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introvertguide · 4 years

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Casablanca (1942); AFI #3

I am very proud to present the next film on the AFI list, Casablanca (1942). It is truly one of the best examples of fine film from Hollywood's Golden Age. I was surprised to find out that the film only received 3 Oscars and none for the acting. Lead actress Ingrid Bergman was actually nominated for another film that she had made that year (For Whom the Bell Tolls), but it is was highway robbery to think that Humphrey Bogart did not get a Best Actor award for this film. On the bright side, the 3 Oscars were for Best Picture, Best Director, and Best Screenplay. But maybe it really isn’t a good idea to try and compare older films, but instead recognize a masterpiece for what it is. I would love to continue complimenting the movie, but first let me relay the story to you. Oh yeah. One other thing as well:

MAJOR SPOILER ALERT!!! WE GOT ONE OF THE GREATEST MOVIES OF ALL TIME HERE!!! GO AND WATCH IT!!! DON’T LET ME SPOIL IT FOR YOU!!! SERIOUSLY!!!

The film starts out with stock footage and a map showing the plight of many Europeans and how they were being herded to Casablanca and looking for a way out to Lisbon and eventually to America. It is December 1941 and it is the height of the exodus in an attempt to escape Nazi invasion of France and any French colonies. In Casablanca, Morocco, there is an expatriate American that owns a bar in the city that serves both refugees and locals, French and German soldiers. Rick Blaine (Humphrey Bogart) is the American and he is known for taking no sides and only looking out for his own best interest.

It is stated on the radio that two German couriers have been killed for their letters of transit and that people in Casablanca will pay top dollar (and by that I mean anything and everything) to get those papers so that they can leave the country. A conniving thief named Ugarte (played by the great Peter Lorre) entrusts Rick to hold on to the letters. Rick allows the local corrupt police captain Louis Renault (Claude Rains) to arrest the thief and Ugarte dies in jail before revealing who has the papers. Things are getting a little hot and Rick is considering leaving the country so he is very happy to have the letters. It would take a lot for him to even consider selling the letters...that is until...

The reason that Rick is so cold and cynical walks in the door and asks the piano player to play “As Time Goes By” and it becomes apparent that this women has hurt Rick and is his kryptonite. A flashback shows that the two had met and fallen in love in Paris. When the city was raided and Rick and Ilsa were supposed to leave together on a train, he only found a letter that said she could never see him again. Even worse, it turns out that the woman, Ilsa Lund (Ingrid Bergman), is with her husband, the notorious Czech Resistance leader Victor Laszlo (Paul Henreid) who is attempting to escape to Lisbon. A German major name Strasser has also arrived in Casablanca to make sure that Laszlo does not leave and ideally can be arrested or killed without making him into a martyr.

To really exemplify how bad the situation has gotten, a couple of very short side stories show a young wife that is willing to sleep with the French captain in order to get a plane ticket for herself and her husband. At the bar, a proud French woman is drinking with a German soldier because she feels that some promiscuities might keep her safe and even get her out of Africa. Rick allows the young husband to cheat at roulette so that the wife can keep her honor and the two will have enough money to purchase a passport. Famously, the German that the promiscuous French woman is drinking with starts singing Die Wacht am Rhein and Laszlo asks the band to play La Marseillaise to drown out the German singing. Rick gives the OK, and the band plays the French nationalist song and causes a patriotic fervor, including the French woman who leaves her German partner and sings along with tears in her eyes. The German captain does not like this and tells Renault to close down the club, which he does.

Ilsa and Laszlo hear that Rick has the letters and she goes to try and get them. Rick does not want to give them up and she actually threatens to shoot him. She cannot follow through and she admits that she is still in love with Rick. It turns out that she was married before she met Rick and was under the impression that Laszlo had been killed when she was with Rick in Paris. She suddenly disappeared because she found out that he husband was alive and telling anyone where she was going would be a risk to both her and Rick. The bar owner finally melts off that icy crust. He is willing to give a letter to Laszlo and have Ilsa stay. However, Laszlo has been at a meeting that was broken up and he wants Rick to go with Ilsa to Lisbon to make sure she is safe.

