Tag: Arte
The Paths of Perdition on Arte: the double meaning behind the title of the film
Broadcast this evening on Arte, directed by Sam Mendes, “The Paths of Perdition” follows the tumultuous journey of Michael Sullivan (Tom Hanks) and his son. A quest for revenge and…
Robocop on Arte: the ordeal of Peter Weller on the set
The first film signed by Verhoeven in his new adopted country, the United States, “Robocop” is a powerful reflection on the excesses of Uncle Sam’s obsession with security. And was…
Cry Wolf on Arte: what is this shocking series on domestic violence worth?
Arte is broadcasting from this Thursday evening “Cry Wolf”, an intimate drama about a 14-year-old girl who will accuse her stepfather of violence against her. An atypical social worker will…
Donnie Brasco on Arte: a whoopee cushion to relax the atmosphere between Johnny Depp and Al Pacino
Released in 1997, “Donnie Brasco” was solidly carried by the duo Al Pacino and Johnny Depp. The opportunity for the latter to tour with one of his childhood idols. An…
The Pelican Affair on Arte: what is the link with a famous film by Tom Cruise?
Discover this little detail that links “The Pelican Affair” by Alan J. Pakula (1994) with Julia Roberts and Denzel Washington with a film worn by Tom Cruise released the previous…
Free films: Jean Dujardin on acid and 2 beautiful nuggets await you on France.tv and Arte
Apart from well-known streaming platforms, it is not necessarily easy to find works visible for free (and legally). All the more reason to offer you this selection of three films…
L’Emmerdeur on Arte: this little detail nods to the interpreter of François Pignon
Discover which trivial element pays homage to the singer Jacques Brel in “L’Emmerdeur”, a film in which he plays François Pignon alongside Lino Ventura. Jacques Brel is entitled to a…
Arte: no, Scarlett Johansson does not start in The Man Who Whispered in the Ears of Horses
To see “The Man Who Whispered in the Ear of Horses”, one might think that this is the first role of its young interpreter Scarlett Johansson. But at only 13…
Arte signs the end of the “Tracks” program, to the chagrin of its historical writing
Rémi Jacob with Juline Garnier 11:42 a.m., December 26, 2022 After 25 years of broadcasting, the underground culture program bows out. The Franco-German channel made a point of justifying its…
Cleopatra on Arte: why did it take ten years to repay the film?
Discover the many filming problems of “Cleopatra” (1963) and its colossal budget, which took ten years to be reimbursed! How can a film take ten years to pay for itself?…
Arte: Méliès’ estrangement with his brother at the heart of a free documentary
The Arte channel provides a free documentary entitled “Le Mystère Méliès”, devoted to the career of the filmmaker, the restoration of his films, and his estrangement with his brother. Star…
Arte: a free documentary on the king of cool!
The Arte channel makes the documentary about American singer-actor Dean Martin available free of charge: “King of Cool”. After the interesting Everything can change, what if women mattered in Hollywood?…