Favorite Godard

A top 20 list of my favorite director’s movies.

1. Breathless: My favorite movie of all time. The directing and editing contribute to one of the most free-wheeling and jazzy movies ever. So wildly romantic that I have a smile on face for the entire hour and a half. I could write forever on this one, so I’ll just stop now.

2. Band of Outsiders: I love early JLG. Another fun, free movie with a great crime subplot. The dance scene in the cafe is one of those classic Godard scenes that make you either...