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Art & Culture — Travel The World Of Cinema
Explore cultures and storytelling at Palm Springs International Film Festival
New talent, returning masters, and a melding of genres mark this year’s Palm Springs International Film Festival, Jan. 3-14.
At the Casinos
When it comes to live entertainment, local casinos rock — literally. Here’s a sampling of what’s hot and happening.
PSST! – Meet Sébastien Benoît
Canada’s answer to Ryan Seacrest wraps in Palm Springs
Few residents of Quebec can flip a channel or turn a station without hearing the charismatic chirp of French-Canadian Sébastien Benoît. He hosts several broadcast shows, including the region’s most popular “Occupation Double,” wrapping up its ninth season at Alta in Palm Springs.
PSST! – Go Figure
Eric Fischl makes his Imago Galleries debut
One of America’s best figurative painters is actually a trained abstractionist — and that’s a good thing, as you can see this month when Eric Fischl opens his first solo exhibition at Imago Galleries in Palm Desert.
Buzzing for Oscar
Amid Academy Award speculation for her performance in “The Sessions,” Helen Hunt returns to Palm Springs to claim a film festival honor
Amid Academy Award speculation for her performance in “The Sessions,” Helen Hunt returns to Palm Springs to claim a Palm Springs International Film Festival honor.
CAMEO — What’s Behind Monty Hall?
In November, Monty Hall taped the 50th anniversary show of Let’s Make a Deal, an occasion he calls “amazing, because I am only 41 years old.”
Family Ties Push Realism of 'The Impossible'
Actress Naomi Watts reveals the power of the movie's fact-based story.
Naomi Watts, who will be honored at the Palm Springs International Film Festival’s Gala Awards for her role in ‘The Impossible’ on Jan. 5, was inspired by the real-life family.
Festival Slate Includes Top Foreign Language Films
The Festival will show 42 of the 71 films that had originally qualified in this category
Festival-goers can view 8 of the 9 films selected to advance in the next round of voting in the Foreign Language Film category for the 85th Academy Awards.
Lou Christie Takes Over Follies Reign in January
1960s teen idol known for falsetto hits like 'Lightnin' Strikes' makes debut
The singer whose signature falsetto voice fashioned the multi-million dollar selling hit, “Lightnin’ Strikes”, will star in The Fabulous Palm Springs Follies.