Joëlle Coeur in Robbe-Grillet's Playing With Fire (1975)

I have just posted a fairly lengthy post over at Moon in the Gutter on Alain Robbe-Grillet's startling 1975 production Playing With Fire. Jean Rollin fans will want to take note of the film as our lovely Joëlle Coeur appears briefly in the film. Joëlle shot this film shortly after making Les démoniaques with Jean and here are a few stills I captured for fans here. Enjoy!

Marie-France Pisier R.I.P.

I woke up to the sad news this morning that lovely French New Wave icon Marie-France Pisier has passed away at the age of 66. Pisier had a remarkable career that saw her working with everyone from Robbe-Grillet to Techine to Rivette to Buñuel and she brought something truly magical to every role she played. Despite all of her fabulous work that stretched over five decades I will always picture Marie opposite Jean-Pierre Leaud in Truffaut's Antoine and Colette...a remarkable short-film that introduced the world to an unforgettable actress.

I am very saddened by this news and wish the best to Pisier's family and friends.

Behind the Scenes With My Favorite Actors: Season Hubley in Paul Schrader's Hardcore (1979)

The Art of the Movie Poster: A John Waters Birthday Edition

Vintage Frankfort Postcards: Old Taylor Distillery in 1959

Vintage Frankfort Postcards: Aerial Shot of the Capitol in the Seventies

Vintage Frankfort Postcards: Devil's Hollow

Vintage Frankfort Photographs: 1906 Brass Band

To Tumblr or not to Tumblr

Inspired by some friends and blogging buddies I have recently started a Tumblr account. I am still not totally clear on what exactly it is but it's been fun so far. If you have an account and wanna be friends over there (or offer me some tips), here is the link.

Operation Screenshot (Films Of The Seventies) John Berry's Claudine (1974)

Jean Rollin Opening Titles: Le Viol du Vampire