slaytonf Posted April 12, 2015 Share Posted April 12, 2015 Two of Jean Renoir's more entertaining movies are slated for tomorrow on the Import series. French Can Can relates the story, more or less fictional (probably more than less), of the popularization of the famous French dance, and the establishment of the equally famous Monmartre institution, the Moulin Rouge. Jean Gabin, intrigue, seemingly insurmountable obstacles, jealousy, and some great dancing, tho not enuf of it. The Golden Coach, or Le carrosse d'or, relates the story of an acting troupe slogging it's way through South America, it's tribulations in one town in particular. The fortunes of the troupe are intimately linked to the fortunes of it's leading lady, who is simultaneously courted by three of the local BMOC's. Ann Magnani, intrigue, seemingly insurmountable obstacles, jealousy--but no dancing. But with Anna Magnani, who needs dancing? Make room, Max Ophuls, you're not the only one who can put out a lush period Technicolor extravaganza. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheGayDivorcee Posted April 12, 2015 Share Posted April 12, 2015 Two of Jean Renoir's more entertaining movies are slated for tomorrow on the Import series. French Can Can relates the story, more or less fictional (probably more than less), of the popularization of the famous French dance, and the establishment of the equally famous Monmartre institution, the Moulin Rouge. Jean Gabin, intrigue, seemingly insurmountable obstacles, jealousy, and some great dancing, tho not enuf of it. The Golden Coach, or Le carrosse d'or, relates the story of an acting troupe slogging it's way through South America, it's tribulations in one town in particular. The fortunes of the troupe are intimately linked to the fortunes of it's leading lady, who is simultaneously courted by three of the local BMOC's. Ann Magnani, intrigue, seemingly insurmountable obstacles, jealousy--but no dancing. But with Anna Magnani, who needs dancing? Make room, Max Ophuls, you're not the only one who can put out a lush period Technicolor extravaganza. Thanks very much for mentioning these Renoir movies, slaytonf. I've seen neither, and look forward to them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skimpole Posted April 12, 2015 Share Posted April 12, 2015 Yay! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HelenBaby2 Posted April 12, 2015 Share Posted April 12, 2015 I can not recommend French Can Can highly enough. It's great. DO NOT MISS IT! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sepiatone Posted April 12, 2015 Share Posted April 12, 2015 I always LOVED his paintings! Sepiatone Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mr6666 Posted April 13, 2015 Share Posted April 13, 2015 Liked seeing Gabin in color & in a musical. Loved Piaf's vocals too. (What a lovely voice!) Magnani was always a pleasure to see. Both were fun surprises. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mr6666 Posted April 13, 2015 Share Posted April 13, 2015 morlock blog re: "French Can-Can" http://moviemorlocks.com/2015/04/12/the-joy-of-the-performance/#more-83062 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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