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I'm off to Paris tonight! It's almost hard to believe I've never been there before: it feels like I know the city already because I've seen it so often on film. Now, as a New Yorker who has encountered people who think they know New York because they've seen it on TV and in the movies, I know that my sense of knowing Paris is wrong, and I'm looking forward to finding out just how wrong it is... but still. There are too many movies to count that have been set entirely or partly in Paris (go here for a list of movies actually shot there; scroll down to "Paris"), and my little list is far, far from inclusive. But here are some of my favorites: Paris, je t'aime (2007): We often say that a movie is a Valentine to a particular place, but in this case, it's actually true. For a glimpse of all sorts of different Parisian neighborhoods, this one can't be beat. Gigi (1958): A beautiful replication of Paris at the turn of the 20th century, watch for one scene shot at the famous Jardin des Tuileries. [my review] The Bourne Identity (2002): Another look at the Tuileries. Plus spectacular car chases and other cool action in the French capital. [my review] La Femme Nikita (1990): Not the American version, and not the TV show -- check out the French original for more Parisian action. Team America: World Police (2004): That scene at the Eiffel Tower? Brilliant? [my review] Irreversible (2003): This film is so brutal that it's tough to call it a "favorite," but it does offer a look at everyday, non-touristy Paris, including a great scene on the Metro. [my review] Moulin Rouge! (2001): A lovely fantasy Paris, even if it feels more like fantasy horror by the end (and even if it was shot on soundstages in Australia). [my review] Amelie (2001): Another fantasy Paris, this one candy-sweet and electrically charged with joie de vivre. [my review] Before Sunset (2004): Wander the streets of Paris with Ethan Hawke and Julie Delpy. [my review] French Kiss (1995): It's one of the few movies in which I can actually tolerate Meg Ryan, though maybe that's because she's got Kevin Kline all over her and I'm merely jealous. Plus, she's in France, and even occasionally in Paris. -=-=-=-=-=-=-=- Comments
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