Hodema Assesses Dining Options in Eleven Beirut Neighborhoods

Liliane Mokbel 2024-08-05 16:00 - Reading : 8 minute(s)

Since 2010, Hodema, a consulting and research company specializing in the restaurant and hospitality sectors, has been investigating, analyzing, and studying the dining options in Beirut, which are divided into 11 zones. To compile the Hodema 2024 report, its experts visited 810 establishments including restaurants, cafés, bars, nightclubs, ...

Banksy Captivates London with Animal Trilogy

Béatrice Moreau 2024-08-08 14:30 - Reading : 3 minute(s)

  In a span of three days, renowned British street artist Banksy has unveiled a trio of thought-provoking animal-themed artworks across London, sparking speculation about their underlying message. The streets of London have once again been graced by the enigmatic brushstrokes of Banksy, as the elusive artist unveiled three new works in the ...

August 4: 'A Thunder Day' in the Vatican for Victims' Parents

Fady Noun 2024-08-27 16:01 - Reading : 5 minute(s)

“A thunder day!” Cardiologist Nazih al-Adem is elated with the outcome of his visit to the Vatican, a sentiment echoed by all the parents of the victims of the August 4, 2020, Beirut port explosion. On August 26, Pope Francis and Cardinal Pietro Parolin, the Vatican’s Secretary of State, held a lengthy meeting with them. Fueled by a resolve ...

Earthquake and Small Tsunamis Hit Japan

This Is Beirut 2024-08-08 15:39 - Reading : 2 minute(s)

A powerful earthquake with a magnitude of 7.1 shook southern Japan on Thursday, but no major damage was reported, and only relatively minor tsunami waves lashed the coast. The quake hit at 4:42 PM (7:42 GMT) off Kyushu at a depth of 25 kilometers (16 miles), the United States Geological Survey (USGS) said. The USGS had initially reported two ...

Banksy’s Latest Piece Stolen in Broad Daylight

2024-08-09 14:00 - Reading : 2 minute(s)

Banksy's latest artwork, a wolf silhouette on a satellite dish, vanished within an hour of its unveiling on August 8. The elusive artist's new series in London sparks intrigue and speculation among fans. A new Banksy artwork depicting a wolf on a satellite dish in London was removed, possibly stolen, less than an hour after it was unveiled by the ...

Star Wars 'Training Day' Parade: A Mexican Cultural Celebration

2024-08-11 18:54 - Reading : 3 minute(s)

The Training Day parade in Guanajuato, Mexico, on August 10, showcases the enduring influence of the Star Wars saga, uniting fans across generations and cultures. In a vibrant display of fandom and cultural celebration, devotees of the iconic Star Wars saga gathered on Los Héroes Avenue in León, Guanajuato State, Mexico. This event, known as ...

Banksy Keeps Striking: 7th Artwork in a Week

2024-08-13 10:35 - Reading : 3 minute(s)

Banksy’s seventh animal-themed artwork appeared on Sunday, August 11, in London, fueling speculation and media buzz as the elusive artist leaves his mark across the city. Banksy, the enigmatic street artist whose identity remains a mystery, has once again captured the public's attention by unveiling a new artwork in London. He lately revealed ...

Trump Holds Meandering Live ‘Chat’ with Backer Musk

This Is Beirut 2024-08-13 11:24 - Reading : 4 minute(s)

Donald Trump

Donald Trump ran through his checklist of conspiracy theories on Monday in a rambling conversation with his uber-wealthy supporter Elon Musk that was initially derailed by what the tech titan said was a technical glitch. In a very one-sided conversation on X, Trump vented about a "zombie apocalypse" of immigration, repeatedly blasted President ...

Ukraine Advances in Kursk, Fighting Intensifies in Donbas

This Is Beirut 2024-08-17 14:24 - Reading : 3 minute(s)

Ukraine

Ukraine claimed on Friday to be continuing its unprecedented advance into Russia's Kursk region, saying it wanted to force Russia into “fair” negotiations after nearly two and a half years of a large-scale invasion of its territory by Moscow. The Russian army, for its part, is maintaining its pressure further south, in Ukraine's Donbas ...

