Béatrice Moreau 29/01 18:30 - Reading : 3 minute(s)
This past weekend, the North American box office witnessed a surprising leader in the action film The Beekeeper, emerging at the forefront during a modestly earning winter period. The data, provided by the specialized firm Exhibitor Relations, indicates a shifting landscape in audience preferences and market dynamics. The Beekeeper, a production ...
This Is Beirut 29/01 13:30 - Reading : 3 minute(s)
"Dionysius, the tyrant of Syracuse, lived in a castle surrounded by a moat and constantly under the watch of numerous guards. Dionysius, who was always worried, surrounded himself with courtiers whose job was to flatter and reassure him. Among them, Damocles, the king of the goldsmiths, incessantly praised his master for the fortune of being the ...
Béatrice Moreau 29/01 10:30 - Reading : 3 minute(s)
The Carnival of Venice, one of the most emblematic and photographed festivities in the world, began its celebrations with a bang this Saturday. For the 2024 edition, Venice pays homage to one of its most famous sons, Marco Polo, by celebrating the 700th anniversary of his death with the theme "Towards the Orient. The Incredible Journey of Marco ...
28/01 18:30 - Reading : 2 minute(s)
Internationally renowned actress Michelle Pfeiffer has always captivated audiences with her versatile acting skills and timeless charm. She recently checked in at the 2024 Environmental Media Association Awards Gala at Sunset Las Palmas Studios on January 27 in Los Angeles. Apart from her acting career, Michelle Pfeiffer is also known for her ...
Béatrice Moreau 28/01 16:39 - Reading : 5 minute(s)
In a striking display of protest, the Mona Lisa, one of the world’s most iconic paintings, became the latest canvas for activists’ outcry, not with paint but with pumpkin soup. This action, which occurred in the heart of Paris at the renowned Louvre Museum, transcends mere vandalism and opens a critical dialogue on the intersection of art, ...
28/01 13:49 - Reading : 3 minute(s)
At Rebirth Beirut, in an exhibition titled "Unmasked," which runs from January 25 to February 3, 2024, gallerist Aïda Cherfan introduces us to a new talent: Georges Meouchy, an artist known for his original and unique style. A self-taught painter who also works as a notary, Meouchy acknowledges being inspired by his varied social and ...
Béatrice Moreau 28/01 10:30 - Reading : 3 minute(s)
Pedro Almodovar, the acclaimed Spanish filmmaker, is set to make a major comeback to feature-length cinema with an adventurous English-language film, The Room Next Door. Boasting a distinguished cast that includes Tilda Swinton, Julianne Moore, and John Turturro, this film is poised to become a significant milestone in the realm of art-house ...
Alain E. Andrea 27/01 18:08 - Reading : 6 minute(s)
The ongoing controversy surrounding the burial of Mozart, fueled by the film Amadeus, is debunked by reliable historical sources, refuting the idea of a mass grave. On the occasion of the commemoration of Mozart’s birthday, This is Beirut highlights the circumstances surrounding his death and funeral. The persistent myth that Wolfgang Amadeus ...
27/01 13:59 - Reading : 4 minute(s)
During Paris Fashion Week, Lebanese designer Georges Hobeika presented his spring 2024 collection at the Hotel Pozzo di Borgo, an iconic venue in the French capital. This collection, titled The Golden Age of the Orient, marks a significant turning point in Hobeika’s artistic journey, bridging his Lebanese heritage with the modernity of ...
Zeina Nader 27/01 11:48 - Reading : 5 minute(s)
The Saleh Barakat Gallery is currently hosting a remarkable and deeply meaningful exhibition titled The Turn, a solo work by the young and talented Syrian artist Anas Albraehe, who now resides in Lebanon. Albraehe boasts a record of solo and group exhibitions in Lebanon, Jordan, the United States and other countries. In search of authenticity and ...
26/01 18:00 - Reading : 2 minute(s)
The symbiotic relationship between ballet and fashion, a phenomenon tracing its roots back centuries, remains a subject of considerable interest in the artistic world. The 2024 Paris Fashion Week serves as a contemporary testament to this enduring connection, with high-end fashion houses drawing inspiration from the elegant elements of dance. ...
26/01 10:24 - Reading : 3 minute(s)
In Iran, a vibrant challenge is sweeping through the fashion industry. Designers are trying to find balance between the traditionally dark attire and a burst of bright colors while navigating the stringent dress code for women. Post-1979 revolution, Iran imposed a rigid dress code on women, mandating loose-fitting garments covering the head and ...