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It’s creeping up, you can tell by the rainy days and not-so-freezing weather. There’s also that mixed fashion I so love in Spring and the month of April; half the population is braving the still somewhat crisp temperatures and taking off the layers and boots, while the other is still hiding behind the winter parkas ... Read The Full Article...
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This week I would like to feature a long time favorite actor of mine, German actor Daniel Bruhl. Born in Barcelona to Spanish and German parents, Bruhl has been acting for 15 years; he’s been nominated for and received over 12 film acting awards. You may have seen him in the German films “Goodbye Lenin!”, ... Read The Full Article...
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All screenings in Tishman Auditorium The New School, 66 West 12th Street 7:30–9:30 p.m. Free and open to the public. April 6 ANNIE HALL Dir. Woody Allen, 1977 Introduced by JUDITH THURMAN Reception precedes screeningWoody Allen’s classic tale of New York City romantic neuroticism stars Diane Keaton in the era-defining title role. Introduced by Judith Thurman, ... Read The Full Article...
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Last Sunday evening, I had the absolute pleasure of attending “Conversations with Vincent Lindon”. Hosted by the Rendez-Vous with French Cinema, and UNIFrance festival (Closing night is this Sunday, the 21st). For those not familiar with Vincent Lindon, born in Boulogne Billancourt, France- he is just extraordinary and well known actor in his native France ... Read The Full Article...
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In the next two weeks, The Film Society of Lincoln Center is showcasing the BEST of France within the past year. This includes the US premieres of big hits from Cannes Film Festival, 2009, as well as winners from the Cesar Awards (French equivalent to the Academy Awards), and in addition-several young auteurs. Every night ... Read The Full Article...
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These Actresses are a MUST SEE! … Even if you have never heard of them. I feel very compelled to write about foreign actresses. Many I admire, some are colleagues, most are around my age. There is so much young female talent circling around France, my adopted home country. Someone had to write about it! ... Read The Full Article...
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Once upon a time, in Nazi occupied France… is the tag line of Quentin Tarantino’s latest masterpiece, which debuted last year at the 62nd Annual Cannes Film Festival. The film goes by the name “Inglourious Basterds” and its title addresses the many cast of characters in this film who are out for some good Jewish ... Read The Full Article...
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“The Ghost Writer” is the latest film by Polish-French genius director Roman Polanski. It is a sleek, stylish, and smart political thriller that has channeled Hitchcock in ways that no one has done, since…well-Hitchcock himself. Like the master, Polanski sets his tone through ominous music, and bases this on a central character-an innocent who struggles ... Read The Full Article...
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A lot has to be said about the 52-year old Austrian actor who burst onto the Hollywood scene last year in Tarantino’s Oscar nominated Inglourious Basterds. Certainly, Quentin knows how to pluck them out of nowhere, and I am sure glad he found Christoph Waltz. Related Posts:‘Inglourious Basterds’ A Tarantino MasterpieceDe Profil: Daniel BruhlDe Profil: ... Read The Full Article...
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“I gave God a chance to kill me…” The White Ribbon is the latest film by Austrian born director Michael Haneke. Those who are familiar with Haneke know that he is a fan of long, detailed shots (Cache), and violence (Funny Games) to express and communicate to his audience. But his latest film Das Weisse ... Read The Full Article...
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So, it was announced as of April 2009, that Guillaume Canet’s incredible French thriller “Ne le dis à Personne” (or, Tell No One, en anglais) will receive the ultimate Hollywood retouch … an English language remake. Not much was heard after that announcement, but now according to Variety magazine Miramax and Focus Features will be ... Read The Full Article...
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I’m very excited about Tim Burton’s new take on Alice In Wonderland. I honestly can’t think of anyone else who could bring the tale to the screen and give it that surreal (read: trippy) quality that it properly deserves. The cast is amazing and includes Johnny Depp, Helena Bonham Carter, Mia Wasikowska, Stephen Fry, Crispin ... Read The Full Article...
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