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From La Dolce Vita to La Grande Bellezza: Fifty Years of Italian Splendor and Melancholy
Italian cinema has always possessed a rare gift: the ability to turn life itself into a spectacle, and the spectacle into a meditation on life. From Il Sorpasso to 8½, from La Dolce Vita to Cinema Paradiso, Malèna, and La Grande Bellezza, we travel through more than half a century of Italian history and yet, Read more
Univerciné German Festival – Celebrating German Cinema in Nantes
As autumn fully embraces Nantes, you might be searching for a cultural event that matches the cozy atmosphere of the season. Look no further! During the first week of November, the Univerciné German Film Festival invites you to the Katorza cinema to explore the rich and often overlooked German-speaking film scene. Throughout the week, enjoy Read more
Hazbin Hotel and Helluva Boss: The Most Human of Hells
Introduction: What is the Hellaverse? At first glance, Hazbin Hotel and Helluva Boss seem to be nothing more than irreverent animated series with catchy music and colourful characters. HOWEVER, to limit oneself to their deliberately provocative tone would be to miss out on a universe of unexpected richness, where every laugh hides a wound, where Read more
When fashion enters the film industry
A few days ago, La Semaine de la Critique, the parallel section of the Cannes Film Festival, unveiled a new kind of collaboration with the fashion house AMI Paris, which has become its main partner with the creation of a new film prize, the Grand Prix Ami Paris, to be awarded to one of the Read more
Meeting Sonna, a dedicated and ambitious filmmaker
Sonna is a newcomer on the filmmaking scene who recently directed his first short film in competition for the Nikon Film Festival. I had the chance to meet him to talk about his projects, the industry and what’s next for him. This interview has been translated, shortened and edited for readers’ comprehension. First of all, Read more
I Love Miley Cyrus!
Miley Cyrus is my favorite singer; her work has always had a huge influence on my life. The image of a pop star is often discredited. In fact, I’m sure you couldn’t help but crack a smile when you read the title of my article. But a pop star can change lives, shape destinies, and Read more
Nicolas Cage: good or bad?
Nicolas Cage is an American actor known for his intense acting and memeable scenes. This article looks at his life choices, personality, filmography and relationship with the art of cinema. Nicolas Cage is an actor whose films I enjoy watching very much. His wild, at times memeified performances, have however not always managed to convince Read more
When movie stars burn up the stage
The recent French translation of the memoirs of Al Pacino (Sonny Boy, 2024, Seuil) in which he extensively talks about his experiences at the theater shows how close the ties between cinema and theater are. It is especially true for movie stars, whereas this part of their career is often sidelined. Here are a few Read more
Cinematic encounter: Euzhan Palcy, a pioneer of Afro-Caribbean cinema, César and Oscar Winner
“Honorary Oscar winner, 1st black female director produced by a major & woman director winner of a Cesar.” Here’s what can be found about Euzhan Palcy on social media. But who is this cinematic figure whose film Sugar Cane Alley has left a lasting impact on generations of West Indians and achieved international success? The Read more
David Lynch, the disappearance of the master of art cinema
French version below January 2015. My family has a very specific ritual: every Saturday night, we used to watch a film or series. My parents suggested that my brother and I discover Twin Peaks. A simple pitch: Laura Palmer, a well-liked teenager, is found lifeless by the lake in Twin Peaks, a quiet town that Read more