(Part I) SURREALISM in Cine-ma: A Twist on Allen's 'Midnight In Paris'

I saw the movie and I read the reviews.  So what's it gonna be?  The roaring twenties, the 1890's or The Renaissance Era?  If you found yourself traveling through Europe somewhere around the turn of the century, in Paris--the most exquisite city in the world--What would be your 'Golden Era' if you had the opportunity to meet the world's most famous ARTISTS and WRITERS alike? 

       Go ahead!  Take a moment to close your eyes and picture yourself walking through a set of GOLDEN doors. What would be your ideal golden age on the opposite side of these doors?  

I somehow want to believe that the  Renaissance age is almost fairy-tale in that it was almost to good to be true; When I think of Michelangelo, Leonardo DaVinci, or even meeting Shakespeare, it doesn't seem possible.  The perfection and precision of their artwork and their sculptures would never again be repeated throughout history.  I view these artists as archangels, as they are an extension of the Roman Catholic Church known as the Vatican.  

    Owen Wilson, Woody Allen's protagonist, plays Gil; a young man whose 'Golden Age' is without a doubt the roaring 20's.  I would have to say this would be mine as well.  Picasso,  Salvidor Dali, Gertrude Stein, Ernest Hemingway (my favorite male role in this movie and the author of 'Old Man And The Sea'), Zelda & Scott Fitzgerald, and lets  not forget the fascinating

Henri de Toulouse-Lautrec (1864-1901) The worlds most talented artist and idol to yours truly .....................Pablo Picasso...... 

http://www.lautrec.info/

Well, in this film...... 'YOU GET IT ALL!'  Woody Allen didn't skip a beat...  I loved it!  It didn't leave my living room screen for a 12 hour period.................

       The sweet and charming Gil was a hit as he played none other than Woody Allen himself, a common characteristic by this director.  Gil was absolutely intriguing as he entered the world of the roaring 20's; not to mention his falling in love time and time again.  

       

       Marion Cottilard, played the role of Adriana, who, might I add, was Picasso's Mistress.  She, in fact, played the role of my favorite female character.  

       As it turns out, Gil is adorned by her beauty and falls head over heals in love with her!  At the same time, Picasso is reeking with jealousy as though its not bad enough that Ernest Hemingway, Picasso's Protagonist, is in love with Adriana as well................
to be continued........