The New York Times reports that French writer/filmmaker Eric Rohmer, considered one of the founding figures of the French New Wave and noted for his definitive, language-obsessed style, died today at the age of 89. The director of more than 24 films over the course of 50 years, Rohmer — who was born Jean-Marie Maurice Schérerse — was nominated for an Academy Award for his 1969 work My Night at Maud’s; one of his”Six Moral Tales” (a series of films about a man meeting the “other” woman) it was also considered his US breakthrough. His 1972 film, Chloe in the Afternoon, was remade as I Think I Love My Wife by Chris Rock in 2007.
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Like dentists and their Trident, we at Flavorpill want to bring you authoritative recommendations, but we can’t quite stick the landing when it comes to consensus. In this regular feature we spotlight the most worthy new movie release with four reasons why you should see it… and one why you shouldn’t. This week’s selection: The Beaches of Agnes, which opened yesterday in New York. Read More »
What happens when all-American Jack Bauer is called upon to save millions of innocents on a lovely Parisian Saturday? Naturally, with a full 24 hours to respond, he calmly eats a croissant, dallies with his beautiful woman, finishes his Camus, and dreams of bocce and boating in the sun. Stella Artois commissioned this 24 Hours send-up for their Smooth Originals campaign, which also packs classic, cliché French New Wavisms into spoofs of 8 Mile and Die Hard. Read More »
