The New York Times – Film:
“And God Created Woman” made her a world-famous sex symbol in the 1950s. She later gave up acting to devote her life to animal welfare.
Category: France
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‘Who Killed Santa Claus?’: The Night Before Christmas in Occupied France
The New York Times – Film:
This 1941 comic murder mystery is back for a week in a sparkling restoration at Film Forum.
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Biyouna, Algerian Star With Tart Tongue Onscreen and Off, Dies at 73
The New York Times – Film:
For generations of Algerians, the fierce independence of her persona reflected their struggles in a country torn by civil war and repression.
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The Apples Are Not What They Seem
The New York Times – Travel:
A French tradition since at least the 14th century, trompe l’oeil sweets are especially well suited to our social media age.
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Looking for a Day Trip From Paris? Try Lens.
The New York Times – Travel:
The city, once a mining center, has an outpost of the Louvre that claims “the architectural creativity of the Guggenheim and a collection worthy of the Met.” It’s an easy train ride from Paris.
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She’s Like Édith Piaf (but With Techno and Teen Angst)
The New York Times – Music:
Zaho de Sagazan has become a shooting star of contemporary French pop music by reimagining the chanson genre for a younger, more dance-oriented audience.
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Celebrating a Buffalo-Born Titan of the French Baroque Revival
The New York Times – Music:
William Christie, who is being feted for his 80th birthday, planted seeds in fallow grounds that brought forth baroque splendors — both figuratively and literally.
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France’s Oscars Pick Is an Acclaimed Iranian Film Snubbed by Iran
The New York Times – Film:
“It Was Just an Accident,” the Palme d’Or winner, will be eligible for best international feature. Its director criticized the selection process by nondemocratic countries.
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What Travelers Need to Know About the Upcoming Strike in France
The New York Times – Travel:
The planned shutdown, which will affect transit in and beyond Paris, dovetails with the tube strike in London.