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Michelle Trachtenberg: A Life in the Spotlight Ends Too Soon

Madeleine Cadoux, 27/02 09:00 - Reading : 3 minute(s)

Michelle Trachtenberg, the beloved actress known for her unforgettable roles in Buffy the Vampire Slayer, Harriet the Spy and Gossip Girl, passed away at the age of 39. Recently recovering from a liver transplant, she was found unresponsive in her Manhattan home, with officials attributing her passing to natural causes. Her sudden death marks the ...

'Conclave' Shakes Up SAG Awards, Strengthening Its Oscar Prospects

This is Beirut, 24/02 10:30 - Reading : 4 minute(s)

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Vatican thriller Conclave won top prize at an unpredictable Screen Actors Guild Awards gala Sunday, throwing a potential late curveball into the Oscars race just a week before the Academy Awards. The movie about the mysterious, behind-closed-doors selection process for choosing a new pope won the prize for best cast—the SAG equivalent to ...

A film shot with an iPhone in 10 days could win at Berlinale

This is Beirut, 22/02 10:30 - Reading : 2 minute(s)

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Romanian director Radu Jude is hoping for a second victory at the Berlin Film Festival with his latest production, which was shot on an iPhone in just 10 days. Containing Jude’s typical offbeat humor and taste for the absurd, Kontinental '25 recounts the life of a hard-working bailiff who is stricken by guilt caused by a suicide linked to her ...

'The Brutalist': Fact, Fiction, and the Architect Debate Sparks

This is Beirut, 21/02 10:30 - Reading : 5 minute(s)

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The Brutalist, an epic drama loosely inspired by the life and work of architect Marcel Breuer, is one of the favorites for Sunday’s Oscars. However, the film has drawn scorn from design experts, who accuse it of glaring errors and question whether its main character is even a Brutalist architect. Here are five things to know about the film, ...

'Captain America: Brave New World' dominates North American theaters

This is Beirut, 17/02 18:00 - Reading : 2 minute(s)

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Marvel and Disney's new superhero film Captain America: Brave New World easily dominated the North American box office this weekend, earning an estimated $100 million in the biggest opening of the year, industry watcher Exhibitor Relations reported Sunday. The film's strong showing on a four-day US holiday weekend came despite tepid reviews and ...

'Conclave' and 'The Brutalist' Triumph at the British Baftas

This is Beirut, 17/02 10:30 - Reading : 3 minute(s)

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The thriller papal Conclave and the monumental The Brutalist played a tight game on Sunday night at the Baftas, the British cinema awards, each winning four trophies, while Emilia Perez, embroiled in controversy, collected two, just fifteen days before the Oscars. Directed by German filmmaker Edward Berger, Conclave was crowned Best Film, while ...

Berlinale: 'Dreams' Explores a Passionate Yet Fractured Love Story

This is Beirut, 16/02 14:00 - Reading : 3 minute(s)

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'Love, hate, and violence intertwine in Dreams, Michel Franco’s latest film in contention for the Berlinale’s top honor. Featuring Jessica Chastain in a powerful lead role, the film explores the deep fractures in a love story spanning Mexico and the United States, reflecting broader political and social realities. Like Bong Joon-Ho’s ...

Tilda Swinton Receives Golden Bear, Celebrates Fearless Cinema Journey

Madeleine Cadoux, 16/02 10:30 - Reading : 3 minute(s)

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British actress Tilda Swinton was awarded the Honorary Golden Bear at the Berlin International Film Festival, celebrating her exceptional career and impact on global cinema. The award, presented during the festival's opening night, recognized her unique artistic contributions and fearless choices in portraying complex characters. During her ...

'Lost in Translation' Returns Two Decades After Its Success

Madeleine Cadoux, 12/02 14:00 - Reading : 2 minute(s)

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Released in 2003, Lost in Translation quickly became a cult classic, praised for its delicate storytelling and melancholic beauty. Directed by Sofia Coppola, the film follows Bob Harris, a washed-up American actor played by Bill Murray, and Charlotte, a young woman searching for meaning, portrayed by Scarlett Johansson. Against the backdrop of a ...

Two Lebanese Short Films Win Awards at Clermont-Ferrand Festival

Fabienne Touma, 11/02 10:30 - Reading : 5 minute(s)

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Lebanon was the guest of honor at this year’s 47th edition of the Clermont-Ferrand Short Film Festival, with a rich program featuring films, discussions and cultural events highlighting Lebanese cinema and its talents. The event was co-organized with the Beirut Film Society, an organization supporting film production and distribution in ...

'Dog Man' Leads Box Office Despite 'Super Bowl' Weekend

This is Beirut, 10/02 10:30 - Reading : 2 minute(s)

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Dog Man, a superhero comedy from Universal and DreamWorks based on popular kids' novels, held its lead in North American theaters for a second straight weekend, earning an estimated $13.7 million, industry watcher Exhibitor Relations said Sunday. The animated movie, a spinoff from the best-selling Captain Underpants series of graphic novels, saw ...

Demi Moore’s Stunning Critics Choice Win Dominates Award Season Buzz

This is Beirut, 08/02 10:30 - Reading : 2 minute(s)

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Demi Moore took home the Best Actress award at the Critics Choice Awards on Friday, cementing her position as the favorite for the Oscars. Her win came during a tumultuous week that saw scandal engulf her Emilia Perez rival, Karla Sofia Gascon. Moore’s critically acclaimed horror film, The Substance, also earned Best Original Screenplay at the ...

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