NORTH BY NORTHWEST
“North by Northwest”, a film directed by Sir Alfred in 1959, is my favorite Hitchcock Continue reading “NORTH BY NORTHWEST”
FAUST & M.J. WINKLER
Who knows Walt Disney? The whole world. Who knows M.J. Winkler? Absolutely no one. Continue reading “FAUST & M.J. WINKLER”
MARCELLE DORMOY
When it comes to Marcelle Dormoy, the woman doesn’t elect her perfume Continue reading “MARCELLE DORMOY”
DE LA DÉMOCRATIE EN PANDÉMIE
Here is a very interesting essay published in January 2021 Continue reading “DE LA DÉMOCRATIE EN PANDÉMIE”
VICTOR/VICTORIA
“Victor Victoria” brings together Julie Andrews, Robert Preston and James Garner. Continue reading “VICTOR/VICTORIA”
PETITE CEINTURE – PARIS
La “Petite Ceinture” is one of those Parisian places out of time Continue reading “PETITE CEINTURE – PARIS”
DEHUMANISATION
A woman should be able to be who she wants to be, without having to face society Continue reading “DEHUMANISATION”
MONSIEUR APPERT
Behind the name of Monsieur Appert works a great team of producers and chefs Continue reading “MONSIEUR APPERT”
RETROGLAM
I am a little bit tired of certain public figures consistently using quasi or total nudity Continue reading “RETROGLAM”
MONTSOURIS PARK – PARIS
Here is another very pretty park that we owe to Napoleon III Continue reading “MONTSOURIS PARK – PARIS”
LES PARENTS TERRIBLES
Let’s talk about two cinematic gems: “Mildred Pierce” and “What Ever Happened to Baby Jane?”. Continue reading “LES PARENTS TERRIBLES”
FAUST & GLORIA SWANSON
Gloria Swanson. Which actress would have dared Continue reading “FAUST & GLORIA SWANSON”
TERMS AND CONDITIONS
As a lawyer, I would be happy to review the terms and conditions Continue reading “TERMS AND CONDITIONS”
UNA GIORNATA PARTICOLARE
I guess that this 2020 Christmas will be remembered Continue reading “UNA GIORNATA PARTICOLARE”
11TH HOUR
To end this unforgettable year, here is a dress that I particularly like Continue reading “11TH HOUR”
TIRED SOLDIER
Are we all tired? Yes of course. Weariness and apathy are everywhere. Continue reading “TIRED SOLDIER”
MY SMALL BUSINESS
One of my previous posts proclaimed my distaste with fast fashion Continue reading “MY SMALL BUSINESS”
REPUBLICAN ATTIRE
We are in 2020 and some French institutions are still trying to standardize women’s clothing. Continue reading “REPUBLICAN ATTIRE”
L.I.L.A.R
Wearing a made-to-measure suit these days might seem old-fashioned Continue reading “L.I.L.A.R”
REAR WINDOW
“Rear Window” is a 1954 film directed by Alfred Hitchcock, starring James Stewart Continue reading “REAR WINDOW”
FAUST & ROSETTA THARPE
Who knew that rock music – an industry often imagined Continue reading “FAUST & ROSETTA THARPE”
SPIRIT OF THE ERA
Here are some photos of a time that is recent but has already passed Continue reading “SPIRIT OF THE ERA”
LES BUTTES-CHAUMONT – PARIS
The Buttes-Chaumont park, so charming today Continue reading “LES BUTTES-CHAUMONT – PARIS”
SINGIN’ IN THE RAIN
It’s quite simple, “Singing in The Rain” should be covered by Social Security Continue reading “SINGIN’ IN THE RAIN”
A SLAP IN THE FACE
Polanski, again.
Yes, Polanski again, since the info leaked last September Continue reading “A SLAP IN THE FACE”
NEOSLAVERY
Can we defend the “Black Lives Matter” movement and regularly buy fast fashion? Continue reading “NEOSLAVERY”
DEAD CALM
Published in 1963, “Dead Calm” is one of Charles Williams’ last novels. Continue reading “DEAD CALM”
LA BUTTE-AUX-CAILLES – PARIS
The Butte-aux-Cailles has preserved its village atmosphere Continue reading “LA BUTTE-AUX-CAILLES – PARIS”
INFLUENZA
What is “digital influence”, really? Let’s be honest: this new expression hides a business Continue reading “INFLUENZA”
VERSAILLES BY NIGHT
Every Saturday evening during Summer, Versailles displays a fairytale show Continue reading “VERSAILLES BY NIGHT”
THE LADY FROM SHANGHAI
“The Lady of Shanghai”, directed by Orson Welles in 1947 is quite a strange film. Continue reading “THE LADY FROM SHANGHAI”
MORTEMER ABBEY
In the heart of Lyons forest lies Mortemer Abbey, a former Cistercian monastery. Continue reading “MORTEMER ABBEY”