Smashbomb

"For me, this is an almost perfect film. It is worth seeing for John Bryan’s sets alone, a master class on how to use texture and film architecture to create the illusion of depth and atmosphere. The script and acting are very fine, but Alec Guinness’s famous or infamous portrayal of Fagin is probably his best performance on-screen."

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Bill Plympton recommended Mon Oncle (1958) in Movies (curated)

Mon Oncle (1958)

1958 | Classics, Comedy

9.0

(4 Ratings)

Movie Favorite

"Jacques Tati is one of my heroes, and this film, I believe, is his best. It parodies the influence of modern architecture and design in the late 50s. Also, Mr. Tati used just the visuals to tell a story and make people laugh. Very deadpan. I also generally discard dialogue to make the imagery carry the plot and humor."

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The Chocolate Lady (94 KP) rated Loving Frank in Books

Oct 7, 2020

This is the story of Mamah Borthwick Cheney, the woman who was Frank Lloyd Wright's lover - the woman he left his wife and family for which caused a scandal that rocked not only Chicago's society, but also the world of architecture. You can read my revised review here https://tcl-bookreviews.com/2015/04/11/a-frankly-amazing-woman/