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Madame Bovary
Starring: Isabelle Huppert , Jean-François Balmer , Christophe Malavoy , Jean Yanne , and Lucas Belvaux Director: Claude Chabrol Manufacturer: MGM (Video & DVD) ProductGroup: DVD Binding: DVD Similar Items:
ASIN: B00006L92L Release Date: 2002-11-05 |
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It's a mixed blessing, but Claude Chabrol's 1991 adaptation of Madame Bovary can at least claim a proper French pedigree in its fidelity to Flaubert's literary classic. It's certainly more faithful than Madame herself, played here with icy determination by Isabelle Huppert. Frustrated, repressed, and desperate for any opportunity to break free of her numbing marital bondage, the wife of Dr. Bovary finds her chance in the affections of Rodolphe Boulanger (Christophe Malavoy), but she is too shallow and too selfish to sense his lack of commitment. And as Flaubert's tale unfolds (along with Chabrol's dryly accurate interpretation), Emma Bovary finds herself caught in a snare of her own design. This tragedy of self-absorption--a universal study of indulgence, ignominy, and fatal discontent--should prove potent for anyone who feels the oppression of an unhappy marriage, but it's also a compelling study of boredom as an internal phenomenon. Huppert conveys exasperation, passion, and self-destruction in equal measure, yet she barely alters her passive, blank expression; her performance is too cold to ignite the resonant themes of Flaubert's novel. All in all, one wonders if Chabrol--seemingly uneasy with costume drama--is being too respectful of Flaubert at the cost of his own directorial mastery. This is a prestigious and worthwhile adaptation, but like one of Dr. Bovary's patients, it's been bled to the point of paleness and fainting. The result is a literate film that's "good for you," even though it may not be entirely good. --Jeff ShannonCustomer Reviews:
Every sin demands a prize!.......2007-06-30
The Ice Princess ,the choppy script and the "loveless" lovers.......2007-01-17
Madame Bovary DVD.......2007-01-03
One of the best.............2006-04-25
Egad! - a French Merchant Ivory movie...only worse!.......2004-10-24
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Madame Claude
Starring: Roland Bertin , Ed Bishop , Valérie Bonnier , Gerard Buhr , and Evelyne Dress Director: Just Jaeckin Manufacturer: Trinity Ent. ProductGroup: DVD Binding: DVD Similar Items:
ASIN: B000E40TJO Release Date: 2006-02-28 |
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She Freak
Starring: William Bagdad , Claire Brennan , Lynn Courtney , Madame Lee , and Bill McKinney Director: B. Ron Elliott Manufacturer: Cheezy Flicks Ent ProductGroup: DVD Binding: DVD ASIN: B000AYELMY Release Date: 2005-10-25 |
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Claire Brennen stars as a discontent waitress working in a small-town greasy diner, and looking for something more. When the circus comes to town, she finds herself attracted to it's excitement - and secures a job with the traveling show as a food service worker. As the circus moves on, and she with it, life seems to be going well - new friends, steady work, a romance or two, and eventually a new husband - but she discovers that she despises the freaks and human oddities of the side shows, and uses her marriage to the Circus' owner to take control of the carnival. Now she must strike a balance between profit and patience, as the carnies and side show freaks set out to exact revenge.
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Le Plaisir [Non-US Format, PAL, Region 2, Import]
Director: Max Ophüls ProductGroup: DVD Binding: DVD Similar Items:
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ASIN: B000NDLY0O |
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The works of Guy de Maupassant have likely been adapted by more French filmmakers than those of any other author (with the possible exception of Georges Simenon). Max Ophuls harnesses three Maupassant short stories to suit his artistic purposes in Le Plaisir (House of Pleasure). In "The Mask," an aging lothario (Jean Galland) learns more about himself than he cares to when he dons a mask to cover his wrinkles. In "The House of Madame Tellier," the proprietress of a brothel (Madeline Renaud) closes up shop one day for an unusual (for her) personal mission. And in "The Model," both the title character (Simone Simon) and her artist-lover (Daniel Gelin) pay the price for her romantic impulsiveness. Each of the playlets in Le Plaisir explore conflicting sides of human nature a theme common to both the works of Maupassant and the films of Ophuls. ----------------Special Features: Documentary Featurette 'Les Chemins Du Plaisir', Photographic Short Story 'Moments From Le Plaisir', Featurette 'From Script To Screen' , Introduction by Film Director Todd Haynes.Customer Reviews:
A transcendental film!.......2007-07-03
Max Ophuls' marvelous film of pleasure and, perhaps, love.......2007-04-12
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Madame Claude 2 (Uncut European Edition) FRENCH ONLY [Import, All-region] (Dvd)
ProductGroup: DVD Binding: DVD ASIN: B000N49QUS |
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She Freak
Starring: William Bagdad , Irving Berlin (II) , David Boudrot , Claire Brennen , and Lynn Courtney Manufacturer: Image Entertainment ProductGroup: DVD Binding: DVD Similar Items:
ASIN: 6305836957 Release Date: 2000-05-09 |
