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Michael Madsen, the Last Tough Guy of American Cinema, Dies at 67

This is Beirut, 03/07 23:00 - Reading : 2 minute(s)

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Michael Madsen, renowned for his portrayals of Mr. Blonde in Reservoir Dogs and Budd in Kill Bill, died on Thursday, July 3, 2025, at 67, following cardiac arrest at his Malibu home, according to his representatives and the Los Angeles County Sheriff. No foul play is suspected. “Michael Madsen was one of Hollywood’s most iconic actors, and he ...

Matthew Perry’s Doctor to Plead Guilty in Overdose Case

This is Beirut, 17/06 14:00 - Reading : 2 minute(s)

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The main doctor charged in connection with the drug overdose of Friends star Matthew Perry is expected to enter a guilty plea in the coming weeks, the US Justice Department said Monday. Salvador Plasencia "has agreed to plead guilty to four counts of distribution of ketamine, which carries a statutory maximum sentence of 40 years in federal ...

Netflix's 'The Eternaut' Fights Tyranny with Argentine Grit

This is Beirut, 01/05 10:00 - Reading : 2 minute(s)

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Survival through teamwork: it's a tale as old as time with particular resonance today, says Argentine actor Ricardo Darin of his latest project The Eternaut, which hit Netflix on Wednesday. Based on a 1950s comic with iconic status in the South American country, the sci-fi series tells the story of a mysterious, toxic snowfall that precedes an ...

Val Kilmer, Charismatic Star of 'Top Gun' and 'Batman,' Passed Away

Marie-Christine Tayah, 02/04 14:00 - Reading : 5 minute(s)

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American actor Val Kilmer has died at the age of 65 from complications of pneumonia, as confirmed by his daughter Mercedes Kilmer to The New York Times. The actor, whose career saw soaring highs and difficult lows, had been battling the long-term effects of throat cancer since 2014, which left him without his voice but never without his artistic ...

Gene Hackman Died of Natural Causes, a Week after Wife

This is Beirut, 08/03 09:25 - Reading : 3 minute(s)

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Oscar-winning actor Gene Hackman died of natural causes about a week after his wife's death, a medical examiner said Friday, ending more than a week of mystery surrounding the death of one of Hollywood’s most beloved stars. The bodies of The French Connection star and his wife were found on February 26 in their home in New Mexico after ...

From 'The Pianist' to ' The Brutalist,' Adrien Brody, Master of Immersion

Bélinda Ibrahim, 04/03 18:00 - Reading : 5 minute(s)

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Adrien Brody possesses the rare gift of completely disappearing into his characters. Since his Oscar triumph in 2003 — becoming the youngest Best Actor winner at 29 — to his resurgence with The Brutalist, he has excelled at portraying men molded by war. His extreme method-acting approach has led him to explore the psychological depths of ...

Francis Ford Coppola Embraces Razzie Award for 'Megalopolis' Flop

This is Beirut, 01/03 17:00 - Reading : 2 minute(s)

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Multiple Oscar-winner Francis Ford Coppola on Friday said he was "thrilled" to accept this year's tongue-in-cheek Razzie Award for worst director, insisting it shows he has a "courage" sorely lacking in modern Hollywood. The legendary filmmaker behind The Godfather and Apocalypse Now poured his own money into last year's passion project ...

Amazon’s Grip on James Bond: A New Era or the End?

This is Beirut, 24/02 18:00 - Reading : 4 minute(s)

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James Bond in the hands of an American company: shock horror! Amazon's takeover of Britain's iconic Bond franchise has Her Majesty's subjects worried, with some wondering whether 007 still has a future. After months of wrangling between the films' producers and Amazon MGM Studio, extensively reported in the British press, the final blow fell on ...

Timothée Chalamet Steps into Bob Dylan’s Shoes

This is Beirut, 24/01 14:00 - Reading : 2 minute(s)

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Hollywood's prodigy, Timothée Chalamet, embodies the iconic folk artist Bob Dylan in A Complete Unknown, a biopic that earned eight Oscar nominations. Directed by James Mangold, known for Walk the Line and Le Mans 66, the film focuses on Dylan's early years in 1960s New York, a time when he carried a guitar on his back and shared ...

Georges Khabbaz Starring in Berlinale-Nominated Film 'Yunan'

Marie-Christine Tayah, 23/01 10:30 - Reading : 2 minute(s)

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The film Yunan, written directed by Amir Fakhr el-Din and starring Georges Khabbaz and Hanna Schygulla, will compete in the official selection at the 75th Berlin International Film Festival (Berlinale). This prestigious competition positions Yunan for the coveted Golden Bear award alongside globally acclaimed films. As one of the world’s top ...

Jude Law to Step Into Vladimir Putin’s Shoes

Madeleine Cadoux, 20/01 18:00 - Reading : 2 minute(s)

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Jude Law, renowned for his versatility and commanding screen presence, is set to embody Vladimir Putin in The Mage of the Kremlin, Olivier Assayas’ adaptation of Giuliano da Empoli's award-winning geopolitical novel. Known for roles that span kings, detectives and romantics, Law now faces the challenge of portraying one of the most enigmatic ...

When Vincent Lindon Plays with Fire

Madeleine Cadoux, 18/01 10:30 - Reading : 3 minute(s)

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An engaged actor and a recognized pillar of French cinema, Vincent Lindon continues to leave his mark on the history of the silver screen with performances that are both intense and diverse. From the beginning of his career, he has established himself as a key figure, seamlessly combining sensitivity and depth in his roles. Winner of the Best ...

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