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At the Nantes castle, two artists give body and faces to slavery

You know, I was at this museum the other day, and I saw they had some new art from a woman named Rosana Paulino from Brazil and a guy named Omar Victor Diop from Senegal. Their stuff's really something - it's like it's trying to tell me a story or something. I'm not exactly sure what's going on in the pictures, but I guess that's what makes it art, right? I mean, I've got a buddy who's an artist, and he's always talking about how his stuff is 'evocative.' I'm like, 'Dude, it's a picture of a chair.' But hey, maybe I just don't get it. Anyway, Rosana and Omar's art is definitely... evocative. Yeah, that's the word.

2026-06-08 19:33

At Theater 13 Library, in Paris, SarkHollande struggles to tell an era and its two presidents

Je regarde ce spectacle sur les présidents, et ils font Nicolas Sarkozy et François Hollande comme s'ils étaient des clowns. Je me demande, est-ce que c'est censé être drôle ou est-ce que c'est juste ce que les politiciens sont devenus ? Ils parlent de tout, mais sans vraiment dire grand-chose. C'est un peu comme écouter mon oncle à Noël, il parle beaucoup, mais je ne suis pas sûr de ce qu'il veut dire. Je suppose que c'est juste la politique, mais je trouve ça un peu bizarre.

2026-06-08 19:33

Christiane Cohendy, comedienne with a half-century career, died

So I was reading about this lady, and apparently she was a big deal in theater. Like, a really big deal. She won some award, a Molière or something. And then I saw she passed away at 81. That's a good run, you know? But what's weird is, I'm not really sure who she is or what she did. I mean, I've heard of Molière, he's like the theater version of a founding father or something. But this lady, I'm just not familiar with her. Maybe I'm just out of the loop. Anyway, 81 years old, that's a long time to be doing... whatever it is she did.

2026-06-08 18:03

Theater of Vanves: the mayor, Bernard Gauducheau, gives up cancellation of the 2026-2027 season

You know, I was talking to a friend the other day, and he told me about this whole thing with the theater and dance people getting all riled up. Apparently, they were able to convince the mayor to change his mind about shutting everything down for a year. I mean, I'm no expert, but it seems like they were able to pull it off. The city announced on Monday that they're going to have a full cultural season after all. I guess that's a big deal, but I'm still trying to figure out what a "full cultural season" even means. Is that like a sports season, but with more ballet?

2026-06-08 17:02

At the Abbesses Theater, Alexander Zeldin sublimates the tiny and essential gestures of precarious workers

You know, I was reading about this play called "Prendre soin" the other day, and I'm not really sure what it's about, but apparently it's not super depressing, which is nice. Some British guy wrote it, and he's trying to show the humanity in people who work at a meat factory, which is weird because I don't really think about the people who make my burgers. I mean, I just assume they're like robots or something. But I guess that's the point, right? They're not robots, they're people, and they have feelings and stuff. It's just weird to think about, you know?

2026-06-08 14:32

Daniel Costelle, great specialist of the historical documentary, died

You know, I was reading about this guy who made a show about all the crazy stuff that happened in the 20th century. He did it with his wife, which is nice, I guess. They called it 'Apocalypse', which is a pretty bold title. I mean, I've had some bad days, but 'apocalypse' is a whole different level. Anyway, the guy passed away at 90, which is a good run, I think. But what's weird is, I'm pretty sure I would've known about this show if I'd seen it. I mean, who doesn't love a good apocalypse? But I guess it just slipped under my radar. Oh well, I'll just have to add it to my list of things to watch... after the actual apocalypse, I suppose.

2026-06-08 12:04

Alonzo, Soprano's cousin, conquers the Vélodrome stadium in Marseille aboard his longboat

You know, I was reading about this French rapper, and I'm thinking, what's a 'mixtape' anymore, right? It's like, aren't those just playlists now? Anyway, this guy's from Marseille, and he's playing his second concert ever, which is just wild. I mean, I've played to tougher crowds at a family reunion. But hey, he's got a lot of people excited, and he just put out this thing called 'Drakkar', which sounds like a type of boat, but I guess it's music. And he's performing in a sports stadium, which is just...a lot. I'm pretty sure I've never even filled up a basketball court, let alone a whole stadium. But hey, good for him, I guess.

