The Statement

The pace of this political thriller about a Nazi collaborator on the run for four decades (Michael Caine) is as listless as the justice system that pursued him.

"...during World War II who was captured in southern France in 1989 and convicted of the murder of seven..."

March 12, 2004 Movie Review by Steve Davis

L'Auberge Espagnole

"...Romain Duris, Audrey Tautou, Kelly Reillym and Cécile De France. With a running time of almost two hours, L’Auberge..."

June 13, 2003 Movie Review by Marc Savlov

The Dreamlife of Angels

This gritty film won the French Cesar award as well as Best Actress awards at Cannes for its two leads.

"...Prestia and Patrick Mercado. In the city of Lille, France, an unlikely alliance is formed between two disparate young..."

May 14, 1999 Movie Review by Marc Savlov

Sister My Sister

"...Based on actual events that occurred in Le Mans, France in the early 1930s, Meckler's film is a retelling..."

Sept. 29, 1995 Movie Review by Alison Macor

Jefferson in Paris

"...during which Jefferson served as the American ambassador to France, it makes assumptions about Jefferson's character that both pre-date..."

April 21, 1995 Movie Review by Marjorie Baumgarten

Queen Margot

This visaully sumptuous story about regal intrigues and passions during the religious wars of the 16th century is based on the novel by Alexandre Dumas.

"...The film recreates two key events that occurred in France during the late 16th century: the arranged marriage between..."

Jan. 27, 1995 Movie Review by Alison Macor

The Double Life of Veronique

Kieslowski's movie is told not so much in customary narrative structures, but in glimpses, hints, and intimations. On the same day in 1968, two women are born, one in Poland, the other in France. Though the two share many characteristics, they live worlds apart. Yet each senses the other and has intuitive knowledge of the other's presence.

"...women are born, one in Poland, the other in France. Though they share the same name and identical looks,..."

March 6, 1992 Movie Review by Marjorie Baumgarten

Transit

A contemporary retelling of life in occupied France has chilling modern resonances

"...is where Georg (Rogowski) finds himself, adrift in Marseille. France has been conquered by an opposing force, and Georg..."

March 29, 2019 Movie Review by Josh Kupecki

The Kid With a Bike

This latest film from Belgium's Dardenne brothers is a towering achievement, perhaps all the more so because of its deceptive simplicity.

"...Dardenne and Luc Dardenne. Starring: Thomas Doret, Cécile De France, Jérémie Renier and Egon Di Mateo...."

April 13, 2012 Movie Review by Marjorie Baumgarten

Gainsbourg: A Heroic Life

The notorious life of Serge Gainsbourg is whimsically re-created onscreen.

"...The life and times of France's other national treasure, Serge Gainsbourg, a one-man Department of..."

Nov. 4, 2011 Movie Review by Marc Savlov

Academy Award-Nominated Animated Shorts 2009

The Academy gets animated.

"...Delabarre, Thierry Marchand, Quentin Marmier, and Emud Mokhberi of France) are both classic short works. In “Lavatory” a female..."

Feb. 13, 2009 Movie Review by Marjorie Baumgarten

Bangers and Mash

France and Germany, allies in the dance dance revolution

"...Once bitter enemies with very different views of love, France and Germany have put aside their historical differences and..."

Feb. 22, 2008 Music Feature by Audra Schroeder

Perfume: The Story of a Murderer

Adapted from Patrick Süskind's heretofore unadaptable cult novel about an olfactory vampire in 18th-century France, Perfume is a gorgeous but woefully overlong and ultimately misguided mess.

"...cult novel about an olfactory vampire in 18th century France, Perfume is a gorgeous but woefully overlong and ultimately..."

Jan. 12, 2007 Movie Review by Marc Savlov

A Good Year

It's difficult to reconcile this romantic trifle starring Russell Crowe with Ridley Scott, the director who made Blade Runner and The Gladiator.

"...cush'n it through the vineyards and châteaux of Southern France, anyway (no fool he) – but simply that it..."

