The romance genre has been a staple of fiction since long before the first movies were made.
Well, thats sort of a way to summarize it, butFallen Angelsisn’t too concerned with narrative.
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‘What’s Up, Doc?’
Its hard to watch, but also essential.
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Theres also an inherent nervous energy toHarold and Maudethat sets it apart from just about anything else.
To call the whole thing unique would be a monumental understatement.
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If that all sounds a little screwball comedy to you, thats becauseThe Lady Eveis one!
Any fan of Truffaut ought to give it a shot, as its one of his most distinctive films.
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Its colorful, charming, funny, and hasFred Astaireat his toe-tapping best.
Whats not to like?
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‘Eat Drink Man Woman’ (1994)
Directed by Ang Lee
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Of course, she’s also his prisoner, at least early on.
However, it can easily be called one ofthe best movies of the 2020s so far.
Even if viewers initially find themselves like the grandson character (“Is this a kissing book?
“), they’ll likely be won over by the film’s charms by the end.
In many ways, it representedfilmmaker James Cameron realizing his full potentialas a blockbuster director.
They’re both traveling, and decide to continue spending time with one another in Vienna.
The fact it also contains one ofJoaquin Phoenix’s very best performancesalso helpsHerfeel like an instant modern classic.
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