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Renoir's, "Rules of the Game:" years since I saw this classic, perennially on the

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critics' lists as one of the top films of all time.
Certainly, it is one of the most scathing parodies of the upper-classes ever made, but it isn't just the style that hasn't aged well, it is the acting, the pacing, and the story. I almost fell asleep, actually. Still, it must be seen, if but for one scene depicting a dozen perfectly outfitted hunters massacring scores of rabbits and birds driven to them by a small army of servants. It is impossible not to think of WWI when seeing this.

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Any more compelling and I would be up all night . . . - Billy Wonka 22:22:06 12/13/14 (0)
Warm cocoa and snaps please.
- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VzQxiu_0pnQ (Open in New Window)
Another great oldie tonight - The Conformist - Victor Khomenko 19:01:30 12/13/14 (2)
Netflix has wonderfully restored version.
- Two of my favorite performers: Trintignant and Dominique Sanda. I so wish she had - tinear 21:59:50 12/13/14 (1)
  been a busier actress.
  - She only made 57 films, a pittance for a serious actor nt - Victor Khomenko 07:35:11 12/15/14 (0)
    .
" years since I saw this classic" Same here, but it is impossible to forget - Victor Khomenko 15:09:17 12/13/14 (1)
I can't tell you whether I would agree with you regarding the aging, since it's been long time, but one thing for sure, the whole atmosphere is unforgettable.
- In this country, attempts to satirize or skewer the rich ring false because - tinear 16:30:35 12/13/14 (0)
  everyone admires them so much.
  "Admires" may be too weak. Worships. That's more accurate.

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