Autumn Enchantment at the Carré d’Artistes Gallery

This Is Beirut 2024-08-26 10:51 - Reading : 1 minute(s)

A new exhibition will take place at the Carré d'artistes gallery in downtown Beirut, on Fakhri Bey Street, from August 31 to November 30. Just as May awakens the senses in spring, September, the May of autumn, fills the air with an ambiance of good cheer, exuberance and dolce vita. In this early autumn mood, the gallery walls come alive with a ...

Kevin Costner Risks Big and Wins Bigger

2024-05-20 18:00 - Reading : 3 minute(s)

Kevin Costner’s passion project, Horizon, an American Saga, which he began writing in 1988, finally premiered at the Cannes Film Festival. Kevin Costner, celebrated for his contributions to the Western genre, has embarked on a bold venture with his self-funded epic, Horizon, an American Saga. Despite his immense success with Westerns such as ...

Antoine Atallah Presents ‘Panoramic Beirut’

2024-05-15 14:00 - Reading : 5 minute(s)

Following the release of Panoramic Beirut in Arabic, French and English by Plan BEY in 2018, the second edition was showcased on May 11, 2024, at Jacaranda in Mar Mikhael. Architect and urban planner Antoine Atallah narrated, during a presentation followed by a debate in front of a large audience, the successive eras of a city in constant ...

Bollywood Shines in Paris with ‘Devda'

Béatrice Moreau 2024-03-02 18:15 - Reading : 3 minute(s)

  Following the triumph of Bharati, Bollywood makes a blazing return to European stages with Devdas, a captivating musical spectacle led by Bhavna Pani. Indian cinema continues to weave its web beyond its borders, this time capturing the European imagination with the launch of Devdas, a musical comedy based on the eponymous film that ...

Between Fables and Fantasies, Dr. Tony Karam and Wissam Melhem Magnify Art

Zeina Nader 2024-04-09 17:07 - Reading : 4 minute(s)

A new artistic project has been launched by the indefatigable Dr. Tony Karam, in collaboration with the Chairman of the Faculty of Architecture, Art and Design at Notre Dame University (NDU), Dr. Salim Akl, as well as the dean of the same faculty, Dr. Karen Abou Jaoudé, and under the patronage of the president of NDU, Reverend Father Béchara ...

Deadly Earthquake in Taiwan With Regional Impact

This Is Beirut 2024-04-03 10:33 - Reading : 3 minute(s)

A powerful earthquake struck Taiwan on Wednesday and resulted in at least seven fatalities, nearly 60 injuries, extensive building damage and regional tsunami warnings, prompting response efforts and interruptions in various industries. At least seven people were killed and more than 700 injured on Wednesday by a powerful earthquake in Taiwan ...

It All Started with Childhood Drawings for James Cameron

2024-04-05 18:00 - Reading : 3 minute(s)

Filmmaker James Cameron is currently being celebrated in a Parisian exhibition titled The Art of James Cameron. This showcase, hosted by the Cinémathèque française, illuminates Cameron's prodigious talents beyond the director's chair, focusing on his adeptness with pencil and paper. As the exhibition started this Thursday, April 4, and ...

Breakfast at Tiffany’s Diamond-Covered Classic

2024-04-07 18:30 - Reading : 3 minute(s)

  In an extraordinary fusion of literature and luxury, a unique edition of Truman Capote’s iconic novel, Breakfast at Tiffany's, has been transformed into a dazzling artifact valued at $1.5 million. This remarkable edition, covered with over a thousand diamonds, commemorates the centennial of the American writer’s birth and marks forty ...

'A' Amal'… Does It Really Still Happen in Lebanon?

Johnny Kortbawi 2024-04-09 12:13 - Reading : 3 minute(s)

It's been a while since a TV series or a drama managed to generate such a sizeable social buzz and garner such a volume of comments and interactions across numerous countries. A’ Amal managed to do all the above due to many factors, notably its tightly woven script and the gripping storyline that expertly applies the plot device known as ...

Okais Warns Against a Scenario of Christian-Shiite Strife

2024-04-09 12:45 - Reading : 2 minute(s)

Lebanese Forces (LF) MP Georges Okais held the state responsible for any harm befalling any LF and Kataeb Party officials and their partisans following threats against them made by Hezbollah’s leader Hassan Nasrallah on Monday. Nasrallah lashed out at the LF and the Kataeb for allegedly accusing the Iranian-backed party of orchestrating the ...

