Marie-Christine Tayah, 27/03 18:00 - Reading : 3 minute(s)
Cinema France Lebanon Film Snow White Culture
Boosted by discounted movie tickets during France’s annual Printemps du cinéma, Disney’s Snow White remake drew crowds between March 19 and 25. But behind its commercial success lies a storm of criticism—surrounding the cast, storyline, and values—long before the film even hit the big screen. A Reimagined Snow White Under Heavy ...
This is Beirut, 27/03 12:30 - Reading : 4 minute(s)
Growing up in North Korea, Hyuk's childhood was about survival. He never listened to banned K-pop music, but after defecting to the South, he's about to debut as an idol. Hyuk is one of two young North Koreans in a new K-pop band called 1Verse — the first time that performers originally from the nuclear-armed North have been trained for stardom ...
This is Beirut, 27/03 10:00 - Reading : 2 minute(s)
Art Exhibition NYC Culture Heritage
New York's storied Frick Collection will reopen its doors on April 17 after five years closed to the public for a major renovation, which curators hope will future-proof the collection of former coal and steel magnate Henry Clay Frick. "The Frick is back!" proclaimed Axel Rüger, director of the museum – a 20th-century mansion filled with ...
David Sahyoun, 26/03 18:00 - Reading : 5 minute(s)
Ghosting Psychoanalysis Culture Social Media
The anglicisms used to illustrate certain phenomena observed in virtual exchanges have surprising meanings. Far from indicating a mundane behavior, they carry meanings that reveal deeper characteristics about their users. This week, we will try to understand what “ghosting” is, which shares common traits with “breadcrumbing.” The ...
Hala Abdallah, 26/03 17:25 - Reading : less than a minute
cinema culture Lebanon Nouhad Al-Shami faith miracles
A story of faith and miracles, Nouhad Al-Shami: A Sign of Faith will be in cinemas across Lebanon starting March 27.
Marie-Christine Tayah, 26/03 14:00 - Reading : 2 minute(s)
Theater France Lebanon Culture
Sometimes, a small book can spark a profound change. During the Christmas holidays, what seemed like a simple children’s book, L’Ennemi, un livre pour la paix turned out to be a deep source of inspiration. With its delicate illustrations and powerful, minimalist text, this book moved readers with its humanity and impact. What began as a ...
This is Beirut, 26/03 10:00 - Reading : 3 minute(s)
United Kingdom Exhibition Show Art Culture
It was a radical idea: give UK artist Grayson Perry, known for his cross-dressing and flamboyant, colorful art, carte blanche to create new works inspired by one of the world's finest collections of decorative arts. The result, which is going on show at London's Wallace Collection museum, is surprising, as well as full of mischief and fun. "I ...
This is Beirut, 25/03 13:30 - Reading : 2 minute(s)
Festival Avignon Culture Exhibition Theater Art
A permanent exhibit dedicated to the history of the Avignon Festival, one of the world’s leading theater events, will open on July 5 at the Maison Jean Vilar, a space already devoted to the work of the festival’s founder. “I’ve been hoping for this project for thirty years,” said Antoine de Baecque, the exhibit’s curator, during a ...
This is Beirut, 25/03 10:00 - Reading : 1 minute(s)
Concert Music Culture Art Shakira Mexico
Shakira fans flocking to see the Colombian star in concert are generating tens of millions of dollars for Mexico, according to the local chamber of commerce, underscoring the economic significance of major musical events. Home to around nine million people, Mexico City is a magnet for Latin and other international musicians who attract fans from ...
Madeleine Cadoux, 23/03 19:00 - Reading : 2 minute(s)
Fashion France Art Les Bleus Culture
Pleated skirts, neon balaclavas, high-end coats—at Clairefontaine, the French football team isn't just training, it's making a fashion statement. Players like Jules Koundé, Ibrahima Konaté, and Kingsley Coman are turning heads not only on the field, but on the runway-like arrivals to training camp. Style magazines such as GQ, Paris Match, and ...
This is Beirut, 23/03 10:30 - Reading : 3 minute(s)
New York Art Exhibition Culture
A new exhibition, Snoopy in Style, opened on March 22 in Paris, highlighting the emergence of Snoopy as a fashion icon. The beloved black-and-white beagle, known for his role in Charles Schulz’s Peanuts comic strip, has been embraced by a wide range of designers, from streetwear brands to high-fashion couture houses. Hosted at the Hôtel du ...
Bélinda Ibrahim, 22/03 18:00 - Reading : 4 minute(s)
Song Story Carly Simon Culture
November 1972. You're So Vain hits the airwaves and instantly captivates listeners. Its catchy rhythm, sharp lyrics and especially that iconic chorus—“You're so vain, you probably think this song is about you”—catapult Carly Simon to the top of the charts. By January 1973, the song is a number-one hit in the United States, Canada, ...