RE: The Last Movie You Watched
August 19, 2024 at 7:49 am
(This post was last modified: August 19, 2024 at 7:56 am by Nanny.
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Borslanio & Co. (1974) https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Borsalino_%26_Co. - A French gangster vendetta film with a weak plot and stiff acting. I didn't know this was a sequel until after I watched it. Plot and acting aside, I enjoyed the artistry of the film. Set in 1930's Marseille with an undercurrent of fascism and rich art deco sets with vibrant colors and textures, each shot is crafted artfully. The Pullman coach had some of the most luscious designs - even the upholstery and light fixtures were lovely - and the brothel, casino, and theater scenes are tableaux of pure deco goodness. The director likes framing his actors behind windows, which gets a little silly after a while, but he also uses uncomfortable angles and peep-hole perspective to frame the wooden players. The offing of the baddie - feeding him headfirst into a locomotive fire box - was something I had never seen nor thought of before. And given the title, the hats are impressive. I will try to find the original Borsalino to compare.
My homage to Alain Delon
My homage to Alain Delon