telephone

Kermit gabbing away on a pay phone (remember those?) via this awesome post at I Love Hotdogs.

Happy Friday.

once upon a manicure

The Shrek Forever After Collection
Who the Shrek Are You, Whats With the Cattitude, Rumple's Wiggin, Ogre-the-Top Blue, Funkey Donkey and Fiercly Fiona.

Today, in bizarre collaborations I never could have imagined: the folks at OPI thought that a film about an ogre and his motley band of furry friends would make great inspiration for a new range of cartoon coloured polishes just in time for summer. Strangely enough, I kind of agree. A bright palate of blues, purples, and, yes of course, ogre greens make up the soon to be released Shrek Forever After collection. Coinciding with the launch of the fourth and final (you promise!) installment of the franchise, these shades are as bold and offbeat as their namesake - not a pink or red in sight! Personally I'm loving the pastel blue What's With the Cattitude but true Shrek fans will fall for the swampy green Who the Shrek Are You.

what next?

I just watched The Graduate - I want to wear majorly winged eyeliner, grow my hair to be Elaine-length / I need Mrs. Robinson's cheetah coat.

poster of a girl

I really like these posters for the BAFTA's best picture nominees by Tavis Coburn (I saw them here). I'm a huge fan of An Education and am dying to see Precious. Have any of you seen it?

can you dig it?

I just finished watching The Warriors. If you haven't seen it, it's like a grittier Westside Story with obscenely good costuming and a very, very sexy cast. I especially liked the sassy radio announcer who tracks the Warriors' move with a killer soundtrack. If anything, the movie makes me want to get a serious perm, put on a leather vest, and vandalize something.

non plus one

"We were influenced by 60s New Wave films and my uncle's house," said Gia.

Here's a really cute short by Gia Coppola (Sofia's niece) and Tracy Antonopoulo, featuring Kirsten Dunst and Jason Schwartzman prancing around in Opening Ceremony's S/S2010 Collection. It's nice to see Kirsten Dunst again, looking so lovely, and the whole thing makes me wish it was summer (but at least glad that it's Friday).

a love story.

This is a post about a romantic comedy I'm desperate to see. But first of all, it's a post about a football game. Last night I watched the Superbowl, as I do every year, without any knowledge of any sort about who was playing or what exactly a "down" is. I find it to be an excellent excuse to eat copious amounts of multigrain tostitos and layer dip. I also enjoy making silly bets with anyone who will agree to it. In previous years I have managed to bet on the losing team every single time. I have bought pitchers of beer that I was not allowed to share and winterlicious dinners that I couldn't afford. It's a pathetic track record. Anyways, this year my boyfriend bet on the favourite, I bet on the underdogs (due in large part to the gold fleur de lis on their helmets) and miraculously - I won. The terms of the bet? Next weekend my lovely boyfriend (who often proclaims he is allergic to movie theatres) has to take me to this star studded cinematic love fest, and pay for popcorn. Don't you love football?

blue velvet

(stills from I love hotdogs)

While watching the episode of Friends where Ross hits on Isabella Rossellini for the umpteenth time, I realized that I had never actually seen Blue Velvet (am I the only one late to the party with this?). Wanting to know what the fuss was about, I finally watched it last night and quite liked it (minus the gross bits with Dennis Hopper acting insane). I really like how David Lynch shot the film, especially how he cuts from scene to scene. And that pink apartment. And Trey MacDougal. The review over at I Love Hotdogs (best movie blog!) sums up the film perfectly and in a much funnier way than I can:

"Hey David Lynch, I like your movies! And Blue Velvet is one of my favorites. Lynch is so good at showcasing an American Gothic: turning seemingly simple small towns into places that brim with secrets, bizarre characters, and strange occurrences. I love the use of music and score to set the mood; The title itself is a reference to Bobby Vinton’s 1963 song “Blue Velvet”: a song that I personally find unsettling and kinda creepy in the best way. In one of my favorite music related scenes, Dean Stockwell lip synches “In Dreams” by Roy Orbison like some sort of maudlin clown. The room and time almost stand still, it’s pretty mesmerizing.

