Thursday, June 16, 2011

Minuit à Paris


I missed a golden opportunity to use this title on Wednesday, but as luck would have it, I have another night shot.  Last night I FINALLY saw Wood Allen's Midnight in Paris , so of course this made the perfect post.  Did I love it?  Absolutement!   The story line is fun but the scenes of Paris are worth the price of admission.  I told my friends that the plot was the apéritif, but the Paris footage was the entrée and the dessert! I'm feeling a bit nostalgic tonight, the movie just made me miss Paris even more.
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30 comments:

  1. DianneJune 16, 2011 at 12:27:00 AM CDT

    I must go to see this movie Virginia - Your photo is gorgeous!

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  2. Thirtytwo degreesJune 16, 2011 at 1:15:00 AM CDT

    That is a truly wonderful viewpoint to have of the tower..I love it. Also, I once heard on FranceVision that the way to come to know the French is to listen to their music...so thanks again!

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  3. TheChieftessJune 16, 2011 at 2:03:00 AM CDT

    Fabulous shot of La Tour!!! She's beautiful in blue!!!

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  4. Cezar and LéiaJune 16, 2011 at 2:56:00 AM CDT

    Spectacular!
    :)
    Bravo!
    Léia

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  5. Genie -- Paris and BeyondJune 16, 2011 at 5:45:00 AM CDT

    Can't wait to see the movie and who cares about the plot... just fill me up with Paris at every turn and every jump in time... I'm hungry for Paris!

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  6. JenniferJune 16, 2011 at 6:19:00 AM CDT

    Looking forward to seeing Midnight in Paris and love your food related description of the movie.
    Also love this photo!

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  7. AmandaJune 16, 2011 at 6:28:00 AM CDT

    Gorgeous!

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  8. MJune 16, 2011 at 6:30:00 AM CDT

    Oooooooh la la ... Love, love, love this photo of the beautifully lit ET. Looking forward to seeing the movie and wishing it could have been a girl's night out with all the Paris amies!

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  9. Leif HagenJune 16, 2011 at 6:47:00 AM CDT

    This is a fabulous photo! I love the night lights and of course the BLUE glowing Tour Eiffel! C'est tellement formidable, V!
    Bon weekend

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  10. Shell SherreeJune 16, 2011 at 7:30:00 AM CDT

    I hope Midnight in Paris is released here soon ~ I can't wait!! This photo is both pretty and spectacular, V.

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  11. DarylJune 16, 2011 at 8:50:00 AM CDT

    OH this is deeeevine!

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  12. AnonymousJune 16, 2011 at 8:58:00 AM CDT

    Dear Virginia,
    I went to see this movie while in Paris with my girlfriend. It seemed evenk better this way. I loved the scenery too and to have the joy of walking outside and waaalaa. How special. Your photo is gorgeous and reminds me why a piece of my heart remains in Paris. !
    Suzi

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  13. 黄清华 Wong Ching WahJune 16, 2011 at 9:12:00 AM CDT

    The blue is outstanding !

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  14. VirginiaJune 16, 2011 at 9:13:00 AM CDT

    Oh Suzi, you're already home??? I agree seeing it in Paris must have been great fun. I wonder where Paris keeps all the pieces of our hearts??? :)

    Merci everyone. I think this was taken in Nov. '08 when la Tour was feeling all blue and glitzy for something special. Peter might be able to clear this one up.
    V

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  15. PerthDailyPhotoJune 16, 2011 at 9:36:00 AM CDT

    Oh that's such a beautiful sight Virginia, and yay, something to look forward to, I will be there in a flash Virginia, the sights of Paris alone will make it worthwhile, although the write up has said it's Woody Allen's best movie for a while. How clever is he to use Paris as a backdrop!!

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  16. harriettaJune 16, 2011 at 9:55:00 AM CDT

    Great photo and great movie. As I am obsessed with Paris and the Lost Generation the movie was perfect.

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  17. Janey and Co.June 16, 2011 at 10:49:00 AM CDT

    Wow! Beautiful...I would love to see the movie. Nearest theater...100 miles..I am a bit remote until Sept. :(

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  18. AlexaJune 16, 2011 at 1:14:00 PM CDT

    And what a night shot it is! Saw the movie a couple of weeks ago, and not sure I want to wait for Netflix to see it again! You can definitely tell how much Woody Allen loves Paris, can't you? And Adrien Brody absolutely nailed Dali!

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  19. StarmanJune 16, 2011 at 1:47:00 PM CDT

    La Tour Eiffel est bleue. C'est une ancient photo.

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  20. PamelaJune 16, 2011 at 2:01:00 PM CDT

    Oh V!!!! This photo is tops!!!!
    AMAZING!!!!

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  21. JackJune 16, 2011 at 3:42:00 PM CDT

    Marvelous shot, Virginia. I knew that you would love love love Midnight in Paris.

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  22. PeterParisJune 16, 2011 at 3:59:00 PM CDT

    As you ask .... the tower was blue (+ yellow stars) for six months when France had the chairmanship of the European Union. (Any other questions!) :-)

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  23. VirginiaJune 16, 2011 at 4:32:00 PM CDT

    Chèr Peter, merci! I can always count on you for the answers to all things Paris. I really did think it was the EU. I knew about the stars but the bleu had me puzzled. Stay close, I'll have more questions! :)
    V

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  24. VirginiaJune 16, 2011 at 6:34:00 PM CDT

    Starman, "ancient" in regards to Paris is a very long time. My photos are from 2007....on , so not so ancient n'est-ce pas? :)

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  25. MollyJune 16, 2011 at 11:43:00 PM CDT

    I just had to say "merci" for the mention of the movie. My husband and I went to see it tonight and it was absolutely perfect. I loved the Parisian scenes - and there was just enough native French spoken throughout the film that I actually felt as though I was there.

    I am going to stay for two weeks in Montmartre this July - a 30 year dream come true. I am very excited and this film helped me to realize that this is actually becoming a reality.

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  26. VreniJune 17, 2011 at 5:56:00 AM CDT

    BEAUTIFUL!!! I still have to wait until August to see "Midnight in Paris"...

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  27. VirginiaJune 17, 2011 at 9:41:00 AM CDT

    Vreni, it's not too far from Hôtel de Ville. Sells oil, vinegars etc. Ususally has a bunch of motorcycles parked outside. This is the best s hot I"ve gotten, working around them! :)

    Molly, I loved the French as well. The first thing I miss when I come home from Paris, hearing the language.

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  28. Forest Dream WeaverJune 17, 2011 at 12:48:00 PM CDT

    Wow! This is a stunning shot Virginia.
    Now I must see the film!

    Have a lovely weekend,
    Ruby

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  29. JamesJune 18, 2011 at 11:47:00 PM CDT

    I almost saw that movie today. Now I wish I did. Classic shot and I love it!

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  30. c'est Jeff iciJuly 9, 2011 at 2:17:00 AM CDT

    Midnight in Paris is magical and the Eiffel Tower is a real presence in this city. As we walk, and we walk a lot, we look forward to being able to see the hourly light show as the Tower glitters.

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