Film Review: Sous La Seine (Under Paris)

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Published: Thursday, 06 June 2024 23:54

Written by Gilbert Seah

UNDER PARIS (SOUS LA SEINE)(France 2024) ***

Directed by Xavier Gens

Berenice Bejo has the title role of the French scientist, Sophia torn between protecting the killer shark and humans.  Bejo is best known for her comedic roles in her husband, Michel Hazanavicius’ films, most notably the Academy Award Winning Best Picture THE ARTIST in 2011.  She also starred in both her husband’s OSS 117 spy spoofs, very funny films that never reached North America.  Bejo (born in Buenos Sires, Argentina) is always a joy to watch and carries all her roles with flair and commitment.

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Film Review: Le Retour de la Raison

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Published: Saturday, 18 May 2024 00:45

Written by Gilbert Seah

LE RETOUR DE LA RAISON (RETURN TO REASON)(France 2023) ***
Directed by Man Ray

Premiering at Cannes last year, LE RETOUR DE LA RAISON (RETURN TO REASON) is an anthology of four Man Ray short films, with original music by SQÜRL (Jim Jarmusch and Carter Logan).  Included are the films, played in order: L'étoile de mer (1928), Emak-Bakia (1927), Le retour à la raison (1923) and Les Mystères du Château du Dé (1929).

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Annecy International Animation Film Festival 2024

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Published: Sunday, 02 June 2024 23:50

Written by Gilbert Seah

ANNECY FESTIVAL - (International Animation Film Festival - 2024)

Festival Presentation 

From 9th to 15th June 2024, the Annecy International Animation Film Festival, the global event dedicated to animation opens! For an entire week, the event gathers together the biggest names in the sector and celebrates the creative and diverse animation styles and techniques.

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Film Review: She is Conann

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Published: Thursday, 02 May 2024 00:56

Written by Gilbert Seah

SHE IS CONANN (France/Belgium/Luxembourg 2023) *
Directed by Bertrand Mandico

If one can remember the past Bertrand Mandico films AFTER BLUE and THE WILD BOYS, both sexual action fantasies, one can expect the same from his latest fantasy SHE IS CONNAN.  Be forewarned that his films are as weird as weird can be, made to look even weirder by his fondness of the use of saturated colour as well as black and white.

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