'Next Door' ('Nebenan'): Film Review | Berlin 2021

An afterparty following a Justin Bieber concert on the outskirts of West Hollywood Friday night descended into chaos, as gunfire followed an altercation outside the venue.

Two Rangers-daft pals are going to take on a Scottish football running challenge to coin it in for their Ayrshire hero's charity.

Khloe Kardashian makes her way to an afterparty at The Nice Guy in West Hollywood, Calif. on Friday (February 11).

Anna Chlumsky is getting candid about her career.

Valentine’s Day is not until Monday, but Ben Affleck has already given his gift to girlfriend Jennifer Lopez!

Kim Kardashian’s relationship with star Pete Davidson. “I think it’s cool,” he said, revealing that he’s “only hung out with them a couple of times.” That said, “I love her to death, so whatever makes her happy.”His comments come after Davidson publicly referred to the 41-year-old reality star as his “girlfriend” for the first time.“I don't have Instagram or Twitter or any of that stuff. So, most of my daily life is getting into cars and showing up to a set,” Davidson told.

Ben Affleck, 49, just gifted his girlfriend Jennifer Lopez, 52, the best Valentine’s Day gift. The Oscar award winner stepped into the director’s chair for her latest music video, which is the remix for Marry Me‘s lead soundtrack single, “On My Way (Remix)” which was released on Saturday, Feb. 12. The clip included original footage from Jen’s initial video, edited in with throwback footage of the pair from the original “Bennifer” era — namely when they shot Gigli and the “Jenny From The Block” video.

Manori Ravindran International EditorEmma Thompson says the physicality of her performance in “Good Luck to You, Leo Grande” pushed her into uncharted waters as an actor learning to accept her body on screen.In the Sundance-premiering movie, which enjoys its European bow at the Berlinale on Saturday night, the British actor plays widow and former teacher Nancy, who has stepped outside her comfort zone for the first time in her life by hiring a sex worker, the titular Leo Grande (Daryl McCormack).Asked candidly during a Berlin press conference about a key scene where Nancy stands unmoving in front of a mirror, the 62 year old spoke passionately about the challenge of delivering an “untreated body” in a movie.“It was hard,” said Thompson solemnly. “This is homework for all of you. We’re only used to seeing bodies that have, you know, been trained … I knew that Nancy wouldn’t go to the gym.

No pranks here. Steve-O revealed his true thoughts about his friend Machine Gun Kelly’s relationship with Megan Fox — and it’s safe to say he ships the pair.

Speaking out. Amid Erika Jayne’s ongoing legal battle, she got candid about how she’s dealt with the fallout from the drama.

Owen Gleiberman Chief Film CriticLet’s start with something most of us can agree on: Jimmy Kimmel, who I’m a fan of, is probably not the ideal messenger for how to fix the Oscars, if indeed they need fixing. Kimmel hosted the Academy Awards in 2017, and did a lively enough job of it that he was asked back to host again the following year.

Christine McGuinness has revealed that she cut her chin open during a Dirty Dancing style lift with husband Paddy on holiday in Spain.The 33 year old mum of three, who admitted that there 'isn't a right time' to tell her kids that they have autism, revealed that she had to be rushed to hospital during their sun-soaked getaway after the couple recreated the famous lift from the 1987 film. Christine described she was in the swimming pool with Paddy, 48, as he lifted her up above his head to performed the climactic lift. However the glamorous Real Housewives of Cheshire star opened up in her memoir, A Beautiful Nightmare, that the dance move did not go to plan.

An area of Bury woodland became a crime scene today, after a man in his 50s was reportedly stabbed with ‘scissors’.

When Marvel Studios announced their “Moon Knight” series starring Oscar Issac, a lot of folks seemed to be puzzled why that obscure Marvel character was given an adaptation on Disney+ above others still waiting to get the live-action treatment. Well, it’s starting to look like the studio isn’t shying away from the more bizarre and violent aspects of his comic book counterpart allowing for more mature and experimental superhero stories.

Savannah Guthrie and her Today Show co-stars starred in a brilliant Super Bowl ad.READ: Savannah Guthrie admits a totally unexpected trait on The Drew Barrymore ShowThe morning news anchors partnered with She Can Stem, an organization that encourages girls to get into the science and technology fields from a young age.

Celine Dion has been keeping a low profile after the singer was plagued once again with ill health, but over the weekend she shared some updates with fans.READ: What is wrong with Celine Dion? All we know about the singer's recent health battleThe first was to do with a viral hits playlist on Spotify, which featured her iconic song, It's All Coming Back to Me Now. Posting a green screen with the playlist on it, the superstar's social media team wrote: "A hit song that transcends generations… Over 25 years of It's All Coming Back to Me Now… and counting! Thanks to all of you for your amazing and very creative videos, and for giving so much love to this song."WATCH: Celine Dion shares unfortunate news in heartfelt messageThe message was then signed off with: "Team.

Sharon Osborne and Carrie Ann Inaba have shown their strong bond amid the ongoing controversy surrounding Whoopi Goldberg and The View.REVEALED: The View announce exciting new additions to showA week after Sharon inadvertently found herself back in the spotlight following the news that Whoopi had been suspended for two weeks from The View for antisemitic comments, she reunited with Carrie, another former The Talk anchor, for a special evening together.WATCH: The View star Whoopi Goldberg alleges the Holocaust wasn't about raceCarrie shared a selfie the pair took on their night out, and revealed that "friendship is understanding and honesty. Respect and acceptance. And above all love."  She then wrote how "grateful" she was for Sharon's friendship."Friendship.

