Sean Baker’s Cinema
The summer I turned 18, I was obsessed with the desire to watch an « original movie, » something unmatched by anything I had seen before, a film that would captivate me. I scoured streaming sites, refreshing the new releases page daily, when I stumbled upon Tangerine. The pitch immediately fascinated me: a transgender sex worker wandering Read more
How Jamaican Sound System and Dub Culture shaped modern music
Jamaican sound system culture and the legacy of dub have had a profound and lasting impact on modern music, extending far beyond their Caribbean roots. By reinventing the way sound is manipulated, it reshaped our approach to bass, rhythm, and spatial sounds, leaving a deep imprint on many genres. The history of sound system Read more
When will the video game crisis end?
Mass layoffs for the past 2 years. Between 2022 and 2024, the video game industry has been undergoing a huge crisis. More than 32,000 jobs have been cut in the video game industry worldwide during this period. Who is firing workers? The answer is simple: Tango Gameworks is a great example of recent layoffs; it Read more
Césaria Évora, and the World Rediscovered Cape Verde.
The Cape Verdean identity August 27, 1941, in the town of Mindelo on the Cape Verdean island of São Vicente. Little Césaria Évora opens her eyes for the first time, and no one knows yet that she will forever mark her island’s fame and world music, becoming the most listened-to African singer on the planet. Read more
Is Animation Still for Kids?
« It’s for kids! » — a phrase we’ve all heard (or even said) at least once when the topic ofanimation comes up. But this persistent stereotype, though deeply rooted, is starting to fadeaway. While cartoons were long associated with children, today animation explores muchmore mature and complex worlds, captivating an adult audience. So why do thesemisconceptions Read more
Lee Miller, an (almost) forgotten pioneer woman
Elizabeth Miller, better known as Lee Miller, is a photographer and war reporter – among others – who lived through key periods of the 20th century such as the Roaring Twenties and the Surrealist movement, 1930s New York, the Blitz in England and the Liberation in 1944. If you’ve seen (or not) the recently released Read more
Entre les Deux : Le Parcours Inspirant de Panayotis Pascot
Panayotis Pascot, figure maintenant reconnue de l’humour français, est actuellement en tourné dans toute la France pour présenter son nouveau spectacle Entre les deux. Des débuts précoces à la télévision Dès l’âge de treize ans, Panayotis Pascot décide de s’impliquer dans le journalisme en interviewant des célébrités et des personnalités à la sortie de leurs Read more
Why is a Director’s Second Film His Best?
L’Amour ouf. Gilles Lellouche’ second film. The intensity and authenticity of a first film, plus experience and resources. The first film is a clever mix of intensity and fragility. The most important project of a budding director. The one that has matured in his mind for many years, and which is imbued with his personality, Read more
How Colours Shape the World of Animated Movies
France is one of the largest importing and exporting country of animation in the world, with its major studios – such as Fortiche or Illumination – and the massive influence of Japanese culture in the country. But what drives this prominence in animation? Several factors can explain the prevalence of the genre in the French Read more
Musicals: How and why Hollywood lost faith in the musical genre, buried it alive and let it suffocate
Musicals are a part of the Hollywood landscape, many of which are considered classics and must-watch for any aspiring filmmaker. In spite of consistent industry growth, the genre seems to be at an all-time low. A brief look into the decision-making process made by the majors which lead to the sidelining of their star child. Read more