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Lupin the new French series on Netflix premiered a few days ago on January 8, 2021, and is already ranked in the top 10 best New Releases. Viewers are raving about Lupin and want more! Created by George Kay and starring Omar Sy, Ludivine Sagnier, Clotilde Hesme, Lupin is inspired by the adventures of Arsène Lupin … Continue reading Lupin Top 10 New Release on Netflix
A new long-awaited Call My Agent! aka 10 Pour Cent season was released October 21, 2020 in France and Netflix has renewed the show for a 4th season which is expected to release soon sometime in 2020.
This lighthearted "à l'eau de rose" comedy is a series you will love to hate.
Due to the unprecedented outbreak of Covid – 19 (Coronavirus), the Newport Beach Film Festival (NBFF) has announced that the annual event will now be held August 6th – August 13th, 2020 in and around Newport Beach, CA. In the meantime check out the program and stay healthy & safe! Pinterest Twitter Facebook Instagram … Continue reading Newport Beach Film Festival French Spotlight – COVID-19 Update
Each year the Newport Beach Film Festival presents signature international film events that spotlight cinema, culture, cuisine, music, and performances. From April 23rd-30th, 2020, (event rescheduled due to concerns with COVID-19 ) August 6-13, 2020 the 21st Annual Newport Beach Film Festival will showcase over 350 films from across the globe to host a wide … Continue reading 21st Annual Newport Beach Film Festival – French Spotlight – Save the Date
If you ever want to binge on Netflix in French you probably already know that there's a very good selection of movies and series to tune into. There's something for everyone from comedies, documentaries, thrillers to the supernatural. These are the recent French series I really enjoyed and more to come as this post will … Continue reading Favorite French Netflix Series
Four (4) French films have been nominated for the 2020 Oscars in four distinct categories: Best International Feature Film, Best Animated Feature Film, Best Live Action Short Film, and Best Animated Short Film. A full list of Oscar nominations can be found here. And the nominees are: Best International Feature Film: Les Miserables, by Ladj Ly … Continue reading French Films Nominated at 2020 Oscars
74th Golden Globe 2017 with a French Twist in Los Angeles - Beverly Hills! One of my favorite actresses Isabelle Huppert won Best Actress in a Motion Picture Drama for "ELLE" which also won a Golden Globe for Best Foreign Film. https://youtu.be/e9kIEMVadVU French-American Damien Chazelle won Best Director and Best Screenplay for the phenomenal 7 … Continue reading 74th Golden Globe with a French Twist in Los Angeles
Chef's Table Goes French Style Netflix brings us a French twist on the original delectable documentary globetrotting series "Chef's Table" with a focus on France. Now streaming. I've already savored all 4 episodes. Discover four of France’s Michelin top chefs who are revolutionizing French cuisine, Alain Passard of L’Arpège in Paris, Michel Troisgros of La … Continue reading Chef’s Table Goes French Style
MARSEILLE (2016) French TV series on Netflix with Gérard Depardieu, Benoît Magimel, and Nadia Farès. Premieres now! "A tale of power, corruption and redemption set against the rich backdrop of the French port city of Marseille." Robert Taro, Marseille's mayor for 25 years, is set up face-to-face with his former protégé in the next elections. As Marseille’s mayor rallies … Continue reading Marseille French Series on Netflix
Newport Beach Film Festival Announces The French Spotlight An Exclusive Screening and Gala French A L.A Carte is happy to partner with the 16th Annual Newport Beach Film Festival French Spotlight from April 23rd -30th, 2015 showcasing over 350 films from across the globe and host a wide array of multicultural activities. Celebrated as Orange County’s premiere … Continue reading 16th Annual Newport Beach Film Festival French Spotlight
Oscar with a French Twist... The 87th Academy Awards ceremony, presented by the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences, will honor the best films of 2014 and will take place on February 22, 2015, at the Dolby Theatre in Hollywood, Los Angeles beginning at 5:30 p.m. PST - here is the list of nominees and … Continue reading Oscar with a French Twist