Kevin Costner’s 'Horizon' Saga Unveiled at Cannes Festival

Béatrice Moreau 2024-04-09 15:00 - Reading : 3 minute(s)

In a thrilling announcement for cinema enthusiasts, the organizers of the 77th Cannes Film Festival (May 14–25) revealed that Kevin Costner’s highly anticipated western epic, Horizon, An American Saga, will have its world premiere at the prestigious event.  The first installment of Horizon, An American Saga, will be screened out of ...

Champions League: Epic Quarter-Final First Leg

Abbass Attara 2024-04-10 12:37 - Reading : 2 minute(s)

A clash of giants unfolded on Carlo Ancelotti's home turf at the Santiago Bernabeu on Tuesday evening, culminating in a draw. Arsenal were unfortunate to hold the Bavarians to a draw. A breathtaking spectacle ensued as the Skyblues took an early lead, with Bernardo Silva outmaneuvering Andriy Lunin with a clever free-kick just two minutes after ...

'Extremely Inappropriate:' Navigating 1980s Excess and Modern Sensitivities

Béatrice Moreau 2024-03-29 18:30 - Reading : 3 minute(s)

In an era where political correctness shapes much of public discourse, a Japanese TV series humorously juxtaposes the excesses of the 1980s with today’s societal norms, sparking widespread reflection and debate. Extremely Inappropriate, a comedic series available on Netflix, has struck a chord in Japan by depicting a family man from the 1980s ...

'Back to Black': Resurrecting Amy Winehouse, Reviving Old Controversies

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 ...

Pompeii Unveils Banquet Hall With Mythological Frescoes

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, ...

'Civil War': America's Descent into Chaos and Violence

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, ...

The Ideal Society Depicted by Magali Katra in Washington

Zeina Nader 2024-04-15 13:55 - Reading : 4 minute(s)

After a rich journey of exhibitions from Miami to Beirut, Magali Katra is returning to the United States to hold a solo exhibition at The Ven, Embassy Row, in Washington, DC, until April 29. This exhibition is organized by Bridging Brushes, under the energetic direction of Danielle Moussalli who fervently supports Lebanese artists on the ...

Google Doodle Pays Tribute to Etel Adnan’s Transcendent Art

Béatrice Moreau 2024-04-16 19:00 - Reading : 3 minute(s)

Google recently celebrated the life and work of the late Lebanese-American artist and writer Etel Adnan with a poignant Doodle, highlighting her profound impact on 20th-century art and literature. The Google Doodle, unveiled on April 15, beautifully encapsulates the essence of Etel Adnan’s multifaceted career. The illustration depicts Adnan at ...

Netflix Unveils Enigmatic Glimpse into ‘One Hundred Years of Solitude’

2024-04-18 13:30 - Reading : 3 minute(s)

Amidst the ethereal allure of Colombia's narrative landscape, Netflix has unveiled a mesmerizing teaser for its highly anticipated series adaptation of Gabriel Garcia Marquez’s seminal novel, One Hundred Years of Solitude. Released on the poignant tenth anniversary of the Nobel laureate's demise, this preview heralds a series that promises to ...

LeBron Hits 40 in Lakers Win, Doncic Has 47 as Mavs Beat Rockets

This Is Beirut 2024-04-01 16:00 - Reading : 4 minute(s)

LeBron James delivered another epic performance on Sunday, scoring 40 points and matching a career-high with nine 3-pointers on 10 attempts as the Los Angeles Lakers rolled to a 116-104 NBA victory in Brooklyn. James, a four-time NBA Most Valuable Player and the NBA's oldest active player at 39, made 13-of-17 shots from the floor overall and ...

Rediscovered Raphael Masterpiece to Be Exhibited in French Basilica

Béatrice Moreau 2024-03-28 13:55 - Reading : 3 minute(s)

  In a remarkable turn of events, a portrait of Mary Magdalene, a masterpiece by the renowned Italian Renaissance painter Raphael, has been rediscovered and authenticated after being unknowingly purchased by French collectors. The painting, which had been bought for a mere 30,000 pounds (approximately 35,000 euros) from a London gallery’s ...