In the Fade

‘In the Fade’ Snubbed Oscar Nomination for Best Foreign Film

By Stephen Fuchs on Email @StephenWFuchs

Germany’s hit film In the Fade has had a good month so far, taking home many awards including a Golden Globe, but there is one major award the film will not receive: an Oscar. The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences released their nomination shortlist for the 2018 Academy Awards on Tuesday, and …

Sources: Oscars

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Stephen founded German Pulse and LGBT Germany out of a passion to introduce Americans to a Germany that goes beyond beer and polka (although with enough beer he has been known to polka it up a bit). He's a coffee addict, lover of wine and good times, a hit in the kitchen and editor of TV commercials. You can follow him on Twitter (@StephenWFuchs) to find out a lot more.
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Toni Erdmann

German Comedy ‘Toni Erdmann’ Receives Oscar Nomination

By Stephen Fuchs on Email @StephenWFuchs

Since winning the prized golden Oscar statue for the Cold War drama, The Lives of Others, in 2007, Germany has failed for the last decade to follow it with another award-winning hit, but 2017 may just change that. The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences released their Academy Award nominations on Tuesday, …

Photo: Komplizen Film

Stephen Fuchs
Stephen founded German Pulse and LGBT Germany out of a passion to introduce Americans to a Germany that goes beyond beer and polka (although with enough beer he has been known to polka it up a bit). He's a coffee addict, lover of wine and good times, a hit in the kitchen and editor of TV commercials. You can follow him on Twitter (@StephenWFuchs) to find out a lot more.
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Toni Erdmann

German Academy Award Entry ‘Toni Erdmann’ Gets First US Trailer

By Stephen Fuchs on Email @StephenWFuchs

After picking up the US distribution rights to Germany’s pick for their Academy Award Entry, Sony Pictures has released the first U.S. trailer for the highly talked about film Toni Erdmann, which will be hitting select theaters on December 25. This father/daughter drama is mixed with what looks to be quite a …

Sources: Sony Pictures

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Stephen founded German Pulse and LGBT Germany out of a passion to introduce Americans to a Germany that goes beyond beer and polka (although with enough beer he has been known to polka it up a bit). He's a coffee addict, lover of wine and good times, a hit in the kitchen and editor of TV commercials. You can follow him on Twitter (@StephenWFuchs) to find out a lot more.
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And the Oscar Goes To… 3 German Film Students

By Stephen Fuchs on Email @StephenWFuchs

Oscars in August? Yes, while the main event may have come and gone, there is an Oscars event recognizing student filmmakers and this year’s event saw three German students receiving the prestigious award. This year’s Student Oscars had 1,749 entrants — a new record — but only 17 students were awarded …

Sources: Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences, DW

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Stephen Fuchs
Stephen founded German Pulse and LGBT Germany out of a passion to introduce Americans to a Germany that goes beyond beer and polka (although with enough beer he has been known to polka it up a bit). He's a coffee addict, lover of wine and good times, a hit in the kitchen and editor of TV commercials. You can follow him on Twitter (@StephenWFuchs) to find out a lot more.
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Germany Makes Bold Move With Foreign Language Oscar Pick

By Stephen Fuchs on Email @StephenWFuchs

Comedies rarely get the red carpet treatment for the Oscars, but Germany isn’t going to let that stop them from selecting Maren Ade’s dark comedy Toni Erdmann to represent them in the foreign language category for next year’s Academy Awards. Germany typically picks heavier dramas, often touching on the country’s …

Sources: Hollywood Reporter

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Stephen Fuchs
Stephen founded German Pulse and LGBT Germany out of a passion to introduce Americans to a Germany that goes beyond beer and polka (although with enough beer he has been known to polka it up a bit). He's a coffee addict, lover of wine and good times, a hit in the kitchen and editor of TV commercials. You can follow him on Twitter (@StephenWFuchs) to find out a lot more.
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Get Prepared for Oscar Night – Exploring the Movies in L.A. Exhibitions

By CaliforniaGermans.com on Email

Its Oscar Time! – The 87th Academy Awards Ceremony is February 22, 2015 The 87th Academy Awards ceremony, presented by the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences, will honor the best films of 2014 and will take place February 22, 2015, at the Dolby Theatre in Hollywood, Los Angeles. …

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Animated Short Directed By German Filmmaker Duo Nominated For Oscar

By Stephen Fuchs on Email @StephenWFuchs

Germany won’t be absent from the 2014 Academy Awards as two young German directors, Max Lang and Jan Lachauer, will be walking down the red carpet for their animated short film “Room on the Broom”, which was nominated for an Oscar on January 16. Their 26-minute film is based on the …

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Stephen founded German Pulse and LGBT Germany out of a passion to introduce Americans to a Germany that goes beyond beer and polka (although with enough beer he has been known to polka it up a bit). He's a coffee addict, lover of wine and good times, a hit in the kitchen and editor of TV commercials. You can follow him on Twitter (@StephenWFuchs) to find out a lot more.
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Christian Petzold’s “Barbara” Selected As German Entry For 2013 Academy Awards

By Stephen Fuchs on Email @StephenWFuchs

It may seem to early to begin making your Oscar winner predictions, but Germany has already finalized their pick for a Foreign Language Film Award consideration at the 85th Annual Academy Awards.  It was announced yesterday that Director Christian Petzold’s film “Barbara” would be the movie submitted after seeing great success at this years Berlin International Film …

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Stephen founded German Pulse and LGBT Germany out of a passion to introduce Americans to a Germany that goes beyond beer and polka (although with enough beer he has been known to polka it up a bit). He's a coffee addict, lover of wine and good times, a hit in the kitchen and editor of TV commercials. You can follow him on Twitter (@StephenWFuchs) to find out a lot more.
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Sandra Bullock Shows Off Her German Language Skills at the Oscars

By Stephen Fuchs on Email @StephenWFuchs

On Sunday’s 84th annual Academy Awards, previous best actress winner, and German American, Sandra Bullock presented the award for Best Foreign Language Film, and instead of speaking english, she decided to take a different approach and speak a foreign language.  Bullock told the audience that… The Academy is trying something …

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Stephen founded German Pulse and LGBT Germany out of a passion to introduce Americans to a Germany that goes beyond beer and polka (although with enough beer he has been known to polka it up a bit). He's a coffee addict, lover of wine and good times, a hit in the kitchen and editor of TV commercials. You can follow him on Twitter (@StephenWFuchs) to find out a lot more.
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Oscar for German Special Effects

By Magazin-Deutschland.de on Email

The remarkable film sequences will leave a lasting impression on cinema audiences: at a dizzying height above the rooftops of Paris, Hugo Cabret clings to the hand of the huge railway clock. And: a small boy turns from man to machine as he transforms himself into a robot. “Hugo”, the …

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