# of films seen: 9
Top priority
Une femme mariée (1964)
Sauve qui peut (la vie) (1980)
Nouvelle Vague (1990)
Made in U.S.A. (1966)
2 or 3 choses que je sais d’elle (1967)
Top Five
1. Band of Outsiders (1964)
2. Vivre sa vie (1962)
3. Contempt (1963)
4. Masculin Feminin (1966)
5. Pierrot le fou (1965)
You’ve only seen 9??? You ought to reserve judgment, I think. JLG has such a rich filmography! Who knows, you may actually hate him.
P.S. JLG is awesome. See his post-80s work.
I will see more, one up this week! I am so behind, and it’s terrible. I post this so wonderful people like you can nag me to see more!
Made in U.S.A. (1966)
2 or 3 choses que je sais d’elle (1967)
I own these, if you ever want to borrow them…
PS JLG is awesome. Check out his post-80s stuff! Especially 98-2004 era – Histoire(s) du cinéma, Origins of the 21st Century, Éloge de l’amour, Notre musique… some of his best (and most beautiful) stuff; also more accessible than anything else he did post-68.
I just rented 2 or 3 things, so I’m good for that, but I may take you up on Made in the USA. Looks so pop arty, looking forward to it.
I have Histoire(s) but it’s so daunting I’ve never tackled it. I’ve been mostly afraid of his post New Wave work.
mmm.. chantal.
Elle est si belle ❤
Just watched “2 or 3 Things…” recently and I think it’s magnificent. I too am behind on my Godard (Only 7 for me!), but the films I’ve seen from him, all from the 60s were so ahead of all the other films made at that time. He is great and I can’t wait to see more of his films.
Godard is THE great director. There’s just no one else who comes close to matching his genius. 2 or 3 Things and A Married Woman are my personal favorites of the 60s work, along with Masculin feminin and the underappreciated Alphaville. But as others have said, his post-60s work is amazing and, in my opinion, represents his true accomplishment. Check out First Name: Carmen, Hail Mary, King Lear and Notre musique for the best of his 80s/90s work: poetic, spiritual, multi-layered and aesthetically sui generis. Of course, the Histoire(s) du cinema and its related body of work — including the wonderful short On the Origin of the 21st Century — is amazing as well, and much more accessible and entertaining than most people assume. Don’t approach it as some dreary essay; like all of JLG’s work, it’s playful, allusive, and overflowing with meanings and ideas. Always approach Godard with an open mind and a willingness to be confused.
I really need to get around to those movies
So many! Why are they so scary? I’m open minded I think, I’m open to new things, I’m open to being excited. I want to be excited by Godard.
My favourite teacher of all time thought he was the greatest director of all time.