Super Bowl on Sunday.MORE: Eminem, Dr Dre, Mary J. Blige, Snoop Dogg and Kendrick Lamar to headline Super Bowl halftime performanceThe 25-year-old has won himself an army of fans – but there is one special someone who will be cheering him on from the sidelines as he makes his debut – his girlfriend, Olivia Holzmacher.

Strictly star Aljaz Skorjanec has melted hearts after sharing an incredibly sweet tribute to two very important ladies in his life.MORE: Aljaz Skorjanec acts as the perfect bodyguard for wife Janette Manrara in sweet videoThe 31-year-old professional dancer is gearing up for the very last Strictly Come Dancing Live Tour dates this weekend, which will see the professional dancers and their partners descend on the O2 Arena in London for five shows across three days. WATCH: Strictly's Janette Manrara sizzles in sequinned mini dressTaking to Instagram ahead of the first London show, Aljaz shared a photo of himself snuggled up to wife Janette Manrara as they enjoyed some downtime between rehearsals - but dedicated his caption to both Janette and his Strictly 2021 partner Sara Davies.MORE: Janette Manrara sizzles in sparkly mini dress with daring thigh slitMORE: Strictly's Aljaz Skorjanec heartbroken after sad family farewell"My missis is hosting 5 shows at the @TheO2London this weekend while I am dancing with a ballroom QUEEN.. LIFE IS GOOD!" he wrote.

Shanna Moakler, 46, and Lamar Odom, 42, got viewers’ attention recently when a clip from the Celebrity Big Brother feed showed them getting cheeky with each other over a beauty routine. The ex-wife of Travis Barker was seen putting on two eye masks under the former professional basketball player’s eyes in the video before making a joke about how wet they were.

Three people were injured in a shooting Saturday morning outside a West Los Angeles restaurant frequented by celebrities following a Justin Bieber concert, authorities say. The shooting occurred just before 3 a.m.

International buyers have jumped on Maria Schrader's I'm Your Man, and the Daniel Brühl-directed Next Door, both of which premiered in competition at the Berlin International Film Festival last week. Beta Cinema, which is handling world sales for both films, closed multiple territories on the German comedic dramas, with deals across Europe, Asia and Latin America.I'm Your Man, a screwball romantic comedy with a sci-fi twist, stars Dan Stevens (Downton Abbey, Legion) as a love robot programmed to satisfy the relationship-wary Alma, a scientist at Berlin's famous Pergamon Museum.

Leo Barraclough International Features EditorBerlinale Competition entries from two actors turned directors, Maria Schrader and Daniel Brühl, were among titles on the Beta Cinema slate at the European Film Market to prove popular among international distributors.Schrader, an Emmy Award winner as the director of “Unorthodox,” premiered comic-tragic tale “I’m Your Man,” starring Dan Stevens (“Downton Abbey”), Maren Eggert (“I Was At Home, But…”) and Sandra Hueller (“Toni Erdmann”), at the virtual market, and Eggert won the festival’s Silver Bear for leading performance.

Guy Lodge Film CriticMany of us have, at one point or another, been stuck in a bar argument that went on a bit too long, that got a bit too hostile, with someone we didn’t know too well — and it’s rarely a memory to be treasured. Would it help if the guy at the other end of the beery debate was the handsome, accomplished, generally likable German-Spanish thespian Daniel Brühl? “Next Door,” in which Brühl puts a thinly disguised version of himself through the psychological wringer, suggests not.

It’s always interesting to see what an actor will deliver as they make the step towards directing, and for “Next Door” director and star Daniel Brühl has not shied away from a premise that closely parallels, yet distorts, his own life. It’s a film that explores a space of conversation highlighted to great effect in Bong Joon-ho’s recent towering success, “Parasite,” toying with societal dichotomies and opening up discussions around wealth, class, gentrification, and spatial divides.

Leo Barraclough International Features EditorIn the black comedy thriller “Next Door,” the directorial debut of actor Daniel Brühl, the main character, Daniel, is a successful actor living in an old quarter of Berlin. His day is about to be ruined, and his life too.

Ed Meza @edmezavarWith a strong showing at this year’s Berlin Film Festival that includes the directorial debut of Daniel Brühl and new works by Maria Schrader and Dominik Graf in competition, German films are set to garner much of the spotlight at the accompanying European Film Market.Brühl, who is set to reprise his role as the vengeful Helmut Zemo in the upcoming Marvel series “The Falcon and the Winter Soldier,” explores the contradictions of present-day Berlin in “Next Door.” The seemingly self-referential story has Brühl playing Daniel, a successful actor living in the city’s Prenzlauer Berg district, who is about to jet off to audition for a role in a superhero movie.

Two fine actors volley for advantage across 90 minutes in the tastily insidious little melodrama Next Door (Nebenan). Stepping behind the camera for the first time while also remaining in front of it, Daniel Bruhl (Inglourious Basterds, Rush, Captain America: Civil War) shows a sure grip on this mostly two-handed bar room encounter between an international film star (played by Bruhl himself) and a portly older fellow (Babylon Berlin’s Peter Kurth in a terrific turn) who knows far too much about the actor’s private life for comfort. This sharp-minded and engrossing drama of wits and secrets succeeds both in keeping the audience keen to know what’s really going on here and achieving lift-off for Bruhl’s directorial career if he seeks one.

"Write what you know" goes the old creative cliché. And, at first glance, it would seem German-Spanish actor Daniel Brühl (The Alienist, Captain America: Civil War) took that advice for Next Door, his directorial debut.