As arguably the most artistic country in Europe (calm down, Italians…), France has plenty to say when it comes to music, too. Of course, the language barrier limits many French artist’s international impact, but -– as Museyon’s Music + Travel Worldwide found out –- rap rules the roost in Paris, and the arty side of hip-hop and some of the ... Read More »
In the latest film from Cedric Klapisch, ‘Paris‘, a young professional dancer (Romain Duris) find himself unexpectedly facing his own mortality. Watching the city through his window, he begins to see the different sides of Paris through the lives of his neighbors — the fruit seller, the woman at the bakery, a social worker, a dancer, an architect, a homeless ... Read More »
‘Amélie‘ is one of those movies we love here at Museyon — sweet, iconic and visually stunning. We also love the picture it paints of gay ol’ Paris. Of all the Gallic cities, none is more stereotypically French than Paris, writes Julien Sévéon in Film + Travel, which is why it’s long been a favorite of tourists and filmmakers alike. ... Read More »
It’s Cannes time again, which means big films, A-list celebs and high fashion. Forget the Palme d’Or, New York magazine takes a look at Cannes’ real winners and losers with a no-holds-barred red carpet report. Read More »
This year’s lineup for the Cannes Film Festival has been announced, and it’s jam packed with big names. Variety reports: It’s official: Quentin Tarantino, Ang Lee and Pedro Almodovar will face off with Jane Campion, Ken Loach, Michael Haneke and Park Chan-wook in Cannes’ biggest heavyweight auteur smackdown in recent years. The 62nd Annual Cannes Film Festival runs from May ... Read More »
Explore the diverse cultures of France as writer Julien Sévéon tours the European nation from its western tip of Brittany, to celeb favorite Saint Tropez and through Paris’ picturesque neighborhoods. Then stop by nearby Belgium for a look at the titular star of the film In Bruges. About Your Guide: Julien Sévéon is a Breton film critic living in ... Read More »
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