Riviera Life Movie Guide        Oscar nominated The Descendants in Nice

The Riviera Life Movie Guide features trailers & reviews of the latest V.O. movies in our comprehensive guide to regional screenings; New this week: Two new movies & one sneak preview. George Clooney stars in the multi-Oscar nominated The Descendants. Rhys Ifans and Vanessa Redgrave star in Anonymous, another conspiracy theory seeking to steal Shakespeare of his authors rights. A Game of Shadows, Guy Ritchie's latest take on the Sherlock Holmes brand, can be seen in Antibes on Tuesday starring Robert Downey Jr. and Jude Law.

Riviera Life News     How much do you know about the Riviera in 2011?

In 2011 RivieraLife.tv reinforced its position as one of the most comprehensive and popular news resources in English on the French Riviera. Many of the most significant local stories were published here in English first, and we published many important stories overlooked by other local media. Set against a deepening recession 2011 seemed to be the year when things went wrong. Check out our review of local news events in 2011. We also remember those from this region who passed away in 2011.

Riviera Life Movies   Tim Spall wins Best Actor at Angel Awards Monaco

Our video report on this years Angel Film Awards (AFA) in Monaco features interviews with actor Timothy Spall, singer/songwriter Donovan and composer/arranger John Altman. Spall won the best actor award for his role in Stephen Cookson's heartwarming directorial debut My Angel. Honorary AFA President Donovan distills the spirit of this unique festival for non-violent movies with wise words and song and the composer of the Titanic soundtrack John Altman, who won a lifetime achievement award, opines on the state of movie soundtracks.

Riviera Life Property        All change in the Riviera’s luxury hotel market

Our real estate section has the latest news on Cote d'Azur property as reported locally and globally. In the property news this month: The Carlton Hotel changes hands again and Starwood Hotels look to sell up on the Riviera. Chateau Eza re-opens after €2 million refurbishment; French property market faces hardships in 2012; Condominium charges accelerating rapidly; Scrapping of zero interest loan for first time buyers will impact local property market; Russians on French Riviera up 4000% between 2003-2011.

Riviera Life Business         Olive oil fraud exposed in Tom Mueller's book

The latest Business News and Business video reports from the Cote d'Azur and Monaco. For millennia, fresh olive oil has been one of life's necessities-not just as food but also as medicine, a beauty aid, and a vital element of religious ritual. But what if this symbol of purity has become deeply corrupt? Tom Mueller has become the world's expert on olive oil and olive oil fraud. Extra Virginity is an inspiring account of the artisanal producers, chefs, and food activists who are defending the extraordinary oils that truly deserve the name "extra-virgin."

Riviera Life Yachting   Monaco Yacht Show 11 'A tale of two recessions'

The 21st Monaco Yacht Show, 21-24 Sep 11, was a tale of two recessions. The super rich continue to commission superyachts of 50 metres and more, whilst there are fire sales for second hand smaller yachts that have flooded the market. Meanwhile, the regulators are catching up with this offshore business, with new laws regulating crew and safety conditions. RivieraLife.tv's Andrew Burroughs reports and talks to Jamie Edmiston of Edmiston and Company, Sir Alan Massey and Luca Bassani Antivari of Monaco's Wally Yachts.

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