Tag Archives: Paris

3 things about Jean Renoir’s FRENCH CANCAN

Posted on July 18, 2025 by robchristopher

French Cancan [1955] 1. An afternoon tryst in the backroom of the boulangerie. 2. Taking turns showing off their newfound limberness. 3. Pepto-Bismol walls backstage.

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3 things about Jean Rouch & Edgar Morin’s CHRONICLE OF A SUMMER

Posted on July 9, 2025 by robchristopher

Chronicle of a Summer [1961] 1. “I paint to understand the painting of others.” 2. A long pause. “If I only knew.” 3. Several minutes go by after we first see the tattoo before it is explained to us what … Continue reading →

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3 things about Bertrand Bonello’s NOCTURAMA

Posted on June 8, 2024 by robchristopher

Nocturama [2016] 1. Wine glasses with the labels still on. 2. She forgot to sign the back. 3. John Barry soundscape. 3 other things.

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3 things about Albert Lewin’s THE PRIVATE AFFAIRS OF BEL AMI

Posted on May 22, 2024 by robchristopher

The Private Affairs of Bel Ami [1947] 1. Weary of his game, she unceremoniously drops the entire deck of cards into his hat. 2. “Illuminated by electric light.” Suddenly, color. 3. A truly inspired recreation of Manet’s “A Bar at … Continue reading →

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3 things about Bertrand Bonello’s THE BEAST

Posted on April 22, 2024 by robchristopher

The Beast [2023] 1. Destroying the Ming vase. 2. The club has no name and it’s always a different year. 3. He notices the shape of a wedding ring through her gloved hand.

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3 things about François Ozon’s THE CRIME IS MINE

Posted on December 8, 2023 by robchristopher

The Crime Is Mine [2023] 1. Sharing a bubble bath. 2. “Never judge someone by their actions. Judge someone by their motives.” 3. From his palatial office, a grand vista of the tire factory floor.

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3 things about Claire Denis’ BOTH SIDES OF THE BLADE

Posted on July 16, 2023 by robchristopher

Both Sides of the Blade [2022] 1. “If the past is coming back, I’m out of here.” 2. She wraps him in a blanket. Shortly thereafter, he casts it aside. 3. A few bubbles emerge from the phone.

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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 François Truffaut’s SHOOT THE PIANO PLAYER

Posted on October 7, 2022 by robchristopher

Shoot the Piano Player [1960] 1. “Is my chest that interesting?” “You bet! I’m a doctor.” 2. His name is Fido. 3. Tumbling through the snow.

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3 things about Jean-Luc Godard’s BREATHLESS

Posted on May 23, 2021 by robchristopher

Breathless [1960] 1. Making out during a Western. 2. “Sleeping’s so sad. You say ‘sleeping together’ but you never do.” 3. He berates him for wearing silk socks with a tweed suit.

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