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In this creepy carny-noir, horror lurks behind the cheerful facade of a traveling carnival. Fed up slinging hash at a roadside dinner, slinky Jade Cochran (Claire Brennen) takes a job with a passing show and soon sinks her ambitious hooks into Steven St. John, owner of the sideshow exhibit, and marries him. In the meantime, she has an affair with Blackie, the Ferris wheel stud, and makes life miserable for Shorty, the sideshow midget. But when Blackie kills her hubby and Jade inherits the sideshow, Shorty and his fellow "oddities" seek revenge...An affectionate reworking of the classic "Freaks" from producer David F. Friedman (who plays the sideshow barker), "She Freak" also features another bizarre makeup creation by Harry Thomas, who designed some of Hollywood's looniest monsters (Frankenstein's Daughter, House on Bare Mountain).Customer Reviews:
Freaks Lite.......2007-06-21
"There are two kinds of freaks, ladies and gentleman...those created by God and those created by man.".......2005-12-08
Tod Browning, Where Are You?.......2005-01-19
A "Freaks" remake without freaks?.......2000-08-10
Exploitation - Sideshow fans rejoice!.......2000-06-20
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Madame Bovary [Region 2]
Starring: Isabelle Huppert , Jean-François Balmer , Christophe Malavoy , Jean Yanne , and Lucas Belvaux Director: Claude Chabrol ProductGroup: DVD Binding: DVD Similar Items:
ASIN: B000063BLT |
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It's a mixed blessing, but Claude Chabrol's 1991 adaptation of Madame Bovary can at least claim a proper French pedigree in its fidelity to Flaubert's literary classic. It's certainly more faithful than Madame herself, played here with icy determination by Isabelle Huppert. Frustrated, repressed, and desperate for any opportunity to break free of her numbing marital bondage, the wife of Dr. Bovary finds her chance in the affections of Rodolphe Boulanger (Christophe Malavoy), but she is too shallow and too selfish to sense his lack of commitment. And as Flaubert's tale unfolds (along with Chabrol's dryly accurate interpretation), Emma Bovary finds herself caught in a snare of her own design. This tragedy of self-absorption--a universal study of indulgence, ignominy, and fatal discontent--should prove potent for anyone who feels the oppression of an unhappy marriage, but it's also a compelling study of boredom as an internal phenomenon. Huppert conveys exasperation, passion, and self-destruction in equal measure, yet she barely alters her passive, blank expression; her performance is too cold to ignite the resonant themes of Flaubert's novel. All in all, one wonders if Chabrol--seemingly uneasy with costume drama--is being too respectful of Flaubert at the cost of his own directorial mastery. This is a prestigious and worthwhile adaptation, but like one of Dr. Bovary's patients, it's been bled to the point of paleness and fainting. The result is a literate film that's "good for you," even though it may not be entirely good. --Jeff ShannonCustomer Reviews:
Every sin demands a prize!.......2007-06-30
The Ice Princess ,the choppy script and the "loveless" lovers.......2007-01-17
Madame Bovary DVD.......2007-01-03
One of the best.............2006-04-25
Egad! - a French Merchant Ivory movie...only worse!.......2004-10-24
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Madame Bovary [Region 2]
Starring: Isabelle Huppert , Jean-François Balmer , Christophe Malavoy , Jean Yanne , and Lucas Belvaux Director: Claude Chabrol ProductGroup: DVD Binding: DVD Similar Items:
ASIN: B000056PL6 |
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It's a mixed blessing, but Claude Chabrol's 1991 adaptation of Madame Bovary can at least claim a proper French pedigree in its fidelity to Flaubert's literary classic. It's certainly more faithful than Madame herself, played here with icy determination by Isabelle Huppert. Frustrated, repressed, and desperate for any opportunity to break free of her numbing marital bondage, the wife of Dr. Bovary finds her chance in the affections of Rodolphe Boulanger (Christophe Malavoy), but she is too shallow and too selfish to sense his lack of commitment. And as Flaubert's tale unfolds (along with Chabrol's dryly accurate interpretation), Emma Bovary finds herself caught in a snare of her own design. This tragedy of self-absorption--a universal study of indulgence, ignominy, and fatal discontent--should prove potent for anyone who feels the oppression of an unhappy marriage, but it's also a compelling study of boredom as an internal phenomenon. Huppert conveys exasperation, passion, and self-destruction in equal measure, yet she barely alters her passive, blank expression; her performance is too cold to ignite the resonant themes of Flaubert's novel. All in all, one wonders if Chabrol--seemingly uneasy with costume drama--is being too respectful of Flaubert at the cost of his own directorial mastery. This is a prestigious and worthwhile adaptation, but like one of Dr. Bovary's patients, it's been bled to the point of paleness and fainting. The result is a literate film that's "good for you," even though it may not be entirely good. --Jeff ShannonCustomer Reviews:
Every sin demands a prize!.......2007-06-30
The Ice Princess ,the choppy script and the "loveless" lovers.......2007-01-17
Madame Bovary DVD.......2007-01-03
One of the best.............2006-04-25
Egad! - a French Merchant Ivory movie...only worse!.......2004-10-24
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Madame Claude
Starring: Francoise Fabian , and Murray Head Manufacturer: Jef Films ProductGroup: DVD Binding: DVD ASIN: B0007XFZTQ Release Date: 2005-05-17 |
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