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3 things about Bertrand Tavernier’s ‘ROUND MIDNIGHT

Posted on December 2, 2022 by robchristopher

‘Round Midnight [1986] 1. Running the cork from the bottle of rum around the rim of the glass of Coke. 2. “If we’re going, let’s go early. You know, Lady Francis, there’s not enough kindness in the world.” 3. The … Continue reading →

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3 things about Bertrand Tavernier’s THE JUDGE AND THE ASSASSIN

Posted on March 6, 2021 by robchristopher

The Judge and the Assassin [1976] 1. Two bullets in the skull. 2. Her face pressed against a mess of potato peels on the table. 3. Ends with a musical number!

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3 things about Bertrand Tavernier’s JOURNEY THROUGH FRENCH CINEMA

Posted on October 16, 2016 by robchristopher

Journey Through French Cinema [2016] 1. Undiagnosed tuberculosis during childhood. 2. Melville used the entire studio for shooting, including the hallways, stairways, the entrance, and the streets outside. 3. Sautet: “I didn’t make a film about the highway code!”

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3 things about Bertrand Tavernier’s THE PRINCESS OF MONTPENSIER

Posted on June 14, 2015 by robchristopher

The Princess of Montpensier [2010] 1. He doesn’t remember her smile. 2. She remarks that his brother sleeps soundly. 3. He washes his face from a giant bowl set on a table.

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3 things about Betrand Tavernier’s DEATH WATCH

Posted on September 28, 2013 by robchristopher

Death Watch [1980] 1. “Some things are private?” “Are they? Why?” 2. She assures her that the wig is real human hair. 3. Finally, he sleeps. Sitting up. He sleeps right through it. Why this touching, understated sci-fi movie isn’t … Continue reading →

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