2026-06-07 15:34

For its fiftieth anniversary, the Musiques métisses festival is treating itself to a Reunionese cabaret

You know, I was reading about this thing that started back in 1976, and it had a concert with some guy named Danyèl Waro, who I guess is a big deal in maloya music. He was on his farewell tour, which is just weird to think about, like, how do you plan a farewell tour? 'Hey, I'm done, but I'm gonna play 50 more shows.' And then they had some party with an accordion player named René Lacaille. I mean, I love a good party, but an accordion player? That's just a recipe for a weird night.

2026-06-07 14:32

At the We Love Green festival, regulars Gorillaz and Theodora take center stage

You know, I was at this thing in the Vincennes woods, and I'm not really sure what was going on, but it seemed like a big deal. They had all these musicians that I'd heard of before, and then some other ones that I think are supposed to be cool, but I'm not really sure. And there were DJs, too. I mean, I like music and all, but I'm not really sure what makes a DJ 'in style' or whatever. Is it just that they're playing the right songs? Because I can do that with my phone. Anyway, it was a fun time, I guess.

2026-06-07 12:03

In Venice, the exhibition Le Pli et le Temps by Patrick Saytour in the folds of an old doges palace

You ever walk into a museum and just think, 'what's going on here?' I mean, I was at this one place, and there was this French artist's stuff, and it was all about folds, burns, and just a whole lot of color. And I'm standing there, looking at it, and I'm like, 'this is having a conversation with the room?' I don't know, man. The room is just sitting there, and the art is just... talking to it, I guess. It's like when I try to have a conversation with my wife when she's not really paying attention. Yeah, that's what this art is doing. Just chatting away with the walls, and the walls are just, 'uh-huh, yeah, sure.'

2026-06-07 11:33

British Mark Jenkin, a filmmaker who likes films on the verge of horror

You know, I was reading about this director, and his first movie 'Bait' came out in 2019. I've never seen it, but apparently, it's a thing. Anyway, it's about these fishermen in Cornwall, and I'm thinking, what's so exciting about fishermen? I mean, I've been fishing, it's just sitting there, waiting for a bite. But I guess that's what this movie's about, just everyday stuff, like waiting for a bite... literally.

2026-06-07 10:33

Marilyn Monroe: five works to rediscover the actress for the 100th anniversary of her birth

You know, I was reading about this Hollywood icon the other day, and I found out they were born in June 1926. Which is weird, because I was born a lot later than that, and I'm still trying to figure out how to use a fax machine. Anyway, this person has been in a bunch of movies and books, and I guess "The Morning" or whatever is doing a thing about them. But honestly, I'm not really sure what's going on, or why we're still talking about someone from the 20s. I mean, I like old movies and all, but I'm pretty sure my grandma has a VHS player that's older than some of the films this person was in.

2026-06-07 06:34

Body horror, a fictional style that transforms the body into a space of struggle and provokes an anxiety-inducing dizziness

You know, I was reading about this movie 'Sanguine' that just premiered at the Cannes Festival, and I'm thinking, what's the deal with horror movies that just kinda... mess with bodies? Like, they're all about distorting and manipulating flesh, and I'm not really sure what to make of it. Apparently, it's some kind of commentary on beauty standards, but honestly, I'm just confused. Is it like, we're so used to being told how to look that we're just gonna start... altering ourselves in weird ways? I don't know, maybe I'm just not getting it. But hey, I guess it's interesting to see people pushing back against all the beauty rules we're supposed to follow. I mean, I'm all for being comfortable in your own skin, even if that skin is, you know, a little... unconventional.

2026-06-07 06:34

In Paris, the mayor of the 10th district assaulted by far right activists on the sidelines of White Night

You know, I was reading about this lady, Alexandra Cordebard, and she's saying she got roughed up by some people at a church in Paris. Apparently, they didn't want her showing off some artwork or something. And now the city's getting involved, they're gonna file a complaint. I'm just thinking, what's the deal with people getting that worked up over art? I mean, I've seen some weird stuff in my time, but I've never felt the need to throw punches over it. Unless it's a velvet painting of a cat, then I might get a little upset. But that's just me.

2026-06-07 00:31

The Obama Presidential Center is set to open its doors in Chicago after a decade-long saga

You know, I was reading about this building the other day, and I'm still trying to wrap my head around it. They're calling it the "Obamalisque" or the "Eye of Sauron" – I mean, that's quite a range of nicknames. It looks like a medieval tower, but apparently, it's got a museum inside that's all about the first African American president. And supposedly, it's trying to connect his presidency to all these struggles that started back in the 19th century. I'm not sure how it all fits together, but I guess that's what the museum is for – to help me figure it out, because right now, I'm just confused.

