Cinéma / TV
Martin McDonagh: A Typically British Director or an American in Disguise?
Martin McDonagh: who is he? I wanted to write this article primarily to talk about Martin McDonagh, one of my favourite directors, whose talent, in my opinion, is not fully appreciated. He is a British Irish director, born to Irish parents but having spent part of his youth in England, where he began his career Read more
My favorite movie is a black & white, 4h50min long Hungarian film from the ‘70s.
This opinion piece was inspired by Internet trends and my own thoughts on what it is like to enjoy cinema in a perpetually judgmental world. In it, I consider the different contexts in which art can be perceived. Does art change people or do people change art? It has become commonplace to hear cinephiles being Read more
How Does The « Female Gaze » Reshape our Desires
On May 18, 2024, actress and director Noémie Merlant’s second feature film, The Balconettes, premiered at the Cannes Film Festival. The film follows the story of three female best friends who become entangled in a macabre affair. In attendance (among others) were Merlant herself, co-screenwriter Céline Sciamma, and Justine Triet. The film explores the Read more
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
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
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
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
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
KAIZEN, the Inoxtag Documentary: a Phenomenon that’s Shaken Up the Audiovisual Industry
Inoxtag’s documentary Kaizen has been a runaway success since its release on YouTube, attracting millions of views and extensive media coverage. This ambitious project to climb Everest, combining adventure and self-improvement, is a perfect illustration of the rise of content creators who are shaking up traditional audiovisual codes. But while Kaizen has been acclaimed by Read more
Emilia Perez : fable farfelue ou splendide succès ?
C’est maintenant officiel, c’est Jacques Audiard et son nouveau film Emilia Perez (en salle actuellement), qui représenteront la France pour l’Oscar du meilleur film étranger. Emilia Perez, c’est un film haletant, exubérant, fantasmagorique même, et pour lequel Audiard, monument du cinéma français connu pour des films comme Deephan (Palme d’Or à Cannes en 2015) ou Read more