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Betty Blue

There can be beauty in tragedy, particularly when the key ingredient is the same in both —Marty Mapes (review...)

Betty arrives like a bolt from the Blue

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Isabelle Huppert

  • Mrs. Harris Goes to Paris (2022)

    Mrs. Harris Goes to Paris Review by Matt Anderson: Ultimately, Mrs. Harris’ story is all about dignity and self-respect.

  • The Disappearance of Eleanor Rigby: Them (2014)

    McAvoy lives through the Disappearance of Jessica Chastain Review by Robert Denerstein: McAvoy and Chastain offer his-and-hers perspectives

  • Amour (2012)

    Riva is his Amour Review by Robert Denerstein: Beautifully acted and unflinching, Amour goes where few movies have the courage to

  • I ♥ Huckabees (2004)

    Wahlberg, Tomlin, and Hoffman all Heart Huckabees Review by Marty Mapes: The cast is great in this vibrant, energetic movie with a philosophical fight at its core

  • 8 Women (2002)

    Deneuve and Huppert are among Ozon's 8 Women Review by Marty Mapes: It’s a visual, musical, treat, even if it ultimately falls short

  • The Piano Teacher (2002)

    Isabelle Huppert gives lessons as The Piano Teacher Review by Marty Mapes: One of the most dramatic films of the year, even if none of the drama is overt

  • In Another Country

    Huppert makes waves In Another Country Review by Marty Mapes: An arty, though not particularly artful, experiment