Toyo Miyatake, Self-Portrait (1932) |
The museum's first exhibition in its new building serves up a grand survey of American art.
Stones of Erasmus — Just plain good writing, teaching, thinking, doing, making, being, dreaming, seeing, feeling, building, creating, reading
Toyo Miyatake, Self-Portrait (1932) |
One of the Damned from Michelangelo's fresco "The Last Judgment." |
Transcript of the Scene (for context)
Julie: Liliane ran off with the stuntman. Joëlle: Does Alphonse know? Julie: I had to tell him. Joëlle: With the stuntman? I'd drop a guy for a film. I'd never drop a film for a guy!
While the quote is not an advertisement for self-imposed celibacy, it is a funny take on priorities. I interpret this quote as choosing art over carnal pleasure. Also, Joëlle's comment, "I'd drop a guy for a film. I'd never drop a film for a guy!" is an accurate barometer of Truffaut's feelings - and passion for - filmmaking.
Have I ever ditched a guy to go to a movie instead? In New York, where there are dozens of select film screenings of the world's best cinema - yes - I have chosen movies over men. Have you ever ditched a guy (or a girl) so you could pursue your love of movies (or anything resembling art and artmaking)? Let me know in the comments. PDF Copy for Printing |
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There is foliage in the background. |
Antoine-Olivier Pilon (as Steve) opens the frame in Mommy (2014) - A review of Xavier Dolan's 2014 film Mommy, a movie that explores the relationship between a troubled adolescent boy with his mother and a neighbor who becomes an unexpected ally.
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Letter from Walker Percy to Fr. Dominic Braud, O.S.B. (Stamped March 10, 2010; Handwritten) |
Walker Percy
P.O. Box 510
Covington, LA 70433
March 9, 1980
Dear Father Dominic —
It was very good of you to send me the Green setting of Uncle Will's poem. No, I don't remember seeing it and so am all the more grateful for having it.
What would you say to my coming out sometime and demanding that you sing it? — Otherwise I'll never know how it sounds —
Many Thanks again, Walker
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