L'Appartement (1996) Directed by #GillesMimouni Starring #MonicaBellucci #Vincentcassel! #RomaneBohringer #JeanPhilippeÉcoffey Cinematography by #ThierryArbogast Music by #PeterChase #LAppartement #1990s #Romance #mystery #thriller #frenchcinema #Cinémafrançais

Un amour de pluie (1974) Directed by #JeanClaudeBrialy Starring #RomySchneider #NinoCastelnuovo #SuzanneFlon #BénédicteBucher #MehdiElGlaoui #JacquesVilleret Cinematography by #AndréasWinding Music by #FrancisLai #Unamourdepluie #1970s #frenchcinema #Frenchfilm #Cinémafrançais

The Old Dark House (1932) Directed by #JamesWhale Starring #BorisKarloff #MelvynDouglas #GloriaStuart #CharlesLaughton #LilianBond #ErnestThesiger #EvaMoore #RaymondMassey Cinematography by #ArthurEdeson Music by #DavidBroekman #TheOldDarkHouse #1930s #Horror #precode #classichollywood

Orgasmo (1969) Directed by #UmbertoLenzi Starring #CarrollBaker #LouCastel #ColetteDescombes #TinoCarraro Cinematography by #GuglielmoMancori Music by #PieroUmiliani Art Direction by #GiorgioBertolini #Orgasmo #Paranoia #1960s #Thriller #Giallo #Giallofilms #ItalianCinema #Cinemaitaliano

Shelley Duvall in a publicity photo for 3 Women (1977) Photo © Jean Pagliuso #ShelleyDuvall #3Women #1970s #70scinema #70sfilms #70smovies #1970sfashion #CultFilms #CultMovies

"Cinema will always have an important role to play in society." Born Leslie Claire Margaret Caron in France #otd 1931 . . . Celebrating 95 years with #LeslieCaron!

This 👑 was #botd . . . Happy #LeslieCaron Day! 📷: Leslie Caron January 1964 Photographer: Norman Parkinson

I have shared this book before during WOMEN'S HISTORY MONTH, but it's worth reading any time of year.

SUMMER READ SUGGESTION: A book I read a few years ago came to mind recently, Maria DiBattista's FAST-TALKING DAMES. Maria explains the American "dame" and the British "dame" share the same body but are *not* the same person. For my insight on the book: dominiquerevue.weebly.com/cinema-coffe...

Kay Francis and her Travis Banton gowns.

Random, but . . . With my years long love affair with LE SAMOURAÏ (1967), it never fails to grip me the way Delon's "Jef" blends into the background in every scene. And yet . . . your eyes never leave him. Cinema.

Thinking of this man and his work (again/always) lately. The gift. The. GIFT. This man had. Facts. Thank you, Chadwick Boseman. All the flowers.

The Black WAVES Drill Team segment from SKIRTS AHOY! (1952)! Acted by (but not limited to): Mildred Boyd Millie Bruce Mady Comfort Louise Franklin Suzette Harbin Mauri Leighton Juanita Moore Frances E. Nealy Frances Robinson Lena Torrence Artie Young #classicfilms #filmsky #blackfilmsky #reels

Whenever #MyrnaLoy comes to mind, I always think of— "... I once asked, “Why does every Negro in a film have to play a servant? How about just a Black person walking up the steps of a courthouse carrying a briefcase?” Well! The storm that caused! That was in the early 1930s ..." —Myrna Loy 👏🏾

"A great star and a woman of accomplishment who is angry about all the right things." — #LenaHorne, about #MyrnaLoy 📸: #EdwardSteichen 1935 (© The Estate of Edward Steichen | Artists Rights Society)

“They told me to shut that blankety-blank stuff up about being an officer. ‘You ain’t going to be no officer.’” —Captain Frederick C. Branch via 1995 interview November 10, 1945, Branch was commissioned second lieutenant—the first Black officer in the MC—later . . . Branch was promoted to Captain.

