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
Le gardien de Téhéran, Stéphanie Perez – Sophie Juffet
1979, Téhéran. La révolution ébranle le pays et sa population. Cyrus Farzadi, 25 ans, travaille au Musée d’Art contemporain de la ville. Musée développé et construit par le cousin de l’impératrice, Kamran Diba. Ce lieu marqueur d’un régime passé, d’une vie luxueuse, d’une ouverture occidentale est menacé suite à la prise de pouvoir des mollahs 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
Why I stopped making music
This article has no universal ambition. I am not here to say that my situation is a typical one that all “artists” face, this is simply an introspection of sorts. When I was around 10 years old my brother introduced me to a music making software and taught me the basics to using it. After 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
Nantes and Quebec: why are there so many Quebec references in Nantes?
Initially, France and Quebec share many alliances and partnerships, such as the Fédération France-Québec, the Délégation générale du Québec à Paris and the l’Office franco-québécois pour la jeunesse (OFQJ). In Loire-Atlantique, Nantes shares many similarities with Quebec. These include a relaxed rhythm of life, a cultural axis (such as the Île de Nantes) and proximity 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
Techno Music And Evolution Of the Movement
In the dimly lit warehouses of Detroit in the 1980s, a new sound emerged which would be fertile ground for contestation. Techno music was forged in the remnants of industrial decline and would be more than just an electronic rhythm. Detroit : The Cradle of Techno Music Detroit, a city once at the heart of Read more
Why won’t I go watch A Complete Unknown
(French Version Below) In recent years, biopics have become the undisputed star of the big screen. Every month, a new film promises to «reveal» the fascinating story of an icon (singer, sportsman, scientist or political figure). And yet, you always end up with a feeling of déjà vu. The biopic is always the same formula, Read more
Cabaret and the Paradox of Entertainment
If you were on TikTok in January, you may have heard of the musical Cabaret. The music “Money Money” from its 1972 movie adaptation was used in hundreds of videos criticizing the American government and its capitalistic tendencies. The song works well with video edits as it talks about living in extreme poverty, and because Read more