2026-06-06 19:34

Rave parties: in Rennes, thousands of protesters denounce oppressive law proposals

You know, I was reading about this thing that happened in Rennes, and apparently, a few thousand people showed up to protest some new laws. Now, I'm not exactly sure what's going on, but it seems like these laws are gonna make it tougher for people who organize these big parties and the folks who attend 'em. So, they're all marching around, music blasting, and I'm thinking, 'What's the deal with these parties, anyway?' I mean, I've been to some wild gatherings in my time, but I've never really been to one of these free-parties. Are they just, like, giant raves or something? And the weird part is, they're protesting by having a big party. It's like, they're trying to make a point by doing the very thing they're protesting against. I guess that's one way to do it. I'm just not sure I fully understand the logic behind it all. But hey, I do know that techno music is involved, and that's just something that's always gonna be a little confusing to me. I mean, it's just so... repetitive. I'm not saying I don't like it, I'm just saying I don't really get it. Maybe that's just me, though.

2026-06-06 19:34

Operation Pouchkine: old books, Georgian scammers and the shadow of the Kremlin

You know, I was reading about these guys from Georgia, and I'm not talking about the state, I'm talking about the country. They've been stealing books from libraries in Europe, and not just any books, but really valuable ones by this guy Alexandre Pouchkine. I mean, I've never even heard of him, but apparently, he's a big deal. So, five of these guys are on trial in Paris, and I'm thinking, what's the deal with stealing books? I mean, I've lost books before, but I didn't steal them, I just... misplaced them. Anyway, everyone's looking at Russia, because apparently, Pouchkine is like a hero there or something. I don't know, it's all pretty confusing to me. I guess we'll just have to wait and see what happens at the trial. But, I mean, who steals books? That's just weird.

2026-06-06 19:34

Cape Fear, on Apple TV: an effective remake of a disliked Scorsese film, Cape Fear

You know what's weird, I was watching this 10-episode show, and it's like, it's really good at being scary, it gets progressively more terrifying, which is kinda the point, right? But then I started thinking, it's like, it's missing something, you know? It's like they nailed the whole 'being scared' thing, but I don't really know what's going on in these people's heads, and that's kinda important, isn't it?

2026-06-06 18:34

A sale to rediscover Marie Vassilieff, in the forefront of the Montparnasse avant-garde

You know, I was reading about this artist the other day, and I'm thinking, 'Who is this person?' Apparently, she was friends with Matisse, which is pretty cool, I guess. But here's the thing, she had 150 pieces of art just chillin' around, and now they're gonna sell 'em all at an auction. At a castle, no less. The Chateau de Villandry, that's a real place. I'm not even making that up. So, I'm wondering, what's the deal with this artist? Why are we just now hearing about her? And who's gonna buy all this art? Somebody with a lot of wall space, I suppose.

2026-06-06 17:32

The Israeli filmmaker Nadav Lapid, embroiled in controversy, withdraws from the FID Marseille festival

You know, I was reading about this film thing, and apparently some movie people decided to pull their movies from this event in July. And I'm thinking, 'What's going on here?' I guess they didn't want to be there because of some other movie guy. I mean, I've had days where I didn't want to go to work because my boss was coming, but I didn't quit my job. I just went to work and avoided my boss. Maybe that's what they should've done. Just, you know, made their movie, and then avoided the other guy. It seems like a lot of work to just pull your whole movie out. I don't know, maybe I'm just not understanding the movie business.

2026-06-06 17:32

Female directors of Bouchra, Meriem Bennani and Orian Barki have chosen to mix animation and autobiographical fiction

You know, I was reading about these authors, and they're explaining why they used animals that walk on two legs and talk like humans in their movie. Apparently, it's based on real conversations some lady named Meriem Bennani had with her mom. I'm not really sure what to make of that. I mean, I've had some weird conversations with my mom too, but I don't think I'd make a movie about them. Unless... unless my mom started acting like a raccoon or something. That might be a movie worth watching. But I guess that's just me.

