I have selected Jean-Luc Godard as my October/November Director of the Month. The reason why it is stretched over two months because I intend to watch and review quite a few of his films - nine in fact - and want to be able to take my time, and fit in new releases and other films I have the compulsion to watch. But, here is the schedule of Godard films - entirely from his 1959-67 French New Wave period - that I have on tap:
1959 –
Breathless
1961 –
A Woman is a Woman
1962 –
To Live One’s Life
1963 –
Contempt
1964 –
Bande a part
1965 –
Alphaville
1965 –
Pierrot Le Fou (previously viewed)
1966 –
Masculine Feminine (previously viewed)
1967 –
Week End
Unfortunately, I may not be able to watch them in order of year release, but I'll do my best. Thanks for the recommendations, and continued support.
Where's Made in U.S.A.?
ReplyDeleteI would put that in the list considering that it's in that great period of Godard's work. I too, would love to do a Godard marathon but that would require a lot of work since I'm also interested in his post-1967 period.
That's a good lineup. The only ones I haven't seen are TO LIVE ONE'S LIFE and PIERROT LE FOU. You're in for some great viewing. I also recommend 2 OR 3 THINGS I KNOW ABOUT HER, which was released around the same time as WEEK END.
ReplyDeleteInteresting list! I really want to see Bande a Part, but I'll be checking out another one from your list...just waiting for your reviews! :)
ReplyDeleteI'v seen A Woman is a Woman, quite enjoyed it :) Watched it before I started my blog though, I think I need to view it again! The other one I saw was Vivre sa vie
ReplyDeleteJust bought BREATHLESS on Criterion Blu-Ray ... God hope it's good.
ReplyDeleteHave fun Andy.
Oh by the way, I can tell your taking your break (selecting a new director to work on) haha :D
Good luck on this new quest! I watched Bande a Part a few weeks ago --- if the other movies are too (for lack of a better word) French for you, that one's pretty fun and accessible.
ReplyDelete@ Steven - I don't know too much about his post 1967 work but I'd like to give it a go some day too. Right now, the New Wave period is what I feel is essential, so I'll stick to that. If I have some energy and motivation left, I'll seek out MADE IN USA! Thanks for the recommendation!
ReplyDelete@ Tyler - I did consider that one too. Perhaps I still will ;-)
@ Aziza - You might have to wait a little while for the reviews, but I hope I can get my head around Godard. Peirrot Le Fou is pretty weird haha. The LAMB MOTM was Bande a part - inspired me to check it, and Godard's other works, out. I feel he is an essential director for a movie buff!!
@ Ruth - I was recommended A Woman is a Woman by a friend years ago, and even borrowed it for a while - never watched it. Times change!
@ Sam - Yeah, so much for a break. Who needs it! Haha. Look forward to sharing thoughts on Breathless!
@ Sirbriang2 - Thank you. It is exciting, and a little daunting. But I have plenty of time - one Godard a week might be manageable haha. I am looking forward to Bande a part - but I have been hearing great things about Contempt and Week End, so plenty of 'French' to look forward to!
Appreciate the feedback, everyone!