Blog | Janine Papendorf

I am the screen, I work at night

The night shift has thrown my circadian rhythm for a loop and I’m struggling to sleep during the day. (more…)

X-Men: First Class is in a league of its own, thanks to a fabulous ensemble cast and director Matthew Vaughn’s singular vision. (more…)

I once had a crush on a middle-aged professor with a receding hairline and a “dad bod”. Seriously. (more…)

Have you ever had a dream that’s so real you’re not sure if you’re awake or asleep? (more…)

Matthew McConaughey shines as a controversial legal eagle in the courtroom drama The Lincoln Lawyer. (more…)

Black Swan is a darkly thrilling study of a fragile ballet dancer who unravels while preparing for her biggest role. (more…)

Paternoster is a charming fishing village where activity ebbs and flows like the tide. (more…)

Derek Cianfrance’s Blue Valentine is an unflinching examination of love from every angle. (more…)

Ray LaMontagne’s latest album cultivated an unexpected sense of nostalgia in me. (more…)