Les Vacances de Monsieur Hulot (1953) – Jacques Tati

  Jacque Tati directs and stars in the next film selection in the Great Movies – 100 Years of Film book. It’s a gentle, chuckle-filled film that while probably not vastly entertaining to today’s audiences is a delightful little escape from the clash and furor that so populate today’s comedies. Taking a page from the…

Ping-Pong – Hugh Hartford, UK

Ping Pong is an applause inducing, laugh filled boisterously rowdy film entrenched in joy and sportsmanship. It follows a group of seniors from all over the world who are coming to China to compete in the world championships. Ranging in age from 80 to 100, these players are still going strong. The film delves into…