Renault tries to arrest Laszlo on some fake charge that will only hold him the night, but Rick promises to set him up for a more serious crime. Rick pretends to turn on Laszlo, but he actually has used the time to arrange for Laszlo to leave on a plane that night. The German commander is informed and races over to the airport to stop everything and Renault is being held at gunpoint by Rick until Ilsa and Laszlo can leave. A final showdown occurs at the airport hanger where Rick is holding the two officers at bay while Laszlo and Ilsa leave. She is hesitant and that is when we get the famous “maybe not today, maybe not tomorrow” speech. It is beautiful and poignant, making for maybe the best couple of sentences of dialogue in American cinema. Strasser tries to warn the tower but Rick shoots and kills him. The French Captain tells his men to round up the usual subjects, not revealing who actually killed the German officer. Rick and the French captain walk away discussing what they will do next, ending the film with the famous line, “Louis, I think this is the beginning of a beautiful friendship.”

I am so happy to have watched this film again because it puts me in a great mood every time that I see it. Not surprisingly, the AFI has a strong affinity for this film and gave it accolades whenever possible. The film was #37 on the top 100 thrills, #1 on the top 100 passions, #4 greatest film hero for Rick Blaine, #2 song for “As Time Goes By,” 6 different lines on the top 100 movie quotes, and #32 on the top 100 cheer films. I have to be a little careful when I watch this films because it has a carryover effect and can make the films I see immediately before and after seem like garbage. Speaking of which...

I was surprised watching All the President’s Men with how close to the actual event that the movie was produced, yet Casablanca did it even closer in time and did a much better job. There are stories of soldiers that joined the military after the bombing of Pearl Harbor and saw the film before leaving to take part in Project Torch, which was the Allied mission to retake North Africa including Casablanca. The IMDB trivia mentions that some of the actors that played the extra Nazi officers were German Jews that escaped to America. The actress that played the French woman who was cavorting with the German officers is shown crying during the famous French National Anthem scene...that wasn’t scripted. She was a French citizen who had family fighting against the Germans back home and she was upset. The German singing was supposed to be a Nazi rally song, but the film producers could not acquire the rights without having to deal directly with Nazi representatives and possibly pay royalties to the group. That sure as hell wasn’t happening so they picked a royalty free German song.

There were a lot of Americans in the US at the time that did not think that the Nazis were all that bad and were more focused on the clear and present danger of Japan. There were many people that were confused why the US was fighting in Africa when Pearl Harbor was attacked by Japan. At some level, this film served as a form of propaganda to help drum up support for the war in Europe and Africa. It worked well. The beginning intro to the film that explained the volatile situation in North Africa was news to many moviegoers at the time (it kind of was for me as well).

I have spent the week praising this film, but I do have to point out a couple of egregious flaws with the special effects. There is a scene of Rick and Ilsa back in Paris and, since the country was occupied, there was no way lo film on location or even get any up-to-date establishing shots. Therefore, all they had was old background roll for driving and at a café, so that is what they two characters did in France: took a terrible looking car ride and sat at a café. It looks pretty terrible, but luckily it does not last and accounts for a very short portion of the film. They also couldn’t get permission to fly planes so low over Hollywood lots so they just paper used cutouts layered over the film to show the planes taking off and landing at the airstrip in Casablanca. It is blatant, but the movie is so old and is otherwise so perfect that it is more charming to me than anything else.

So does this movie belong on the AFI top 100 as #3? Sure does. This is one of the quintessential American movies that should be seen. There was some discussion amongst my group of whether the film was too high because of films like Gone With the Wind and The Wizard of Oz being lower, but there was no argument that it is Top 5 as far as greatest American films. Do I recommend it? Of course! It is a time capsule of the 40s, it is an excellent story, it has quotes that are excepted as part of American English vernacular, and it stars two of the biggest actors in all of Hollywood cinema history. Please go and watch it. And tell me what you thought, because I have not had anybody who was sorry that they took the time for a viewing. You will thank me later.

