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Catherine Deneuve: Belle De 50 Ansnew
The actress on her new film, A Christmas Tale, and her long, glorious non-career.
L.A. Weekly |
Scott Foundas |
11-21-2008 |
Profiles & Interviews
Arnaud Desplechin Serves Up Haute Holiday Fare in 'A Christmas Tale'new
A Christmas Tale isn't repugnant, just regressive. The modern family film has moved beyond this Gallic update of I Remember Mama.
New York Press |
Armond White |
11-20-2008 |
Reviews
Talking 'A Christmas Tale' with Arnaud Desplechinnew

A Christmas Tale is the "home for the holidays" primal scene as primal scream: from the first moments, as we're introduced to the characters, we realize they can be chilly and abrupt, capable of pettiness and outright cruelty. And that's just the set-up.
Chicago Newcity |
Ray Pride |
11-19-2008 |
Profiles & Interviews
'A Christmas Tale' is Ecstatically Bitchynew
Arnaud Desplechin comes home for the horror days.
L.A. Weekly |
Ella Taylor |
11-14-2008 |
Reviews
Sprawling Film Navigates Two Livesnew
The director seems determined to squeeze every life lesson, every artistic idea he's ever had into his rich, sprawling melodrama, which lasts two-and-a-half hours but doesn't dawdle for a second.
Creative Loafing (Atlanta) |
Curt Holman |
10-20-2005 |
Reviews
Tags: Arnaud Desplechin, Kings and Queen
Freedom Filmnew
Though it doesn't have explosions or a dude dressed like a bat, Kings and Queen wins with good writing.
Tucson Weekly |
James DiGiovanna |
06-23-2005 |
Reviews
Tags: Arnaud Desplechin, Kings and Queen
Kings and Queennew
This quiet French drama about death, longing and madness just might win you over when you least suspect it.
Dig Boston |
Chris Braiotta |
05-25-2005 |
Reviews
Tags: Arnaud Desplechin, Kings and Queen