Backlots Posted by Lara on April 12, 2019

From the start, day 1 of the TCMFF was the one I was most excited about. The Umbrellas of Cherbourg, Jacques Demy’s beautiful Technicolor tribute to the Hollywood musical, is one of my all-time favorite films–one whose complete score I have downloaded in my iTunes. As all dialogue is s   read more

Flickers in Time Posted by Beatrice on May 11, 2018

The Umbrellas of Cherbourg (Les parapluies de Cherbourg) Directed by Jacques Demy Written by Jacques Demy 1964/France/West Germany Park Film/Madeleine Films/Beta Film First viewing/Netflix rental One of 1001 Movies You Must See Before You Die Demy gave us a spectacular Easter basket full of color   read more

4 Star Films Posted by 4 Star Film Fan on February 18, 2015

 It is hard to remember a time when I was so devastatingly sad due to a film, and it does not leave a deep hurt but a more wistful despondency that is far more real. However, that’s enough misery for the time being. Directed by Jacques Demy and starring a exquisitely young Catherine...   read more

4 Star Films Posted by 4 Star Film Fan on February 18, 2015

 It is hard to remember a time when I was so devastatingly sad due to a film, and it does not leave a deep hurt but a more wistful despondency that is far more real. However, that’s enough misery for the time being. Directed by Jacques Demy and starring an exquisitely young Catherine...   read more

Criterion Blues Posted by Aaron West on July 27, 2014

Jul 27 Posted by aaronwest THE UMBRELLAS OF CHERBOURG, JACQUES DEMY, 1964 After the opening credit sequence, the film begins in a garage, with Guy finishing up his work. There are not many images that are more masculine than a group of male auto mechanics fraternizing. Think of the crew...   read more

Criterion Blues Posted by Aaron West on July 27, 2014

Jul 27 Posted by aaronwest THE UMBRELLAS OF CHERBOURG, JACQUES DEMY, 1964 After the opening credit sequence, the film begins in a garage, with Guy finishing up his work. There are not many images that are more masculine than a group of male auto mechanics fraternizing. Think of the crew...   read more

Criterion Blues Posted by Aaron West on July 27, 2014

Jul 27 Posted by aaronwest THE UMBRELLAS OF CHERBOURG, JACQUES DEMY, 1964 After the opening credit sequence, the film begins in a garage, with Guy finishing up his work. There are not many images that are more masculine than a group of male auto mechanics fraternizing. Think of the crew...   read more