September 7, 2022
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May 19, 2022
A Quintessential Guide to the Adventures of Antoine Doinel and François Truffaut
Video Version of this Article Photo: François Truffaut and Antoine Doinel 1959’s ‘The 400 Blows’ is arguably the film that brought international attention to French New Wave, leading the movement to soar and flourish in the years to come. François Truffaut’s...
March 2, 2022
A Tribute to Billy Wilder: The Invisible Director, Romantic Comic and Film Noir Auteur
Video Version of this Article Photo: Billy Wilder Billy Wilder once said, “The best director is the one you don’t see.” This bold statement directly contradicts the Cahiers du Cinema mentality of “camera-stylo,” whereby directors, like authors, are expected to use the...
February 14, 2022
A Tribute to Jean-Luc Godard: The Master of the French New Wave
Video Version of this Article Photo: Jean-Luc Godard Among the giants of French Cinema, Jean-Luc Godard is perhaps the most iconic. Be it is dark sunglasses and receding hairline, staunch political stances, professional and personal partnership with Anna Karina, or...
October 17, 2021