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The Umbrellas of Cherbourg (Les parapluies de Cherbourg) (French, 1964)

Posted on September 6, 2021 by Mark DuPré

DNow is probably the right time to take a first or second look at The Umbrellas of Cherbourg. There is nothing else like it, not even writer-director Jacques Demy’s next film, The Young Girls of Rochefort, and that one starred … Continue reading →

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Two Films from the Fifties: Niagara and Les Girls

Posted on June 23, 2020 by Mark DuPré

Note: It’s been a long time since I’ve had time to write for this space. The pandemic hit hard, as I was just getting accustomed to handling four college courses (two were new). Once we went online, I had to … Continue reading →

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2018 Golden Globe Thoughts

Posted on January 8, 2018 by Mark DuPré

Ah, yes, the relatively meaningless Golden Globes. Well, since the shelf life for interest in this first awards show of the season is so very short, I must needs get my thoughts out rather quickly. Again, the Golden Globes only … Continue reading →

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La La Land

Posted on January 9, 2017 by Mark DuPré

I haven’t seen Moonlight yet (I live in Rochester, New York, not a major city, and it takes awhile for films to get here at times), but La La Land may well be the best film of the year. It’s … Continue reading →

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Hail, Caesar!

Posted on February 28, 2016 by Mark DuPré

I so wanted Hail, Caesar! to be as good as its trailer. It had all the ingredients that would delight this film nerd: references to movie situations and characters that I would get and most everyone else wouldn’t (appeal to … Continue reading →

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Five Supporting Performances that Don’t Get the Attention They Deserve

Posted on October 19, 2013 by Mark DuPré

I’m taking a break from reviews and analyses to touch on five supporting performance over the years that haven’t gotten the attention they deserve. They are all over the place in time and style, but they are all worthy of … Continue reading →

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Singin’ and dancin’ with Kelly and Donen

Posted on August 8, 2011 by Mark DuPré

CREATIVE CONFLUENCE The Gene Kelly/Stanley Donen Musicals By Mark DuPré Table of Contents Introduction Prelude The Early Films For Me and My Gal Thousands … Continue reading →

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The Umbrellas of Cherbourg (Les parapluies de Cherbourg) (French, 1964)

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