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French Dramatic Romantic Action Comedies With Special Effects

August 13, 2010
By Will Atkinson

The French, more than any other culture, seem to have a natural flair for complicating things. From their fabled bureaucracies to the myriad ways of properly tying a scarf, one would almost suspect that they enjoy the enigmatic air fostered by such a reputation. This is clear when watching some French films. There are exceptions, of course. Straightforward comedies like The Valet and Tatie Danielle are readily accessible to almost anyone that appreciates a good laugh, and A Very Long Engagement fits nicely into the drama category. Then you have a slew of films that blur the lines between so many genres that you’re forced to just watch the movie without any expectations at all (this is not necessarily a bad habit, by the way). One such film is A Comedy of Power (L’lvresse du Pouvior). Directed by Claude Chabrol and starring Isabelle Huppert as judge Jeanne Charmant-Killman and...
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Dans la Tête

July 30, 2010
By Will Atkinson

I love the inventiveness of this animated short.
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Coming Soon to a French Movie Review Blog Near You

July 12, 2010
By Will Atkinson

When I first started working on this website I took the lazy way out and posted quite a few (okay, all) of the reviews straight from Amazon.com, with the intention of coming back later and writing my own, in-depth takes on these French films that I love so well.  After all, a critique is supposed to add something new to the conversation, right?  Well, it’s later, and I’m happy to announce that I’ve finally gotten off of my derrière and started the process.  Follow me on Twitter if you wish to be notified of the new reviews, or just...
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Star Rating Feature Installed

June 19, 2010
By Will Atkinson

Each of the films I’ve listed on this site now feature a star rating just below the title of the movie. I’ve only listed movies that I’ve watched, and the ratings are just my opinions. You may love a movie that I detested, and you may absolutely hate a...
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Countdown to Cannes-2010 Official Poster

March 30, 2010
By Will Atkinson
Countdown to Cannes-2010 Official Poster

This years Cannes Film Festival runs from May 12th through the 23rd. The official selections will be revealed in a few weeks, but for now enjoy this beautiful poster featuring the luminous Juliet Binoche.
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Le Siffleur (The Whistler)

March 29, 2010
By Will Atkinson

Starring: François Berléand, Thierry Lhermitte, Sami Bouajila, Fred Testot, Virginie Efira The synopsis: Cannes, the French Riviera. Armand Teillard is happy with life; a busy store downtown, a delightful girlfriend, a magnificent record collection and lunch every day at Sofia and Martial’s family restaurant with a perfect sea view....
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