The great French physical comedian and filmmaker
Jacques Tati (best known for Playtime, which will
screen later in August) first introduced his unforgettable character
Monsieur Hulot in this 1953 film. Fans of Lloyd, Chaplin,
Keaton—even dumb Mr. Bean, goddamnit—should not miss this tale of
Hulot at the beach, fucking up everything for everyone and emerging
unscathed and lovable in the end. (Northwest Film
Forum, 1515 12th Ave, 267-5380. 7, 9:15 pm, $5—$8.50. Series continues through Aug
16.)

Annie Wagner is The Stranger's former film editor. She was born and raised in Capitol Hill, but has since lived in such far-flung locales as Phoenix, AZ, Charlottesville, VA, and Wedgwood. After graduating...