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Star-filled line-up sees US 'resurgence' at Cannes
19/04/2012 - CINEMA

Star-filled line-up sees US 'resurgence' at Cannes

With US films made by non-Americans, a Japanese romance from an Iranian director, a French actress in a South Korean film, and an Australian pop star in a French film, this year's Cannes line-up points to cinema’s increasingly blurred borders.
Chaplin cane, Superman suit among Hollywood icons for sale
31/03/2012 - ENTERTAINMENT

Chaplin cane, Superman suit among Hollywood icons for sale

Such iconic items as Charlie Chaplin's cane and a Superman suit are on offer at a "Hollywood Legends" auction this weekend, along with a riding jacket worn by Clark Gable in "Gone With the Wind" and Charlton Heston's robe from "The Ten Commandments".
Hotly awaited film puts Sarah Palin back in spotlight
02/03/2012 - CULTURE

Hotly awaited film puts Sarah Palin back in spotlight

“Game Change”, a highly anticipated HBO film about Sarah Palin’s vice presidential bid, hits small screens on March 10. Starring Julianne Moore, the movie has set tongues wagging among former McCain campaign workers.
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France set to make Oscar history with 'The Artist'
26/02/2012 - ACADEMY AWARDS 2012

France set to make Oscar history with 'The Artist'

The Academy Awards may be a mostly frivolous affair, but they sometimes also feature unexpected breakthroughs, broken records and underdog victories. This year is no exception, and could see even more surprises than usual.
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Oscars Audio: Picks, predictions, and pet peeves
23/02/2012 - CINEMA

Oscars Audio: Picks, predictions, and pet peeves

FRANCE 24 film critics Jon Frosch and Lisa Nesselson dissect the main categories of the Academy Award nominations. Will French black-and-white silent film "The Artist" take home Oscar gold? And does it deserve to? Answers to all that, and more.
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'Zarafa': the tale of French giraffe mania
08/02/2012 - CULTURE

'Zarafa': the tale of French giraffe mania

We're discussing the eternal appeal of pole dancing as strip club flick "Go Go Tales" is finally released in France. Then for a more family friendly film: "Zarafa" is a terrific animation about the first giraffe to reach France. Finally, cinema for the eco-friendly with the 29th edition of the International Environmental Film Festival.
US actor Ben Gazzara dies of pancreatic cancer aged 81
06/02/2012 - CULTURE

US actor Ben Gazzara dies of pancreatic cancer aged 81

American actor Ben Gazzara died of pancreatic cancer Friday at the age of 81 in a Manhattan hospital, his attorney said.
Berlin Film Festival competition dips into the past
04/02/2012 - CINEMA

Berlin Film Festival competition dips into the past

This year’s selection at the Berlin International Film Festival spans genres and geography, but features a large number of movies that look backward to various periods of history. UK director Mike Leigh (pictured) will serve as jury chair.
Seeing double: the Mona Lisa's twin
02/02/2012 - CULTURE

Seeing double: the Mona Lisa's twin

In today’s show: Mona Lisa's hotter 'twin sister' is discovered 500 years on. But first, South Africa's best crime writer, Deon Meyer, talks to us about his latest novel "Trackers." Plus, astounding wildlife footage is given a child-friendly narrative hook in Disney's "African Cats."
Emotional 'Detachment' from Adrian Brody
01/02/2012 - CULTURE

Emotional 'Detachment' from Adrian Brody

Tony Kaye's "Detachment" is our must-see movie of the week. Adrian Brody stars as a brooding substitute teacher battling with both depression and difficult students. Then the Champs Elysées rolls out the red carpet for a week of film premieres at the 'Avenue du Cinéma' festival. For those who prefer older releases, the Cinémathèque Française is hosting a retrospective of Robert Altman's work.
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