from the opening day of Berlinale, you can read it here.
The verdict? I LOVE DOGS! And you will too.
Check out the 'Isle of Dogs' website for all info and even buy movie tickets.
