We didn't think anything was too provocative for the French, but we were wrong. It seems like Jean Dujardin's promotional poster for his latest film The Players, or Les...
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Sundance Curse Strikes Again: Julie Delpy Leaves Panel Talk—but Why?
At Sundance, stars are usually raring to talk about their fledgling films. That wasn't the case, though, with French beauty Julie Delpy. The actress was in town to unveil 2...
‘Hugo’ Leads Oscar Race With 11 Nominations
The Academy Award nominations were announced this morning in Hollywood. Martin Scorsese's 3D adventure movie "Hugo," a fantasy tribute to French film pioneer George Melies, leads the list with 11 nominations, including one for Best Director, numerous technical categories and the most coveted of all, Best Picture of the Year. Actress and previous...
‘The Artist’ Tops Golden Globe Awards
A silent, black-and-white film from France was the big winner Sunday at the 69th annual Golden Globe awards. The honorees are chosen by the Hollywood Foreign Press Association. From Spielberg to Martin Scorcese, George Clooney to Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie, the "A" list of film celebrities turned out for the gala event...
Paris-Based Slate Afrique Celebrates 1st Anniversary
One of the youngest pan-Africa publications is celebrating its one-year anniversary. A French-language spinoff of popular Internet magazine Slate.com, Slate Afrique aims to bring quality news to African and foreign readers. Our reporter visited the publication's Paris-based headquarters. Pierre Cherruau is on the phone, speaking to a foreign journalist about the future of...
Stars Give Deets at "The Grey" Premiere
Get the scoop on what's next for French charmer Gilles Marini on "The Grey" red carpet. Plus, let the Pre-Golden Globes parties begin!
Kiss Off! Kirsten Dunst Gets Three-Year Restraining Order Against French Guy
She may have once played the queen of France, but we're pretty sure Kirsten Dunst is no fan of this particular French subject. The Marie Antoinette star has obtained a three-year...
Silent Movie Speaks of Romance
Hollywood's finest offerings often appear during the holiday season. This year, one of them is Michel Hazanavicius' "The Artist," a black-and-white homage to the silent films of the 1920s. "The Artist," a silent film itself, is a romantic story that reflects the sensibilities of that era. It has garnered praise from critics and...
New Orleans Artists Prepare for Mardi Gras
New Orleans explodes into a carnival every year for Mardi Gras. And on that final day before the beginning of Lent, giant colorful floats parade down the city's streets. Groups known as "krewes" are responsible for planning and paying for the floats, but the hard work of building them is left to artists....
‘The Artist’ Leads Golden Globes Nominations
A French film that pays tribute to the silent movie era leads in nominations for the Golden Globes , a high-profile Hollywood award that recognizes the year's best achievements in film and television. The Artist , a silent movie shot in black and white, received six nominations. They are Best Comedy or Musical,...