The First Black American Commissioned Officer in the United States Marine Corps (USMC) . . . Captain Frederick C. Branch “The first Negro to be commissioned in the Marine Corps has his second lieutenant’s bars pinned on by his wife. He is Frederick C. Branch of Charlotte, NC.” —November 1945

Flournoy Miller, Josephine Baker, Noble Sissle, Ivan Harold Browning "Edgar Battles [i.e. Ivan Harold Browning], from the original New York cast of SHUFFLE ALONG, meeting in Brussels, Belgium, where Sissle was performing a USO Camp Show production of the play for US servicemen."

Happy 4th of #EvaMarieSaint Day! 🎇🎆

"My mom lived to be 91, and her advice was, 'Honey, just keep moving.'" Born in Newark, New Jersey #OTD 1924 . . . Celebrating 102 years with #EvaMarieSaint! 🎉🎉🎉🎉

"You know how to stay young? Go with the flow." —Eva Marie Saint #botd 🎉🎉🎉🎉

VIVA LOLLA! #GinaLollobrigida was #botd

"We are all born to die, the difference is the intensity with which we choose to live." Born Luigina Lollobrigida in Subiaco, Italy #otd 1927 . . . This is Sheba. This is Miss Italia . . . The Imperial Venus. This is one of my faves. This . . . Is #GinaLollobrigida. #botd

"Love. The best cosmetics." —Gina Lollobrigida #botd

Kay Francis: "When I die, I want to be cremated so that no sign of my existence is left on this earth. I can't wait to be forgotten." Classic Film Fans: *watching, discussing, recommending, posting Kay Francis films whenever and however we can*

"Listen carefully to first criticisms made of your work. Note just what it is about your work that critics don't like - then cultivate it. That's the only part of your work that's individual and worth keeping." —Jean Cocteau Born #otd in 1889 . . . Remembering #JeanCocteau

"Halsman’s brief was to capture on camera what goes on “inside a poet’s mind,” for a three-page photo essay commissioned by LIFE Magazine, coinciding with the US release of Cocteau’s film, L’AIGLE À DEUX TÊTES (THE EAGLE WITH TWO HEADS)." #JeanCocteau #botd 📸: Philippe Halsman 1949

And because LA BELLE ET LA BÊTE is one of my favorite stories, and I was so enchanted reading Gabrielle-Suzanne Barbot de Villeneuve's 1740 unabridged version for the first time several months ago, I'm resharing my love letter to BEAUTY AND THE BEAST: dominiquerevue.weebly.com/cinema-coffe...

Cocteau “asserts that the underlying mechanism of cinema is like that of dreams.” —Robin Buss, in his introduction to Jean Cocteau's collection of essays in THE ART OF CINEMA 📷: LA BELLE ET LA BÊTE 1946 Director: Jean Cocteau Cinematography: Henri Alekan

"We have a long time ahead of us, Gaston. Weeks. Months . . . Years." TROUBLE IN PARADISE 1932 Director: Ernst Lubitsch ˙⁠❥⁠˙ Starring: Miriam Hopkins, Kay Francis, Herbert Marshall Art Direction: Hans Dreier Screenplay: Samson Raphaelson Based on the play THE HONEST FINDER, by Lazlo Aladar

Pure sleek elegance in style, dialogue, setting, costumes. TROUBLE IN PARADISE (1932) . . . The film version of art deco.

I am a long-time film fan of Jean Arthur's, and to date . . . I still remain in awe of her with every film I watch/rewatch her in. She remained consistently flawless (imo) throughout her career, and I don't just mean her beauty, but in creating believable characters, from beginning to end.

"When I write, I disturb. When I show a film, I disturb. When I exhibit my painting, I disturb, and I disturb if I don't. I have a knack for disturbing.” - Jean Cocteau HBD to the otherworldly ingenious French poet, playwright, novelist, designer, film director, visual artist and critic.

