Monthly Archives: February 2012

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The unique Linda Tali for the first time in Greece

Canada's most beautiful voice, the Algerian-born performer Lynda Thalie comes to Greece for the first time, for a unique concert in Athens on Thursday 15 March at the French Institute but also a unique one in the co-capital on Monday 19 Of March 2012. Lynda Thalie's concert is the opening event of this year's Festival de la Francophonie and is being held with the support of the Embassy of Canada.

Singer, lyricist, composer and writer, Lynda Thalie is considered one of Canada's leading contemporary performers, as she incorporates in her songs the cultural diversity of the country that adopted her. At the same time, he is considered a complete artistic personality with active involvement and interventions in matters related to art and culture.

The special – without borders – her musical style that marries with inspiration and special grace the western sounds with the sounds of North Africa and the Middle East, has given it a cosmopolitan artistic character.

Naturalized Canadian, daughter of a political prisoner who is still missing today, he literally escaped from Algeria, from “fear, the impasse, the oppression and despair that lead you to suicide", as she describes in her relevant autobiography which has already become a bestseller. This traumatic experience may have pushed her to actively participate and fight for women's rights even today, for "the women of North Africa to first acquire a unified - public voice through their own distinct voice".

He has collaborated with important artists such as Enrico Macias, o Rachid Taha, o Tony Levin, o Michel Rivard,  o Luc de Larochelliere και o Yann Perreau.

It has received important distinctions such as the "Ma premiere Place des Arts" awards, «Distinction», «Radio-Canada», while she was nominated for "World Music Album of the Year", at 'Sounds of Blackness Award' and 'ADISQ'.

From her first recording appearance (Hourglass 2002) up to the well-known "Histoire d' un amour" and "La rose des Sables", her albums sell thousands of copies, while on her tours both in Canada, as well as abroad, suffocating sold outs are always created.

Always in the context of the celebration of Francophonie, in two magical evenings, at 15 March at the "French Institute" of Athens and on 19 March at "Olympion" in Thessaloniki, Lynda Thalie promises to introduce the Greek audience to her own musical world.

Source : culturenow.gr

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WE RECOMMEND : "And the Lottery Fell to Smiley"

Gary Oldman, Colin Firth and Tom Hardy lead an all star cast in a sensational, spy thriller, which is a film adaptation of John Le Carré's best-seller of the same name.

George Smiley, a recently retired MI6 agent, he makes honorable efforts to adapt to his new life, outside the secret services. When a corrupt agent will make his appearance again, informing that there is a "stud" in their circles, Smiley will be forced to re-enter the grim world of espionage. His mission… to investigate which of his former trusted associates, betrayed both himself and his country.  His investigation will focus on four suspects – all of whom are experienced and successful agents – but past enmities and friendships, they will make it difficult to identify what is eroding the integrity of the British service from within.

The book, on which the film is based, published in Greek by Kastaniotis publications, entitled "And the Lot Fell on Smiley".

Reviews

Reviews of the Greek press

“Argon, ritual rhythms and labyrinthine script path spy thriller at its best - a la 60s and 70s- delivery of the species. Real directorial finesse from Swedish master Thomas Alfredsson, with a quietly melancholy, great Gary Oldman” – Athinorama

“…Based on the novel by John Le Carré, the quintessentially British, in style and style, mystery thriller, premiered at the Venice Film Festival, featured in this year's awards and is nominated for three Oscars…” – Flix.gr

“…"And the Lottery Fell on Smiley" is a very beloved film for those who of course love the atmosphere of the Cold War films that excelled in its decades 1960 and his 1970. You can't overlook that everything in the costumes and sets is carefully placed, has a reason to exist, it matters_ objects are living organisms…” – The Step

Reviews of the foreign press

“It perfectly conveys the style of the 70s and reminds of a good old school movie” – Washington Post

“A movie about… big ones” – Boston Globe

“Alfredson's cool approach leaves you speechless” – Film.com

“Clever story full of puzzles and mystery” – New York Times

Watch the trailer

Source : athensmagazine.gr

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"I kept my private life away from the lifestyle"

The interview of Giorgos Mazonakis in a gay magazine

He is undoubtedly one of the most eccentric artists of domestic showbiz, with overflowing talent while often keeping the media busy with his style choices on the runway.