2026-06-06 16:04

At the This is not a Love Song festival in Nîmes, the rock blessing of Sixteen Horsepower

Vous savez, j'ai entendu dire que le festival de rock indépendant a rouvert ses portes vendredi dernier. Je me demande ce qui s'est passé pendant leur pause, peut-être qu'ils ont juste pris un peu de temps pour réfléchir à leur vie. Mais maintenant, ils sont de retour avec un groupe country punk franco-américain qui, apparemment, s'est reformé. Je me demande comment ça marche, vous reformez un groupe comme vous reformez un sandwich ? 'Hey, on s'est séparés, mais maintenant on se reforme, avec peut-être quelques nouveaux ingrédients.' Mais bon, j'imagine que c'est cool, je veux dire, qui n'aime pas un peu de country punk pour commencer le week-end ?

2026-06-06 15:01

To go or not to go The dilemma of artists and authors invited in RN cities

You know, I was thinking, have you ever noticed how some actors are like, "I don't know if I wanna perform in this town because they're run by, you know, some folks with pretty strong views?" And I'm like, "Wait, what's going on? Are we choosing our venues based on local politics now?" I mean, I get it, but it's weird to think about. It's like, "Sorry, I won't be doing any comedy shows in your town because I don't agree with your mayor." What's next? "I won't eat at your restaurant because I don't like your governor?" It's just getting a little confusing, you know?

2026-06-06 14:35

In the city of RN Amilly, concerns around the Tanneries, a true gem of the town

You know, I was reading about this town, and they elected a new mayor, Tom Collen-Renaux, who's got some... interesting ideas. Apparently, he wants to turn this one site into a modern art museum and have exhibits about the history of the area. I'm thinking, 'Isn't that what every small town has? A bunch of old stuff and some art that makes you go, "Huh, I don't get it"'? I mean, I've been to those museums before, and I'm always like, 'Yeah, that's a nice... thing.' (pauses) I guess it's cool, though. I just don't know what's so special about the history of this one place. Is it, like, really different from everywhere else? 'Hey, come check out our museum, we've got old rocks and some paintings of people who used to live here!' (chuckles)

2026-06-06 14:02

The choreographer Betty Tchomanga weaves personal history and postcolonial heritage

You know, I was reading about this dancer the other day, and I'm not really sure what's going on. So, she's got a dad from Cameroon and a mom from France, and that's cool, I guess. But then she's making dances about it, and I'm like, 'Okay, that's a thing.' She's got this piece called 'Histoire(s) décoloniale(s) #Autoportrait' - try saying that three times fast, by the way. Anyway, it's showing up at some international dance thing in Seine-Saint-Denis on June 8th. I don't know, maybe I'll check it out, but I'm still trying to figure out what 'décoloniale' means. Sounds like a type of cheese or something.

2026-06-06 11:31

Why is Henri Matisse an indispensable painter

You know, I was at this big art show the other day, and I saw all these paintings by some French guy. I'm not really sure who he is, but apparently, he's a big deal. I mean, they had a whole exhibit dedicated to him at the Grand Palais, which is like, a really fancy building. I walked in and I'm like, "Okay, this guy must be famous or something." But honestly, I have no idea what makes him so special. I guess that's just the art world for you, right?

2026-06-06 06:38

Our documentary viewing tips in replay: formula 1 of the seas, reborn nudists, antennas of anger…

You know what's weird, I was flipping through the channels and I saw this thing that said 'a selection of programs to watch later'. Like, who comes up with this stuff? 'Hey, you know what would be great? If we took all these shows and just... delayed them.' Anyway, apparently today's the day we get to watch something with a super famous person from Hollywood. I'm not really sure who it is, but I'm pretty sure I've seen their face before. Maybe. Possibly. I don't know, I'll just have to wait and see, I guess.

2026-06-06 05:02

Anthony Head, actor known for his roles in Buffy the Vampire Slayer and Ted Lasso, is dead

You know, I was reading this thing the other day, and it said some British guy died. He was 72, which is... old, I guess. I don't know, I'm not a doctor. Anyway, his daughters told everybody, so that's how we know. Apparently, he was in this show 'Buffy' - I've heard of it, but I've never seen it. He played a librarian, which is just a weird thing to be famous for, right? His name was Rupert Giles, and I'm pretty sure that's not a real name. I mean, it sounds like something you'd make up. But hey, I guess he was a nice guy, and people liked him. That's all I know.

