Tag:

French

New US Trailer for 'Plastic Guns' A Funky French Crime Comedy Film
Hollywood

New US Trailer for ‘Plastic Guns’ A Funky French Crime Comedy Film

by jummy84
written by jummy84

New US Trailer for ‘Plastic Guns’ A Funky French Crime Comedy Film

by Alex Billington
October 10, 2025
Source: YouTube

“There’s a fine line between love and hate. A very fine line.” Dark Star Pictures has unveiled the official US trailer for the French crime comedy film called Plastic Guns, which originally premiered at the 2024 Cannes Film Festival last year in the Directors’ Fortnight sidebar there. It’s finally getting released in the US this year, after already opening in French cinemas more than a year ago. Inspired by two controversial cases in French criminal history, this searing tragi-comedy exposes the abuses the police can commit in their pursuit of notorious criminals. A Frenchman traveling in Denmark is arrested, accused of being a multiple murderer on the run named Paul Bernardin. Although he maintains his innocence, two rookie detectives are convinced that he’s guilty. Meanwhile, in Argentina, another Frenchman celebrates his wedding; he is the same age and has a very mysterious past. The film stars Delphine Baril, Charlotte Laemmel, Laurent Stocker, Gaëtan Peau, and Anthony Paliotti. One review states: “Plastic Guns is one of those movies that require complicity, giving into delirium and not asking for too much coherence, plausibility, or depth.” Ha… If you’re a fan of oddball, peculiar, off-beat French comedies – this is a good one to seek out and enjoy.

Here’s the official US trailer (+ poster) for Jean-Christophe Meurisse’s film Plastic Guns, from YouTube:

Plastic Guns Trailer

Plastic Guns Poster

Michel Uzès (Gaëtan Peau), a man in his forties, is arrested during his trip to Denmark. He is suspected by the police to be Paul Bernardin, a wanted murderer accused of killing his wife and three children a few years ago. While Uzès maintains that he is innocent, two amateur detectives – Léa and Christine, set out to conduct their own investigation. They know the whole affair inside out and feel certain that he is the wanted murderer. Meanwhile, in Argentina, a Frenchman in his forties with a mysterious past celebrates his wedding with his pretty, young fiancée… Plastic Guns, originally known as Les Pistolets en Plastique in French, is directed by French genre filmmaker Jean-Christophe Meurisse, director of the films One of Us, Apnée, and Bloody Oranges previously. The screenplay is written by Jean-Christophe Meurisse, collab with Amélie Philippe. Produced by Marine Bergere, Antoine Blesson, Romain Daubeach, Nicolas Descalles. This initially premiered at the 2024 Cannes Film Festival in the Directors’ Fortnight last year. Dark Star Pics will debut Meurisse’s Plastic Guns in select US theaters + on VOD this fall. Anyone want to watch this one?

Share

Find more posts in: Foreign Films, Indies, To Watch, Trailer

0 comments
0 FacebookTwitterPinterestEmail
Inside the French Farmhouse-Meets-California Beach Shack Home of the Olive Ateliers Founders
Fashion

Inside the French Farmhouse-Meets-California Beach Shack Home of the Olive Ateliers Founders

by jummy84
written by jummy84

There were many charming things about the house (front porch, wood-burning fireplace). There were also many not-so-charming things (veneer wood, spotty landscaping). So they got to work. They repainted the walls but didn’t mask all the old chips, which Kendall argues gives the house character: “People might’ve dinged their surfboard as they’re coming through,” she says, waving her hands. “We want it to feel like it’s in California.” They raised the ceiling, replaced the floors, and sourced furniture from anywhere and everywhere—from Indonesia to Greece, France to Facebook Marketplace. And slowly but surely, they made the home their own.

Ben and Kendall designed their own outdoor furniture. They found the cabinent, meanwhile, on Facebook marketplace.

Photo: Michael Clifford

“In my mind, it’s part French maison, but then also a little beach shack,” Kendall says of her home as I sit at her weathered wood dining table. She’s made breakfast: yogurt and granola, cold brew coffee with oat milk, fresh strawberries and croissants from Gjelina. Everything goes right on the wood. Kendall, I soon learn, is very anti-coaster: “We don’t put coasters down because I want to be able to see who’s been here before. And the table wants to remember the people that it’s helped share conversations. So the more rings, the better,” she says.

