Tuesday, November 16, 2010

FRENCH, AMERICAN, ITALIAN


Entre NousCoup de Foudre(1983) PG
Nominated for an Academy Award for Best Foreign Film, this film beautifully captures the rare friendship that blossoms between two married women, Lena Weber (Isabelle Huppert) and Madeleine (Miou-Miou), living in WWII France, 1942. They attempt to defy the social rules of their time in order to escape their unfulfilling lives. Written and directed by Diane Kurys, who was inspired by her parents' relationship and the woman who came between them.
Genre:
Drama, Gay & Lesbian, Gay & Lesbian Dramas
This movie is:
Understated, Romantic







Hair(1979) PG
On his way to join the Army during the Vietnam War, quiet and conservative Claude (John Savage) travels from Oklahoma to New York City, where he befriends a group of fun Central Park hippies and falls in love with a beautiful society girl named Sheila (Beverly D'Angelo). Directed by Milos Forman, this Broadway musical turned motion picture features the beautiful choreography of Twyla Tharp and hit songs such as "Aquarius."
Genre:
Contemporary Movie Musicals, 20th Century Period Pieces, Musicals
Format:
DVD







For RoseannaRoseanna's Grave(1997) PG-13
When loving hubby Marcello (Jean Reno) learns that his wife, Roseanna (Mercedes Ruehl), has scant weeks to live, he's determined to fulfill her last wish: to be interred beside her dead daughter. Trouble is, the local boneyard has only three vacant plots, which are first come, first served. While Roseanna plays matchmaker for the soon-to-be-widowed Marcello, he tries frantically to keep the other townsfolk safe and sound in this romantic comedy.
Genre:
Romantic Comedies, Dark Humor & Black Comedies
Format:
DVD and streaming

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