http://www.awn.com/ Blog Listing. xx http://www.awn.com/blogs/ricks-flicks-picks/artist-2011 <!--paging_filter--><!--paging_filter-->Michel Hazanavicius' effortlessly charming dramedy is really like discovering a lost film from the silent age. The director of the popular French OSS 117 spy spoof series recreates every aspect of a black and white silent film of the 1920s. From the classic 1.37:1 aspect ratio to the title cards to the dramatic pitch, he gets all the details right. His performers nail the acting style, which is a key to the film's success. But it's not just a gimmick. It's a reminder that sometimes words get in the way of visual storytelling.<p><a href="http://www.awn.com/blogs/ricks-flicks-picks/artist-2011">read more</a></p> http://www.awn.com/blogs/ricks-flicks-picks/artist-2011#comments Wed, 30 Nov 2011 23:11:15 -0800 rdemott2 105971 at http://www.awn.com