0 comments
0 FacebookTwitterPinterestEmail
French biochemist reveals how movement helps balance glucose spikes after meals, shares 4 tips: ‘Household chores like…’
Lifestyle

French biochemist reveals how movement helps balance glucose spikes after meals, shares 4 tips: ‘Household chores like…’

by jummy84
written by jummy84

Published on: Oct 03, 2025 06:21 pm IST

Sitting down and relaxing immediately after meals can spike glucose levels. Instead, Jesse Inchauspé recommends 4 daily activities to help balance spikes. 

Glucose-rich meals can cause sharp spikes in blood sugar, leaving the body struggling to bring levels back to balance. While many people instinctively sit down or relax after eating, this habit can actually worsen the problem. Simple physical movement – even light daily chores – can make a significant difference in curbing these spikes and supporting healthier glucose control.

Jesse recommends performing daily household chores like cleaning the house after meals to balance blood glucose spikes.(Unsplash)

Also Read | French biochemist explains if fasting can give you a long life: ‘If you eat fewer calories…’

Jessie Inchauspé, a French biochemist, NYT bestselling author, and health activist popularly known as the Glucose Goddess on social media, highlights why moving after glucose-rich meals is key to balancing out blood sugar spikes. In an Instagram video posted on October 2, she explains how physical activity impacts blood glucose levels, recommending simple movements – even everyday household chores – that can help lower both glucose and insulin levels.

Why moving helps balance glucose spikes

According to Jesse, your muscles contract due to movement, and this helps them absorb glucose faster. She explains, “When your muscles contract, for example, if you’re walking, you’re squatting, you’re cleaning your apartment, after you eat something high in glucose, your muscles will uptake the glucose from that meal without needing insulin.” She stresses that it is important to keep your insulin levels low in order to prevent spikes. “So, just 10 minutes of movement after a meal can help you reduce your glucose spike of the meal without increasing your insulin levels, which is two birds, one stone,” Jesse adds.

Also Read | Anesthesiologist warns ‘not having muscle mass after 30 can lead to diabetes’ as your body can’t process sugar

Recommended movements

Glucose and insulin spikes can be avoided by performing simple movements, and even daily household chores can help. Besides chores, activities like walking and performing air squats are effective in lowering glucose spikes. Jesse recommends the following:

  • Walking for 10 minutes.
  • Calf raises (also known as soleus push-ups).
  • Household chores like vacuuming, folding laundry, washing dishes, cleaning the bathroom.
  • Air squats.

Note to readers: This article is for informational purposes only and not a substitute for professional medical advice. It is based on user-generated content from social media. HT.com has not independently verified the claims and does not endorse them.

Catch every big hit, every wicket with Crick-it, a one stop destination for Live Scores, Match Stats, Quizzes, Polls & much more. Explore now!.

Catch your daily dose of Fashion, Taylor Swift, Health, Festivals, Travel, Relationship, Recipe and all the other Latest Lifestyle News on Hindustan Times Website and APPs.

Catch every big hit, every wicket with Crick-it, a one stop destination for Live Scores, Match Stats, Quizzes, Polls & much more. Explore now!.

Catch your daily dose of Fashion, Taylor Swift, Health, Festivals, Travel, Relationship, Recipe and all the other Latest Lifestyle News on Hindustan Times Website and APPs.

News / Lifestyle / Health / French biochemist reveals how movement helps balance glucose spikes after meals, shares 4 tips: ‘Household chores like…’

0 comments
0 FacebookTwitterPinterestEmail
Jean Dujardin in 'The Incredible Shrinking Man' French Remake Trailer
Hollywood

Jean Dujardin in ‘The Incredible Shrinking Man’ French Remake Trailer

by jummy84
written by jummy84

Jean Dujardin in ‘The Incredible Shrinking Man’ French Remake Trailer

by Alex Billington
September 21, 2025
Source: YouTube

“Our life is fleeting… Tiny – that’s what we are.” Universal France has revealed two full official trailers for a brand new modern remake of the classic story about The Incredible Shrinking Man. From director Jan Kounen, this new French movie is called L’homme qui rétrécit (or just The Shrinking Man as there’s no other English title yet). Jean Dujardin stars in this remake / re-adaptation of the Richard Matheson novel, which is directed by French filmmaker Jan Kounen, and will be released in France this October. It’s premiering first at the 2025 Sitges Film Festival in October – that’s how I found out about this one, since it has barely been mentioned over in the US so far. A shipbuilder named Paul living on the coast inexplicably begins to shrink, then gets trapped in his own basement, only once inch (a few cm) tall. He must fight for survival in now-hostile ordinary household environment. “The Shrinking Man is both a coming-of-age story and an adventure film.” Also starring Marie-Josée Croze and Daphné Richard. And with a new score by Alexandre Desplat. This looks damn good! Not as cheesy or as ridiculous as I was expecting. Of course, once he gets small, he battles his own cat and a very scary looking realistic spider. This looks terrifying! I’m definitely curious to check it out – I hope it’ll also play in the US not long after the French opening this fall.

