Maigret: The French Batman
Maigret, a new film by Patrice Leconte with Gérard Depardieu stepping into the famous investigator’s shoes.
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Church of the Val-de-Grâce: Paris’ tribute to the miracle of birth
The Val de Grace deserves a closer look, not only because it’s located in the vicinity of the Jardin du Luxembourg, but because the story of its origin is as unique as it is inspiring.
Divine inspiration found in one of the most well-hidden Paris churches
Most Parisians don’t know that there is a place in the city where the incorrupt body of a Saint is on display in a glass coffin. Yet this secret is not so well kept.
How to get famous in France
Meet Frans Schuman, country/folk artist and global nomad, and learn how to get famous in France.
How not to interview French musicians
Paul Prescott almost comes undone in a sonic adventure through the life and music of Charlotte & Magon.
A Guy’s Guide to Culture: Charlotte & Magon: Good Moody
After you spend some time with Charlotte and Magon’s tunes, they move in, they show you their dark side and become songs you turn out the lights to. When you listen to this music it speaks to you, and you get close enough to recognize the harmful in the cheer.
A Guy’s Guide to Culture: French Art-itect
How many art shows have you attended where they didn’t show you any art? How many exhibitions without exhibitionists? How many expos where they didn’t expose? None? Me either, until I went to the unveiling of a giant painting that I never saw on the roof of the Musée du Quai Branly.
Neal Black & The Healers: Black & Blues
Neal Black is not just a talented musician, he’s also my friend and if you don’t believe me, just ask Facebook. Not only did he friend me, he even let me interview him (watch this space) and got me into his show at the Meridien Etoile Jazz Club, which I got into in more ways than one.
A Guy’s Guide to Culture: Piano four hands with JP Armengaud & Olivier Chauzu
A four-handed piano. I’ve heard of a piano with four legs and I’ve even heard of a piano with three legs but a piano with four hands? You’ve got to hand it to me (because if you don’t, I don’t know who else will) I must be the most ignorant music reviewer ever. Hands Down.
A Guy’s Guide to Culture: Conversation with Gaëlle Buswel – chanteuse/musicienne française
Gaëlle Buswel est tout simplement LA chanteuse / guitariste rock-folk de l’année. Aussi généreuse que talentueuse, aussi sympa que jolie, aussi dynamique que soul, Gaëlle parle avec un sourire contagieux et une énergie qui t’accompagne pendant tout le reste de la journée.