Ahhh...the French

For the past five years, the Miami International Film Festival has paid tribute to some pretty awesome directors. This year the tribute was for the wonderful Luc Besson. Liz was lucky enough to be able to go to the tribute last night at the beautiful Gusman theatre in Downtown Miami. The film screened was Angel-A, a beautiful story shot in black & white. Luc was there and he talked to the audience about his beginnings and about the personal nature of this film. It’s a story about finding your inner beauty and accepting who you are. Liz learned some other interesting things about Luc, like how French critics really hate him, but French audiences love him. He’s never received a tribute in his native France, which is silly because he totally rocks. Liz is still super excited about getting to see Luc in person (though she didn’t get to touch him, which is probably better – no restraining orders). So, now’s the time to go and rewatch your favorite Luc Besson film. Liz and Valerie are torn between Leon and The Fifth Element. Liz watches Nikita on a regular basis, so no need to view that right now. If you haven’t seen Arthur and the Invisibles (Arthur and the Minimoys if you’re not in America), you should check it out. Liz is off to see another film at the MIFF tonight that stars Gabriel Byrne. Good thing he’s not in town. Valerie really doesn’t want to have pay Liz’s bail.