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My French is coming along, don't you think?

It's been a while since I last updated, but I still don't have much to say. This week is finals week so I look towards it in anticipation and fear. Hwaiting!

Also, I have my visa appointment with the French Consulate on Friday! Ahhh, scary. Uhh... Any suggestions? Like clothes... what does one wear?

In any case, I can officially say this: It seems to me that the French are much better at writing/ making meaningful movies than Americans. Perhaps it is because my teachers are showing us only really good films... but in either case, they are much better than the American movies I've watched recently...

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The Fabulous Destiny of Amelie Poulain (2001) was quite a hit success in France and has a huge cult following. It was released in America under the title "Amelie." Definitely give it a watch. It's pretty hilarious and gave me great insight about French culture and humor. It made me question the notion of destiny and what it means for one to take on and carve one's own destiny. Also, it's a romantic comedy, definitely check it out if you have a chance!

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The Chorus (2004) was an amazing amazing movie we watched on Friday in class. I can't express how much I loved it. It was a perfect blend of music, singing, sincerity, hope, ambition, and inspiration. It delves into such issues as success, mother-son relationships, and the innocence of youth. I highly highly recommend it!








And also, this is officially the first French song that I have ever listened to... My teacher introduced it to us in class the other day... I quite like it :)



The title is a pun, it means the state of eric's soul, but it sounds quite like "The States of America" in French and is about this guy who she is in love with and who is a cowboy from America and leaves lovers everywhere he goes... I think... haha. 

Happy Sunday!

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