Um, why did no one remind me that the new Jean-Pierre Jeunet starring my beloved Audrey opened this weekend in the city? Why? WHY?!
Sigh. I so would have braved pouring rain and 40 mph winds today for that. While I've gushed about Alexander Payne being one of the best minds in American cinema today, there's no doubt that Jeunet possesses singular genius. Sure, his one foray to Hollywood was a disaster at best, But his films contain spellbinding jewels and whimsy at every turn. Those of you who have only seen Amélie (and I use "only" very loosely as it's one of my favorites) really owe it to yourself to seek his other works out.
Now I have to figure out how I'm going to end up working in Manhattan in the next couple of days.
Be prepared, by the way. My film geek quotient goes up exponentially as the mercury drops and I'm really feeling it lately.
I was so desperate for celluloid that I tried to watch "Prey for Rock and Roll" this evening. I do love Gina Gershon, but any film that makes one long for the Justine Bateman classic "Satisfaction" is doing something wrong.
Posted by mikewolf at November 28, 2004 10:12 PMD00d, I keep telling you that you can't marry both Scarlett AND Audrey unless you move to Utah.
Posted by: Frankenstein on November 29, 2004 12:29 AMAnd let's not forget Tina.
Posted by: Lady Crumpet on November 29, 2004 02:39 PMMike, I share your Audrey love. However, watching "I (heart) Huckabees" (a so-so film) recently I found I was seeing my old flame Isabel Huppert again after many years. Ay caramba how that woman has aged beautifully. See also Fanny Ardent. What do they put in the water over there in France?
Posted by: Hugh on December 1, 2004 06:19 PM