Remembering the great Janet Leigh, Oscar-nominated classic film actress, author, and businesswoman, on her 99th birthday, beloved for her roles in ACT OF VIOLENCE, SCARAMOUCHE, THE NAKED SPUR, TOUCH OF EVIL, PSYCHO, THE MANCHURIAN CANDIDATE, HARPER, THE FOG, and much more.

Happy Heavenly 77th Birthday to one my loves, the one and only Shelley Duvall, marvelously original and gorgeously offbeat, Emmy-nominated actress, producer, writer, and singer, who was #BOTD in 1949. A truly brilliant and ingenious screen presence who remains forever unforgettable.

Remembering legendary and influential, Oscar-nominated/winning Italian filmmaker actor Vittorio De Sica on his 125th birthday. Celebrated as one of the seminal cinematic leaders of the neorealist movement. He was #BOTD on 7/7/1901 and passed away at 73 on 11/13/1974.

R.I.P. Louise Lasser, Emmy-nominated actress, TV writer, teacher, and director. Versatile and a character. Goodbye Mary Hartman of MARY HARTMAN, MARY HARTMAN; Maggie McBurney of IT'S A LIVING; Maddy of BLOOD RAGE; and Mona Jordan of HAPPINESS, and so much more.

"I think all actors - they'll hate me for saying this - but we are babies. We like to be loved, and we'll do anything if we're loved." - Anjelica Huston Happy 75th Birthday to the great and unforgettable Oscar-winning & Emmy-nominated actress, director, and model, who was #BOTD on 7/8/1951.

Remembering legendary silent & sound film character actor Eugene Pallette his 137th birthday, popular for his roles in INTOLERANCE, SHANGHAI EXPRESS, THE KENNEL MURDER CASE, MY MAN GODFREY, ADVENTURES OF ROBIN HOOD, MR. SMITH GOES TO WASHINGTON, THE LADY EVE, HEAVEN CAN WAIT, and more.

Happy Heavenly 94th Birthday to the great Barbara Loden, ahead of her time & Tony-winning actress and film/theater director, who was #BOTD on 7/8/1932. Beloved for her 1970 masterpiece WANDA, as well as her roles in WILD RIVER, SPLENDOR IN THE GRASS, and FADE IN (TV movie).

Remembering the brilliant Brian Dennehy, Tony-winning & Grammy/Emmy-nominated stage, film, and TV, on his 88th birthday, celebrated for roles in FOUL PLAY, FIRST BLOOD, COCOON, SILVERADO, F/X, THE BELLY OF AN ARCHITECT, TOMMY BOY, FAIL SAFE (TV), DEATH OF A SALESMAN (TV), JUST SHOOT ME!, and more.

Remembering the iconic Richard Roundtree, groundbreaking actor of film, stage, and TV, on his 84th birthday, celebrated for his legendary role as John Shaft in the SHAFT franchise, as well as roles in Q - THE WINGER SERPENT, MANIAC COP, BRICK, THELMA, ROOTS, OUTLAWS, BEING MARY JANE, and more.

Casablanca (1942) Director: Michael Curtiz

#Edwards1000SixtiesMovies 414/1000: THE NIGHT OF THE IGUANA This drama film, an adaptation of a Tennessee Williams play, rightfully has a place in my all-time top 10 Richard Burton movies. It explores a disgraced church minister who comes to terms with his failures in life while in Mexico.

Oldboy (2003)

The Palm Beach Story (1942) Director: Preston Sturges

Lawrence of Arabia (1962) Director: David Lean

#Edwards1000SixtiesMovies 416/1000: WOMAN IN THE DUNES Brilliantly executed and photographed throughout its whole runtime, this Japanese drama-thriller film may be one of the best examples of its cinema not to be helmed by Kurosawa. Emotions of despair and sadness are real and authentic.

Kirk Douglas, Jean Simmons, Tony Curtis & John Ireland "Spartacus" (1960)

Raf Vallone, Sophia Loren and Vittorio De Sica "La ciociara" (1960)