Tag Archives: seduction
The Leading Man (1996)
“I could seduce your wife.” The Leading Man is a tasty little drama set in London and centered on the marriage of playwright Felix Webb (Lambert Wilson). As the film begins, Webb is helping cast roles for his new play, … Continue reading
Moliere (2007)
“Speak to me in the language of Moliere.” Moliere, from director Laurent Tirard is a tasty romp through 17th century France. The film’s main premise is to present the backdrop story to Moliere’s success. There are some gaps in Moliere’s … Continue reading
Filed under Fabrice Luchini, France, Period Piece
Unfaithful (2002)
The Art of Seduction-Beware the man who quotes poetry! In Unfaithful Connie Sumner (Diane Lane) is married to busy, distracted husband, Edward (Richard Gere). He owns a security company which occupies a great deal of his time, and she is … Continue reading
Filed under Drama
La Discrete (1990)
“I tire rather quickly of people.” In the French film La Discrete, Antoine (Fabrice Luchini) is a would-be novelist. Antoine is at loose ends after a sudden break-up with his long-time girlfriend, Solange, and he mentions to his friend, Jean, … Continue reading
Filed under Fabrice Luchini, France
Clarissa (1991)
“The only real dishonour is compromise and self-betrayal.” Set in 18th century England, the magnificent BBC television series Clarissa follows the trials and tribulations of Clarissa Harlowe. Clarissa (Saskia Wickham) is a good daughter–virtuous, honest, and obedient. She’s also her … Continue reading
Filed under British television, Period Piece
Don Juan (1998)
“Hypocrisy is a fashionable vice.” The legend of Don Juan makes fascinating fodder for fiction and cinema, and this French production, directed by Jacques Weber is an excellent version of the tale. Don Juan is set in seventeenth century Spain, … Continue reading
Filed under France, Period Piece
Adam Bede (1991)
“A man has other feelings than what he owes his mother.” Adam Bede is a fine example of the British pastoral novel, and while it is not considered one of George Eliot’s best novels (Middlemarch, Daniel Deronda), this BBC television … Continue reading
Filed under British television
Red Dust (1932)
“This woman is decent. Stop running around half naked.” Red Dust is one of the six films that Clark Gable and Jean Harlow made together. It’s set in the jungles of Indochina, and Gable is Dennis Carson, a lonely and frequently … Continue reading
Filed under Jean Harlow
Cobra (1925)
“Women fascinate me–just like that Cobra and its victim.” The silent film Cobra directed by Joseph Henabery is a perfect vehicle for Rudolf Valentino. In the film, Count Torriano (Valentino) is an incorrigible Don Juan who cannot help himself when … Continue reading
Filed under Rudolf Valentino, Silent
