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the song of ww2 and the woman behind it (film: Lili Marleen – Rainer Werner Fassbinder, 1981)

Posted on November 24, 2023 by admin

Rainer Werner Fassbinder always made movies as if he knew his was on borrowed time. Many of the 44 films made by him in his 16-year career represent searches, experiments, attempts to express himself as an artist in the most … Continue reading →

Posted in movies | Tagged based on a book, German cinema, Hanna Schygulla, inspired by true events, Lili Marleen, Rainer Werner Fassbinder, ww2 movies | Leave a comment

a stellar triangle (film: Les félins – René Clément, 1964)

Posted on November 21, 2023 by admin

‘Les félins‘, René Clément‘s 1964 film released in the English-language market under the title ‘Joy House‘ – proposes a stellar encounter. Alain Delon was already established as one of the superstars of French cinema and had gained international fame after … Continue reading →

Posted in movies | Tagged Alain Delon, comedy, film based on a novel, film noir, French cinema, Henri Decaë, Jane Fonda, Joy House, Lalo Schifrin, Les félins, Lola Albright, René Clément | Leave a comment

Echilibru național fragil (carte: Radu Paraschivescu – Noi suntem români)

Posted on November 20, 2023 by admin

Radu Paraschivescu este peste tot: în librării ca autor și ca traducător, în paginile tipărite sau virtuale ale ziarelor și revistelor, la târguri și la lansări de carte (cel puțin una pe an în ultima vreme), pe rețelele sociale, la … Continue reading →

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A Midsummer’s Night Nightmare (film: L’appartement – Gilles Mimouni, 1996)

Posted on November 20, 2023 by admin

‘L’appartement‘ (1996) is a special film from many points of view. Young people’s love intrigues, especially those set in Paris, were among the favorite subjects of French filmmakers in the 90s. ‘L’appartement‘ would belong to this category describing the relationships … Continue reading →

Posted in movies | Tagged French cinema, Gilles Mimouni, inspired by a theatre play, international movies production, Jean-Philippe Écoffey, men - women relations, Monica Bellucci, original script, psychological thriller, relationship drama, Romane Bohringer, Vincent Cassel | Leave a comment

Robert De Niro Has Fun (film: Midnight Run – Martin Brest, 1988)

Posted on November 19, 2023 by admin

Movie buffs who want to see what movies considered quality entertainment looked like in the 80s can pick ‘Midnight Run‘ (1988). The director is Martin Brest, whose filmography includes less than ten titles, of which, however, more than half were … Continue reading →

Posted in movies | Tagged action comedy, Charles Grodin, Hollywood movies, Martin Brest, Midnight Run, original script, road movies, Robert De Niro | Leave a comment

an incomode psychological thriller (film: Birth – Jonathan Glazer, 2004)

Posted on November 18, 2023 by admin

‘Birth‘ (2004), directed by Jonathan Glazer is a strange and original film that has the potential to take many viewers out of their comfort zone. It’s beautifully shot and the soundtrack uses classic techniques where the music envelops and amplifies … Continue reading →

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decadent and fascinating (film: Les enfants terribles – Jean-Pierre Melville, 1950)

Posted on October 18, 2023 by admin

‘Les enfants terribles‘, made in 1950, is the result of the collaboration of two very talented filmmakers. Jean Cocteau was one of the most famous French writers – poet, playwright, novelist – of the 20th century, but also a screenwriter, … Continue reading →

Posted in movies | Tagged based on a book, French cinema, Henri Decaë, Jean Cocteau, Jean-Pierre Melville, Les enfants terribles, Nicole Stéphane, psychological drama | Leave a comment

the playback girl (film: Étoile sans lumière – Marcel Blistène, 1946)

Posted on October 17, 2023 by admin

I have watched in the past few years several documentaries or docu-dramas dedicated to the life and career of Édith Piaf. The moment came to see one of the films in which she acted and sang. My curiosity was satisfied … Continue reading →

Posted in movies | Tagged Édith Piaf, Étoile sans lumière, French cinema, Marcel Blistène, Marguerite Monnot, musical movies, Serge Reggiani, Yves Montand | Leave a comment

Alertă împotriva ceții care se lasă peste umanitate (carte: Matei Vișniec – Un secol de ceață)

Posted on October 16, 2023 by admin

‘Un secol de ceață’, romanul publicat în 2021 de Matei Vișniec la Editura Polirom este o carte monumentală. Din toate punctele de vedere. Este unul dintre cele mai complexe și mai captivante romane care s-au scris în literatura română. Este … Continue reading →

Posted in books | Tagged literatura romana, Matei Vișniec, novels, Romanian books, Un secol de ceață | 1 Comment

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