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Francis Ford Coppola Embraces Razzie Award for 'Megalopolis' Flop
This is Beirut 2025-03-01 17:00 - Reading : 2 minute(s)
Multiple Oscar-winner Francis Ford Coppola on Friday said he was "thrilled" to accept this year's tongue-in-cheek Razzie Award for worst director, insisting it shows he has a "courage" sorely lacking in modern Hollywood. The legendary filmmaker behind The Godfather and Apocalypse Now poured his own money into last year's passion project ...
Flu: Balancing Viral Mutations and Vaccine Protection
Alain E. Andrea 2025-02-23 11:00 - Reading : 5 minute(s)
Dry cough, frequent sneezing, high fever, muscle aches, headaches and extreme fatigue: these telltale symptoms emerge every winter, signaling the return of seasonal respiratory infections. Among them, the flu is one of the most common. As temperatures drop, the conditions become ideal for the spread of several viruses, including influenza, which ...
Presidential Inflammation
Nicolas Sbeih 2024-07-25 10:01 - Reading : 5 minute(s)
It all starts with this fundamental question: what conditions would make the presence of a President economically favorable? Then, what type of President? Under specific circumstances, could it be more convenient to keep this position vacant? Two years after the power vacuum, the turmoil surrounding the presidential election is ongoing. ...
The Lebanese Army’s Role in the War Between Hezbollah and Israel
2024-10-13 10:20 - Reading : 4 minute(s)
Lebanese Army UN Security Council
The Lebanese army, which is extensively deployed in southern Lebanon, is standing firm against the Israeli army, which has increasingly targeted its positions since October 1. By deploying 4,000 soldiers across 900 km², covering the entire South Litani sector from Naqoura in the west to Shebaa Farms in the east, “the Lebanese army has taken on ...
Bruno Bettelheim: “Love Is Not Enough”
David Sahyoun 2024-09-18 18:00 - Reading : 6 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 ...
Freud: 'Civilizational Hypocrisy, the Price of Social Adaptation'
David Sahyoun 2024-09-25 19:02 - Reading : 6 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 ...
Heartfelt Cries to Heal a Wounded Lebanon
Alain E. Andrea 2024-09-27 18:20 - Reading : 8 minute(s)
Caught in a war that tears it apart, Lebanon is far from being abandoned to its sad fate. Artists from around the globe lend their voices to This is Beirut, expressing their solidarity against unbearable violence. The sky darkens, once again plunging Lebanon into a night devoid of promise. As the wounds of the past, much like those of the ...
War: A Reflection of the Leaders’ Unconscious
David Sahyoun 2024-10-02 18:00 - Reading : 5 minute(s)
Every week, we invite you to explore a striking theme 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 thought to better understand ...
Despite a Whirlwind of Names, the Presidency Remains at a Standstill
2024-10-06 09:00 - Reading : 3 minute(s)
The trilateral meeting at Ain al-Tineh that brought together Parliament Speaker Nabih Berri, caretaker Prime Minister Najib Mikati and former Progressive Socialist Party (PSP) leader Walid Jumblatt has reignited discussions on candidates for the presidency. Despite the ongoing stalemate, the focus is now on finding a candidate capable of rallying ...
Iran Delays Israel-Saudi Normalization, Israel Hinders US-Iran Deal
2024-10-08 08:30 - Reading : 5 minute(s)
Nawaf Salam israel Iran Saudi Arabia
Will Israel’s response to the Iranian strike be calculated, precise, and restrained under US guidance, the same way Iran’s strike on Israel was? Will Tel Aviv comply with Washington’s directives to avoid targeting nuclear sites, keeping its actions within the parameters set by the US, or will it disregard these boundaries and strike those ...
The New Drone Warfare in the Levant
Malo Pinatel 2024-10-09 14:14 - Reading : 6 minute(s)
A constant buzzing fills the skies of some parts of the Middle East, mainly Lebanon. From Beirut to Gaza, the sound of drone engines has become a part of daily life for the populations targeted by the Israeli military. As with other 21st-century conflicts, drones have taken a central role in the Israel-Hamas war. From small, locally-made drones ...
