Coco Before Chanel

All in all, this film is really good. Just remember... it is just as the title explains. So, if you are a bit of a fashion victim like myself then you will be frustrated that we aren't just jumping in to all the good stuff right away. A biography of the the life of Coco Chanel and the circumstances that led her to be the most influential female fashion designer in history. Was that statement to bold? No. Audrey Tautou is just so beautiful and her acting is really great. I had just watched Amelie, again, and it was good to be reminded just how different she is in this film. The costumes are fantastic. If you are a Chanel fan, it is fascinating to see where all of her influences came from i.e. Nuns, Fisherman, Menswear, BLACK! Just be aware... the fashion aspect doesn't really show up until the end. I also posted this particular poster because it was never in the U.S. because of the cigarette... kind of funny. I mean the woman SMOKED! 

Un Prophete (A Prophet)

I probably should have seen this movie when I was more awake, alive and alert. Late show after a long day... oops. For the most part I was horrified and fascinated. Some parallel story ideas to The Godfather but set in a french prison. There were a few visual ideas that were really captivating for instance blurred keyhole like filming during transition scenes or slow motion deer running. Some serious violence! One scene was making all involved squirm in their seats. Incredible acting all around.