Philippe Besson News Today

When successful author Stephane Belcourt (Guillaume de Tonquedec) is invited to visit Cognac as a brand ambassador for a distillery, it's the first time the writer has returned to his provincial French hometown in decades. When Stephane meets Lucas (Victor Belmondo), a young man assisting with the tour, and discovers he is the son of his first love, Thomas, the author is forced to confront beautiful, yet painful, memories. Based on the novel by Philippe Besson.

The well-acted queer romance "Lie with Me" offers a tender, tear-jerking ode to first loves lost but not forgotten.

But Ethan Coen's caper comedy 'Drive Away Dolls' misses the mark, despite a first-rate cast.

But Ethan Coen's caper comedy 'Drive Away Dolls' misses the mark, despite a first-rate cast.

But Ethan Coen's caper comedy 'Drive Away Dolls' misses the mark, despite a first-rate cast.

But Ethan Coen's caper comedy 'Drive Away Dolls' misses the mark, despite a first-rate cast.

Attend the San Miguel Writers Conference February 19-23. Packages and individual tickets are still available.

The future of queer representation on the big screen and small is looking bright in 2024.

Move over Red, White & Royal Blue because the library is ... thirsty!

New film reviews and movie trailers including Maestro, Leave the World Behind, The Eternal Daughter, Napoleon, Saltburn, May December, Dream Scenario, and Anatomy of a Fall