2024-01-19 13:30 - Reading : 2 minute(s)
Build the Life You Want: The Art and Science of Getting Happier, a book published by Arthur Brooks and Oprah Winfrey, is a self-help guide to happiness and a better life. The book was released in late 2023. Build the Life You Want: The Art and Science of Getting Happier is a practical, step-by-step guide that encourages individuals to take ...
Bélinda Ibrahim 2024-01-19 10:56 - Reading : 4 minute(s)
In the annals of contemporary art, few artists have succeeded in weaving a legacy as rich and transcendent as Hussein Madi. His passing on January 17, 2024, plunged the art world into profound mourning. Known as the “Picasso of the Middle East,” Madi not only redefined the boundaries of modern art but also served as a bridge between the worlds ...
Béatrice Moreau 2024-01-18 18:23 - Reading : 4 minute(s)
In a significant act of historical restitution, Germany has handed over 23 photographs from the Warsaw Ghetto to a Polish museum, a gesture underscoring the ongoing efforts to confront and preserve memories of one of history’s darkest chapters. In a ceremony at Berlin's Bellevue Palace, a collection of photographs taken by a German nurse ...
Béatrice Moreau 2024-01-18 13:19 - Reading : 4 minute(s)
As the celebrated event gears up for its 40th anniversary, this accolade comes just in time for the festival, renowned for its role in elevating independent movies and emerging directors. The 2014 drama, delving into the intense relationship between an aspiring jazz drummer and his demanding teacher, emerged as the top choice among approximately ...
2024-01-18 10:28 - Reading : 6 minute(s)
When two outcasts fall in love, their love has the grace of flowers blooming in gutters. On screen, it appears all the more beautiful, as it is contrasted with the surrounding reality. This cruel opposition between pure love and the deficiencies of an environment where all freedom is forbidden is where the sharp and poetic gaze of Wissam Charaf ...
Alain E. Andrea 2024-01-17 18:16 - Reading : 5 minute(s)
The dichotomy between artistic celebration and social support for artists raises crucial questions about the place and protection of these creators who enrich our universal artistic heritage. This article sheds light on a narrative where the vulnerability of three Western composers collides with the intransigence of a capricious table in the land ...
This Is Beirut 2024-01-17 13:30 - Reading : 2 minute(s)
On Monday, January 22, at 5:00 PM, BAFF is organizing the screening of After the End of the World, directed by Nadim Mishlawi, at Bathish Auditorium, West Hall. The documentary had its Arab premiere at the Red Sea International Film Festival in 2022. Following the screening of After the End of the World, organized by BAFF at AUB in partnership ...
2024-01-17 12:32 - Reading : 3 minute(s)
Television's glitterati graced the Emmys red carpet in Los Angeles on Monday, January 15, showcasing trends that emerged from a whirlwind week of awards shows in Hollywood. The fashion zeitgeist was defined by a trio of hues: resplendent red gowns, luxurious purple attire and an abundance of sophisticated, alluring black. The Peacock Theatre, ...
This Is Beirut 2024-01-16 19:06 - Reading : 2 minute(s)
The 75th Emmy Awards, held in Los Angeles on Monday, January 15, celebrated a variety of achievements. HBO's Succession and FX's The Bear emerged as significant winners, each clinching six awards. As the 75th Emmy Awards ended in a glamorous ceremony, the full list of winners in key categories was handed out in Los Angeles. Actress Patricia ...
2024-01-16 18:00 - Reading : 2 minute(s)
On Monday, January 15, Turkey initiated the imposition of a substantial entrance fee for international tourists wishing to visit the renowned sixth-century edifice, Hagia Sophia, in Istanbul. This architectural marvel, which underwent a contentious transformation into a mosque in 2020, now requires foreign visitors to pay 25 euros each for ...
2024-01-16 13:30 - Reading : 2 minute(s)
Back to Black is an upcoming drama film about the renowned singer Amy Winehouse, soon to be released in cinemas. The film chronicles the life and musical journey of Amy Winehouse, from adolescence to adulthood, and the creation of one of the best-selling albums of our time. Back to Black is a musical drama directed by Sam Taylor-Johnson. It ...
Béatrice Moreau 2024-01-16 10:30 - Reading : 2 minute(s)
At the prestigious Critics Choice Awards, Christopher Nolan’s Oppenheimer emerged as a dominant force, sweeping eight categories including Best Picture. This victory positions the film as a front runner for the upcoming Academy Awards, showcasing its widespread acclaim and potential for further success. Oppenheimer, directed by Christopher ...