This Is Beirut 2024-01-24 18:30 - Reading : 1 minute(s)
On Thursday, February 15, 2024, the screens of Empire Première at Sodeco Square will be bathed in the ethereal glow of former Bolshoi Ballet luminaries. Giselle is definitely a not-to-be-missed artistic happening. This epitome of romantic ballet welcomes the transcendent artistry of Russian dancer Olga Smirnova and Italian Jacopo Tissi, ...
2024-01-24 13:30 - Reading : 2 minute(s)
In Singapore, a city-state where graffiti is typically prohibited, an abandoned shopping center unexpectedly morphed into a vibrant hub for artistic expression. Young creatives commandeered the nearly half-century-old Peace Centre, adorning its walls with vivid murals and organizing art workshops, infusing the space with newfound vitality. Peace ...
2024-01-24 10:58 - Reading : 3 minute(s)
On Tuesday, January 23, 2024, in Los Angeles, the Oscar nominations were announced, featuring nine films from the official selection of the Cannes Film Festival. Justine Triet's Anatomy of a Fall secured five of these nominations. The Academy of Oscars' announcement on January 23, 2024, in Los Angeles, brought a significant surprise. Nine films ...
Béatrice Moreau 2024-01-23 22:38 - Reading : 4 minute(s)
The 2024 Oscars promise to be memorable, with nominations that reflect both the diversity of modern cinema and some notable surprises. Among the highlights, Christopher Nolan’s Oppenheimer stands out with thirteen nominations, while notable absences and records in nominations also make headlines. Here are five key points to remember from these ...
Béatrice Moreau 2024-01-23 18:00 - Reading : 4 minute(s)
Paris Men’s Fashion Week, a beacon of global fashion trends, concluded, marking another chapter in the city’s illustrious legacy as the commercial and artistic heart of haute couture. This year’s event, while not particularly risky in its fashion statements, confirmed Paris’ status as an epicenter of creative and commercial prowess in the ...
Bélinda Ibrahim 2024-01-23 13:30 - Reading : 4 minute(s)
In a world brimming with cinematic adaptations, The Last Letter from Your Lover emerges as a poignant exploration of love and memory. Directed by Augustine Frizzell, this film, based on Jojo Moyes’ 2012 novel, intertwines past and present, weaving together two romances separated by time, yet linked by the power of love letters. While it ...
2024-01-23 10:30 - Reading : 2 minute(s)
The famous 1990 movie Pretty Woman, starring Julia Roberts and Richard Gere, has recently been added to Netflix and is regaining popularity. The movie's return coincided with the striking success of Leave the World Behind, a dramatic horror film also starring Julia Roberts. Pretty Woman, a 1990 film directed by Garry Marshall and starring Julia ...
2024-01-22 18:00 - Reading : 2 minute(s)
Winston Churchill, renowned as the "Old Lion" and a pivotal figure in the Second World War, was not only a distinguished British Prime Minister but also a gifted painter and Nobel laureate in literature. An array of his personal items, encompassing books, letters, speeches, furniture, and paintings, are currently being showcased and offered for ...
2024-01-22 13:30 - Reading : 3 minute(s)
Renowned painter Jamil Molaeb marks his grand return to the Janine Rubeiz Gallery from January 9 to February 23 with a striking exhibition titled Jamilat, celebrating the feminine nude. In Jamil Molaeb's collection, the female body is set against a natural backdrop, positioned at the center of the canvas as if at the universe's core. This becomes ...
Bélinda Ibrahim 2024-01-22 11:56 - Reading : 3 minute(s)
“Where have your Monday columns gone?” several people have asked me. Those posts that recounted the improbable adventures of the sexagenarians in a world just as improbable. I acknowledged that I lacked the typical lightness of those kinds of writings... due to the spirit of the times, no doubt… So, as I pick up my pen in this year, 2024, ...
2024-01-21 18:00 - Reading : 2 minute(s)
The year 2024 kicked off with an enthralling blend of sports and music, symbolized by Taylor Swift's presence at the AFC Wild Card Playoffs. This event, hosted on January 13 at Kansas City's GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium, was not just a display of the athletic prowess of the Miami Dolphins and the Kansas City Chiefs, but also a stage for Swift's ...
Béatrice Moreau 2024-01-21 13:30 - Reading : 3 minute(s)
May December, the latest feature film from acclaimed American director Todd Haynes, offers an immersion into a complex and provocative narrative. This 1 hour and 57-minute film, which competed at the Cannes Film Festival last May, is distinguished by its bold storytelling and exploration of controversial themes. The film marks a significant ...