Reviews and Blog Posts: Paris

Band of outsiders

by Jean-Luc Godard

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LisaB

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February 3, 2013

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Jean-Luc Godard's Band of Outsiders (1964) is at once a deconstruction of the codes of the classical Hollywood heist film, a melancholy love triangle, and a meditation on the star persona of his muse, Anna Karina.

Minette's feast : the delicious story of Julia Child and her cat

by Susanna Reich

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Becker

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July 18, 2012

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This lovely picture book introduces kids to Julia Child via her cat, Minette. Wonderful vocabulary (including lots of French words--pronunciation guide in the back), beautiful illustrations by Amy Bates, and even great Afterword and Notes sections talking about source. This book will delight anyone who is interested in cats, food,...

Paris on the Platte: A Mayor's Vision for Denver: In Glitter

Submitted by Chris on June 1, 2012 - 2:15pm

Denver at dusk -- our Paris on the Platte.

One of Denver's most controversial Mayors, Robert Speer, had big plans for Denver. He envisioned Denver as a grand European city. Fresh City Life celebrates our City of Lights with a memorable party. Please come if you Can-Can-Can.

The dream of Mayor Robert Speer (1855-1918) to make civic Denver into a world-class city is all around us. The City Auditorium, which housed the historic 1908 Democratic National Convention, still stands as a testament to Speer's endeavors. As does the beautiful Civic Center Park. Even Speer Blvd is a tease of what might have been -- a spectacular street for an American Paris.