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I love the relationship between these two iconic filmmakers ā two wildly talented gals meeting in their 20s, discovering New York together in the 1970s, further developing + expanding their artistic voices, deeply supporting and nurturing one anotherās ideas, all while exposing each other to new forms of expression and experimentation. The magic that came out of their collaborations (Hotel Monterey, News from Home, Jeanne Dielman, 23, quai du Commerce, 1080 Bruxelles) as well as their individual work is amazing and highly worth a deep dive.
Mar 23, 2023
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Iām admittedly not well versed in Akermanās work, though I did manage to duck into a Metrograph screening of āNews From Homeā sometime during the eight months I lived in NYC. I was really taken with this one, though, newly released in a 4K restoration as part of a retrospective Criterion Collection box set.
Aurore ClĆ©ment (who I primarily associate with the twenty minutes of Paris, Texas that I can usually make it through before falling asleep) gives such a restrained, natural performance in the titular role. Akermanās shot compositions are so extremely static that they truly give the feeling of being a wordless observer of the scenes sheās directing ClĆ©ment through. Iām sure there are many great essays on how Akerman leverages voyeurism, and I look forward to doing some deep diving here.
Aurore ClĆ©ment (who I primarily associate with the twenty minutes of Paris, Texas that I can usually make it through before falling asleep) gives such a restrained, natural performance in the titular role. Akermanās shot compositions are so extremely static that they truly give the feeling of being a wordless observer of the scenes sheās directing ClĆ©ment through. Iām sure there are many great essays on how Akerman leverages voyeurism, and I look forward to doing some deep diving here.
Jan 24, 2024
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i love this movie so much
watch her short film, LE CHAMBRE (1972). one of the greatest things iāve ever seen.
watch her short film, LE CHAMBRE (1972). one of the greatest things iāve ever seen.
May 21, 2025
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watching āboyfriends and girlfriendsā as a double feature with āall the vermeers in new yorkā
Jun 11, 2025
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š½I have a few fabulous mafioso characters in my life who recommend meeting in restaurants during the off hours ā seemingly always in a booth ā in order to really get down to business. Itās clear theyāve cut some serious deals when no oneās looking. Sometimes stepping outside the normal office setting is necessary. One of the mobās many useful lessons.
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š¤I love dropping GIFs into text exchanges for a little added flavor, especially during a āseriousā or ābusinessā conversation when the recipient least expects it. Everyone in my inbox knows my GIF game is strong ā I am particularly fond of āThe Godfatherā and āAri Goldā.
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ā°ļøI donāt mean this in a dark or morbid way ā itās just truly a great reality check. Time is precious. (And if youāre dealing with death or loss, I like to recommend The Dark Interval: Letters on Loss, Grief, and Transformation by Rainer Maria Rilke ā a lovely collection of Rilkeās correspondences with bereaved friends and acquaintances during times of mourning).