Author: Ewang Johnson
Once a year, movie fans from near and far flock to the French Riviera resort of Cannes to catch a glimpse of their favourite celluloid stars: real stars, in the flesh. They’ve always seemed larger than life – particularly on a big screen –but now, in the age of virtual reality, what exactly is real? These days, what still resonates as authentic in the make-believe world of cinema? Source link
Courtesy of Cannes Film FestivalThe opposite of an escapist blockbuster, the eighth and apparently final outing for Tom Cruise’s Ethan Hunt is the doomiest and gloomiest yet in the action-adventure franchise.With so much tension and conflict around the world, it can be a relief when a Hollywood blockbuster distracts audiences with some escapism, some optimism, and some rollicking, good-natured fun. Mission: Impossible – The Final Reckoning is not that kind of blockbuster. The eighth instalment in Tom Cruise’s globe-trotting action-adventure franchise, The Final Reckoning is a miserable, apocalyptic tract which is fixated on the subjects of how close we are…
As the 2025 Veuve Clicquot Bold Woman Award adjudication process begins, the esteemed jury prepares to evaluate an inspiring cohort of candidates, each embodying the boldness and innovation that define this prestigious accolade. True to the pioneering spirit of Madame Clicquot, the award has, for over 50 years, honoured remarkable female entrepreneurs who drive change and shape the future of business. This year’s finalists stand to join an influential community of visionary women, continuing a legacy of tenacity, creativity, and exceptional leadership. Ahead of the final decision, the judges share their business wisdom and what they hope to see from…
Tom Cruise returned to the Cannes Film Festival on Wednesday for the global premiere of “Mission: Impossible – The Final Reckoning”, which may or may not be the saga’s final episode, going full circle on a French connection that began three decades ago with a memorable first instalment starring Jean Reno and Emmanuelle Béart. Source link
Getty ImagesThere’s complex etiquette and a rich history behind the French film festival’s red-carpet ban of “naked” or “voluminous” dressing. We decipher the “decency” dress code of the Cannes Film Festival in 2025.That most rigid of red carpets just got a little bit more rigid – on Tuesday, the Cannes Film Festival announced that: “for decency reasons, nudity is prohibited on the red carpet, as well as in any other area of the festival.” It feels striking because naked dresses have become such a red-carpet staple in recent years, including at Cannes. Last year, for instance, the supermodel Bella Hadid wore…
New Mastercard Economics InstituteTravel Trends Report 2025 reveals that purpose in the form of nature-driven travel, wellness escapes and culinary adventures, are among the top drivers of tourism across Africa South Africa and Zambia dominate cross-border spending within national park areas, Namibia leads wellness travel, and Kenya ranks highly on the wellness front as well Marrakech and Cape Town among the most popular globalized foodie cities The Mastercard Economics Institute (MEI) has released its annual Travel Trends 2025 report, revealing the latest consumer spending insights and motivation when it comes to travel. Cross-border movement is often influenced by the most pressing economic factors…
In arts24 in Cannes, film critic Emma Jones joins culture editor Eve Jackson on opening night to discuss what to look out for at the 78th Cannes Film Festival, as film greats like Robert De Niro, Scarlett Johannson, Robert Pattinson and Tom Cruise descend on the south of France for 12 days of movie madness. Source link
AlamyTwenty-five years ago, the first instalment terrified by making everyday scenarios into death traps. Now, after a 14-year break, Final Destination: Bloodlines is tweaking the formula.”In death, there are no accidents, no coincidences, no mishaps, and no escapes.” Those are the unsettling words of all-knowing mortician William Bludworth (played by Tony Todd) in the first Final Destination (2000), a horror film without a masked killer, bloodsucking vampire or brain-eating zombies to torment its victims – just the looming spectre of death and a cruel reality: no matter how far we run, or how much we hide, it will come for us…
As Türkiye’s tourism industry enters a record-setting year, The Land of Legends (www.TheLandOfLegends.com) opens its 2025 summer season with new family-oriented offerings in Antalya. Prioritizing experiences over traditional holiday packages, the resort blends themed entertainment, accommodation, and retail into one integrated destination. As Turkiye’s tourism sector surges toward new highs, The Land of Legends (www.TheLandOfLegends.com) is preparing to welcome 2025’s summer visitors to its entertainment, hotel, and lifestyle complex in Antalya. Known for combining creative design with family-focused hospitality, the resort enters the season with an expanded range of experiences and a focus on international travellers. The launch comes amid a promising backdrop (apo-opa.co/4iYujm2) for…
Over 350 film figures, including stars Richard Gere and Susan Sarandon, denounced “genocide” in Gaza in an open letter Monday ahead of Cannes Festival. “We cannot stay silent,” said the letter, backed by pro-Palestinian groups and published in Libération and Variety. Source link