FILM

Laura Weissbecker, Gallop of the Horse On the occasion of the Lunar New Year, Franco-American singer, actress, and author Laura Weissbecker unveils Gallop – Year of the Horse , a pop single recorded and produced in Los Angeles, available worldwide since February 27, 2026. Inspired by her experience on the international blockbuster Chinese Zodiac, directed by and starring Jackie Chan, the song celebrates the spirit of the Horse in the Chinese zodiac — a symbol of freedom, stre

Before Sundance turns the spotlight to Utah’s mountains, the  Palm Springs International Film Festival (PSIFF)  opens the cinematic year in the Californian desert — a festival that has become a key early indicator of awards season direction.  The 37th edition presents  168 films from 72 countries , including  53 premieres  and a strong roster of international features, documentaries, and awards contenders. The festival launched with Maryam Touzani’s  Calle Málaga  on January

Each January, Park City and Salt Lake City in Utah become the beating heart of independent cinema — a place where bold storytelling, creative risk-taking, and cultural conversation take center stage at the  Sundance Film Festival . In 2026, this beloved festival marks a particularly poignant moment: it will be the  last edition held in Utah before relocating to Boulder, Colorado in 2027 .  Founded in 1978 by the Sundance Institute, the festival has helped shape the cinematic

By its fifth season,  Emily in Paris  has long since stopped pretending to be a realistic portrait of expatriate life. The series now operates in the realm of glossy fantasy—Paris as mood board, Europe as lifestyle accessory. And yet, amid the predictable swirl of couture, romance, and improbable career success, one episode quietly lands with unexpected emotional clarity: the moment Emily Cooper steps into the U.S. Embassy. The embassy episode functions less as plot device th

This holiday season, a curious project titled  Le Mal Aimé  has been making waves in French-speaking media and beyond—not as a traditional feature film, but as a  short cinematic work  that uses familiar narrative tropes to explore empathy, perception, and, intriguingly, the question of how we relate to food.  A Short Film with a Big Question Directed by Victor Chevalier and released in 2025,  Le Mal Aimé  is a two-minute short film that blends charm and metaphor in a way tha

There’s something uniquely enchanting about Halloween that goes beyond carved pumpkins and cobweb garlands. It’s the season when the days shorten, the air cools, and the cinematic universe offers us a chance to revisit stories full of wonder, witchcraft, fairy-tale mystery, and just the right hint of mischief. But not all Halloween films must be frightening. Some are tender, charming, nostalgic—movies made for curling up under a soft blanket with a mug of spiced tea or mulled

At the 2025 Academy Museum Gala, held on October 18 in Los Angeles, the red carpet transformed into a veritable runway where Dior’s Spring 2026 collection by Jonathan Anderson took center stage. Greta Lee, Mikey Madison, Monica Barbaro, and LaKeith Stanfield stepped out in custom creations that not only showcased Anderson’s visionary approach but also proved that couture and cinema are inseparable companions. Greta Lee, still riding the buzz from her recent projects, made a s

As the Pacific breeze flirts with the red carpet, the Newport Beach Film Festival (NBFF) is ready to roll out the glamour for its 26th year. From October 16–23, 2025 , Southern California’s coastline transforms into a playground for film lovers, culture aficionados, and anyone who enjoys a splash of cinematic luxury. This year, the French Spotlight promises to charm with wit, soul, and a little je ne sais quoi, headlined by the highly anticipated  The Man Who Saw the Bear (

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