In this episode of This is not a Poem, Sabine Huynh and EK Bartlett explore the great women writers who shaped Sabine Huynh’s writing, notably Anne Sexton, and how translation shapes our practice as writers.

A book shouldn’t be judged by its cover, but it was indeed the cover of Anne Sexton's collected poems and her sandaled feet, that captured Sabine’s attention in a little bookstore in Harvard Square in 1999. Now, 25 years later, Sabine has translated nearly all of this iconic American poet’s work.

Sabine is a Saigon-born French poet, novelist and literary translator Sabine Huynh grew up in Lyon, France, holds a Ph.D. in Linguistics and is the author of a dozen books, and of many translations. Notably, she has translated Anne Sexton, Ada Limón, Gwendolyn Brooks, Diane Seuss and Ilya Kaminsky. Winner of the 2023 Jean-Jacques-Rousseau award, and the 2023 Des racines et des mots Prize for Exile Literature, among others, she is working on her third novel.

On this episode of Lost in Frenchlation, Manon Kerjean and ARBL Murray talk to the crew at the Luminor Cinema, one of the oldest movie houses in Paris, about what it's like to run an art-house theater. From the Paris projectionist shortage to the regulations for film distribution, the story of the Luminor touches all facets of film culture in Paris and, more broadly, France.

Andy Sellitto is the cinema manager, and Anna Dichio coordinates events as well as heads the awareness campaign to Save The Luminor. They reveal for us what it's like to run this place, in one of the most famous neighborhoods in the world (The Marais), while fighting for the attention of cinema-goers and dodging building owners who want to shut it all down.

For the first episode of Cups and Dishes Wafa Jawad visits O Coffee int he 15th arrondissement of Paris and chats with owner Matthew Sloane about the origins of the shop, the coffee, the decor, and the delicious banana bread.

Wafa Jawad is a Baghdadi born Londoner living in Paris! in Cups and Dishes she shares her adventures through local Parisian cafes and snack culture.

The classic Charles Dickens Christmas story comes to life in this rendition for radio produced by The Atlantic Theater Arts and World Radio Paris. We are so happy to bring this wonderful story to life!

A Christmas Carol is the story of Ebenezer Scrooge, an elderly greedy man, lacking in empathy. He is visited by three ghosts on Christmas Eve to deliver him three very important messages. First published in 1843 the story has become a definitive morality tale associated with the holiday around the world.

Adapted for Radio by Adam Alexandra, Produced by Robert Quinn of WRP

Actors: Millie Ahern, Adam Alexander, Ciaran Creswell, and Louis Huster

For More Information about the theater company check out:

atlatntictheatrearts.com

On this episode of PARENTALITÉ, we meet Joelle Benoliel, an American mom living in the heart of Paris. She is a communications coach and talks with Rachelle Chapman and ARBL Murray about navigating the cultural differences between French and American lifestyles. We talk about old French Christmas traditions, Hanukah, and French holiday cinema.

Episode Notes and Recommendations:

Films:

Santa Claus is a Stinker (Le père Noël est une ordure) 1982 AND it's American remake Mixed Nuts! FOR ADULTS

French Fried Vacation 2: The Bronzes go Skiing (Les Bronzés font du ski) 1979! FOR ADULTS

Santa & Cie (2017) FOR KIDS

Paris Playgrounds for meeting up with parents and other kids -

Jardin Villemin & Jardin Nelson Mandela

In The News:

Anne Hidalgo announced an "urban forest" planting scheme for the Place de l'Hotel de Ville

Paris & IDF Holiday Lists:

Ice Skating at les Grand Palais

Holiday Markets:

Tuileries,. Vincennes, Chantilly

This episode of Don't Tell Comedy on World Radio Paris took place at Iremmo (institute of research and studies Mediteranean moyen-orient) in the 5th arrondissement, on November 8.

On this episode of Flaneur, phototographer Denzil Jacobs is joined by Philadelphia based television and media personality, Jen Su who talks about her experience at Paris Fashion Week 2024 (Womenswear) which took place in October. She tells us about the shows, fashion trends she spotted, and celebrity guests she rubbed shoulders with and even shares tips for spring fashionistas curious about attending this prestigious fashion event. Photography by Denzil Jacobs