Seberg succeeds in part in "Breathless" because she epitomizes a kind of young American in Paris with a so-so command of French and with a wonderful haircut that was very hip for its time.

I can't think of any other American actress who would have been quite so right.

I don't think her subsequent roles ever suited her quite so well. "Lilith??"

I meant to add earlier that Lilith is a complete fiasco of a film. Robert Rossen shows none of his mastery behind the camera, and Seberg is hopelessly lost in the leading role, a mentally disturbed young woman. But Warren Beatty is hardly any better.

Joe--I agree that Seberg is mightily effective in Breathless, but I firmly believe it's the way the director uses her that nails the performance. I don't think her acting was particularly artful. She was perfect for the part and didn't bump into the furniture.

I've always been of the opinion that a good director can get a fine performance from even a mediocre actor or actress. I looked up the movie and it was directed by Robert Parrish, whom (?) it seems was an Oscar winning editor and directed a number of films. None of which I have seen.

Despite good shots of my nabe, You've Got Mail was unwatchable. Nora Ephron cannot direct to save her life.

Back when I was doing internet dating and had AOL I loved You've Got Mail. Doubt I'd be entranced today.

Billy, what's your nabe?