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Le Plaisir (House of Pleasure) (1999)
Le Plaisir (House of Pleasure) (1999)
1999 | International, Classics, Comedy
(0 Ratings)
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"Le plaisir is probably my favorite Ophuls movie. It’s three stories by Guy de Maupassant. The camera work in this movie (as in all of Ophuls’s movies) is astounding. The masked figure dancing in the first story is incredibly haunting. Then there are the tracking shots from window to window at the bordello in the second story. And there’s a camera move in the third story that, given the equipment of the time, has to be one of the best in film history (I can’t say what it is or it’ll ruin the story—you’ll know it when you see it)."

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Bellman & Black
Bellman & Black
Diane Setterfield | 2013 | Fiction & Poetry
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9.0 (2 Ratings)
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Despite William Bellman's humble beginnings, his intelligence, hard work and business acumen made a success out of everything he touches. However, much like the rooks that dance in the skies, death was always swooping in and out of his life.

This haunting tale is a truly compelling read and Setterfield is a very exciting talent. She has the ability to mold and shape a story together with her characters and settings that all blend in together to make one, complete vibrant picture. You can read my full review here. https://tcl-bookreviews.com/2013/10/15/the-many-collective-nouns-for-rooks/