Béatrice Moreau 2024-02-03 13:30 - Reading : 3 minute(s)
Egypt’s ambitious plan to clad one of its ancient pyramids in granite has ignited a firestorm of debate among heritage experts, Egyptologists, and the global community. The project, targeting the Menkaure Pyramid, the smallest of the iconic trio on the Giza plateau, represents a bold attempt to restore the structure to its purported original ...
Béatrice Moreau 2024-02-03 11:45 - Reading : 3 minute(s)
On the cusp of his 80th birthday, Michael Morpurgo, a towering figure in British children's literature, reflects on the cinematic adaptations of his work. Known globally for his millions of books sold, Morpurgo's narratives have often ventured onto the big screen, not always with the artistic success he hoped for. In a recent interview, he ...
Béatrice Moreau 2024-02-02 18:39 - Reading : 3 minute(s)
Vermin, a groundbreaking French horror film, is creating a buzz not just for its spine-chilling plot about killer spiders invading a dilapidated apartment block, but also for its trailblazing approach to social commentary. The film has quickly become the first hit of the year in France, marking a significant shift in the portrayal of the ...
Béatrice Moreau 2024-02-02 16:44 - Reading : 3 minute(s)
The British Museum, one of London's premier cultural institutions, announced an unusual yet significant exhibition titled "Rediscovering Gems," set to open on February 15. This exhibit comes in the wake of a startling revelation last August that approximately 2,000 items from its extensive collection were believed to have been stolen by a former ...
Élie-Joe Kamel 2024-02-02 15:47 - Reading : less than a minute
A performance organized by the Zaki Nassif Program for Music, featuring soprano Louise el-Khoury and contralto Natasha Nassar, accompanied on the piano by Olga Bolun, mesmerized audiences on Thursday evening at AUB's Assembly Hall.
2024-02-02 13:34 - Reading : 2 minute(s)
Emma Stone, acclaimed for her memorable portrayal in La La Land, has once again distinguished herself in the intricate role of Bella, a young woman resurrected by a distinguished scientist in Poor Things, a fusion of science fiction and drama. At the Golden Globe Awards 2024, she was awarded the Best Actress prize for her performance in this film, ...
Elie-Joe Bassil 2024-02-02 12:23 - Reading : 5 minute(s)
Tucked away on the outskirts of the city of Shkodër, in northern Albania, the Venice Art Mask workshop emerges as the epicenter of a globally reaching artistic industry one would not expect to find outside the city of Venice. In a hidden street in Shkodër, northern Albania, a sign bearing the name Venice Art discreetly hangs on a gate leading ...
2024-02-01 21:22 - Reading : 9 minute(s)
On January 25, Elissa launched on Netflix a documentary about her professional and personal journey titled It’s OK, consisting of three episodes and produced by ‘Different Production.’ The series could have been called ‘The Confessions of Elissa,’ but the title It’s OK immediately immerses us in the life of the singer with a ...
2024-02-01 18:38 - Reading : 4 minute(s)
At the Grammy Awards’ forthcoming ceremony, an unprecedented majority of the nominations for Album and Record of the Year have been awarded to female or gender-fluid artists, including notable figures such as Taylor Swift, SZA, and Olivia Rodrigo. This shift is perceived by many observers of the industry as a long-overdue rectification. Billie ...
This Is Beirut 2024-02-01 17:45 - Reading : 3 minute(s)
'Dust', the latest dance performance by Nada Kano, portrays a pas de deux that, like a trail of powder, moves from life to death and from death to life. How to cope with the tragedy and its aftermath? The dancers’ bodies embody the memory of the August 4th incident in Beirut and attempt to find their salvation. On stage, they dance and play with ...
2024-02-01 13:30 - Reading : 2 minute(s)
The forthcoming American biographical musical drama, Bob Marley: One Love, directed by Reinaldo Marcus Green and penned by a team of writers including Green, Terence Winter, Frank E. Flowers, and Zach Baylin, is poised to bring the illustrious life of reggae icon Bob Marley to the silver screen. The film will be released in mid-February ...
This Is Beirut 2024-02-01 11:32 - Reading : 4 minute(s)
In February 2024, the Beirut Art Film Festival is set to captivate audiences with a diverse selection of thought-provoking documentaries that delve into the realms of poetry, culture, and artistic rivalry. This month, the festival proudly presents two exceptional films: The Poetess, a powerful documentary about Saudi poetess Hissa Hilal, and ...