2026-06-06 04:00

At the Theatre of the Champs-Elysees, a lackluster Abduction from the Seraglio weighed down by seriousness

You know, I was reading about this opera thing in Paris. Apparently, it's the last show of the season, and they're doing some Mozart guy's masterpiece. It's being led by... Laurence Equilbey, and she's got her own orchestra, Insula Orchestra. I mean, I've never heard of it, but it sounds like a big deal, I guess. I'm just wondering, how do you even get your own orchestra? Is that like a timeshare or something? 'Hey, I'll take the violin section, you can have the drums.' I don't know, it's just weird to me.

2026-06-05 19:34

A cocktail hour with composer Irène Drésel: I usually feel like throwing up before my concerts

You know, I was reading about this musician, and apparently, she makes music out of nowhere, not in the city or anything. It's like, she's got her own thing going on, a mix of techno, trance, and electronic pop. And I'm thinking, "That's pretty cool, I guess." I mean, she even won some award, a César or something, in 2023. But what's weird is, I've never heard of her, and now I'm wondering, "What's going on? Is everybody just making music in secret or something?"

2026-06-05 18:37

Four albums to discover this week, a selection of Argentine composers by the Voce Quartet and the flow of rapper Vince Staples

You know what's weird, I was just thinking about new music the other day. I stumbled upon this new album from Death Cab for Cutie, their 11th one, and I'm like, "How do they keep making music?" I mean, Ben Gibbard's still out here doing his thing. And then I found out about this band Iceage from Copenhagen, they've got 12 new songs. I'm not sure what's going on with all these new songs, but I'm gonna give 'em a listen, I guess.

2026-06-05 17:36

With Ercole amante, Italian Antonia Bembo, composer for the Sun King, makes a notable entrance at the Paris Opera

You know, I was reading about this opera from 1707, and I'm thinking, '1707, that's old.' And it's being conducted by this guy Leonardo Garcia-Alarcon, who's from Argentina, which is interesting. But what really got me was that it's being staged for the first time in France by a woman named Netia Jones, who's from Britain. I'm just trying to figure out how all these different countries are involved in this one opera. It's like a big international team effort, but with wigs and singing.

2026-06-05 15:34

Fatoumata Diawara, the voice of eternal Mali

You know, I was reading about this singer, guitarist, and writer, and she just put out her fourth album, 'Massa'. Apparently, it's a funk and folk thing, and she made it with some guy named Matthieu Chedid. I'm not really sure who that is, but I guess they're friends or something. I mean, it says they're in 'parfaite complicité', which I think is French for 'they get along really well'. Anyway, I don't know much about funk and folk, but I'm pretty sure that's just a nice way of saying 'she's trying something new'.

2026-06-05 15:34

In the heart of the Orne a garden like a work of art

You know, I was invited to this thing in Europe, it's like a big garden party, called Rendez-vous aux jardins. It's happening from June 5th to 7th, 2026. And I'm going to this place, the Delomez's land, Benoît and Dominique, they're artists. Apparently, they've got plants, water, and rocks all talking to each other. I'm not really sure how that works, but I'm gonna go check it out. I mean, I've seen some weird things in my backyard, but this sounds like a whole different level.

2026-06-05 12:34

At the ManiFeste festival of Ircam, in Paris, an immersion into the sacred space of the voice

You know, I was reading about this thing that's going on until June 27th, and it started with a concert, which is pretty normal, right? But then I found out it was an a cappella and electronic choir concert, and I'm thinking, 'That's a lot of sounds.' And apparently, this Lithuanian lady, Justé Janulyté, she wrote a piece that really got people's attention. I don't know, I've never been to a concert like that, but I guess it's a thing now.

2026-06-05 11:36

In the Greater Paris area, the appropriation of worker memory by luxury and art powers

You know, I was reading about these big projects in France, and I'm thinking, what's the deal with taking old industrial sites and turning them into something new? Like, they're doing it on this island, Seguin, where Renault used to be, and also at this place called Maison du peuple in Clichy-la-Garenne. It's just weird to me, like, why are these big companies going, 'You know what would be great? If we took this old factory and made it into... something else.' I mean, I guess it's better than just leaving it empty, but it's just so... French, you know?

2026-06-05 11:36

The actress Elodie Bouchez, the art of discretion: Durer sans se compromettre, c’est le combat Actress Elodie Bouchez, the art of discretion: Lasting without compromising is the battle

You know, I was thinking, there's this actress, Elodie Bouchez, and I'm pretty sure she was a big deal back in the 90s. But then, it's like she just disappeared from movies for a while. I mean, I don't know what she was doing, maybe just taking a break or something. But then, in 2018, she's back, and now she's everywhere - movies, TV shows, theater. I guess that's her favorite thing to do, theater. She's got a couple of movies coming out, "Ma famille chérie" and "Ulysse", and I'm like, 'Is this the same person?' I don't know, maybe I just wasn't paying attention. Anyway, I guess we'll be seeing a lot more of her now.