Each Character is so fascinating. Dennis Hopper plays Frank, a nitrous huffing masochist that gets emo rage when listening to Roy Orbison. The beautiful Isabella Rossellini is a lounge singer and mother who has grown to enjoy a taste for pain. Trey “Schooner” MacDougal Kyle McLaughlin is Jeffrey, an in over his head guy in trying to juggle two woman all while attempting to solve a mystery. Laura “Sad Clown” Dern is the most innocent character of all, she wins me over until she cries the ugly cry YET again. Throw in shady detectives, a missing ear, and people that look like Farside cartoon characters and it’s quintessential Lynch. Guess What? That creep from Eyes of Laura Mars is in it too! Perfect."

all about alice

This week I've decided to re-read Alice in Wonderland in preparation for Tim Burton's soon to be released film adaptation of the quirky classic. I wasn't really into what Burton did with Charlie and the Chocolate Factory and so my expectations are kind of..meh. From what I've seen so far the film is a far cry from the whimsical technicolour of the beloved Disney version. Think dark and eerie (Johnny...you've never looked so creepy) and a little bit too CGI for my liking.

However, revisiting the book has been quite magical. I've fallen down the rabbit hole (if you will) and am a little bit obsessed with all things Alice. I've been after the white-rabbit's pocket watch for a while and now I'm on the look out for the perfect mary-janes to pair with some white knee highs. and a ribbon in my hair. Also, if anyone is in possession of a comically oversized hat I'd love to host an afternoon tea party to celebrate my upcoming unbirthday.

howl

Eight years ago, film-makers Rob Epstein and Jeffrey Friedman received a call from Ginsberg's estate asking them to make a documentary about Howl. With the 50th anniversary of the poem's publication (and subsequent obscenity trial) approaching, the estate wanted the best. Epstein and Friedman have, between them, won Oscars and Emmys for a lifetime of work including The Times of Harvey Milk, about the first openly gay man elected to public office in California; and The Celluloid Closet, based on Vito Russo's book about screen depictions of homosexuality. Ginsberg's estate knew the pair could deliver an in-depth documentary on time and on budget; plus, they were queer enough to understand the social pressures that formed the poet.
-The Guardian, on the origins of the film

Must see this.

wes and the gang

Speaking of collages, here's a delightful one that Nylon Korea put together for their February 2010 issue (it's a shame I couldn't read any of the accompanying article, but I'm pretty sure they were saying that Wes Anderson is awesome). I recently watched Fantastic Mr. Fox (finally!) and it was all that I hoped it would be and more - plus the soundtrack is incredible.

two for the road

When in need of a new movie suggestion, I often check over at I Love Hotdogs for something that tickles my fancy. Two for the Road (1967) would certainly do the trick, I think. It stars Audrey Hepburn and Albert Finney, and looks both stylish and charming - I want to watch it immediately. Also, check out a rather handsome-looking Mr. Feeny! Have any of you seen this?

try a little tenderness

A Friday night viewing of Pretty in Pink reminded me how much I love Duckie Dale, Otis Redding, and how badly I want that army green Korea jacket Molly sports throughout the film.

A Single Man

I know I'm a little bit late with this but has anyone seen Tom Ford's melancholic masterpiece yet? It seems like it would be as intensely heartbreaking as it is visually stunning. Also, have Colin Firth and Julianne Moore ever looked this good?

foxy lady

As mentioned earlier, I watched The Lovely Bones this past Monday. I wasn't particularly blown away by Peter Jackson's adaptation, although it did make me want to revisit the book (which I obviously deeply loved). However, I will say that Susan Sarandon was looking rather fabulous as the chain-smoking, alcoholic Grandma Lynn, with her big hair, fur coats, winged eye-liner, and no-nonsense attitude. I think she was my favourite part of the whole film.

love actually

Watch it...and then watch it again.