To Do Tuesday: French Bread
The concession stand at Village stalwart Film Forum bears a small sign proudly proclaiming that the banana bread sold there was beloved by the late French philosopher (and known lover of baked goods) Jacques Derrida. Double down on Mr. Derrida by purchasing yourself a thick slice and sidling into the theater for a double-feature of his homeland’s cinematic offerings, part of an ongoing French Old Wave series. On view tonight, two gangster films: Pépé Le Moko (a favorite of Graham Greene’s) and Touchez Pas Au Grisbi (the title of which rather hilariously translates to “Don’t touch the loot”—good advice, unless the loot in question is banana bread). Read More
