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“Hey Joe,” the new film with James Franco shot in Naples Written and directed by Claudio Giovannesi, the work is based on real events reimagined for the big screen

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“Hey Joe,” the new film with James Franco shot in Naples

Written and directed by Claudio Giovannesi, the work is based on real events reimagined for the big screen

There are casting choices that serve to amplify the message a film wants to convey. Casting James Franco to play a World War II veteran who, in the 1970s, returns to Naples, a city he knew during peace

5 things to do in Paris this weekend  From November 29th to December 1st

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5 things to do in Paris this weekend

From November 29th to December 1st

In the blink of an eye, the week is coming to an end, and the weekend is just around the corner. Even if the weather isn’t perfect, it’s time to step out o

5 things to do in Milan this weekend From November 29th till December 1st

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5 things to do in Milan this weekend

From November 29th till December 1st

December has (finally) arrived. With the last month of the year comes the holiday season, and in Milan, the festive atmosphere becomes more palpable with each passing day. While we wait for next week�

What does being sapiosexual mean? French comedian Gad Elmaleh gives us the definition

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What does being sapiosexual mean?

French comedian Gad Elmaleh gives us the definition

Times are tough for eternal romantics, with "situationships," a record number of “emotionally unavailable” individuals, people only seeking open relationships, and the proliferation of

Milan, what are you afraid of?  The new nss magazine paper unveils data on city perception

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Milan, what are you afraid of?

The new nss magazine paper unveils data on city perception

Something has changed in Milano: we feel it in the air when we walk alone at night, we feel it when friends or colleagues tell us about the difficulties of finding re

French pop culture personalities to watch out for in 2025 From fashion to techno, deciphering the cultural crumbs ready to explode

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French pop culture personalities to watch out for in 2025

From fashion to techno, deciphering the cultural crumbs ready to explode

After a year full of twists and iconic moments for French pop culture, which never fails to impress, it is now ready to bring its best elements into 2025. Those who, in 2024, emerged from the

A|X Armani Exchange signs a party at Milan's Plastic Club It is called “Ride The Rythm” and will be curated by the minds behind the Polifonic Festival

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A|X Armani Exchange signs a party at Milan's Plastic Club

It is called “Ride The Rythm” and will be curated by the minds behind the Polifonic Festival

Milan is gearing up for a night of electronic music and clubbing style this Friday, November 29th, with Ride The Rhythm, the event that promises to light up the Plastic Club.

When does Spotify Wrapped 2024 come out? It's been 84 years

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When does Spotify Wrapped 2024 come out?

"It's been 84 years"

For the past few days, social media has been buzzing with one of the year’s most anticipated questions: “When is Spotify Wrapped coming out?” This service, offered by the world’s larg

Why “surprise albums” still work A mode of publication that challenges traditional marketing techniques

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Why “surprise albums” still work

A mode of publication that challenges traditional marketing techniques

Recently, Kendrick Lamar released his sixth album, GNX, completely by surprise. He did so without leveraging singles, announcements, press events, or promotional activities to

France replaces its advertising with works of art  A bold initiative that democratises art in the public space

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France replaces its advertising with works of art

A bold initiative that democratises art in the public space

Le déjeuner sur l’herbe by Manet instead of a McDonald's billboard? For a week now, 32 French municipalities have been participating in the cultural initiative ca

What's happening to the French craft industry?  Nothing to worry about, its sales even exceed those of the pharmaceutical sector in France

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What's happening to the French craft industry?

Nothing to worry about, its sales even exceed those of the pharmaceutical sector in France

According to UNESCO, products can be considered handcrafted if and only if they are "made by artisans. Either entirely by hand, or with the use of hand tools or even mech

Why are so many American films shot in Hungary?  The Hollywood crisis and the de-californiation of film productions

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Why are so many American films shot in Hungary?

The Hollywood crisis and the de-californiation of film productions

Once upon a time, there was Hollywood, and perhaps it will never be the same again, at least not as we know it. Recently, FilmLA released

Black Fridray is coming, as is the battle between Shein, Temu and the rest of the merchants Low prices, algorithms and new trends: who will dominate?

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Black Fridray is coming, as is the battle between Shein, Temu and the rest of the merchants

Low prices, algorithms and new trends: who will dominate?

We're almost there, Black Friday, the time when everyone frantically scrolls through shopping sites on their phones, filling digital carts rather than tackling physical ones. Shopping mall parking lots are qu

Italian luxury furniture is going strong in China So much so that this month the Furniture Fair also made a “tour” of the country

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Italian luxury furniture is going strong in China

So much so that this month the Furniture Fair also made a “tour” of the country

For some months now, practically every insider in the world of fashion and luxury has been looking a bit

Are we sure that deepfake videos are not that dangerous? Had we underestimated our ability to distinguish fake content?

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Are we sure that deepfake videos are not that dangerous?

Had we underestimated our ability to distinguish fake content?

Artificial intelligence software that enables the creation of fake videos designed to deceive users has existed for years. In 2017, the term "deepfake" was coined to describe them, combining

How is Johnny Depp still so successful? Cancelled in the US, and loved on the other side of the ocean: the curious case of the Hollywood star

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How is Johnny Depp still so successful?

Cancelled in the US, and loved on the other side of the ocean: the curious case of the Hollywood star

In 2019, at the 76th Venice International Film Festival, Ciro Guerra’s Waiting for the Barbarians premiered. A work of little significance in itself, except for one detail: its cas

Why trash culture is living its finest hour When excess becomes cathartic

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Why trash culture is living its finest hour

When excess becomes cathartic

Imagine you're attending a midnight screening in a remote indie cinema, the kind that still smells of stale popcorn and worn leather. The lights dim, and the room fills with the anticipation that only the pro

Will luxury advent calendars make sense this year? Between viral scandals and promises of magic, the debate about their true value continues

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Will luxury advent calendars make sense this year?

Between viral scandals and promises of magic, the debate about their true value continues

As snow fell in Paris, the holiday spirit is slowly settling into the streets glittering with freshly installed Christmas decorations. On social media, the festive mood is already in full swi

What is happening to music festivals? It's a horrible moment for big live music events

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What is happening to music festivals?

It's a horrible moment for big live music events

2024 will be remembered as “the year music festivals died”, wrote journalist Greg Rosalsky in the Planet Money newsletter, published by the American broadcaster

Does Amazon really want to buy TikTok? An alliance that could change the global digital landscape

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Does Amazon really want to buy TikTok?

An alliance that could change the global digital landscape

For a few months now, a hypothesis has been circulating that seems almost surreal: Amazon might be ready to take a big step and acquire TikTok. Yet, looking at recent developments, thi