2026-06-05 06:37

White Night 2026: our ten outing ideas

You know, I was looking at this thing, and it said 'La DJ Barbara Butch' is doing a 25th edition of some French event on June 6th. I'm not really sure what that means, but it's got something to do with love, apparently. There's a list of stuff to check out, I guess. I don't know, maybe it's like a big party or something. I'm just gonna go with it.

2026-06-05 05:00

The former Egyptian Museum of Cairo, a setting that still shines

You know, I was reading about this old museum the other day. Apparently, it's been around since 1902, right in the middle of the city. And I'm thinking, 'Okay, that's cool, it's old.' But then I found out they opened up this new fancy museum in 2025, the Grand Egyptian Museum, right next to the pyramids. I mean, that's like having a new neighbor who's just way nicer than you. So, I'm wondering, did the old museum just... close up shop? Nah, it's still open. Which is weird, because I'd think, 'Hey, we've got all the good stuff now, let's just move everything to the new place.' But nope, the old one's still got some valuable stuff in it. It's like my grandma's house – she won't get rid of anything, even if it's just an old toaster from 1972. I guess some things are just too good to let go of.

2026-06-05 04:03

Incredible trance states: traditional dances are making a comeback on the choreographic scene

You know, I was thinking, have you ever noticed how some of these old folk dances are still kinda... everywhere? Like, I saw a tarentelle the other day, and I'm pretty sure I saw some flamenco too. I mean, what's going on? Did someone just decide to bring back the oldies, or did I just miss the memo?

2026-06-04 19:35

Christian Thorel filmed thousands of images before abandoning them. Experimental Nights retraces the track of this lost film

You know, I was reading this thing about a book called "Nuits expérimentales. Un carnet de cinéma" by Christian Thorel. And I'm thinking, what's experimental about nights? Like, I've had some experimental nights, but they usually just involve trying a new pizza topping. So, Tiphaine Samoyault wrote about this book, and I'm curious, what's the deal with that? Is it like a diary, but for movies? Because I've got a diary, and it's just a bunch of notes about how I forgot to buy milk. I don't know, maybe I'm just not sophisticated enough, but experimental nights and movie diaries just seem like something my uncle would make up to sound cool at a dinner party. "Oh, yeah, I've been having these experimental nights, and I've been keeping a cinéma diary." And I'm like, "Uh-huh, sure, uncle, and I've been keeping a diary about my Fantasy Football team."

2026-06-04 18:34

Vanves municipal theater: the mayor, Bernard Gauducheau, imposes a blank year on the establishment

You know, I was reading about this guy who's in charge of something, and he's like, 'Hey, let's just cancel all the shows for the next season.' And I'm thinking, 'What, did they all just get bad reviews or something?' But then it says, except for the kids' stuff and the movies. So, I'm wondering, what's the deal with that? Is it like, the kids are easier to please or something? 'Hey, we're just gonna cancel everything, but don't worry, the kids will still have their puppet shows.'

2026-06-04 18:01

Tribune anti-Bolloré in the movies: the boss of Mediawan understands the irritation of Canal+

You know, I was reading about this guy Pierre-Antoine Capton, and he's calling for calm. Like, what's going on that we need to calm down? Did I miss something? He's talking about protecting some fragile ecosystem, and I'm over here thinking, 'Is this about the environment or a office drama?' And then he starts criticizing this other guy, Charles Alloncle, who's like a reporter or something. I don't know, it's all pretty confusing. I mean, I'm just trying to figure out what's for lunch, and these guys are over here dealing with ecosystems and commissions. It's like, can we just take a deep breath and calm down, like Pierre-Antoine said? Or is that just me?

2026-06-04 17:32

Louise Vo Tan brings back the Crown Jewels stolen from the Louvre to Belle Island Sea

You know, I was reading about this artist who made a hologram thingy with all the treasures from a museum. And I'm thinking, 'That's pretty cool, I guess.' But then I found out he did it before they all got stolen. Which is just... weird. I mean, did he know something we didn't? Like, was he just hanging out, filming all the stuff, going, 'Yeah, this is all gonna be gone soon'? (pauses) Anyway, it's in some foghorn building in Port-Coton now. That's a thing that exists, apparently.

