2024-04-14 19:40 - Reading : 5 minute(s)
For the 49th and somber anniversary of the onset of the Lebanese War on April 13, 1975, a documentary produced by Denise Jabbour and Jérôme Gary, Confessions from a War, premiered on April 13, 2024, at the Royal Cinema in Bourj Hammoud. Former combatants from various political parties confessed their remorse for participating in the destruction ...
Béatrice Moreau 2024-04-14 17:49 - Reading : 2 minute(s)
Warner Bros. officially announced the highly anticipated Harry Potter series adaptation, set to enchant viewers on Max starting in 2026. Get ready for a spellbinding journey like never before. It's official! The adventures of Harry Potter are finally coming to life on the small screen. Warner Bros. confirmed that the project to adapt the ...
2024-04-14 13:48 - Reading : 3 minute(s)
The Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York, one of the world's most renowned cultural institutions, is poised to recalibrate its exhibition strategies to offer a more inclusive representation of global cultures, with a particular emphasis on African art. This initiative aims to diminish the prevailing Western-centric narrative and enrich the ...
Béatrice Moreau 2024-04-14 11:42 - Reading : 3 minute(s)
Renowned for his bold animal prints and daring designs, Italian fashion designer Roberto Cavalli passed away, leaving behind a legacy that spanned over five decades. The fashion world mourns the loss of Roberto Cavalli, a visionary designer who fearlessly pushed boundaries and left an indelible mark on the industry. Cavalli, known for his ...
2024-04-13 11:22 - Reading : 3 minute(s)
Al Souq Al Oumoumi is a theatrical production written and directed by Hisham Jaber that vividly recreates the brothel district of 1960s Beirut. The play, which premiered on January 13, continues to run every Thursday at Metro Al Madina. Al Souq Al Oumoumi show oscillates between reality and fiction, narrating the stories of the most infamous ...
Béatrice Moreau 2024-04-13 10:30 - Reading : 3 minute(s)
Four years after the devastating fire that ravaged Notre-Dame de Paris, the iconic Gothic cathedral has risen from its ashes, more resplendent than ever. On April 15, 2019, flames engulfed Notre-Dame de Paris, leaving behind a wounded edifice and a mourning country. Today, as the restoration project nears completion, visitors who step through ...
Béatrice Moreau 2024-04-12 19:19 - Reading : 3 minute(s)
Kirsten Dunst takes on the role of a photojournalist in a United States ravaged by civil war in the shocking film Civil War, set to hit theaters on Wednesday. The movie serves as a dire warning of the potential collapse of public order in America, just months before the presidential election. With its poster paying homage to Apocalypse Now, ...
Béatrice Moreau 2024-04-12 10:44 - Reading : 3 minute(s)
Discovering Pompeii's opulent past through a newly unearthed banquet hall adorned with mythological frescoes, which reveals Roman life's richness and complexity. In the shadow of Mount Vesuvius, Pompeii continues to reveal its ancient secrets, with the recent discovery of a banqueting hall adorned with exceptional frescoes from Greek mythology, ...
Béatrice Moreau 2024-04-11 18:00 - Reading : 4 minute(s)
A new biopic delves into the meteoric rise and tragic fall of British soul sensation Amy Winehouse, but critics question if it truly captures her essence and genius. Twelve years after her untimely death at 27, Amy Winehouse’s short but impactful life is once again in the spotlight with the release of Back to Black, a new biopic by British ...
Fabienne Touma 2024-04-11 13:30 - Reading : 3 minute(s)
John Achkar, a standout figure in Lebanese stand-up comedy, is gearing up for a global tour starting April 14. This Is Beirut caught up with him for an exclusive interview. Initially focusing on entrepreneurship, particularly as a leadership and communication coach, while showcasing his talent on stage, John Achkar saw a pivotal shift in his ...
Bélinda Ibrahim 2024-04-11 13:27 - Reading : 3 minute(s)
Amidst political pressure, intimidation and blackmail related to “normalization” with Israel, many Lebanese artists find their freedom of expression threatened. Despite being a cultural jewel of the Middle East, the Land of the Cedars seems to be sinking into a repressive spiral aimed at silencing any critical or dissenting voice. This ...
2024-04-11 10:27 - Reading : 3 minute(s)
During its presentation at CinemaCon in Las Vegas, Warner Bros. showcased a preview of its highly anticipated sequel to Joker, entitled Joker: Folie A Deux. This event provided the studio an opportunity to outline its strategy for capitalizing on the prior year's blockbuster success, particularly following Barbie's remarkable performance. In ...