par Marie-Christine Tayah, 16/05 18:33 - Reading : 3 minute(s)
Since the release of his first feature film, Terminator, in 1984, James Cameron has emerged as a distinctive talent, revolutionizing the cinematic status quo for decades to follow. The exhibition, The Art of James Cameron, running from April 4, 2024, to January 5, 2025, at La Cinémathèque in Paris, illustrates how the key themes and ...
par Madeleine Cadoux, 17/05 21:26 - Reading : 2 minute(s)
On Friday, May 17, the Festival de Cannes delivered an exceptional experience, overflowing with emotional and cinematic discoveries, leaving an indelible mark on all attendees. From dawn, the vibrant Croisette welcomed filmmakers, actors and cinephiles. They gathered to celebrate the cinematic arts in all their glory. In the official ...
par Madeleine Cadoux, 20/05 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 ...
par Madeleine Cadoux, 22/05 19:00 - Reading : 3 minute(s)
"Cut!" is a cinema term which fits well with the 77th Cannes Film Festival, where excessively tortured bodies, hallmarks of gore, are featured in films. Powerful women remain at the forefront of this festival on May 22, 2024. Films such as The Substance with Demi Moore in competition, directed by the French Coralie Fargeat, or Les femmes au ...
par Bélinda Ibrahim, 19/06 13:54 - Reading : 4 minute(s)
Anouk Aimée, an iconic actress and the true embodiment of French grace, passed away this Tuesday, June 18, 2024, at the age of 92. Her daughter, Manuela Papatakis, announced the sad news on Instagram, specifying that she was by her side during her final moments. Born Françoise Dreyfus on April 27, 1932, in Paris, Anouk Aimée was ...
par Béatrice Moreau, 20/06 18:06 - Reading : 3 minute(s)
In a heartening display of solidarity, the film community, led by Martin Scorsese and Quentin Tarantino, has united to save La Clef, the last collective-run cinema in Paris’s Latin Quarter, ensuring its continued role as a beacon for independent and diverse cinema. La Clef, a beloved institution in Paris’s Latin Quarter, has been a bastion ...
par Madeleine Cadoux, 27/06 10:30 - Reading : 4 minute(s)
Oscar-winning director Pedro Almodovar's deep affection for Madrid takes center stage in a new exhibition in the Spanish capital. This heartfelt tribute showcases the city's significant presence in his illustrious film career through Madrid, Almodovar Girl exhibition, running until October 20 at the Conde Duque Cultural Center. The Madrid, ...
par This Is Beirut, 04/07 13:30 - Reading : 3 minute(s)
From July 5 to 13, 2024, “Italian Screens” presents in Beirut a selection of the most iconic Italian films of 2023. This event will take place at Beirut Souks Cinemacity. The Lebanese capital is set to welcome “Italian Screens,” an initiative by the Italian Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation and the Directorate ...
par Béatrice Moreau, 08/07 18:03 - Reading : 3 minute(s)
Jon Landau, the producer behind the mega-hits Titanic and Avatar, as well as the discoverer of Bruce Springsteen, passed away on July 5, 2024, in Los Angeles, succumbing to cancer at the age of 63. The entertainment industry has lost one of its greatest visionaries. Jon Landau, a genius producer and talent discoverer, succumbed to cancer after a ...
par Béatrice Moreau, 11/07 20:29 - Reading : 2 minute(s)
Shelley Duvall, the renowned American actress known for her memorable roles in The Shining and Robert Altman’s films, passed away on July 11, 2024, at the age of 75, due to complications related to diabetes. Shelley Duvall passed away peacefully in her sleep at her home in Blanco, Texas. Her long-time partner, Dan Gilroy, announced the news, ...
par Madeleine Cadoux, 26/07 14:04 - Reading : 4 minute(s)
Ryan Reynolds and Hugh Jackman kicked off the celebrations at the giant Comic-Con pop culture gathering on Thursday, July 25, with a special screening of Deadpool & Wolverine, their eagerly anticipated superhero mash-up movie expected to break box office records this weekend. The Hollywood A-listers Ryan Reynolds and Hugh Jackman took ...
par Bélinda Ibrahim, 01/08 09:46 - Reading : 4 minute(s)
Colette Naufal, founder of the Beirut International Film Festival, shaped the Lebanese cinematic landscape for more than two decades. Her passing at 78 leaves a significant void, but her legacy is imperishable. The Birth of a Passion Although few details are known about Colette Naufal’s youth, it is evident that she developed a deep ...
