LA MAISON to Uncover the Scandal and Reinvention of the Iconic Fashion House on Apple TV+
by Michael Major - Jul 20, 2023
The series stars seven-time César Award nominee Lambert Wilson (“De Gaulle”), César Award-nominated Amira Casar (“Call Me By Your Name”), Best Actress César Award winner Carole Bouquet (“En Thérapie”), Most Promising Actress César Award winner Zita Hanrot (“Fatima”), Pierre Deladonchamps (“Stranger by the Lake”), and more.
MRS. HARRIS GOES TO PARIS Sets Digital, Blu-Ray & DVD Release
by Michael Major - Aug 26, 2022
Oscar nominated actress Lesley Manville (Phantom Thread, Let Him Go) stars as Ada Harris, a resilient and courageous woman who shows the world it’s never too late to pursue your dreams in MRS. HARRIS GOES TO PARIS, a timeless and inspirational tale that takes place in the 1950s in one of the world’s most fashionable cities. Plus, bonus features!
Focus Features Moves MRS. HARRIS GOES TO PARIS Release Date
by Michael Major - Feb 9, 2022
Mrs. Harris Goes to Paris is the enchanting tale of a seemingly ordinary British housekeeper whose dream to own a couture Christian Dior gown takes her on an extraordinary adventure to Paris. The film stars Lesley Manville, Isabelle Huppert, Jason Isaacs, Lambert Wilson, Alba Baptista, Lucas Bravo and Rose Williams.
FIAF Announces Programs with Melissa Errico & Adam Gopnik, Molière in the Park and More
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Sep 24, 2020
This fall the French Institute Alliance Française, New York's premier French-language center, will continue to present a line-up of thought-provoking cross-cultural virtual events, featuring an array of world-renowned artists, writers, thinkers, and presenters from across film, live music, theater, performance, animated storytelling, and more.
French Institute Alliance Française Announces Fall Programming
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Sep 2, 2020
This fall the French Institute Alliance Française (FIAF) New York's premier French-language center, continues to present a variety of thought-provoking cross-cultural online programming, spanning current events, film, art, and performance.
French Institute Alliance Francaise Presents 'Burning Bright: New French Filmmakers'
by Kaitlin Milligan - Apr 18, 2019
This spring through summer the French Institute Alliance Française (FIAF) presents Burning Bright: New French Filmmakers as part of its popular CinéSalon series. In what has become an annual highlight of the FIAF calendar, the 2019 edition of Burning Bright showcases recent noteworthy films by nine exciting young filmmakers. The screenings include seven US and NY premieres with introductions by figures from the film industry, as well as appearances from directors. It is organized by FIAF film curator Delphine Selles-Alvarez with Dana Kurylyk and runs every Tuesday from May 7 to June 25.
GAME OF THRONES' Charles Dance to Join CSO on European Tour
by BWW News Desk - Aug 18, 2017
Charles Dance, OBE, will join Louis Langree and the Cincinnati Symphony Orchestra on their 2017 European tour. The 'Game of Thrones' actor will lend his talents to narrating Copland's extraordinary orchestral work 'Lincoln Portrait'.
Director Lee Blakeley Passes Away Age 45
by Julie Musbach - Aug 7, 2017
Lee Blakeley, director of opera, musical theatre and theatre has died at the age of 45 of a heart attack. Lee was born in Yorkshire and studied at the Royal Scottish Academy of Music and Drama and at the University of Glasgow, graduating with the prize for directing.
FSLC Announces Opening & Closing Nights of Rendez-Vous with French Cinema
by Caryn Robbins - Jan 18, 2017
The Film Society of Lincoln Center and UniFrance announce the Opening and Closing Night selections of the 22nd edition of Rendez-Vous with French Cinema, the celebrated annual series showcasing the variety and vitality of contemporary French filmmaking, March 1-12.
Alliance Francaise French Film Festival Returns to Australia for 2017
by Julie Musbach - Jan 8, 2017
In splendid form for its 28th season, the Alliance Francaise French Film Festival will return to Palace Nova Eastend Cinemas with a host of thrilling, contemporary movies and documentaries exemplifying the very best of France's vibrant film industry with a programme that will celebrate both established and emerging talent.
MTV's Programming for 2016 Pride Month
by Caryn Robbins - Jun 2, 2016
MTV today continued its celebration of LGBT inclusion and representation with 'MTV's Proudest Moments,' a 30-minute special set to premiere during Pride Month on Saturday, June 4th at 12:00 p.m. ET/PT. Additionally, MTV will add to its diverse legacy with the launch of the digital series 'No ID Required' on Monday, June 6th.
San Francisco Opera to Present SWEENEY TODD for the First Time This Fall
by BWW News Desk - Aug 13, 2015
Stephen Sondheim's macabre musical thriller Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street receives its highly anticipated San Francisco Opera premiere in a production featuring a cast of notable operatic stars and performed with Sondheim's original score for the lyric stage.
DHEEPAN, SAUL FIA (SON OF SAUL), and More Win Awards at Cannes Film Festival
by Sally Henry Fuller - May 24, 2015
The 68th annual Cannes Film Festival was held from 13 to 24 May 2015. Joel and Ethan Coen were announced as the Presidents of the Jury for the main competition. It is the first time that two people will chair the jury. Since the Coen brothers will each get a separate vote, they were joined by seven other jurors to form the customary nine-juror panel. Check out the full list of winners below!