Have you seen this film?
It's a very interesting look at the creative side of the advertising industry.
I found myself crying and laughing while watching this film.
I highly recommend this if you are a remotely creative person-which aren't we all?
(***bonus-this film is available as "watch it now" on Netflix)
Have you seen this scrapbook Jane Campion has compiled from bits and pieces of her film Bright Star?
It is an interesting look at some of the little bits it took to make the film.
I could (and have!) spent a lot of time digging through the site.
Thanks to joiebutter's twitter for the tip!
I adore gleaning inspiration from films.
Since there was a great response to the last post like this, I've decided to make it a regular ordeal.
Last night I watched Mansfield Park, which is set in nineteenth century England. I found loads of fun bits-let me share them with you:
I adore the decorations in the father's study-so many great antlers.
Writing with a quill pen might make my writing seem more romantic.
Must do more apple picking in the rain, looks fun!
Parties with candles, fancy dresses and friends are always good.
Watching the ships come in will never bore me.
Reading tales with sisters is a good way to spend an afternoon.
Everyone could use more fireworks and serenading in their life...
Fog is gorgeous.
I was watching Breakfast at Tiffany's the other day and found lots of little inspirational bits, so I thought I'd share them here.
1. Write more hand written notes (a small present is good, too)
2. Invest in a solid pump (and cute ankle watch)
3. Use a typewriter more often
4. Even a sweatshirt and jeans can be worn with grace
5. hot dogs will never be out of fashion
6. black shirt, sunglasses, big hair
7. A bright coat is great!
8. The five and dime used to be WAY cooler
9. A girl could always use a goldfish
10. a half bathtub looks better as a planter than as a couch
11. pink fluffy cake always looks fancy
12. Pigtails done the right way can be chic
Ah...I love tihs film.
I literally squealed when I saw the trailer for Fantastic Mr. Fox.
I adore well made children's films and this one directed by a favorite director is sure to be great.
Seriously, can you not crack up while watching the trailer?
As a child I devoured Roald Dahl's books-I think I read Charlie and the Chocolate Factory over five times and I know I read the BFG at least three times. Witches was hysterical and made into a pretty great little movie but I dare say this may be the best yet.
Can not wait!
I'm not gonna lie, I LOVED disney when I was a kid. My favorites were Alice in Wonderland, Peter Pan, and Cinderella. I was reminded by a post over at Inchmark last week that these films have something in common-they were all conceived by the uber talented Mary Blair.
Blair's style is one I grew up with and adored and probably laid the groundwork for many of my aesthetic preferences to this day.
These photos are from this great flickr set, if you have a minute I highly recommend browsing through it.
Blair also illustrated a favorite book of mine named I Can Fly.
Days of Heaven is one of the most gorgeous films of all time.
I said it. It's images of the American West are epic and amazing, the plot is well written and costumes totally lovable.
I think of its images often and wonder if the America it portrays is all but disappeared.
You should see this film.