The Passions of Ireland — A Complicated Love Story
May 22, 2023From books, to revolution, to cinema, and back again — we chronicle the many romances of Ireland at breakneck speed.
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Loving Malcolm
May 22, 2023In this intimate portrait, the writer Young Kim reflects on her romance with Malcolm McLaren, the seminal punk designer and manager of The Sex Pistols.
Film, Frogmen & Love: The Dark Novellas of Rachel Ingalls
May 23, 2023Writer Genevieve Gaunt examines the erotic, elegiac world of 70's cult feminist novelist Rachel Ingalls.
Writing Before Sunrise: Anais Nin & Me
May 22, 2023The writer of the Oscar-winning romantic trilogy Before Sunrise discusses the creative genesis behind the movie: the erotic life of Anais Nin.
An Ode to Beirut’s Red Knight, and Drinking Arak with Anthony Bourdain
February 9, 2023Ramsay Short pens an ode to Beirut's legendary communist bar, a hot spot for the likes of Anthony Bourdain and Ravi Shankar.
The Fighter: Jane Fonda’s Activism
January 30, 2023An icon for not only cinema but social causes, Jane Fonda has never backed down from a fight.
Glenda Jackson: The Double Academy Award Winning Politician
February 9, 2023The story of how Glenda Jackson went from a lauded actress, to an influential politician...and back again.
Cannes: Festival of Festivals
May 26, 2022Our Editor-in-Chief Charles Finch on the allure of Cannes during festival season.
A Star Comes To Venice
September 1, 2022American film producer Bill Gerber shares the experience of bringing A Star is Born to the Venice Film Festival, as well as some Gaga-star power to the lido.
An Unexpected Defence of Rosso Malpelo
September 1, 2022Writer-director Carolina Cavalli makes her case in the defence of Italian folk-hero Rosso Malpelo...
My Side of Paradise: Jonathan Becker at Cannes
May 26, 2022Legendary photographer Jonathan Becker reflects on the paradise that is the South of France.
Art, Sex, and Dogs: Peggy Guggenheim's Venice
September 1, 2022What did Lisa Immordino Vreeland discover about Peggy Guggenheim’s time in Venice, while researching for her film on the American art collector? Here, she shares a lesser-known side to the socialite.
Coco’s Stars and Stripes
May 26, 2022How Coco Chanel Gave the Marinière its Movie-Star Glamour.
Dr Barbara Says…
May 26, 2022Leading health and wellness expert Dr Barbara Sturm is sought throughout Hollywood and the film world for her insights on how to keep your skin looking fresh. Here, in her first A Rabbit’s Foot column, she gives her thoughts on grooming habits in France and the secret to skin worthy of the red carpet walk...
Ruthie Rogers: Food Is Drama
September 1, 2022The River Cafés Ruthie Rogers speaks on the drama on food and shares a personal favourite Italian recipe...
The Other Avvocato
September 1, 2022Author and journalist Michele Masneri on the experience of meeting Arrigo Cipriani at Harry’s bar in Venice, and how the legendary lawyer-turned-barman and restaurateur drove him at full speed through the streets of La Serenissima.
Modern Family: The Arrivabenes of Venice
September 1, 2022ARF Deputy Editor Chris Cotonou observes the joys and chaos of a family get together during his open conversation with the Arrivabenes of Venice
The Writers’ Paris, Then & Now
May 12, 2022Revisiting literary Paris with American writer-director Whit Stillman.
The Formative Years of Cosima Spender
September 1, 2022Filmmaker Cosima Spender reflects on the uniquely bohemian childhood and Tuscan home that shaped her creative endeavours.
A conversation with Alberto Barbera
September 1, 2022The Venice Film Festival chief talks his good friend, writer and editor Malcom Pagani...
Jeremy Thomas: The Magic of Cannes
May 26, 2022Legendary producer Jeremy Thomas reminisces on his history with Cannes Film Festival.
Riviera Paradiso
September 1, 2022Many of us grow up with cinema, but Bill Prince was practically raised in one. Here, the writer and editor remembers the magnificent theatre that shaped his early years.
