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I Want To Watch (Movies) - (21st Century) (691 items)
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Heaven (80 items)
list by Alabama1971

It is a rather obscure flick (only 2 ratings here in Listal) but since it was starring both Catherine Deneuve and William Hurt, I thought I should give it a try anyway. Honestly, the story was nothing really amazing but Catherine Deneuve was so charismatic (I mean, can you believe she was 60 years old back then?!?), she was just spellbinding to watch. I also have a weak spot for William Hurt and, ... read more

Description: When single non-fiction book author Fanette accidentally bumps into former schoolmate Bernard - who was smitten with Fanette in school but whose affection remained unrequited - she is reminded of another man whom she loved intensely. This other man, Philippe, left a huge impression on Fanette as she begins to lose herself in reminiscences over the brief, intense relationship the two experienced. After catching a number of screenings of the 1957 film 'An Affair to Remember' - which was Fanette and Philippe's favorite film during their fling - Fanette decides to go to New York and visit the observation deck of the Empire State Bu When single non-fiction book author Fanette accidentally bumps into former schoolmate Bernard - who was smitten with Fanette in school but whose affection remained unrequited - she is reminded of another man whom she loved intensely. This other man, Philippe, left a huge impression on Fanette as she begins to lose herself in reminiscences over the brief, intense relationship the two experienced. After catching a number of screenings of the 1957 film 'An Affair to Remember' - which was Fanette and Philippe's favorite film during their fling - Fanette decides to go to New York and visit the observation deck of the Empire State Building. Setting out under the pretense of putting the finishing touches to her latest book, she arrives in the States and discovers her usual photographer has been replaced by the single and somewhat attractive male photographer Matt - which further confuses Fanette when she eventually develops feelings for him. ... (more) (less)