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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 →

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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 →

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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 →

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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 →

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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 →

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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 →

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entertainment of crime (film: Life of Crime – Daniel Schechter, 2013)

Posted on October 11, 2023 by admin

‘Life of crime‘, the 2013 film by director and screenwriter Daniel Schechter is an adaptation of a novel by Elmore Leonard, a kind of prequel with the main heroes being the two crooks who also appear as the lead characters … Continue reading →

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historical entertainment (film: Madame Sans Gêne – Christian-Jaque, 1961)

Posted on October 10, 2023 by admin

Those who wish to watch a good early 60s historical entertainment can look for ‘Madame Sans Gêne‘, the 1961 film by Christian-Jaque. The historical character of the laundress in revolutionary Paris who married one of Captain Bonaparte’s sergeants and became … Continue reading →

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on men and dogs (film: DogMan – Luc Besson, 2023)

Posted on October 7, 2023 by admin

‘DogMan‘, Luc Besson‘s first film after four years of silence, is one of those films that polarizes viewers in fans and haters from the start, and not necessarily because of the film itself but also or especially because of the … Continue reading →

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