#casablanca #humphrey bogart #ingrid bergman #peter lorre #hollywood golden age #black and white #greatest movies #AFI films #Oscar winner #world war 2 #nazis #introverts #introvert #top 10 films

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ginger1982 · 4 years

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Timothée Chalamet continues his Hollywood domination with a leading role in The King, a Netflix Original adaptation of several plays from William Shakespeare's Henriad. While the historical epic genre was once the industry's bread and butter, with the likes of Braveheart and Gladiator swooping up Best Picture gold in their respective years, they appear to be a fading from cinema. Can David Michôd's moody effort revive a dying genre? When Hal ascends the British Throne upon his father's death in 1413, he inherits a kingdom of war and chaos. Despite his reluctance to rule, Henry V is forced to navigate a political minefield that leads him to the famous Battle of Agincourt. With Chalamet starring as the titular ruler, The King's ensemble is rounded out by Joel Edgerton, Sean Harris, Robert Pattinson, Ben Mendelsohn and Lily-Rose Depp. Intelligent and surprisingly contemporary, The King's Shakespearean influence are embraced but it mostly looks to our times to deliver a piece with both meaning and relevance for modern audiences. It would be foolish, given the political climate brewing in almost every corner of our world, not to recognise the jostle for power, dangerous treachery and political unsteadiness that Joel Egerton and David Michôd have embedded within their script. It takes on a slower pace as it documents Henry V's rise and his attempts to change the world he has inherited, but once those wonky first 20 minutes are out of the way, it's difficult not to be gripped until the close of this slow-burning yet sharply-pointed and engaging feature-length. With the quieter intimacy of the character arcs contrasted well by the scale of the production, Michôd's visceral and immersive direction instils The King with a brooding energy that Nicholas Britell's atmospheric score serves very well. Particularly when the film reaches its Agincourt pièce de résistance, a technically skilled and heart-racing final act that rivals some of the best screen battles of recent years, the film's darkly grim execution powers the film to great heights in its concluding stretch. With Michôd's direction enriched by solid production design across the board, captured by Adam Arkapaw's strong cinematography, it's a crying shame that most audiences won't get to experience this impressive feat on the big screen.

A lot of the success is down to Timothee Chalamet, who is rather magnificent in his first real period role. His boyish charm serves the character superbly, with a quiet complexity building towards a thoroughly earned, chest-clutching speech before the film's big battle that cements Chalamet's brilliance for anyone foolish enough to still doubt his talent. Chalamet's characterful supporting cast featuring Egerton and Ben Mendelsohn (alongside Robert Pattinson, whose accent could not be more french if it were dressed in a garlic garland and singing La Marseillaise) are serviceable, but Chalamet towers above them all, registering one of the year's most captivating performances worthy of all the recognition in the land. It's not a particularly daring genre interpretation, but The King's thoughtful script smartly recalibrates a centuries-old tale by viewing it through a contemporary lens that results in a historical epic with biting relevancy. A number of well-executed elements across the board support Michôd's viscerally-charged genre effort, but it is Timothée Chalamet's excellent lead performance - easily one of the year's best - that ensure Netflix's latest is a crowing achievement. Long live The King. 8/10 Summary: All hail, Timothee Chalamet! It isn't until his King Henry rises to the regal titular position that The King finds its footing - but as soon as the crown is secured, David Michôd's visceral and brooding film reigns supreme.

#cool #timothee chalamet #the King

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i-am-skinny-sir · 5 years

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A lot of the success is down to Timothee Chalamet, who is most impressive in his first real period role. His boyish charm serves the role immensely well, with a quiet complexity building towards a thoroughly earned, chest-clutching speech before the film's big battle that cements his brilliance for anyone foolish enough to still be in any doubt. His characterful supporting cast featuring Egerton and Ben Mendelsohn (alongside Robert Pattinson, whose accent could not be more french if it were dressed in a garlic garland and singing La Marseillaise) fill out the ensemble, but Chalamet towers above them all, registering one of the year's most captivating performances worthy of all the recognition in the land.

#bfi london film festival #the king #review #david michod #timothée chalamet

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dezainnet · 5 years

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ジャン・ヌーヴェルが設計しているフランス、マルセイユの赤、青、白の高層ビル「la marseillaise」(designboom) Atelier Jean Nouvel honors marseille with office tower in shades of blue, white, and red (designboom)

#architecture #top #Jean Nouvel

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1homme2terre · 3 years

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#lamarseillaise #architecture #jeannouvel #marseille #arenc #tower #bleublancrouge #happylife #hipstamatic (à Tour La Marseillaise) https://www.instagram.com/p/CVIsCzYooOxNAx_iO6UjmM2D3q_omMso29QsPw0/?utm_medium=tumblr

#lamarseillaise #architecture #jeannouvel #marseille #arenc #tower #bleublancrouge #happylife #hipstamatic

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nyc-uws · 6 years

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Mireille Mathieu - La Marseillaise (with lyrics)

Mireille Mathieu's legendary performance of La Marseillaise with the Eiffel Tower in the background.

