Criterion Year Week 24: Stolen Kisses

The Criterion Collection, the last vestige of truly collectible DVD and Blu-Ray movies in existence. These are well produced, fancy pants editions of important and interesting films for the discerning film lover. We continue our journey through Jim's collection of movies with... Week 24: Stolen Kisses Spine Number: 186 Director: Francois Truffaut Genre: French New Wave Decades before Richard Linklater's boyhood Francois Truffaut took a similar approach to his autobiography. While not as rigorously scheduled, his Antoine Doinel series definitely set the stage for such an ambitious project. Spanning several years, using the same actor to play the same character at different points in his life, Truffaut created a truly unique and enduring autobiographical experience. We rejoin Antoine years after the events of the 400 Blows. Having just been dishonorably discharged from the Army, the young man must figure out how to make his way in life. It's definitely a story many of us can relate to on some level. Although we did skip Antoine and Colette, we shall revisit that at a future date, so don't worry. Also, we discuss this in a way that is accessible even if you haven't seen the movie. Look, we know not many people have seen or hear of this movie, so we went very free form with our discussion as we assumed not many people would be listening. So, just enjoy the conversation. In two weeks: Spine number 187/188: Bed and Board/Love on the Run Also, check this out. The Life Masters is now it's own show with its own site and own dedicated feed. That's right, we have two completely different shows! Right now check it out at www.thelifemasters.podbean.com. You can also drink in our brilliance on Youtube for both The Film Thugs and The Life Masters. http://fantasymovieleague.com/ Looks like Summer Movie League has officially become Fantasy Movie League. It looks quite fun. Here's how it works. You have an 8 screen theater. Every week you pick movies and have a budget/salary cap you have to stay under. Then you compete against other theaters in your league. It's fantasy football for movie people. Our league is Film Thugs 2015 and the password is Porterhouse. And remember, you can be a part of the show any time you wild like. How's that? All you have to do is call or e-mail us. If you live in the US, or any place that makes calling the US easy, just dial 512-666-RANT and leave us a voicemail. We will read the Google Voice transcript and play your message. It's both funny AND informative. If you live outside the US you can call us on Skype at The_Film_Thugs. You can leave a message, or someone might actually answer. E-mail us at [email protected] and we will read/play whatever you send us, or you can e-mail [email protected] to be part of  an upcoming "Ask the Film Thugs" show, where we answer questions on any subject without having heard them first. Also, we are on twitter @thefilmthugs and on Facebook and Vine. You can also click on one of our sponsor links below and THEY will pay us. That's right. You won't have to pay a PENNY extra, and Amazon/Onnit/Teefury will give us a little taste. Also, be sure to check back often for our new endeavor The Life Masters, where we answer questions to other advice columnists. Thanks for listening, and until next week... Jim out.