This time George Mazonakis was photographed for the cover of the gay magazine OUT and spoke, including, for homosexuals as a public but also as members of Greek society.

"I was and still am shy," said the singer, while for his personal life he added:

"I kept my private life away from the so-called lifestyle, I didn't want to be chased to be photographed in an irrelevant, let's say, my night out, I don't like these. Besides, I don't think people really care who so-and-so or so-and-so is dating.".

Explaining whether he is bothered by the marks that time leaves on him, he emphasized: "Absolutely not and without much thought. The opposite. It is important that the person grows up well, external maturity to go hand in hand with internal. Never let go, if we look at it purely at the level of external appearance, growing older we become more beautiful".

As for how he himself deals with the gay audience: "Like the whole world! A man's sexual desire defines him as a public; Don't go crazy…» he said characteristically, while regarding the position of homosexuals in Greek society he added:

"Sometimes divisions are made with unfortunate criteria. […] To be correct in this discussion we need to say things more specifically. To me it is clear, in any case, that all citizens everywhere have the same rights".

End, George Mazonakis commented on the possibility of a child: "I'm not even ready to have children, nor, much more, to adopt. I might feel the need, let's say, tomorrow, but now I don't feel it".

Source : newsbeast.gr
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"In the next strike we will play for free for the unemployed"

Eleni Radou received a threatening letter to close the theater

The threatening letter she received to close her theater, on the days of the 48-hour strike of GSEE and ADEDY, commented Eleni Radou in an interview.

“Last week, a letter arrived at the theater, to which they said “woe to you, if you don't close the theater Friday and Saturday...", the actress told Realnews.

And he went on to say: "But it is possible that they tell me ”if you don't agree, you will be isolated and punished by the people”; Where we live; I mean what; To sit at home and be terrorized by the authorized people on television; Not to talk about what's happening, not to share my fear and anxiety; E, so on to the next strike, because I want to do something meaningful, we will be in the theater and play for the unemployed for free. This is how the theater has taught me, to resist, not to succumb to extortion and humiliation of politicians, employers, European agents and other oppressors".

Source : newsbeast.gr
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Yolanda Diamanti : At the hospital!

Yolanda Diamanti has been hospitalized in a private hospital for a few twenty-four hours with a respiratory infection, according to a report by "Morning Study".

The 38-year-old presenter, last Friday he showed symptoms of high fever and on Saturday morning he was admitted to the hospital to undergo the necessary tests. The reason for this little health adventure is said to be fatigue due to what she has been through lately with her professional issues, but also the increased obligations she herself has as a mother of three children.

The course of her health, according to the information, it is progressing smoothly and is already much better. The doctors attending her have advised her to rest, while it is not yet known when he will be discharged from the hospital. Her family is always by her side.

Source : yupi.gr

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Petrov at Caterham

At the age 37 years, Jarno Trulli leaves active action and hands over the reins (cockpit) of the young Vitaly Petrov, who wore Caterham colors for the 2012.
Vitaly Petrov found the right sponsors to support him, resulting in him taking Jarno Trulli's place at Caterham for this year's race. The young Russian will have Heikki Kovalainen as his teammate and we will see them in the second 4-day test in Barcelona with the CT01.

Petrov appeared very happy with the team's decision and was happy that he is not finally out of F1 this year. On the other, Jarno Trulli says goodbye to Formula 1, who started it 1997 with the Minardi team. End, he would like to thank everyone and especially his last team, where he believes they laid a solid foundation for the years to come.

Source : autotriti.gr
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MINI has officially announced that at the Geneva Motor Show it will present the MINI Clubvan concept which is a small business van.

The Clubvan Concept, which will debut in March at the Geneva International Motor Show, it is a small van for commercial use, which is based on the chassis of the well-known Clubman. It is natural that in order to take on a more professional... character, the rear seats were removed from the Clubvan, while the rear large windows were replaced by polycarbonate panels.

Subsequently, a divider was installed that separates and protects the driver and passenger from the rear area, since it is to be used to transport materials. For the insurance of these materials there are 6 elastic straps, while at the back there is also another 12 volt socket.

Source : autotriti.gr