Class Hatred Veiled in Humanitarianism
Johnny Kortbawi 2024-10-11 05:30 - Reading : 2 minute(s)
Class hatred runs deep in Lebanon, and it's a reality that no one can deny. This stems from the country's unresolved economic identity. In the capital, liberals who champion free-market economics coexist with the remnants of old communists, who are still committed to the ideals of social justice from the days of Lenin and Trotsky. In this ...
Guerrilla Tactics: The Israeli Army's Ongoing Struggle
2024-10-17 11:00 - Reading : 5 minute(s)
After a year of war, the Israeli army is still struggling to “destroy” Hamas and has launched a ground offensive in Lebanon, making the “total victory” promised by Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu seem uncertain. Despite Israel's advanced technology and continuous financial and military support from the United States, the world's leading ...
Nidal Haddad: Abou Melhem and Oum Melhem, Model Grandparents for the Lebanese
Bélinda Ibrahim 2024-09-13 18:00 - Reading : 5 minute(s)
Last Wednesday, Aley paid a heartfelt tribute to Abou Melhem and Oum Melhem, the legendary couple of Lebanese television. During this emotional ceremony, their granddaughter, Nidal Haddad, spoke with emotion about the authenticity, wisdom, and lasting imprint her grandparents left in the hearts of the Lebanese, calling them “model ...
Electing a President Today: A Painkiller for a Cancer
Johnny Kortbawi 2024-10-18 09:20 - Reading : 3 minute(s)
Nawaf Salam Dahyeh Joseph Aoun Israël war Gaza
This situation is widely recognized. Fortunately, for the first time in Lebanon's history, the current state of vacancy may actually be advantageous. Had a president been elected within the constitutional deadlines in 2022, the new leader would have had to navigate the fallout from the October 7 crisis, the repercussions of the Al-Aqsa flood, and ...
Rampant Messi Hits Another Hat-Trick as Miami Break MLS Points Record
This is Beirut 2024-10-20 08:50 - Reading : 4 minute(s)
On-fire Lionel Messi scored his second hat-trick of the week and Luis Suarez scored twice as Inter Miami beat the New England Revolution 6-2 to smash MLS's regular season points record. Miami's win, in their final game of the regular season, took them to 74 points - one more than the previous record, set by New England in 2021. Messi, who came ...
Amsterdam’s 750th Anniversary Celebrations Spotlight Iconic Jordaan Neighborhood’s Legacy
This is Beirut 2024-10-27 10:30 - Reading : 4 minute(s)
Amsterdam kicks off year-long celebrations this weekend to mark its 750th anniversary, with one ancient and formerly down-at-heel neighborhood playing a starring role in the festivities. Sitting cheek by jowl with the city’s Canal Belt, the once working-class Jordaan neighborhood is the setting for a new musical that its producers say captures ...
All Eyes on the White House
Johnny Kortbawi 2024-10-29 09:00 - Reading : 2 minute(s)
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Many Lebanese are pinning their hopes on the United States presidential election to bring clarity to the ongoing war in Lebanon and broader regional tensions from Gaza to Iran. While there is some truth to this perspective, the tendency among Lebanese to overanalyze and speculate often outpaces the reality on the ground. Historically, the US has ...
An Immersive Dive into the Intimate at the Musée des Arts Décoratifs in Paris
This is Beirut 2024-10-29 14:00 - Reading : 3 minute(s)
Until March 30, the Musée des Arts Décoratifs (MAD) invites us on a fascinating journey into the heart of intimacy. The exhibition, The Intimate, from the Bedroom to Social Media, designed as an “educational mission to foster better understanding across generations,” according to its curator Christine Macel, delves into the many facets of ...
‘La Cocina’: American Dream, Love, and Dilemmas on Screen
This is Beirut 2024-11-02 10:30 - Reading : 2 minute(s)
Immigration, abortion, and the pursuit of the American Dream: these are the explosive ingredients of the Mexican-American film La Cocina, which takes us behind the scenes of a New York restaurant. This social fresco explores themes at the heart of the tense electoral campaign ending next week in the United States, where the film will be released, ...
Commando Operation in Batroun: What Are Israel's Capabilities?
