Latest update: 03/05/2012

'The Muppets' are back !

Out this week in France, on DVD and video on demand, is the first Muppets movie in 12 years, called simply "The Muppets." When Muppets creator Jim Henson started out as a puppeteer in the late 1950s it was unimaginable that ordinary people would be able to own their own copy of a motion picture on a practically weightless shiny disk.

CULTURE CRITICS

Jessica Michault

Fashion Critic
Amobe Mevegue

Music Critic
Sean Rose

Art Critic
Lisa Nesselson

Film Critic
Stephen Clarke

French Culture Critic

07/07/2011 - CULTURE

Literature critic Augustin Trapenard reveals his perfect summer reads. "Breaking Away" by Anna Gavalda is a sweet escape for the reader, wheareas "Jumping the Queue" by Mary Wesley tackles dark themes with a light touch.

06/07/2011 - CULTURE

'Chico & Rita': a sensual Cuban romance

Our film critic Lisa Nesselson discusses the re-release of Altman's acclaimed vision of American politics, "Nashville." We also discover the new animated tale "Chico & Rita", which explores 60 years of Cuban history via a sexy and sensual love story.

05/07/2011 - CULTURE

The Pan African Music Festival in Brazzaville

Amobe Mévégué joins us for the latest in international musical trends. We begin with the Pan-African Music Festival in Brazzaville - showcasing the diversity of African rhythms and civilization. Then we listen to soul diva Jill Scott, who has released a new album "The Light of the Sun." Finally, we discover Princess K-shu, who mixes musical styles with different languages.

04/07/2011 - CULTURE

Indonesia comes to Louis Vuitton

Our art critic Sean Rose takes us to the west end of Paris, to the Espace Louis Vuitton, which has just opened its new exhibition “Transfigurations: Indonesian Mythologies". It showcases militant Indonesian artists who are mixing traditional culture with vibrant contemporary styles.

01/07/2011 - CULTURE

Paris celebrates the International Year of Forests

The United Nations has designated 2011 the International Year of Forests and Paris is celebrating with exhibitions about its trees - Stephen Clarke is going to show us some of the flora and fauna we can find in the streets of Paris. Plus, Stephen brings to light some cases of politicians living in city-owned housing that was meant for lower-income families.

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