Paris when it sizzles movie

Paris when it sizzles is a 1964 american romantic comedy film directed by richard quine, and. Audrey hepburn is gorgeous in paris when it sizzles. Unfortunately for all concerned the result was a movie that almost immediately took the nickname paris when it fizzles. A selfreferential look at the construction and techniques used in the writing of a film isnt a bad idea for a movie, but couching it in a frothy, light romantic comedy robs paris. I frankly think the direction and editing of the movie drag it down. When he asks secretary audrey hepburn to help concoct ideas, she acts out a potpourri of preposterous plots. A remake of the 1953 french picture henriettes holiday directed by julien duvivier, this movie pairs holden and hepburn for the. He sold a script idea to decadent producer alexander meyerheim noel coward, but has wasted all the time he had to. Paris when it sizzles movie trailer and videos tv guide. The way they included its own title sequence and credits was genius and i was really looking forward to what the rest of the story had to offer. In its course, the hero a movie writer says the moviewithinamovie is a romanticcomedysuspensemelodrama, or some such, making a small. Rent paris when it sizzles 1964 on dvd and bluray dvd.

The trouble is that paris when it sizzles seems constantly on the verge of hilarity but it never gets entirely into it. The film was a disaster both in the boxoffice and for the principles themselves. A remake of the 1953 french picture henriettes holiday directed by julien duvivier, this movie pairs holden and hepburn for the first time since sabrina, in 1954. Hotshot hollywood screenwriter richard benson william holden is in trouble. Paris when it sizzles italian photobusta movie posters. Its often given a bad rap, and i cant for the life of me understand why. Aug 12, 2019 paris when it sizzles is memorable in that way. More along the lines of a classic spoof than a true romantic comedy, paris when it sizzles is a valiant effort in trying to comment on hollywood filmmaking and all of the frustrating tropes most.

With all that being admitted, now present to you why paris when it sizzles both fizzles and sizzles all while being a movie to watch. William holden and audrey hepburn are absolutely amazing together in this and carry the film very well. In its course, the hero a movie writer says the movie withina movie is a romanticcomedysuspensemelodrama, or some such, making a small. Paris when it sizzles at palm springs cultural center, palm. It will become one of your favorite movies before you even get a chance to think about it. This movie has been premiered in australian hd theatres in 1964 movies 1964. During the making of paris when it sizzles, hepburn was married to mel ferrer, and holden was drinking very heavily, just like his character. The sprightly young assistant of a hollywood screenwriter helps him over his writers block by acting out his fantasies of possible plots. Rent paris when it sizzles 1964 starring william holden and audrey hepburn on dvd and bluray. Paris when it sizzles 1964 official trailer audrey hepburn. This is such a silly movie mocking other movies and i love it so much. Paris when it sizzles 1964 movie stills and photos. You can watch this full movie free with english subtitles on movie television channels, renting the dvd or with vod services video on demand player, hulu and ppv pay per view, netflix. I cant, sadly, but if i had to wager, id bet that any of those three events felt very similar to my first watching of paris.

Holden 100 paris when it sizzles 1964 the flapper dame. Paris when it sizzles is a 1964 american romantic comedy film directed by richard quine, and produced by quine and george axelrod. Paris when it sizzles 1963 movie clip your big magic eyes. Set in the city of light, this comedy centers on the attempts of a. There are many jokes with the cinema, with many stories within the lead story, and the most hilarious scenes have the uncredited participation of tony curtis. This movie was written by george axelrod, who penned several great movies, including the adapted screenplay for breakfast at tiffanys 1961. Paris when it sizzles 1964 in 1964, paramount reteamed audrey hepburn and william holden in their second film together, hoping to repeat the enormous success of sabrina 1954 ten years earlier. No frame from the movie has been turned into decorative pop art. But paris when it sizzles, which landed heavily yesterday at the paramount, the 52d street translux and other theaters. The movie within a movie idea was such a good concept. But the movie the characters were picturing was so terrible it made paris when it sizzles itself terrible. Paris when it sizzles is a movie about making a movie.

Audrey hepburn and william holden in 1964s paris when it sizzles. Watch paris when it sizzles movie trailers, exclusive videos, interviews from the cast, movie clips and more at. The trouble is that paris when it sizzles seems constantly on the verge of hilarity. Without commercial breaks, the full movie paris when it sizzles has a duration of 110 minutes. Paris when it sizzles 1964 directed by richard quine. Watch paris when it sizzles online stream full movie directv. In its course, the hero a movie writer says the moviewithinamovie is a romanticcomedysuspensemelodrama, or some such, making a. Hollywood producer alexander meyerheimer has hired drunken writer richard benson to write his latest movie. The screenplay is by axelrod based on the 1952 french film holiday for henrietta by julien duvivier and henri jeanson. Paris when it sizzles 1964 official trailer audrey hepburn, william holden movie hd subscribe to classic trailers. The camera seems to have a magnet that just keeps being drawn to her face.

Its available to watch on tv, online, tablets, phone. Paris when it sizzles was supposed to be a light romantic comedy in the tradition of hitchcocks to catch a thief. It looks very much like the pink panther franchise, but it strives to be more sophisticated. Apr 08, 2019 paris when it sizzles is a movie about making a movie. Watch paris when it sizzles online stream full movie. Paris when it sizzles official trailer paris when it fizzles. Paris when it sizzles 2008 stream and watch online. Meyerheimer gives richard a twoday ultimatum to complete his work, unaware that richard has yet to even start on the script. Paris when it sizzles dvd, 2001 for sale online ebay. Featuring audrey hepburn, william holden, richard quine, tony curtis and. This movie was written by george axelrod, who penned several great movies, including the adapted screenplay for breakfast at tiffanys 1961, starring audrey hepburn. Holden plays richard benson, a hollywood screenwriter being pressured by movie producer alexander meyerheimer noel coward to finish his script entitled the girl who stole the eiffel tower.

When i originally watched paris when it sizzles i felt an instant love for this movie. A description of tropes appearing in paris when it sizzles. He sold a script idea to decadent producer alexander meyerheim noel coward, but has wasted all the time he had to finish the screenplay by traipsing around paris. Beautifully shot on location in paris by famed cinematographer claude renoir. If there is something that undoubtedly is old hat under the screen sun it is that indestructible item known as the movie about a movie. Watch paris when it sizzles starring william holden in this romance on directv. I think that may have been the real reason for this movie. You can expect to see the most unexpected people as these two lead you to danger and adventure hollywood producer alexander meyerheimer has hired drunken writer richard benson to write his latest movie. In fact, in one section there is a superfine closeup of her face as william holdens character describes her eyes, her smile, etc. Turner classic movies notes that critics uniformly panned the film, but said it has earned a reputation as a guilty pleasure for those who enjoy. Buy original paris when it sizzles from italy vintage italian photobusta, directed by richard quine and starring william holden, audrey hepburn, gregoire aslan, raymond bussieres, noel coward, christian duvaleix, marlene dietrich, tony curtis, mel ferrer. Released august 11th, 2008, paris when it sizzles stars william holden, audrey hepburn, noel coward, gregoire aslan the movie has a runtime of about 1 hr 48 min, and received a score of out of. You can watch paris when it sizzles online on videoondemand services netflix, paytv or movie theatres with original audio in english. Paris when it sizzles is very typical of the movies i remember from that time.