Middle aged American here, and when I was a kid the culture around me regarding france was basically “lol they surrender.” And that whole stupid thing probably peaked in 2003 with Freedom Fries.
But now?
I honestly wonder if any other nation’s population has their heads on straight as much as the French. The only place in Europe where I have spent much time though is up in Sweden, and the nords seem pretty good at life-ing too.
I watched Les Mis, and there’s the song about clothes wet from the rain, sticking to thier skin, while the rich are getting richer.
I wonder how the movie would do if it came out now… (But even then, people would complain about Russel Crowe.)
also alsoTom Hooper can’t get lucky. Kings Speach vs Social Network. I didn’t like The Kings Speech. (Maybe im biased with Social Network being my personal favourite movie of all time). I wasnt on the internet for that oscar race, but at least Social Network is getting more praise than the Kings Speach. Les Mis got hated on because Russell Crowe (bad singing) and Anne Hathaway (in like 1/8th of the movie and nominated for best actress). and then Cats which is… Cats… And now, I noticed, Tom also directed The Danish Girl, which I havent watched yet, but I remember the controversy…
pastermil