French gourmet cinema, forbidden art, and the last song of the Beatles.
As winter sets in and the sun sets and there’s a chill in the air, we need great movie, TV, book and music recommendations more than ever. As well as inspiring exhibitions, art shows and events that offer a respite from the gloomy weather.
Here’s what to watch this week:
exhibition and art
David Hockney, an icon of 1960s pop art, has an uncanny ability to capture the quietly spinning inner worlds of people in his paintings. A celebration of the colors and personalities that our friends bring into our lives. The 86-year-old’s portraits spanning more than 60 years – from chefs to nurses to gardeners to Harry Styles – are now on display in David Hockney: Drawings from Life at London’s National Portrait Gallery. There is.
For photography enthusiasts, the Paris Photo Show is the largest international art fair dedicated to photography and will be held from November 9th at the Grand Palais Ephémère.
If you’re in East London, it’s a neon nostalgia haven. “God’s Junkyard” It turns 70 this year, so it’s well worth a visit. Housed in a warehouse in Walthamstow, this permanent exhibition of neon signs takes visitors on a light-filled journey through the history of Hollywood and the hazy hedonism of swinging Soho.
Finally, what we’re probably most excited about is our recently opened facility in Barcelona. Forbidden Museum. Featuring everything from a painting of Donald Trump with a small penis to a crucified Ronald McDonald clown, this work is the only one in the world to have been banned elsewhere in the world, sometimes even by the artist himself. This is a collection of his works.
movie
Director David Fincher’s long-awaited psychological thriller just came out of the festival. killer ‘ is currently in theaters and will be available to stream on Netflix starting November 10th. Starring Michael Fassbender (oh, how I missed him!) and based on the French graphic novel series of the same name, the film tells the story of an unknown professional assassin who goes on the run after a blockbuster fails. I’m drawing. Sleek and stylish, moody and swooning, it’s classic Fincher work and definitely worth seeing on the big screen.
Particularly in British cinemas, the Palme d’Or winner L’anatomy d’une chute (anatomy of a waterfall) will be released from November 8th. In this gripping courtroom drama, German novelist Sandra (Sandra Hüller) is accused of the mysterious death of her husband, and her half-blind son becomes her only witness.
If you’re hungry for more, La Passion de Dodin Bouffant (The Taste of Things)a French gourmet romance that began its run in European theaters.
Finally, it also european film month. An initiative by the European Film Academy (EFA) will see a range of screenings and special events held across the continent until December 9 to celebrate diversity in film. european movies.
music
It’s finally here, and it’s amazing: “Now and then”, the beatles last song. The song, featuring all four members of the band, is also the first and only Beatles recording of the 21st century.
The song was created from a series of unreleased demos written by the late John Lennon in the 1970s, and artificial intelligence (AI) technology was used to isolate John Lennon’s voice from the original cassette. There is.
tv set
for fans of celebrity documentary, Robbie Williams is the latest subject of the Netflix show, which will be released on November 8th. From her struggles with eating disorders to her relationship with ex-Take That member Gary Barlow, it’s an unflinching look at the former chart-topping star’s vices and vulnerabilities.
If you like Bond and Brian Cox (the actor, not the physicist), 007: Road to a Million is a must-see. Available on Prime Video from 10 November, contestants will take on James Bond-inspired challenges set by ‘The Controller’ (Cox) in a bid to win £1 million (€1.1 million). do.
A staple of prestige TV, it is widely considered to have either: Best finale of all time So far, all five seasons of HBO’s Six Feet Under are currently streaming on Netflix. It depicts the trials and tribulations of the Fisher family, who run a funeral home, and weaves subtle, life-affirming beauty throughout its storyline of love and death.
And while most people don’t need an excuse to rewatch “Friends” (also streaming on Netflix), we have some sad news. Matthew Perry dies On October 29th, there was no better or more necessary time to spend with Chandler Bing.