I had never realised there was a French title for one of our national favourites – Les Hauts de Hurlevent. Love it!
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Aix Cinema: Don’t Miss Emily
Posted in Film on March 15, 2023| Leave a Comment »
Feel-good Film at the Cézanne
Posted in Film on March 7, 2023| Leave a Comment »
If you need a respite from reality, and don’t we all right now, I can thoroughly recommend this new rom-com, English title, ‘What’s Love Got to Do With It? (more…)
Two Oscar Contending Films come to Aix Cinemas
Posted in Film on February 17, 2023| 2 Comments »
… and what both these films have in common is a passion for the cinema, yes the old-fashioned big screen, projectors, popcorn and all. (more…)
At the Cinema: Le Menu
Posted in Film, Food on November 22, 2022| Leave a Comment »
‘The Menu – Ralph Fiennes celeb-chef horror comedy cooks up nasty surprise’ was the Guardian headline for their review of this film which opens in Aix tomorrow.
Indeed the first half shows Ralph Fiennes on intimidating form as the star chef welcoming his guests fresh off the boat from the mainland, greedily anticipating their seven-course meal. (more…)
‘Mrs Harris Goes to Paris’ – from 2nd Nov in Aix
Posted in Film on October 30, 2022| 2 Comments »
Here’s two hours great escapism for you. (more…)
At Cinemas This Week: ‘Ticket to Paradise’
Posted in Film on October 3, 2022| Leave a Comment »
Critics have been predictably sniffy about ‘Ticket to Paradise’, starring George Clooney and Julia Roberts as warring divorcees. Despite their mutual dislike, they reunite to try to prevent their lawyer daughter from marrying a local seaweed-farmer whom she has met while on an extended holiday in Bali. (more…)
Eiffel – a Riveting Look at the Tower
Posted in Film on August 25, 2022| Leave a Comment »
It’s easy to take the Eiffel Tower for granted – it’s been part of the Parisian landscape for over 100 years now. What is there new to say about it? We all know how the competition to mark the 1889 Paris World Fair ended, so no tension there. (more…)
Opening at Cinema…Belfast
Posted in Film on February 23, 2022| Leave a Comment »
Belfast in the late 60s is the focus of this semi-autobiographical film written, produced and directed by Kenneth Branagh. It’s already bagged the People’s Choice award at the Toronto International Film Festival and has been nominated for 7 Oscars.
It tells the story of 9-year old Buddy, son of a working class Protestant family, trying to survive the outbreak of ‘The Troubles’ which are increasingly impacting on their lives, despite their efforts to keep out of harm’s way. Young Jude Hill has won acclaim for his portrayal of Buddy and magnetic couple Caitriona Balfe and Jamie Dornan play his parents. But my Oscar would go to Judi Dench who makes a wonderful Irish granny. She seems able to morph herself into any role.
Music by Van Morrison adds flavour to this engrossing story.
Belfast is at the Mazarin in Aix from 2nd March, following its premiere on Monday 28 Feb.
Personal note: you might like to think twice before watching the trailer as it threads together many of the highlights and could take away some of the impact of this thoughtful film.
Happy Birthday to Cezanne
Posted in Art, Book, Film on January 19, 2022| 1 Comment »
Happy Birthday Paul Cezanne…183 today!
An event today in Aix will celebrate this birthday. Painter and writer Jacky Chabert who has published several books on Aix and Cezanne with Editions Desbaumes, will be signing his latest works ‘P.Cezanne aquarelliste’ and ‘Paul Cezanne, le temps d’un Abécédaire’. The great-grandson of the painter, Philippe Cezanne will attend. Today, 15h – 18h, Hotel des Augustins, rue de la Masse, Aix.
If you are new to Aix and seek further acquaintance with the town’s most famous artist, here are some suggestions. (more…)
Murder in Provence: New TV Series in March
Posted in Book, Film on January 11, 2022| 8 Comments »
Many of you will be familiar with the series of mystery novels set in and around Aix by locally-based Canadian author M.L. Longworth. Each one brings a fresh challenge to Antoine Verlaque, investigating judge in Aix, with his romantic partner lawyer Marine Bonnet, who together track down the villains through vineyards, the Provencal countryside and the atmospheric streets of centre ville.
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Art in the South of France; the inside story
The South of France. Enchanted by the deep blue of the Mediterranean, the olive trees, poppies, irises and that dazzling light, artists found their creativity flourished under the hot sun. My new book takes you on a journey visiting museums and galleries as well as artists’ studios and their favourite painting spots. From Van Gogh in Arles, to Signac in Saint-Tropez; from Cézanne in Aix, over to Nice for Renoir and Matisse, the story unfolds of artists who knew each other and painted together in the warm south. Prepare too to meet colourful local artists who captured their beloved Provence for us to enjoy.
Buy: in Book-in-Bar, Aix, or online. Please click here: /art-in-the-south-of-france-the-inside-story/paperback/product-23586102.html
Aix-en-Provence The Inside Story
My first book tells the story of this fascinating town and introduces .some of the characters who have lived here. With a focus on people rather than buildings, history is unravelled through anecdotes with lots of suggestions of what to see when you visit. Available from lulu.com - /aix-en-provence-the-inside-story
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