David Mouriquand

Culture news

The French court of auditors calls for reform of film subsidies

Too many films? One of the French Court of Auditors' recommendations is likely to be controversial...

20/09/2023

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Meet the Franco-German hip-hop band making a difference

Hip-hop band Zweierpasch have come up with an original idea for European Mobility Week...

19/09/2023

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The National: Review of surprise new album ‘Laugh Track’

A worthy sister album to their first 2023 album ‘First Two Pages of Frankenstein’, or more of the same from the celebrated alt-rockers?

19/09/2023

Culture news

Katy Perry sells music catalog to Litmus Music for €210 million

The booming music rights aquisition business shows no signs of slowing down, as American pop singer Katy Perry joins artists like Bob Dylan, Bruce Springsteen, Neil Young, Justin Timberlake and Justin Bieber in selling future song royalties.

19/09/2023

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Russell Brand: YouTube channel demonetised after assault allegations

YouTube has suspended adverts on the comedian's videos, while tour promoters postpone upcoming live dates. The comedian has also been dropped by his talent agency.

19/09/2023

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The must-see European representations of the migration crisis on film

Exploring how films can encourage understanding and empathy, to avoid human experiences admist an ongoing crisis being just another news story.

18/09/2023

Food and Drink

Make France Grate Again: The best cheese in the world has been crowned

Can you brie-live it? A traditional Burgundy cheese has been crowned the winner at the 'world cup of cheese'.

18/09/2023

Culture news

France not boycotting African artists, assures Culture Minister

Explainer: French Cultural Minister Rima Abdul-Malak has clarified that “France has always been an open and welcoming nation for artists”, in the wake of a divisive letter sent out this week ordering cultural institutions to suspend all cooperation with Mali, Niger and Burkina Faso.

15/09/2023

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The Rolling Stones unveil star-studded rollcall for new album

The band's 24th album, out next month, features an impressive line-up of collaborators...

15/09/2023

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Film of the Week: 'El Conde'

Out today on Netflix is Pablo Larraín’s Venice-premiering 'El Conde', a unique and cinematic political farce. It's just a shame most people won't get to see it on the big screen...

15/09/2023

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Slay all day! A Buffy The Vampire Slayer spin-off is on its way

Slayers: A Buffyverse Story is out next month...

15/09/2023

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Sean Penn: Oscars 'Slapgate' could have been prevented by Zelenskyy

“This fucking bullshit wouldn’t have happened with Zelenskyy. Will Smith would never have left that chair to be part of stupid violence,” says Oscar winner Sean Penn in new interview.

15/09/2023

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Nobel laureate Kazuo Ishiguro's next book is one for music lovers

Kazuo Ishiguro's next book will be one for music lovers...

15/09/2023

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Venice 2023 round-up: Key talking points of this year's 80th edition

Time for a post-mortem on this year's 80th edition of the Venice Film Festival: The highs, the lows, the main talking points and what to expect come awards season...

12/09/2023

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D-Cup, A-Bomb: Barbenheimer mash-up film coming to cinemas

As 'Barbie' hits streaming services today, 2023 is not done with the Barbenheimer phenomenon just yet...

12/09/2023

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Award winning doc about Russia's siege of Mariupol screened at UN

“We want to reaffirm our commitment to U.N. values, and that’s why we’ve chosen to show this very important documentary.”

12/09/2023

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Fashion designer Sarah Burton to step down from Alexander McQueen

Burton was behind the ivory lace wedding gown worn by Kate Middleton when she married Prince William in 2011. The gown is often named as one of the most popular styles favored by brides all over the world.

12/09/2023

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The truth is (still) out there: The X Files turn 30

To celebrate the iconic show's 30th anniversary, here are the 12 must-see standalone episodes.

11/09/2023

Culture news

Can this French giraffe correctly predict the Rugby World Cup results?

Move over Achilles the Cat and Paul the Octopus - Obano the Giraffe is getting in on the prediction game...

11/09/2023

Culture news

A boy named Tau: Grimes and Elon Musk reveal third child

A boy named Tau...

11/09/2023