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August 29, 2011

Beyonce + Clouzot

Beyonce's new video for 1+1 is her best since Single Ladies (which remains one of the most exuberantly photographed dance performances I've ever seen).

It also has an instantly recognizable cinematic pedigree:

I apparently wasn't the first person to notice this. As I was getting ready to post this, I did a quick google search and found that there was already a mashup.

Some may cry foul, but I'm just glad to see that Clouzot maintains enough cultural significance that audiences are aware he's being referenced at all. That, and I love this Beyonce video. I've had a soft spot for her ever since the video for Irreplaceable (which isn't great) made me cry while on an airplane.

Posted by David Lowery at August 29, 2011 12:55 AM