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#La Marseillaise (with lyrics)#Mireille Mathieu

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kenthobando13-blog · 5 years

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If I had a chance to travel, I would definitely love to go to Paris, France. Why I want to visit Paris the most out of all the other places in the world? Well, it is simply because I have always dreamt to go to Paris ever since I was five. I was inspired by some of the movies I used to watch when I was little. There is always a scene where there is romance or happiness and that scene will definitely take place in the beautiful capital of France, Paris. Besides, I would absolutely love to see the amazing Eiffel Tower with my very own eyes and not just in photographs or accessories. Paris, the capital city of France is often known as the city of romance and is a city steeped in art and culture. Like many of its neighbouring European cities, Paris is full of beautiful architecture and museums showcasing fine art from some of the world’s most respected artists. Between the 1500s and 1800s, Paris was in fact the largest city in the entire world. The romantic reputation of Paris is likely to come from stories of Casanova’s presence in the city and his seductive and promiscuous ways. Three of the most famous Parisian landmarks are the 12th-century cathedral Notre Dame de Paris, the Napoleonic Arc de Triomphe and the 19th-century Eiffel Tower. It has been my biggest dream ever to visit all of these places because I feel great and enthusiastic when it comes to travelling. I am curious about the landscape and the scenery in Paris. I am pretty sure that it would look fantastic just like I dreamt it would be. In addition, I am interested to witness the lifestyle in Paris like their cuisines, houses, songs and clothes too. The largest opera houses of Paris are the 19th century Opéra Garnier and the modern Opéra Bastille; the former tends towards the more classic ballets and operas, and the latter provides a mixed repertoire of classic and modern. "La Marseillaise" or the Song of Marseille is the national anthem of France. I know I can...

#ParisFrance #RomanticCity #DreamToVoyage

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janiedean · 7 years

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memes!

tagged by @cafeleningrad for both, thanks!

meme one:

1.Nicknames: lavi, janie if you consider it one 2.Gender: female 3.Star Sign: leo 4.Height:1,65 cm 5.Time: 19.38 6.Birthday: august 13th 7.Favorite Bands: bon jovi, led zeppelin, the doors, the beatles, stone temple pilots, pearl jam, rhcp, guns n’ roses, the gaslight anthem, flogging molly, nirvana aaand I should probably stop here but I could go on 8.Favorite Solo Artists: bruce springsteen, patti smith, johnny cash, nick cave, bob dylan, jeff buckley, lucinda williams, steve earle, warren zevon neil young and I REALLY NEED TO STOP HERE 9.Song stuck in my head: La Marseillaise, as janiedean and incblackbird are responsible for showing me the masterpiece Casablanca is! >> SAME AND I REGRET NOTHING WATCHING CASABLANCA IS NEVER WASTED TIME ;) ;) ;) 10.Last movie I watched: happiness 11.Last show I watched: errr GOT I think 12.When did I create my blog: in 2011 haha #iamold 13.What do I post: asoiaf, fanfic, rants against tumblr idiocy, politics, mcu, dark tower, occasionally other fandoms, more rants 14.Last thing I googled: no bloody clue wait *checks* ah yeah my own throbb fic rec list because I didn’t remember the tag 15.Do you have any other blogs: thefemaleghostoftomjoad for SRS DISCOURSE but I never use it because it’s all here anyway, the theonexchange and theonweek blogs and then I have like four saved urls I still haven’t used but maybe I will at some point 16. Do you get asks: I do, I do XD 17. Why did you choose your url: janie = jon bon jovi’s janie don’t take your love to town (I was twelve and I wanted a bon jovi related nickname okay XDD) (also I love that song), dean = eddie dean from the dark tower 18. Following: ... wait 1274 blogs and I’m sure half of them are inactive 19. Followers: 2677 guys idek how you do it thank you <3 21. Average hours of sleep: six or seven hours tho eight would be ideal 22. Lucky number: two 23. Instruments: I could play bass guitar horribly same for piano 24. What am I wearing: blue trousers and a blue shirt I bought in belgium 26. Dream Job: published writer or record shop owner as TOTALLY UNREALISTIC SHIT, publishing house ANYTHING 27. Dream Trip: US road trip but I echo also the transiberian line 28. Favorite food: pasta al pesto 29. Nationality: italian 30. Favorite song right now: right now? or ever? bc right now it’s probably the pearl by emmylou harris, overall it’s bon jovi’s these days

meme two:

