Another movie book? Another DVD? Yes, but not just any book and not just any cake. The most relevant and original of the presents, handpicked by 20 minutes, to be sure to find yourself at the top of the bill when your loved ones open the packages.
The most “crunch is really good, what is it?” “:” Alien: the recipes “
How about eating Alien on the next Christmas Eve? It is this eccentric idea that Chris-Rachel Oseland offers in this funny cookbook. It’s about creating nice little dishes that look like the facehugger, chestbuster and other sweet toothy creatures of the saga. For once it’s the humans who stuff the Aliens, it would be a shame to go without! (Ynnis, € 30).
The plus “they love each other and it’s beautiful”: “In the Mood For Love”
Love, at its most delicate, is contained in the box set of this great Hong Kong classic signed Wong Kar-wai. The discreet passion uniting Tony Leung Chiu-wai and Maggie Cheung has found its sumptuous colors in this luxury blu-ray accompanied by a photo book worthy of this great moment in cinema. It’s a beautiful object and it’s a great movie, arguably the director’s best. (La Rabbia, € 50).
Received in advance! Absolutely stunning ! well done @thejokersfilms @larabbiafilms !
I’m waiting to buy a 4K blu-ray player to find out! pic.twitter.com/de73DHG32Z– Jules (@Hurrrcan) November 24, 2021
The most “wish I did not know that”: “Pardon the cinema”
Even when you pride yourself on knowing the cinema, there are films you have never heard of. This collective book, inspired by an excellent podcast, has the mission of discovering a hundred cinematographic curiosities. Nanards, forgotten masterpieces or strange rarities are described with humor and erudition. Enough to make you want to make new discoveries (Hors Collection, 25 €).
The Pardon le cinema podcast team offers us a selection of 100 little-known films covering all genres and all periods of cinema history.#bookstore #pardonlecinema #podcastcinema @pardonlecinema
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– The Cinematheque (@cinemathequefr) December 7, 2021
The most “the New Wave is the childhood of art”: “The Adventures of Antoine Doinel”
The freshness of the recurring character of François Trufffaut invigorates. The 400 blows, Antoine and Colette, Stolen kisses, Marital home and Love on the run allow you to explore the sentimental life of the alter ego of the filmmaker camped by Jean-Pierre Léaud. This unique saga, which takes place over twenty years from 1959 to 1979, is finally united in a Blu-ray box with lots of bonuses. (MK2, € 50).
The most “martial arts, it’s super beautiful”: King Hu box
King Hu is a great Chinese filmmaker who has managed to blend legends and martial arts with unique grace. A box set brings together two of his greatest films, All The King Men and Raining in the Mountain, virtuoso works take the viewer to an eternal China. The great show blends with oriental philosophy and it’s a treat! (Spectrum, € 55).
The most “war is bad”: “Outrages”
Just because it’s Christmas doesn’t mean you don’t want to be manhandled. This feature film by Brian DePalma finds a new lease of life with a superb Blu-ray edition. The director takes Sean Penn and Michael J. Fox to the heart of the Vietnam War to confront them with the worst that humans can have in store. This too little known film is to be rediscovered as it is masterful. (Wild Side, € 50).
The most “I have the sweeties but I like it”: “Rendezvous with fear”
This book, co-signed by Olivier Bonnard and Olivier Bosquet, is the ideal gift for horror cinema fans! These two know the genre like the back of their hand and they walk around it, traveling through time, from Méliès to Get out, with invigorating ease. This is what is commonly called a “beautiful book” stuffed with great photos that reads like a – good – novel (Epa, € 35).
Zoom in on horror cinema with the superb book RENDEZ-VOUS WITH THE PEUR of@OlivierBonnard and @olivierbousquet. More than 500 films under the microscope, from Méliès to Bong Joon Ho, including LES RÉVOLTES DE L’AN 2000 (available on our shop)!
EPA editions: https://t.co/qmfTACX1wK pic.twitter.com/kYrpxmv6Dy– CarlottaFilms (@CarlottaFilms) November 12, 2021
The most “octogenarian and still super”: Wonder Woman box
She has 80 brooms and still holds Olympic form. Wonder Woman deserves her name because she is truly wonderful. This super heroine also deserves a great box set full of films, (including the recent Wonder Woman 1984), series and supplements. In all, 25 pancakes and comics! There is also a lighter version, cheaper and just as recommendable (Warner Video, 50 € and 20 €).
And finally this Wonder Woman Collection 80 years box set offers the complete series in addition to the last two films, which is cool. pic.twitter.com/zo3qBE1chv
– IGN France (@IGNFRA) October 13, 2021
The most “toc toc badaboum”: “Belmondo”
We miss him, Bébel. But he is back in this excellent booklet by Guillaume Evin, a dynamic book on our national Jean-Paul. This book gives the impression of having a good time in the company of the star as it is full of anecdotes and little-known facts. It’s so fun that you don’t have to be a cinephile to appreciate it (Hugo Images, € 18.50).
The plus “I’m a legend and that suits me”: “On the road to Clint Eastwood”
His name is Eastwood, Clint Eastwood. Marc Godin examines this icon of the 7th Art by analyzing the importance he may have had for other artists. His book replaces this master of American cinema in the place it deserves, at the top of the podium of stars who will never go out of fashion. This tribute work warms the heart and good for the neurons. (See & éditons du Layeur, 30 €)
The most “Guillermo Del Toro makes Spain”: “The Devil’s Backbone”
Since he started collecting the Oscars with The Shape of Water, director Guillermo Del Toro has become a star. Seeing the Spanish Civil War through your eyes doesn’t look very rock’n’roll on paper, but this gothic tale plunges into an orphanage to appeal to fans of atypical and bewitching films (Carlotta, € 50) ;
The most “Japanese cartoon is my hobby”: “Anime Architecture”
Let’s face it this luxurious volume by Stephen Riekels is not intended for the general public, but if you want to please fans of Japanese cartoons, you are sure to hit the nail on the head! This anthology of illustrations from mythical films such as Ghost in the shell Where Bitter concrete is breathtaking. (Mana Books, 34.90).