Ordinary Gentleman Matthew Schmitz discusses Eric Rohmer and French New Wave Cinema for First Things.
by Will on March 11, 2010
Ordinary Gentleman Matthew Schmitz discusses Eric Rohmer and French New Wave Cinema for First Things.
Tagged as: Film, League News, New Wave
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Would it be possible for Mr. Schmitz to excerpt some of this here? I’ve wanted to start on Rohmer, but have no idea where to begin. Also, the League might have a different discussion on the topic.
You’d have to ask Mr. Schmitz, though I’m sure he’d be obliging.
Good idea, Rufus. Mr. Schaengold and I have been conducting an email correspondence on Rohmer that we might want to post here. Look for it later this week.
That sounds good. Thanks.
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