Is it worth it? Honestly, you probably don't need to watch Monsieur le Duc unless you’re a completionist for early French talkies or you just really like staring at period costumes for ninety minutes. It’s a dry, stiff experience that feels like it’s being held together by nothing but sheer politeness. If you're lookin...
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Comparing the cinematic DNA and archive impact of two defining moments in cult history.
Jean de Limur
Jean de Limur
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"Is it worth it? Honestly, you probably don't need to watch Monsieur le Duc unless you’re a completionist for early French talkies or you just really like staring at period costumes for ninety minutes. It’s a dry, stiff experience that feels like it’s being held together by nothing but sheer politeness. If you're looking for something that zips along, go watch The 'High Sign' instead. At least that one knows how to use a prop for a gag. Observations from the couch The pacing here is... well, it’..."
Jacques Natanson
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