Malo Pinatel 2024-11-02 22:05 - Reading : 3 minute(s)
Early on the morning of Friday, November 1, an Israeli special forces unit conducted an operation in Batroun. Their target: Imad Fadel Amhaz, 30, a student at the Institute of Maritime and Technological Sciences (Marsati). While authorities have yet to clarify the details of the incident, initial reports indicate that the operation was launched ...
Heraclitus: 'War is the Mother of All Things'
This is Beirut 2024-11-06 18:00 - Reading : 4 minute(s)
Psychoanalysis Philosophy Quote War
"War is the mother of all things, the queen of all things." Heraclitus's famous phrase, the ancient Greek philosopher, seems at first glance to praise violence and conflict. However, we will attempt to demonstrate that Heraclitus’s wisdom, in this quotation, aims to highlight the creative potential within any conflict. Far from glorifying war, ...
International Gastronomy Festival 2024 in Mougins (1/2)
2024-09-17 11:01 - Reading : 4 minute(s)
The International Gastronomy Festival “Les Étoiles de Mougins” shone on September 14 and 15, 2024, with its diversity and conviviality in Mougins. This event, dedicated to culinary art, brought together more than a hundred prestigious chefs, both French and international, with Guillaume Gomez, former chef of the Élysée and French gastronomy ...
Quintet Sets Deadline for Presidential Election Before 2025
2024-09-13 16:57 - Reading : 2 minute(s)
French presidential envoy Jean-Yves Le Drian will reportedly visit Beirut at the end of September to continue his efforts related to the presidential election. This tour is part of his coordination with the Quintet (comprising the United States, France, Saudi Arabia, Qatar, and Egypt). It follows recent meetings with Saudi advisor Nizar ...
All but Ideal: Naim Qassem’s Shortcomings
Nisrine Merheb 2024-11-08 17:35 - Reading : 3 minute(s)
“Polite” [Sheikh] Naim Qassem might have preferred a career as a chemistry teacher, or perhaps he would have remained content as Deputy Secretary-General. Back then, we might have welcomed his “light” appearances, his intellectual statements and his “modern” positions, like his 2017 statement attacking women who are “adorned” or ...
Kenya's Wanyonyi Edges Arop for Olympic 800m Gold
2024-08-11 14:00 - Reading : 3 minute(s)
Kenya's Emmanuel Wanyonyi held off world champion Marco Arop of Canada to win Olympic men's 800m gold in a lightning fast race on Saturday. Wanyonyi clocked a personal best of 1:41.19 for victory, maintaining a proud record for Kenya who have now won the last five Olympic men's 800m titles. Arop took silver just one-hundredth of a second behind ...
Beyond the Stage: Jalal Khoury's Journey in Photography
Yara Germany 2024-07-25 14:03 - Reading : 4 minute(s)
Jalal Khoury, an essential figure in Lebanese theater and the first author from the country to be translated and performed abroad, was also a talented photographer. This lesser-known facet of the artist with a rich repertoire was highlighted during a ceremony on Wednesday, July 24, celebrating the donation of a collection of his ...
When Music Screams War to Dream of Peace (1/2)
Alain E. Andrea 2024-07-27 10:30 - Reading : 5 minute(s)
Composers of Western art music have depicted the tragedy of war through various musical works while yearning for long-awaited peace. The first article of this series will cover three of Beethoven’s works, as we commemorate the bicentennial of the 9th Symphony. War rages still, in the four corners of the world. A de facto truth, some would say, ...
When Music Screams War to Dream of Peace (2/2)
Alain E. Andrea 2024-07-29 14:00 - Reading : 5 minute(s)
In his triptych of war symphonies, Shostakovich vividly captures the turmoil of World War II. His symphonic music, alternating between heroic and satirical, is an intense meditation on the horrors of war, with moments of chaotic violence and poignant lamentation. War rages still, in the four corners of the world. A de facto truth, some would ...
Olympics: Lebanese in Paris Revel in the Games
2024-07-30 18:31 - Reading : 4 minute(s)
This Is Beirut spoke with Lebanese residents in Paris to get their reactions to the Olympic Games, which officially kicked off on Friday in the French capital and other cities across the mainland and overseas territories. The Paris Olympic Games officially kicked off on Friday, July 26, with the lighting of the Olympic flame in the ...