2026-06-04 15:36

For the first time, there were more bookstore closures than openings in 2025

You know, I was thinking, have you ever noticed how some bookstores are like that one friend who's just trying to make it work? They're like, 'I'm good, I'm good, I've just got a few too many bills and not enough people buying stuff.' And then you find out they're actually struggling to stay open. That's kinda what's happening with some bookstores in France, especially the new ones. They're just trying to keep up, but it's tough when sales are down and costs are up. But hey, at least the ones in the countryside are doing alright, right? It's like they're the underdog that's just managing to stay afloat.

2026-06-04 15:36

The Guimet Museum showcases the glory of Silla, a little-known kingdom of Korea

You know, I was in Paris and I saw this place that had all these treasures from royal tombs. I'm talking old stuff, like from 57 BC to 935 AD. I'm looking at all this, and I'm thinking, 'What's the deal with all this fancy stuff?' I mean, who buried all this gold and jewels with the kings and queens? Were they like, 'You know what would be a great idea? If we just took all our valuables and put them in the ground with the dead guy.' (pauses) I guess that's just what you did back then. Anyway, it's pretty cool to see, but I'm still trying to figure out why they did all that.

2026-06-04 14:04

Marjane Satrapi, the Franco-Iranian author of the comic book Persepolis, died at the age of 56

You know, I was reading this thing the other day, and it said this lady's husband passed away, and then about a year later, she passed away too. And I'm thinking, that's just... that's a lot to handle, you know? I mean, I've had days where I've lost my favorite snack, and that's been enough to throw me off. But your spouse? That's a whole different level. I guess what they're saying is, she was just really sad, and that's what got her. Which, I don't know, it's just weird to me. I've been sad before, but not 'die from it' sad. I've been 'eat a whole pizza by myself' sad, but that's about it.

2026-06-04 10:36

In Pantin, the Côté court festival reveals a more unruly and playful French cinema than the feature length format

You know, I was reading about this thing in Seine-Saint-Denis, and it's like, a big deal for short films. They get all these fancy filmmakers together, and it's supposed to be a pretty big honor. But, I mean, I'm just a guy who watches movies, I don't really get what makes a short film 'prestigious.' Is it like, if it's really short, it's automatically good? 'Hey, this film is only 5 minutes long, it must be a masterpiece.' Anyway, they're showing some new stuff this year, and I guess it's supposed to be pretty great. Little movies, big deal, I don't know.

2026-06-04 06:35

Timothy Ridout, the British violist who brings full depth to his instrument

You know, I was 30 once, and I thought I had my life together. But then I found out there's a musician out there who, at 30, is releasing a record called 'Alto Appassionato' on Harmonia Mundi. I mean, I was still trying to figure out how to use my kitchen appliances at that age. This guy's over here making beautiful French music. I'm just over here trying not to burn water.

2026-06-03 19:35

The Bayeux Tapestry will be able to join the British Museum after a carefully planned journey

You know, I was reading about this huge piece of embroidery, 70 meters long, and they're gonna move it to the UK for an exhibit. I'm thinking, how do you even do that? It's like trying to move a really long, really fragile pizza. But apparently, some folks did a study and said, 'Yeah, we can do this.' I guess that's good, because I was worried they were just gonna fold it up and stick it in a suitcase.

2026-06-03 19:04

The director Wim Wenders pulls from distribution a movie showing actress Nastassja Kinski naked at 13 years old

Vous savez, j'ai lu quelque chose hier qui m'a laissé perplexe. Apparemment, il y a un réalisateur allemand qui a présenté ses excuses à une actrice... 50 ans après la sortie de son film. Cinquante ans, c'est long, vous pensez ? Je veux dire, j'ai du mal à me souvenir de ce que j'ai mangé au déjeuner hier, et ce gars se souvient d'un problème qu'il a eu avec une actrice il y a cinq décennies. Alors, il paraît que l'actrice réclamait la suppression d'une scène de son film « Faux mouvement » depuis dix ans. Dix ans, cela signifie qu'elle a attendu 40 ans après la sortie du film pour commencer à se plaindre. Je ne sais pas, peut-être qu'elle était occupée à autre chose pendant tout ce temps. Peut-être qu'elle a attendu que son calendrier soit libre. En tout cas, le réalisateur a finalement présenté ses excuses, et je suppose que c'est mieux que rien. Mais 50 ans, c'est vraiment long pour s'excuser. Je veux dire, si je devais m'excuser pour tout ce que j'ai fait de mal dans ma vie, je serais occupé pendant des siècles.