Here’s two new French trailers for Jan Kounen’s movie The Incredible Shrinking Man, from YouTube:

The Incredible Shrinking Man Trailer

The Incredible Shrinking Man Poster

The Shrinking Man, a new adaptation of the cult novel, follows Paul, an ordinary man who divides his time between his shipbuilding business, his wife Elise, and their daughter Mia. During a trip out to sea, he encounters a strange & unexplained meteorological phenomenon. From then on, Paul begins to shrink inexorably, with science unable to explain why. When, by accident, he finds himself trapped in his own basement, measuring only a few centimeters tall, he must fight to survive in this ordinary environment that has become hostile. Paul is confronted with himself, his life force, the force that drives him to continue living & move forward toward the mystery. The Incredible Shrinking Man, or The Shrinking Man also known as L’homme qui rétrécit in French, is directed by Dutch-French filmmaker Jan Kounen, of many movies including The Broadsword, Soft, Het Virus, Gisele Kerozene, Vibroboy, Dobermann, Blueberry, 99 Frances, Coco Chanel & Igor Stravinsky, Vape Wave, Mère Océan, My Cousin previously. The screenplay is by Christophe Deslandes & Jan Kounen; based on Richard Matheson’s book published in 1956. Produced by Alain Goldman & Patrick Wachsberger. This is premiering at the 2025 Sitges Film Festival. It opens first in French cinemas starting on October 22nd, 2025. No US date is set yet – stay tuned. Thoughts? Intrigued?

Share

Find more posts in: Horror, Indies, To Watch, Trailer

0 comments
0 FacebookTwitterPinterestEmail
The 17 Best French Beauty Deals From Nordstrom's Fall Sale
Fashion

The 17 Best French Beauty Deals From Nordstrom’s Fall Sale

by jummy84
written by jummy84

There are few things beauty editors obsess over more than French beauty. Whether it be the scintillating fragrances these European houses create or the chic, curated way French women approach makeup, we Americans are forever enthralled by the sophistication of every French formula. When I stumbled across Nordstrom’s bountiful Fall Savings Event, brimming with secret French beauty deals now until September 24, I wasted no time messaging the beauty lovers in my life about these wallet-saving steals.

You might be wondering what it is about this Nordstrom sale that inspired me to Paul Revere around my internet social circles, so allow me to enlighten you. Prestige French perfumes from Maison Francis Kurkdjian and Parfums de Marly are not exactly cheap, but you can shave 15% off of these pricey fragrances (yep, including the iconic Baccarat Rouge!) for a limited time. To sweeten the deal, you can also shop luxe, editor-loved skincare and makeup from brands like Sisley-Paris, L’Occitane, La Mer, and more from prices as low as $10. What are you waiting for? The deals are coming! The deals are coming!

Shop the Best French Beauty Deals at Nordstrom

0 comments
0 FacebookTwitterPinterestEmail
13 Fashion Favorites From French Editor Eugénie Trochu
Fashion

13 Fashion Favorites From French Editor Eugénie Trochu

by jummy84
written by jummy84

Eugénie Trochu is a Who What Wear Editor in Residence known for her transformative work at Vogue France; her Substack newsletter, where she documents and shares new trends, her no-nonsense approach to fashion and style, plus other musings; and she’s working on her upcoming first book that explores fashion as a space of memory, projection, and reinvention.

I’ve been in fashion for 15 years. I’ve watched trends rise and fall, silhouettes get reinvented, and countless “returns” arrive with their carefully packaged storylines: the “empowered” pencil skirt, the “perfectly cut” capri pants, the “next-generation” ballet flat, the “reinvented” trench coat. I’ve sat through shows that were choreographed down to the last detail. I’ve written reviews of collections—some sublime, others questionable. I’ve interviewed obsessive designers and exhausted stylists. I’ve learned how to read what clothes are saying, especially when no one is really looking anymore.