Friday, March 23, 2012

News and Notes: TGIF Edition

The weekend is almost upon us, and I've got my recreational beverages on the chill. I'm beginning a major renovation project next week, so if posting is light you'll know I've fallen off a ladder or shot a nail through my finger or something. At any rate, here's some pleasant thoughts for this beautiful Friday afternoon....

Emilie Dequenne Stars in Joachim Lafosse's Loving Without Reason, due to premiere this year at Cannes.

Cannes will be happening soon, and Alt Film Guide has some interesting tidbits about the films that should be ready in time. It's a heavyweight slate, with offerings from Malick, Haneke, Reygadas and Resnais to name a few. Check it out! Exciting stuff for any film snob: Part One and Part Two

And don't forget, Mad Men returns this Sunday. It's been awhile but I'm sure Don Draper has adjusted to being a good family man, with a new marriage and all. He said sarcastically. At any rate, the preview looks amazing...

News and Notes: TGIF Edition

The weekend is almost upon us, and I've got my recreational beverages on the chill. I'm beginning a major renovation project next week, so if posting is light you'll know I've fallen off a ladder or shot a nail through my finger or something. At any rate, here's some pleasant thoughts for this beautiful Friday afternoon....

Emilie Dequenne Stars in Joachim Lafosse's Loving Without Reason, due to premiere this year at Cannes.

Cannes will be happening soon, and Alt Film Guide has some interesting tidbits about the films that should be ready in time. It's a heavyweight slate, with offerings from Malick, Haneke, Reygadas and Resnais to name a few. Check it out! Exciting stuff for any film snob: Part One and Part Two

And don't forget, Mad Men returns this Sunday. It's been awhile but I'm sure Don Draper has adjusted to being a good family man, with a new marriage and all. He said sarcastically. At any rate, the preview looks amazing...

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