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‘Midnight in Paris’: Tripping the City of Light Fantastic

Richard Schickel / Truthdig May 21, 2011 Gil (Owen Wilson) is lolling on some steps in Paris, contemplating his moderately unhappy fate when an antique automobile pulls up and no less than F. Scott Fitzgerald and Zelda invite him to join them. In, as it happens, the 1920s, in the City of Light.I like the way Woody Allen induces us to suspend our disbelief in his fantasy. Over the years he has become—again, this is not something people seem to notice—a master filmmaker. Dig deeper ( 4 Min. Read )

Iranian Press Calls Mrs. Sarkozy a ‘Prostitute’

Staff / Truthdig Aug 31, 2010 Here's a riddle: What do you call a former supermodel, sometime recording artist and current French first lady when she opposes the stoning death of an Iranian woman accused of adultery? Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

Palin Punked by Faux Sarkozy Prank Call

Staff / Truthdig Nov 2, 2008 In what will go down as one of the epic prank calls of all time, Canadian radio show jester Marc Antoine Audette got Sarah Palin on the phone Saturday by telling her French President Nicolas Sarkozy was calling. Oops. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

Policeman’s Suicide Hastens Sarkozy’s Farewell to Israel

Staff / Truthdig Jun 25, 2008 An Israeli policeman killed himself Tuesday afternoon at the Tel Aviv airport -- just as French President Nicolas Sarkozy and his wife, Carla Bruni, were saying their goodbyes to Israeli Prime Minister Ehud Olmert before boarding their plane, which suddenly became a quick and urgent exercise. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

Spin Control With Your Host, President Sarkozy

Staff / Truthdig Apr 25, 2008 French President Nicolas Sarkozy strode into office a year ago after talking big about economic growth, but by early 2008 he complained that "the till's already empty" -- as he sported flashy accessories and stepped out with an even flashier new partner, Carla Bruni. Now, "Sarko" is doing crisis management and offering apologies for his past mistakes. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )