PlayTime (1967) – Canon Fodder Episode 9
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PlayTime (1967; Dir.: Jacques Tati) Canon Fodder Episode 9 After a string of thematically heavy films, the Random Number Generator Gods decided Daniel and Corky were due for a little playtime. French auteur Jacques Tati’s landmark comedy epic PlayTime, that is! But will your hosts swing PlayTime into the Canon Fodder canon, or will it slide into oblivion? PLAYTIME FACTS & FIGURES Sight & Sound  2022 Critics List Ranking: #23 French Theatrical debut: Dec. 16, 1967 IMDB synopsis: “Monsieur Hulot curiously wanders around a high-tech Paris, paralleling a trip with a group of American tourists. Meanwhile, a nightclub/restaurant prepares its opening night, but it’s still under construction.” CLIPS AND CLIPPINGS Re-release trailer for PlayTime The Glass The Tourists The Chairs The Carousel NEXT EPISODE’S MOVIE Ordet (1955; Dir.: Carl Dreyer) IMDB synopsis: “Follows the lives of the Borgen family, as they deal with inner conflict, as well as religious conflict with each other, and the rest of the town.” Our review of Ordet comes out on March 26! Follow Canon Fodder on Facebook and Instagram. Be sure to listen, rate, review and subscribe to the show on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Listen Notes, Google Podcasts, Castbox and more. New episodes every other Tuesday! Please help support the show by clicking the Donate button on the homepage or find “Support the Show” in the main menu. Read more of Daniel’s movie reviews at Dare Daniel and Rotten Tomatoes.
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