'Lessons'
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I wouldn't have a clue, but it was still so much fun. I found it charming.Oh, you certainly don't need that to enjoy the film. But Jeunet's first couple of films (though they had a similar visual quality) were quite dark in tone. He basically made Amélie as a love letter to Paris upon his return from his foray into Hollywood filmmaking (with Alien 4).
It definitely showed. I could have spent all day just following around anything he chose to shoot for the film. The settings were as much characters as the people were.
Yes, that's his neighborhood and his love for it shows. Which is incredible, considering how touristy Montmartre is. If you like his visual style, you might want to check out his other stuff ( Delicatessen, City of Lost Children, and A Very Long Engagement). But, again, the themes are much darker. He was set to direct Life of Pi next, but that seems to be on hold, according to IMDB.
Incidentally, Sail, Amelie was one of the primary inspirations for Pushing Daisies.
But maybe you knew that.
This reminds me that my boss still has my copy of Amélie that I lent her six months ago!
Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire is on right now AIFG! It is a little bizarre knowing what's going to happen to these kids, especially Ron and Hermione.
That's too bad. I would love to see what he could do with that book. It has a very fantastical storyline, I think he would do well by it. The others I will look up on Netflix and add them to my queue. I have a feeling I've heard of them, but can't remember what it was I heard. Having a recommendation from someone helps me decide if they're worth checking out.
Amelie was one of the primary inspirations for Pushing Daisies
Someone may have mentioned that when the show started, but until you said that, I think I had forgotten. Heh. No wonder I coulnd't help but love it.
Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire is on right now AIFG! It is a little bizarre knowing what's going to happen to these kids, especially Ron and Hermione.
Heh. We're watching Sorcerer's Stone tonight. They're very wee indeed.
Amelie was one of the primary inspirations for Pushing Daisies
ahh that explains the voiceover. For some reason they don't bother me as much in a foreign tongue. In Y tu Mama Tambien I kind of like them.