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Yes, Berlin (Still) Matters

Every year, organizers of the Berlin International Film Festival hear the same complaints: 'Not enough stars!' 'Too artsy!' But don't be fooled -- the A-listers will be out in force (Pattinson? Check. Angelina? Check.), the films will go on to awards-season glory, and the European Film Market will be a dealmaking juggernaut.

Maybe it's the weather. Maybe it's the frigid Berlin winter that inspires critics to repeat the same bitter litany year after year about the Berlinale, that there are no stars, no good films, no new ideas.