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Power to Women Embracing Their Timeless Strength at the Oscars and César Awards

Marie-Christine Tayah, 07/03 18:00 - Reading : 6 minute(s)

This year, women took center stage at the Oscars and César Awards, their speeches carried more than just gratitude—they embodied resilience, empowerment and authenticity. Beyond talent and dazzling gowns, they unveiled the deepest parts of themselves, embracing vulnerability as a source of strength. Through their words, they reminded the world ...

Paris and JR, the Artist Turning Cities into Open-Air Galleries

Marie-Christine Tayah, 06/03 12:00 - Reading : 2 minute(s)

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Some artists change the world simply by existing. JR is one of them. His projects showcase an extraordinary level of creativity, brought to life on a monumental scale, turning cities into canvases filled with beauty and art. "Beauty will save the world," wrote Dostoevsky. And art is beauty. In September 2025, JR, in collaboration with the Christo ...

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 ...

Gene Hackman’s Final Days: Mystery and Suspicious Death

This is Beirut, 02/03 13:05 - Reading : 2 minute(s)

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Hollywood icon Gene Hackman was likely dead for around ten days before his body was discovered alongside that of his wife in their Santa Fe home, authorities announced Friday. The 95-year-old actor and classical pianist Betsy Arakawa, 63, were found lifeless on Wednesday, along with the body of one of their dogs. While no signs of foul play were ...

Francis Ford Coppola Embraces Razzie Award for 'Megalopolis' Flop

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

Cinema Actor Film Art Culture

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 ...

Tilda Swinton Curates a Paris Exhibition at Christie’s

This is Beirut, 01/03 12:00 - Reading : 1 minute(s)

Actress Exhibition Art Cinema

British actress Tilda Swinton will serve as the curator and scenographer of an exhibition dedicated to her friend and compatriot, designer Marianna Kennedy, at Christie’s in Paris from May 5 to 11, the auction house announced on Friday. This non-selling exhibition is entirely envisioned by Swinton, who designed the staging and décor, according ...

'Emilia Pérez' Triumphs at the César Awards Before Facing the Oscars

Madeleine Cadoux, 01/03 09:20 - Reading : 5 minute(s)

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French director Jacques Audiard triumphed at the César Awards on Friday, overcoming controversy to take home seven awards for his musical Emilia Pérez, including Best Film and Best Director. Now, he sets his sights on the Oscars this Sunday. “The joy of hiding, the fear of being discovered—thank you for finding me!” said the 72-year-old ...

The Top Nominees at the 2024 Oscars: A Tight Race

Madeleine Cadoux, 28/02 14:30 - Reading : 3 minute(s)

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As the Oscars revelations are unfolding very soon, the battle is intense between Sean Baker’s tragicomedy Anora and Edward Berger’s Vatican thriller Conclave. Once considered a strong contender, Jacques Audiard’s Emilia Pérez saw its Oscar hopes crumble following controversies surrounding its lead actress. Meanwhile, Ralph Fiennes’ ...

Gene Hackman, the Quiet Giant of American Cinema

Bélinda Ibrahim, 28/02 12:50 - Reading : 6 minute(s)

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Hackman passed away on February 26, 2025, in his home in Santa Fe, New Mexico. Despite his advanced age, the disturbing circumstances of his death have deeply shaken Hollywood. His wife, 63-year-old classical pianist Betsy Arakawa, and their dog were also found dead. The details surrounding their discovery are especially unsettling. The bodies ...

Michelle Trachtenberg: A Life in the Spotlight Ends Too Soon

Madeleine Cadoux, 27/02 09:00 - Reading : 3 minute(s)

Actress TV Cinema Culture Legacy Art

Michelle Trachtenberg, the beloved actress known for her unforgettable roles in Buffy the Vampire Slayer, Harriet the Spy and Gossip Girl, passed away at the age of 39. Recently recovering from a liver transplant, she was found unresponsive in her Manhattan home, with officials attributing her passing to natural causes. Her sudden death marks the ...

'Conclave' Shakes Up SAG Awards, Strengthening Its Oscar Prospects

This is Beirut, 24/02 10:30 - Reading : 4 minute(s)

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Vatican thriller Conclave won top prize at an unpredictable Screen Actors Guild Awards gala Sunday, throwing a potential late curveball into the Oscars race just a week before the Academy Awards. The movie about the mysterious, behind-closed-doors selection process for choosing a new pope won the prize for best cast—the SAG equivalent to ...

A film shot with an iPhone in 10 days could win at Berlinale

This is Beirut, 22/02 10:30 - Reading : 2 minute(s)

Berlinale Festival Film Cinema

Romanian director Radu Jude is hoping for a second victory at the Berlin Film Festival with his latest production, which was shot on an iPhone in just 10 days. Containing Jude’s typical offbeat humor and taste for the absurd, Kontinental '25 recounts the life of a hard-working bailiff who is stricken by guilt caused by a suicide linked to her ...

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