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Honestly, anything by Eric Rohmer (apart from My Night at Maude's and La Collectionneuse, they really didn't hit for me, although they're often cited as his best, but whatever, those people are wrong w/e), but I think this one is a great place to start. It's such a weird little story. A 20-year-old guy is dating a 25-year-old woman who, before him, was having an affair with a pilot. One day he sees the pilot leave her apartment building, and becomes obsessed with the idea that she's cheating on him. High jinks ensue and what starts as a fraught emotional drama gives way to a Hitchockian thriller, when he teams up with the cute, sparky blonde high schooler he meets in a park to investigate.
Ultimately, it's a film that's all about the labryinths we create because of jealousy, and the choices we make, either to sit on the outside of our life looking in or to get inside and star in the story - and actually believing that we have that choice in the first place. Anyway, I love it! Vive la France! 🇫🇷
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I started a Rohmer binge earlier this summer when I was feeling cramped up, horny, and very far from Cannes. Little did I know all I needed was to hit play on a few of these flicks on Criterion, and all of my needs could be fulfilled. Rohmer’s stories follow the most lovestruck, well-vacationed characters as they wash down kisses with martinis and fill their afternoons with silly games of phonetag and delectable meals. I love love <3
Nov 17, 2020
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This film focuses heavily on the mood and feel. From shots of the French Riviera's rocky shore, to the sprawling fields by the Villa, you're constantly treated with the beauty of nature. In stark contrast to nature's simple & easy beauty, the characters range from narcissistic to "Bohemian" (as described in the movies summary). The plot here focuses on the 3 people vacationing in this villa, 2 friends Adrien & Daniel, and an unwelcome guest Haydée — dubbed the collector of men. Told from Adrien's perspective, you get to experience his mental contradictions first-hand as he battles through what he says he wants, and what you, as a viewer, know he wants. Éric Rohmer’s La Collectionneuse is a great character study, with the excellent bonus of being beautifully shot and extremely vibey.
Jan 21, 2021
one of the greatest directors of all time. no one captured the beauties and complexities of life and love, created intimacy with words and conversations and complex and authentic characters quite like he did. and no one captured the look and feeling of summer like he did.
go watch some of his films, you won’t regret it :)
Apr 23, 2024
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Digitised DVD commentaries from films when they first came out. David Fincher on Gone Girl. Richard Linklater on School of Rock. The list is endless, and so much fun if this is your thing!
Jan 28, 2024
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Not the tube, not the train, the DLR is an "automated light metro system", according to the internet. Without doubt, the best form of transport in London. I extend my trip to and from work by like 20 mins just so I can ride it. It's kind of like going on a rollercoaster that never actually goes fast. I have seen children have transcendent experiences riding it. I have had transcendent experiences riding it. The train is DRIVERLESS?! The best bit is going through Canary Wharf when the sun is setting - the way the light hits all that glass and steel...I am absolutely CONVINCED Caroline Polachek got most of her inspo for her most recent album by riding the DLR.
Jan 19, 2024
The way she marries All American girl-ness with this intrinsic depth/soulfulness. She's always had it - it's why BRING IT ON goes so hard. Her Architectural Digest also shows she's just a nerdy little weirdo. KD is the best.
Feb 9, 2024