Film

Too Much Of A Good Thing Can Be Wonderful! – Mae West’s Birthday Bash

by Karen Tortora-Lee August 11, 2010 Event

If the name Mae West means nothing to you, then you should come up and see me some time . . . and I’ll fill you in. My knowledge of this woman – her life, her career, her philosophy – is so encyclopedic that a friend once suggested I teach a college course on her. [...]

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De Profil: Meet DavidJr.Com

by Anne Jordanova June 10, 2010 De Profil

If you live in the New York City area then you have heard of DavidJr.Com. If you haven’t, you must have been sleeping. A trademark within himself, David (Bates) set up his franchise with only one thing- himself. As a filmmaker, one of a million in New York, he needed to stand apart from the [...]

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SATC II: A Review In Whispers

by Sarah V. Schweig June 3, 2010 Film

* * * * “I’m scared.” “Me too.” * “I’m confused.” “Me too.” * “What just happened?” “Liza Minnelli dance number.” “Why?” “….” * Related Posts:No Related Posts

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New Filmmakers Lose A Great Outlet -Rest in Peace Gen Art

by Anne Jordanova May 10, 2010 Film

For those who work in independent film in New York or LA – the announcement that Gen Art has finally become a victim of the recession hits hard. After 16 amazing years of bringing to the public emerging film, fashion, music, and fantastic parties – Gen Art’s rule has ended. Related Posts:No Related Posts

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De Profil: Vanessa Paradis

by Anne Jordanova April 21, 2010 De Profil

This week, I’d like to feature one of my favorite singers and actresses of the past 20 years- Vanessa Paradis. If you are only familair with Ms. Paradis as the wife of Johnny Depp, you are sadly missing out. In France, this woman is a star-and has indeed earned it. Related Posts:No Related Posts

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Review of ‘Chloe’

by Anne Jordanova April 2, 2010 Film

It was great to see the crowd for this film at my local cinema last night. Yes, the reviews for this look like they are all over the map. But let it be said that without this fantastic casting (Julianne Moore, Liam Neeson and Amanda Seyfried-a powerful erotic, sexual trio), the glorious cinematography and the [...]

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Antonio’s Guide To April

by Antonio Miniño April 1, 2010 Art

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 [...]

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De Profil: Daniel Bruhl

by Anne Jordanova March 31, 2010 De Profil

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!”, [...]

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Parsons Presents Fashion In Film: New York City

by Karen Tortora-Lee March 30, 2010 Art

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, [...]

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De Profil: Vincent Lindon

by Anne Jordanova March 16, 2010 De Profil

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 [...]

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Rendez-Vous With French Cinema Presented By The Film Society Of Lincoln Center And Unifrance March 11-21

by Anne Jordanova March 12, 2010 Event

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 [...]

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De Profil: 5 Actresses You Have Never Heard Of

by Anne Jordanova March 10, 2010 De Profil

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! [...]

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‘Inglourious Basterds’ A Tarantino Masterpiece

by Anne Jordanova March 6, 2010 Film

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 [...]

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“The Ghost Writer” Is A Sleek Homage To Hitchcock

by Anne Jordanova March 4, 2010 Film

“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 [...]

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De Profil: Christoph Waltz (Best Supporting Actor Nominee 2010)

by Anne Jordanova March 3, 2010 De Profil

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 Masterpiece De Profil: Daniel BruhlDe [...]

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‘Das Weisse Band’- A Film You Won’t Soon Forget (Best Foreign Film Nominee 2010)

by Anne Jordanova February 28, 2010 Film

“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 [...]

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“Tell No One” Gets An American Makeover

by Anne Jordanova February 24, 2010 Film

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 [...]

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