Film show: Monkey avatar tells Robbie Williams' story in 'Better Man'
Culture • Jan 22, 2025, 2:07 PM
1 min de lecture
Film critic Emma Jones tells us why the CGI chimp who stands in for Robbie Williams does a good job at conveying the British pop star's fundamental loneliness in the quirky biopic "Better Man". We also discuss Mel Gibson’s latest stint behind the camera in "Flight Risk", as Mark Wahlberg and Michelle Dockery provide some old-fashioned comic relief in this cockpit-set caper. Meanwhile, French film "The Quiet Son" sees Vincent Lindon put in an award-winning performance as the single father of two young men, as filmmakers Delphine and Muriel Coulin explore the socio-economic reality in the east of France. Plus we check out a new take on the life of German anti-Nazi theologian Dietrich Bonhoeffer.
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Wellness, toxic masculinity and filthy rich holidaymakers: 'The White Lotus' returns
Culture • 2:34 PM
1 min
TV critic Dheepthika Laurent has been dipping her toes into the luxury waters of "The White Lotus" resort, as the series returns for a third season. The major ingredients of Mike White's award-winning show are all there: a mysterious murder victim, milli
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Libyan-Irish singer Farah Elle on her unique blend of music
Culture • 2:16 PM
1 min
A Libyan-born Irish singer has spoken to FRANCE 24 about her love for music, and how primarily she makes music for herself, this as she prepares for a concert here in Paris. Farah Elle's music is defined by her Libyan roots as she performs songs for pian
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