2026-06-03 18:08

The death of Areski Belkacem, musician and entertainer, light and poetic

You know, I was reading about this guy, and I'm not really sure what to make of it. He was apparently really close to this singer, Brigitte Fontaine, since the 60s. Like, they were together for a long time, and he wrote a lot of music for her. But then I saw he passed away at 86, and I'm just sitting here thinking, 'Wait, what was their story?' I mean, 50 years together, that's a long time. I've had socks for less time than that. Anyway, that's just something I came across, and now I'm curious about this guy and his music.

2026-06-03 17:32

Torn, artist JR's La Caverne du Pont-Neuf is pending expert report

You know, I was in Paris the other day, and I saw this huge mountain landscape thingy just chillin' in the middle of the city. And I'm thinkin', 'That's a big hill.' I mean, it just showed up out of nowhere, like a giant tent or something. But the weird part is, it's just... floating there, flappin' in the wind. I don't know, maybe it's like a big kite or somethin'. Anyway, I heard they were gonna open it up and let people check it out, but now that's not happenin' anymore. Guess I'll just have to keep on wonderin' what's goin' on with that big ol' mountain in the city.

2026-06-03 16:02

The past, present and future cinema of director Celine Sciamma

You know, I was reading something the other day, and I saw that there's this movie theater in Paris, called the MK2 Bibliothèque. And from June 3rd to June 16th, they're gonna show every single movie by this one director. I'm not really sure who the director is, but that's a lot of movies. They're also gonna have some kind of class, and the actress Adèle Haenel is gonna be there. I don't know, it sounds like a lot of work to watch all those movies. I mean, I can barely watch one movie in a row without getting up to get a snack.

2026-06-03 12:35

Bait, an intense thriller in a coastal village of Cornwall

You know, I was reading about this movie the other day, and I'm still trying to wrap my head around it. So, there's this British guy, Mark Jenkin, and he's made this... thing. I don't know, it's like a movie, but it's also kinda not. Anyway, it's about this fisherman who's just trying to make a living, and then these tourists show up. And I'm thinking, what's the deal with that? Like, what's the point of putting those two groups together? It's just weird, you know? But hey, I guess that's what makes it interesting. I mean, who doesn't love a good story about a fisherman and some tourists, right? It's like the ultimate showdown. Or, I don't know, maybe it's just a movie. I'm still trying to figure it out.

2026-06-03 11:34

The Battle of Gaul: The Iron Age: Simon Abkarian slips into the General's costume with panache

You know, I was watching this movie the other day, and I'm not really sure what's going on. It's like, it's got war, action, love, politics... it's like the director just threw everything at the wall and was like, 'You know what, we're just gonna use all of it.' I mean, I'm not complaining or anything, it's just... have you ever tried to make a sandwich with every type of meat and cheese? It's a lot, you know? But hey, I guess that's what makes this movie so interesting. It's like a big ol' plate of spaghetti - it's got a little bit of everything, and somehow it all works.

2026-06-03 10:34

The Zanetti Case, a fake thriller that probes a female murder

You know, I was reading about this movie, and it's based on a true story from Italy. There's this criminologist, and he's talking to a woman who's in prison, and she's saying she doesn't remember killing her sister... 10 years ago. That's a long time to forget something, right? I mean, I forget what I had for lunch yesterday, but killing my sister? That's a pretty big thing to just slip your mind. Anyway, it's a pretty interesting story, and I'm curious to see how it all plays out.

2026-06-03 10:03

Far from me the anger: after the civil war, in Ivory Coast, a magnificent attempt at reconciliation

You know, I was reading about this guy Joël Akafou, and he's got a camera crew in this village called Ziglo. And I'm thinking, what's the deal with Ziglo? Sounds like a made-up word. Anyway, there's this lady there who's trying to bring all these different communities together. I guess they've had some issues in the past, but she's all about moving forward. I'm like, 'Good for her, I guess.' I mean, I can barely get my family to agree on what to eat for dinner, let alone bring together a whole village. But hey, if it works, that's great. Maybe we could use some of that in my neighborhood. We could use someone to bring us all together, you know, over a nice plate of... whatever it is they eat in Ziglo.

2026-06-03 09:37