05/02 10:56 - Reading : 3 minute(s)
As the luminaries of the music industry converge upon Los Angeles for the forthcoming Grammy Awards ceremony on Sunday, February 5, anticipation surges around Taylor Swift, whose potential triumph could etch her name into the annals of music history. However, the awards ceremony this year is distinguished by an unusually diverse array of nominees, ...
Bélinda Ibrahim 04/02 13:30 - Reading : 3 minute(s)
Attending a theater performance on a Saturday night in Beirut can hold its share of (good) surprises, as the Le Monnot theater provides so well. Such is the case with Tnein Bel Lel, an eccentric and bold musical comedy, distinguished by its originality and element of surprise. A true laughter therapy is guaranteed. [video width="960" height="960" ...
04/02 13:30 - Reading : 2 minute(s)
In an enchanting confluence of surrealism and cinema, the city of Munich plays host to an unprecedented exhibition, "Dalí: Spellbound – The Exhibition," set to captivate the imaginations of art enthusiasts and cinephiles alike. Opening on February 2, 2024, and extending until May 5, 2024, this exhibition offers a rare glimpse into the genius of ...
Béatrice Moreau 04/02 10:40 - Reading : 2 minute(s)
Carl Weathers, the celebrated actor best known for his role as the charismatic and formidable boxer Apollo Creed in the Rocky series, has passed away at the age of 76. His family confirmed his death through a statement to US media, marking the end of an era for fans across the globe. Weathers’s illustrious career, spanning over five decades, ...
Bélinda Ibrahim 03/02 18:12 - Reading : 3 minute(s)
Available on Netflix, Redeeming Love offers a heartwarming adaptation of Francine Rivers’s bestseller, skillfully weaving a narrative of unwavering love and redemption set against the gritty backdrop of the California Gold Rush. In an era where cinema often grapples with the challenge of marrying profound themes with compelling storytelling, ...
Béatrice Moreau 03/02 16:17 - Reading : 3 minute(s)
The Beast, Bertrand Bonello's latest film starring Léa Seydoux, is a hallucinatory exploration of artificial intelligence and love through time. The movie has been released in theaters. In today's cinematic landscape, few works manage to weave together the intricacies of love, the ethical dilemmas surrounding artificial intelligence (AI), and a ...
Béatrice Moreau 03/02 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 03/02 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 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 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 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.
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, ...