Audrey Tatou, a new film
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Oct 31st, 2004, 03:36 PM
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I'm embarrassed. It's only a question I asked. I've had letters in the times and globe piublished with more substance.
But thanks for the attention.If it means a quaranteed period, no, I will not bring one back. The father of that pup is my favorite and when there, I take him on walks. Chocolate is on at 8 for those who haven't seen it.
BOO!!!!!!
But thanks for the attention.If it means a quaranteed period, no, I will not bring one back. The father of that pup is my favorite and when there, I take him on walks. Chocolate is on at 8 for those who haven't seen it.
BOO!!!!!!
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Nov 1st, 2004, 08:04 AM
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Thanks for the heads up on my favorite foreign film actress, Mimi. I'll have to check it out when I can.
Yes, Beatchick you should really check out Netflix since they have lowered their monthly fee, as crepes stated. We've been getting a new foreign film every week lately.
Mimi, is your letter online with NY Times?
Yes, Beatchick you should really check out Netflix since they have lowered their monthly fee, as crepes stated. We've been getting a new foreign film every week lately.
Mimi, is your letter online with NY Times?
Nov 1st, 2004, 08:09 AM
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Statia, it was only a question, not the Pulitzer Prize. LOL
I hope things are calmer for you these days and looking up. I always think of you when anyone posts on Venice, and still picture you two.
I hope things are calmer for you these days and looking up. I always think of you when anyone posts on Venice, and still picture you two.
Nov 1st, 2004, 08:23 AM
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I found a linkn to the question you wrote, Mimi. It is always nice to have something published, no matter how minute. I've gotten a couple of things in Caribbean Travel & Life before and although not a big deal, it is still nice to see your own name in print.
It certainly sounds like it would take an act of Congress to get that little pooch to you. I was sorry to hear that.
Things weren't so calm in my world last week, but I'm hoping this week will be better. I relish the idea of going back to Venice, as well. (sigh) Thanks for thinking of me.
It certainly sounds like it would take an act of Congress to get that little pooch to you. I was sorry to hear that.
Things weren't so calm in my world last week, but I'm hoping this week will be better. I relish the idea of going back to Venice, as well. (sigh) Thanks for thinking of me.
Nov 1st, 2004, 10:45 AM
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Yes, SuzieC! I KNEW you & I had much in common!! I've been a huge fan of his since he did the writing for The Sandman comic books (truly something utterly different than anything out there: mixes religion, philosophy, metaphysics, Greek/Roman/Norse/Egyptian/Japanese mythology). I've never seen anything like it before or since. And then I read <u>Neverwhere</u> which is a fantastic book, rather like a dark Alice in Wonderland. I saw some parallels between this and the 1st Harry Potter book (<u>Neverwhere</u> predates HP) and then I read <u>American Gods</u> a few years back, too. Now I'm interested in Terry Pratchett. I had no idea they were filming that book, though. Thanks for the head's up.
Nov 1st, 2004, 10:48 AM
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Oh, Statia (and anyone else out there), I copied the letter to word. E-mail me if you'd like to get a copy. Or you could click on the link to this thread which provides a direct link to the NYTimes article (it was in the Oct. 31st edition).
http://www.fodors.com/forums/threads...p;tid=34538465
http://www.fodors.com/forums/threads...p;tid=34538465
Nov 1st, 2004, 10:54 AM
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Parenthetically, the book of "A Very Long Engagement" is also excellent, as are other books by the same author, Sebastien Japrisot. They are all available from amazon.com, and other sources as well. Most importantly, they take place in France!
Nov 1st, 2004, 01:13 PM
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I confirm that "Les Poupées russes" is the actual sequel to "L'Auberge espagnole". As for "Un long dimanche de fiançailles", it's opened here among mega media hype (the most expensive French film ever made... but with American - Warner - money). Too big crowds for me to see it on this "long week-end de Toussaint", yet.
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I seem to be the first person here who has actuallly seen the movie. And I must say I liked it very much.
It's not as light-at-heart as Amélie, because there are quite some explicit war cruelties shown, but it has the same style of visuals and voice-overs and little funny details. It's also great to recognise some of the actors from Amélie in completely different roles. I also have to say that Jodie Foster's French is excellent (long live subtitled original version movies!) And yes, I did have tears in my eyes at the end (I read in some interview with the director that that was his purpose
It's not as light-at-heart as Amélie, because there are quite some explicit war cruelties shown, but it has the same style of visuals and voice-overs and little funny details. It's also great to recognise some of the actors from Amélie in completely different roles. I also have to say that Jodie Foster's French is excellent (long live subtitled original version movies!) And yes, I did have tears in my eyes at the end (I read in some interview with the director that that was his purpose
Jan 3rd, 2005, 03:45 PM
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<i>A Very Long Engagement</i> fell a little short for me. It was a bit of a muddle. I hadn't known it was a book, but that explains a lot. There were way too many central characters with intertwining stories for a movie.
For me, it also suffered a bit from my impulse to compare it with Tavernier's <i>Life and Nothing But</i>--also French, also WWI, and with some similar themes.
But Tatou redeemed herself in this for me. Although I loved her in <i>Amelie</i>, I haven't been as fond of her in other films. But she plays this role very gently and it works for her.
Most of the Paris scenes were faked and overly-colorized a la <i>Amelie</i>. Chartier was left intact, however.
Not a bad movie, but it would have benefited from some deft editing.
For me, it also suffered a bit from my impulse to compare it with Tavernier's <i>Life and Nothing But</i>--also French, also WWI, and with some similar themes.
But Tatou redeemed herself in this for me. Although I loved her in <i>Amelie</i>, I haven't been as fond of her in other films. But she plays this role very gently and it works for her.
Most of the Paris scenes were faked and overly-colorized a la <i>Amelie</i>. Chartier was left intact, however.
Not a bad movie, but it would have benefited from some deft editing.
