Can't wait to see what Hou Hsiao-Hsien does next.

Loved his Tokyo story. Loved this Paris.

I hope he makes a New York film. Maybe he can redeem Wong Kar Wai's failed attempt to make an American movie.

I loved Le Voyage Du Ballon Rouge. I don't understand why people would go see this film if they are unfamiliar with Hou's work. There was a very strange demographic at the Paris Theater in New York this evening. This is a Hou Hsiao-Hsien film. By definition. What was/is everyone expecting?

I could sit through another viewing just to appreciate the masterly masterly camera movement. Or just to watch Juliette Binoche. And the touchstone details: the piano movers; the piano tuner; Richart chocolate. And there was one shot where the buildings reflected off the taxi windshield changed axes. Scary beautiful.

This movie made me feel nostalgic for my youth and for my old age, as well as the little happy little sad. Saudade. That's a nice feeling.