Bob Le Flambeur

Saw this the other night at a film society(35mm.)and afterwards rented the DVD. The DVD is sharper which is appreciated but nothing compares to seeing the giant closeups in a dark room with other people. But another plus with the DVD are the extra features including an 2001(i think)interview with Daniel Cauchy who plays Paulo in the movie. Daniel addresses every aspect of this film and is enormously informative. The real revelation for me was Isabelle Corey who plays Anne in this film. Her presence on the screen is magnetic. A few days after seeing this I saw Bell,Book and Candle with Kim Novak. Both Kim and Isabelles faces are an oasis of pleasure for the viewer. I guess this movie is so respected because the legion of fans who worship at the alter of the nouveau vague pin-point this as the template for that movement. For me, it certainly was a minor effort to sit through. The many scenes of Paris and Isabelle helped me make it through.                             5/1/07