Nov. 10, 2006 Movie Review by Marc Savlov

Bon Voyage

An engaging chamber comedy cum lavish period piece set in France at the beginning of WWII.

"...and Jean-Marc Stehlé. A lavish period piece set in France at the beginning of World War II, Bon Voyage..."

May 7, 2004 Movie Review by Marjorie Baumgarten

Swimming Pool

Ozon’s film is like Eric Rohmer meets Brian DePalma – questions of identity and perception come to the fore, but slowly.

"...film. Then again, the whole affair takes place in France, and we all know how he feels about the..."

July 18, 2003 Movie Review by Marc Savlov

The Cup

Filmed in Bhutan with a cast of unknown Tibetan nonprofessionals, The Cup takes its charming premise – pint-sized monks striving against all odds to watch a satellite broadcast of the 1998 World Cup match between Brazil and France – and runs with it.

"...of the 1998 World Cup match between Brazil and France -- and runs with it like Manchester striker David..."

Feb. 25, 2000 Movie Review by Marc Savlov

The Messenger: The Story of Joan of Arc

"...Malkovich and Milla Jovovich. As the oft-told tale of France's teenage savior retold as a pop comic book, Besson's..."

Nov. 12, 1999 Movie Review by Marc Savlov

Le Samourai

Fedoras and trench coats. Film noir in cool blues and greens. Melville's 1967 film is the real deal.

"...films. One of the most influential post-war directors in France, Melville (who adopted the name of one of his..."

May 30, 1997 Movie Review by Marjorie Baumgarten

Wild Reeds

"...speed on a scooter through golden-hued farmland in rural France, one with his arms wrapped lovingly, almost desperately, around..."

Nov. 10, 1995 Movie Review by Alison Macor

Chinese Puzzle

A large extended family becomes the natural, yet sometimes awkward outgrowth of modern-day relationships In this romantic piece from France.

"...Cédric Klapisch. Starring: Romain Duris, Audrey Tautou, Cécile De France, Kelly Reilly and Sandrine Holt...."

May 30, 2014 Movie Review by Louis Black

The Hightower Legacy

Donna Hightower knew a singer when she saw one

"...retired.” Ex-Austinite and vocalist Denia Ridley called yesterday from France, the day of Little Donna Hightower’s memorial. The 86-year-old..."

Aug. 28, 2013 Music Post by Margaret Moser

Euro 2008 Around the Corner

"...All the highest profile matchups – notably the entire Italy-France-Holland showdown in Group C – take place on weekdays,..."

June 4, 2008 Sports Post by Nick Barbaro

'Soccer Watch': Lady Longhorns Sweep on the Road
Euro 2008 Qualifying Results

"...their hopes. Only Scotland salvaged some British pride, surprising France, 1-0, in a battle of previously unbeatens, while Italy..."

Oct. 11, 2006 Sports Post by Nick Barbaro

Watching, Breathing, and Eating the World Cup

France vs. Italy is one for the true gourmand, but what of the third-place game?

"...team get the boot. But I must say that France definitely deserved to win. They out-Braziled the Brazilians, plain..."

July 7, 2006 Food Feature by Claudia Alarcón

Francophonic

Vive la France

"...France's SXSW contingent spans African rap to glam industrial...."

Feb. 25, 2005 Music Feature by David Lynch

Liquid Assets

The price is right even if the political climate is not

"...the inflated Euro, and the ever-increasing cost of shipping, France has recently started sending us some amazing wines at..."

Jan. 23, 2004 Food Column by Wes Marshall

The Scent of Green Papaya

"...family when he was 12 years old. Educated in France, the film was actually shot there as well, although..."

May 6, 1994 Movie Review by Marjorie Baumgarten

Juliette Binoche and Trần Anh Hùng Sample The Taste of Things

The ingredients of the lauded French romance about cooking

"...France has given much to the creative world: in art,..."

Feb. 7, 2024 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

Return to Seoul

Cannes-lauded drama about identity and homeland

"...Born in Korea but raised by adoptive parents in France after her birth mother and father decided they lacked..."

April 7, 2023 Movie Review by Steve Davis

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