BLACK SWAN
All I need is a lake and a few swans to think of “Swan Lake”, and therefore to think of this film that I enjoyed so much Continue reading “BLACK SWAN”
A BIGGER SPLASH
As I wrote about Jacques Deray’s 1969 movie “The Swimming Pool” last year, I had to talk this year about its remake Continue reading “A BIGGER SPLASH”
THAT WOMAN
The biography “That Woman, the life of Wallis Simpson, Duchess of Windsor” Continue reading “THAT WOMAN”
VILLA KERYLOS
Talking about Villa Kerylos, located on the French Riviera in Beaulieu-sur-Mer requires a small detour Continue reading “VILLA KERYLOS”
EDUCATION
Why am I here? I fight. I fight against vulgarity, against authoritarianism. Continue reading “EDUCATION”
FAUST & ATOMIC BLONDE
To address here the theme of Yin and Yang – and for once Continue reading “FAUST & ATOMIC BLONDE”
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”
TERMS AND CONDITIONS
As a lawyer, I would be happy to review the terms and conditions Continue reading “TERMS AND CONDITIONS”
REAR WINDOW
“Rear Window” is a 1954 film directed by Alfred Hitchcock, starring James Stewart Continue reading “REAR WINDOW”
MISS SLOANE
Here’s an excellent film that went under the radar: “Miss Sloane”, directed in 2016 by John Madden Continue reading “MISS SLOANE”
EURYDICE MYTH
Let’s talk for a moment about two of my favourite movies: “Vertigo” and “Obsession”. Continue reading “EURYDICE MYTH”
FILLING THE VOID
Good read of the week: “Filling the Void” by Marcus Gilroy-Ware, whose concern is to understand why so many people are addicted to social media. Continue reading “FILLING THE VOID”
CHINATOWN
“Chinatown”, which came out in 1974, is one of my favorite movies.
Plot twist, it’s a film noir. Continue reading “CHINATOWN”
DOLCE VITA
I clearly love Dolce & Gabbana’s ultra-femininity, which has always represented the quintessence of the Italian dolce vita for me: the 60’s, the sun, femininity, voluptuousness, grace and love. Continue reading “DOLCE VITA”
JOYFUL VINTAGE
He’s gorgeous, clever, nifty, enduring, versatile and ingenious.
(No, no, no, I’m not talking about my lover). Continue reading “JOYFUL VINTAGE”
SPINNING AROUND
When Winter finally gives way to the warmth of spring and summer, I am always eager to start wearing long, flowing skirts, which I find excessively feminine, so long as they are properly cinched at the waist. Continue reading “SPINNING AROUND”
TIME’S UP
Some time ago, I presented my interrogations concerning #MeToo here. I expressed my fear of seeing this movement become a trial by the people and my hope that it would trigger legal and judiciary changes, which are, in my opinion, the only tools that can really change mindsets in the long run. Continue reading “TIME’S UP”
THE SUM OF A LIFE
I’m going to be honest: I don’t, I absolutely don’t understand the youth culture which has invaded our modern occidental societies.
From a historical standpoint, and therefore from an intellectual standpoint I do understand – youth as a synonym of vitality, fertility and thus as a perpetuation of one’s lineage. Continue reading “THE SUM OF A LIFE”
A YURT
If only someone had told me that one day I’d be shooting in a yurt and a luxury yurt at that… Indeed, I think we are quite far away from the traditional Mongolian yurt and its ancestral tradition…
TWIST
A beautiful haussmannian building, a ravishing black dress and a white bow. You can even add a pearl necklace, as long as it is not too classical. Continue reading “TWIST”
SILK ROUTE
One lucky day 10 years ago I found this beautiful Issa dress at L’Eclaireur, the first French concept store opened by Armand and Martine Hadida in the 80’s. Continue reading “SILK ROUTE”
BLACK & WHITE
Everyone here knows that I do like black and white outfits. Continue reading “BLACK & WHITE”