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

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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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Topic - Renoir's, "Rules of the Game:" years since I saw this classic, perennially on the - tinear 09:48:03 12/13/14 (6)

Any more compelling and I would be up all night . . . - Billy Wonka 22:22:06 12/13/14 (0)

Another great oldie tonight - The Conformist - Victor Khomenko 19:01:30 12/13/14 (2)

Two of my favorite performers: Trintignant and Dominique Sanda. I so wish she had - tinear 21:59:50 12/13/14 (1)

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)

In this country, attempts to satirize or skewer the rich ring false because - tinear 16:30:35 12/13/14 (0)

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