I had never heard of Tati so had to Google him. Regarding "Mon Oncle" - "The plot centres on Mr. Hulot's comedic, quixotic, and childlike struggle with postwar France's obsession with modernity and American-style consumerism..."
I saw Jacques Tati on Parkinson (?) in 1971 performing a small part of 'Trafic'. Having recently been on a school trip to Paris, it struck home with me, and I was a Tati-fan from then on. Rowan Atkinson seemed to pinch some ideas for his Mr Bean, but Bean was never as funny as Hulot!
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Optimistic Cro!
The difference between an optimist and a pessimist, is that the optimist enjoys himself whilst waiting for the inevitable! I AM that optimist!
This is a daily, optimistic, 'photos and comments' blog. I make no judgements (only occasionally), just notes. If you wish to comment in any way at all, please feel free. Everything and everyone (except the obdurate and dictatorial) is very welcome.
I was born just south of London, but for the past 50 years I've lived in S W France. I am a painter by profession, and writer by desire. Lady Magnon and I live between an ancient cottage in a tiny village in perfectly tranquil French countryside, and a bijou townhouse in Brighton UK. In France we have plenty of fruit trees, all situated amongst a view that takes the breath away, in the UK we have a handkerchief sized patio. We also have a Border Collie called Billy. I try to treat our planet with respect, and encourage others to do likewise (without preaching).
Contentment is a glass of red, a plate of charcuterie, and a slice of good country bread. Perfect!
That was cute. Lots of daily exercise coming and going for him.
ReplyDeleteTypical Parisian apartment.
Delete🤣…. lovely. XXXX
ReplyDeleteClassic. Wonderful Tati.
DeleteDo you miss France?
ReplyDeleteI miss France, but not many of the people!!! Our little area has gone downhill terribly recently.
DeleteI had never heard of Tati so had to Google him. Regarding "Mon Oncle" - "The plot centres on Mr. Hulot's comedic, quixotic, and childlike struggle with postwar France's obsession with modernity and American-style consumerism..."
ReplyDeleteTati is an institution; I'm shocked that you didn't know of him.
DeleteWell blow me down with a feather.
DeleteTee hee ...
ReplyDeleteIndeed!
DeleteI saw Jacques Tati on Parkinson (?) in 1971 performing a small part of 'Trafic'.
ReplyDeleteHaving recently been on a school trip to Paris, it struck home with me, and I was a Tati-fan from then on.
Rowan Atkinson seemed to pinch some ideas for his Mr Bean, but Bean was never as funny as Hulot!
Yes, I'm sure Bean was based on Tati. My favourite Bean sketch was when he painted his room (explosion); it was pure Tati.
DeleteTati is new to me. Lovely. Bean is and always will be enjoyed too.
ReplyDeleteTati is very gentle comedy; never raucous or noisy.
DeleteI mentioned him in my blog post on film a few days ago Susan.
DeleteLovely watching his head appear and disappear. What a rambling place.
ReplyDeleteA classic Parisian 'chambre de bonne'.
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ReplyDeleteI have heard of Bean of course, but never Tati…..that is a typical Parisian apartment? Holy cow. :D
Have a look on YouTube; plenty there.
DeleteMe too.
ReplyDeleteIt's about a sweet old man.
ReplyDeleteNever heard of Tati, but loved this. That house/apt is fantastic!
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