“Spell your URL with movie titles you liked.”

oh god this will be hard OKAY

J Just like heaven A A perfect world N Notorius (given that we’re talking hitchcock, north by northwest is also appropriate in this spot) I It happened one night/It’s a wonderful life guys I couldn’t pick but indiana jones and the last crusade was a also a good contender E Edward Scissorhands D Die hard E East of Eden (admittedly the book version is vastly superior but it’s a good movie and I couldn’t think of any other one starting with a damned E lol) A Avanti! N Nosferatu

okay so tagging @aftgonice @robb-greyjoy @haljathefangirlcat @feanoriel @robbmadden @kingeomer2 and @dreamerxnheaven guys pick whichever one you want or both or neither if you don’t feel like it xD

#meme #about me

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foundtheworl · 6 years

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Arc De Triomphe, Biggest Gate In Paris, France

Got a thing for magnificent, breathtaking monuments? If yes, you’ll want to check out the Arc De Triomphe — the world’s largest triumphal arch. This incredible monument was commissioned by Emperor Napoleon I in 1806 to commemorate France’s military prowess, and it has since been viewed as one of Paris’s biggest tourist attractions. The 164 foot tall decorated arch is located at one of the craziest roundabouts in Paris — it crowns the west end of the Champ-Elysées, which happens to be city’s most iconic venue. It’s good to know that the view from under is spectacular, and you can choose to climb inside and get totally immersed in the beauty of Paris right from the top. What’s more, you’ll get a greater view of the Eiffel Tower!

The Arc de Triomphe is famed for spectacular sculptures by François Rude including La Marseillaise which can be seen at the right of the arch when viewed from the Champs-Élysées. On the stone facades, you’ll find names of Napoleon’s generals — the underlined names pinpoints the revered figures who lost their lives in battle.

It’s also good to know that the traffic circle around the Arc de Triomphe is named for Charles de Gaulle, but it’s better known as L’Étoile; a reference to the streets that sprung from it. Challenge yourself to climb the top of the arch, and you’ll get to see the star effect of the twelve radiating avenues as well as the vista down the Champs-Élysées toward Place de Concorde and the faraway Musée du Louvre.

Set to explore this magnificent wonder? We’re pretty sure you are — but before you book your flight and pack your luggage, here are some travel tips you’ll want to keep in mind.

Best Time To Visit The Arc De Triomphe

For starters, you can visit this classic landmark at any time you deem convenient — that’s why it’s a monument. However, you’ll definitely love the view after 6:30 p.m — this is the mind-blowing time when the commemorative flame of the unknown soldier is lit, and the Champ-Elysees is immersed in shimmering lights. What’s more, the arch’s observation deck (at the top) gives you the opportunity to enjoy breathtaking views of the Eiffel Tower, the Louvre as well as the Sacré Coeur.

Generally speaking, the monument’s opening hours are from:

April to September; Monday to Sunday, 10 am to 11 pm

October to March; Monday to Sunday, 10 am to 11 pm

Handy Tips To Keep In Mind

Planning to climb to the top? If yes, be sure that you’re in good shape before going — it actually takes 284 steps to get there!

Never attempt to cross the traffic circle when heading to the monument; just access it from the precinct or subway below.

It’s sure to be an excellent idea to go around dusk especially if you’re looking to enjoy the sunsets and beautiful city lights.

You should know that it can be a bit cold at the top on a chilly windy day.

It’s also important to note that they take only cash — no credit cards.

So there you have it! At this point, you’re set to book a flight to Paris, France — the glory of the Arc de Triomphe awaits!

Arc De Triomphe Night time view

#Paris

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