This Is Beirut 2024-08-30 13:34 - Reading : 3 minute(s)
After more than four years in the making, French video game designer Ubisoft released on Friday its much-anticipated "Star Wars Outlaws," an immersive spinoff from the famed saga. The group's first foray into the universe created by George Lucas, "Outlaws," is an open-world adventure featuring Kay Vess, a young outlaw who travels the galaxy far ...
Béatrice Moreau 2024-08-30 10:45 - Reading : 4 minute(s)
Maria Callas, the Greek-American soprano, remains an iconic figure in the world of opera nearly 47 years after her death. As the Venice Film Festival premieres Maria, a biopic directed by Chilean filmmaker Pablo Larrain and starring Angelina Jolie, we look back at some of the defining moments in the life of the “prima donna assoluta” who would ...
Bélinda Ibrahim 2024-08-29 18:24 - Reading : 5 minute(s)
The opening ceremony of the Paris 2024 Paralympic Games moved the entire world on Wednesday evening. A grand spectacle celebrating inclusion, diversity and self-overcoming, marked by the poignant testimonies of disabled athletes and a breathtaking scenography. Unlike the Olympic Games opening ceremony, which sometimes veered into excess, ...
2024-08-29 14:00 - Reading : 4 minute(s)
Beetlejuice sequel and Hollywood stars light up Venice Film Festival’s grand opening. The festival is scheduled from August 28 to September 7. The Venice Film Festival began with a spectacular premiere of Tim Burton's Beetlejuice sequel, bringing a wave of star power to the glamorous event on the sun-drenched Lido. A-listers like Lady Gaga, ...
2024-08-29 10:14 - Reading : 2 minute(s)
The Lebanese city of Tripoli is hosting an exceptional cinematic event at the Rashid Karami International Fair, Lebanese House, for the second consecutive year. The Between Women Filmmakers Caravan festival runs from August 29 until September 1, 2024. The Between Women Filmmakers Caravan festival features screenings of films by several women ...
David Sahyoun 2024-08-28 18:00 - Reading : 5 minute(s)
Every week, we invite you to explore a striking theme from a great psychoanalyst to reveal its depth and richness. These lapidary, often provocative formulas open up new perspectives on the intricacies of the human psyche. By deciphering these quotes with rigor and pedagogy, we invite you on a fascinating journey to the heart of psychoanalytic ...
2024-08-28 14:02 - Reading : 3 minute(s)
Buenos Aires' taxi dancers guide tourists through tango's intricate and intimidating world in the city's milongas. For many tourists, dancing tango in Buenos Aires is a bucket-list experience. However, the dance's intricate steps and the intimidating "milonga" dance floors can turn that dream into a daunting challenge. Buenos Aires’ "taxi ...
Béatrice Moreau 2024-08-28 10:18 - Reading : 3 minute(s)
The City of Light is poised to illuminate the world stage once again as it hosts the highly anticipated Paris 2024 Paralympic Games. Commencing on Wednesday with a spectacular and thought-provoking opening ceremony, this extraordinary event promises to be a celebration of human diversity, showcasing the indomitable spirit and awe-inspiring ...
Alain E. Andrea 2024-08-27 17:39 - Reading : 5 minute(s)
The striking contrast between Paradise and Hell remains an inexhaustible source of artistic inspiration, where the promise of eternal redemption clashes with the ultimate desolation of darkness. In the first article of this series, we will explore, through three works, the night of infinite torments. "Abandon hope, all ye who enter here." This ...
2024-08-27 13:49 - Reading : 5 minute(s)
For the first time, a play featuring only two actors—Georges Khabbaz and Adel Karam—has captivated a wide audience and sold out before performances even began. Khiyal Sahra is playing at the Casino du Liban until the end of August and returning during the festive period from December 18, 2024, to January 19, 2025. What does it offer ...
2024-08-27 10:44 - Reading : 2 minute(s)
A statue honoring legendary country musician Johnny Cash will be unveiled in the US Capitol this September, celebrating the enduring legacy of the Arkansas native and his profound impact on American music and culture. The "Man in Black" will become the first professional musician to be commemorated in the prestigious National Statuary ...
Béatrice Moreau 2024-08-26 18:00 - Reading : 3 minute(s)
Following the globally acclaimed Olympic opening ceremony, the Paralympic Games in Paris promise an equally grand and surprising spectacle in the heart of the city. The pressure is on for the Paralympic opening ceremony in Paris on Wednesday evening, as organizers aim to match the ambition and grandeur of the Olympic ceremony that garnered ...