Dish of the Day

Just some film musings of a more succinct, spontaneous and sometimes seditious nature:

Monday, April 1, 2024

Already posted to the CC site is the first half of this month’s >>> “Now Listen to Me…” <<< column containing news of various classic film screenings happening in theatres around the world and the first 12 (out of 23) recommended movies to watch on TCM.

In New York City, New York Film Forum is showing until Thursday, April 4, Hidden Gem #67 The Big Risk a.k.a. Classe Tous Risques (1960, France). Making his directorial debut is Claude Sautet. This lesser known film noir has dynamite intensity care of ex-con/writer José Giovanni’s contributing authenticity. Right from the gate, this noir speeds off and never looks back. Don’t miss it. Click on the image below for more information.

(From left) Lino Ventura, Jean Paul Belmondo in The Big Risk a.k.a. Classe Tous Risques (1960, France)

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Hope to see you tomorrow.

A.G.