Retro: Lucas with the Lid off

So brilliant. Michel Gondry directs.

1994.

Retro: PBS

These ALL rocked.







( I know that I have been a Youtube junkie as of late...)

Music: What else? Duran Duran is going to Broadway

(Why is it when bands with 3-4 members take photos, that they always are staring off in different directions, except for maybe one or two that seem aware there is a camera? Who came up with this formula?)

Seven kajillion people forwarded an email that my favorite band in the universe is going to Broadway. They will be playing for 12 nights straight in November, or something insane like that. Tickets go on sale this Saturday. Why did you leave again, Andy?!!!


The new album is called "Red Carpet Massacre." The press keep mentioning Justin Timberlake worked with them on it. Enough already! Who cares about HIM? What about Nick?

Excuse My Cuteness: Koalas and Puppies

Comment: H.L. Mencken

"Philosophy consists very largely of one philosopher arguing that all others are jackasses. He usually proves it, and I should add that he also usually proves that he is one himself."

Comment: I Didn't Art Direct These

But found them funny... oh dear.

Kermit & Debbie Harry - 1981

Comment: Theresa Duncan & Jeremy Blake

This week, I read New York Mag's article about the double suicides of these two artists in love. It was a tale of love, paranoia, artistic frustration, and Scientology. I was moved enough to read some of Theresa Duncan's blog, (the post below is something I gleaned immediately from it) -- I found her affecting...

She created an animated short which was mentioned in the New York article. Iam hoping to find a clip of it to post. It was fragile, lovely and very rock and roll.

Always sad to hear stories like this.

Retro: Josephine Baker

Le Sigh: Christophe Galfard

I had to break my hiatus from the blog to post this handsome man's business.

Christophe is a graduate from the University of Paris with a degree in advanced mathematics, he went on to gain a Diploma of Engineering at Ecole Centrale des Arsts et Manufactures de Paris. Christophe continued his education, earning a Certificate of Advanced Studies in Mathematics at the University of Cambridge, where he is currently pursuing his PhD under the direction of Professor Stephen W. Hawking. He's brilliant, he's handsome, he's FRENCH.

I'd LOVE to discuss black holes with him. Le sigh. This is not a very good picture of him. Okay, I'm going back under my rock.

Films: Ratatouille & The Order of the Phoenix

and really really really loved.

Ratatouille

Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix

Plus I need to post this GORGEOUS depiction of Paris from Ratatouille. Good grief!!! I want to cry.



Le sigh.

Animation: There is a God

Disney To Halt DVD Sequels
21 June 2007 (StudioBriefing)
The Walt Disney Co. will no longer produce direct-to-video sequels of its animated features, according to Disney watcher Jim Hill. Hill, who has had a hit-and-miss record in reporting on inside decisions at the company, said that Sharon Morrill, president of DisneyToon Studios, has been forced to step down as part of the decision to shut down the group that produces the DVD sequels. Prior to Disney's acquisition of Pixar, Pixar executives Steve Jobs and John Lasseter had publicly complained about the quality of the sequels, maintaining that they undercut the value of the original features. Disney executives had responded that the sequels had proved to be enormously successful for the studio. According to Hill, Lasseter made the decision to halt further production of the DVD sequels and fire Morrill after viewing a "work-in-progress version" of The Tinkerbell Movie, which Hill described as "an awful mess." Hill said that Lasseter complained to Disney chief Robert Iger that the movie was "virtually unwatchable." As a direct result of that meeting, Hill wrote, "some $30 million worth of animation had to be scrapped."

Check Out: Xanadu comes to Broadway!

It's here! Finally!!!

Read a review:

Xanadu on Broadway!!!

Le Sigh: Lt. Col. Kevin Robbins

Sometimes, I forget how frickin gorgeous some men in the Air Force are. I also forget that I am not 15 and that I am a married lady. But, you have to understand, he appeared on the Daily Show tonight and it took me right back to my days of drooling over the cadets at the Chapel Hills Mall.

This picture sort of sucks.

TV: Heroes

Stupid insanity going on here. I have about 4 projects that I'm triyng to complete, and I don't know how many potential ones orbiting. I should NOT complain, but naturally I am.

More important than that is that the season finale for Heroes is tonight on NBC. This is the BEST show on tv right now.

The guy who plays Mohinder is HOT.

Music: Interpol

So, this is the new single, "Heinrich Maneuver."



Click here to go to see more new stuff

Meh. It sounds like Interpol.

Sartorial Obituary Update: Demeulemeester

Well, it's been bid on, and there are 26 watchers on it. Guess I can't use the excuse "It didn't sell" now. But it's for the best.


I'm really not dealing with this well.

Check Out: Disney-hellokitty-ripoff land

GAWD this cracked me up. It's soooo bad. Naturally, I want to go and check it out. I am DYING to see what the rides are.

Of course it's blatant copyright violation, and of course, I wonder what Disney will do.

Whatever, it's hilarious.

Japan Probe

Sartorial Obituary: Ann Demeulemeester Dress

Today, I have posted my beloved Ann Demeulemeester dress on eBay. It has taken me 1 year to say goodbye to this dress. It is gorgeous. It feels like a DREAM. It makes you look like a star.

It's too damn big on me.

Instead of the jaw dropping effect this goddess robe has on women 5'8 or higher, I looked like the Disney dwarf Dopey. I wasn't tall enough. I cried a lot.

Anyhow. If you're tall enough, and about a size 8, it will be the most insanely gorgeous thing on you. You should have it.

I hope no one bids on it.

Retro: Cruel Summer

Classic Bananarama

Comment: Prayers to Virginia

Megapost: Siouxsie

TV: Arrested Development's Bob Loblaw

Television at its finest.

art art art: John Conway

Good god, I quit. I have been left speechless...I've never seen vector art look so good...

"Kraken Come"

"Clarinetopolis"

25, from London, describes his work as "Retro-futuristic vector aesthetic neo-deco gothic noir."

"Stars on Strings"

I get so ridiculously excited over some artists' work, I can not wait to see the new work coming out of his studio...

Click here to see more of John Conway's work

art art art: Fabo

"Buhito"

Recently, I came across the beautiful and charming work of Francisco Antonio Benitez Osorio, aka Fabo. "Un pinguino"

It was the birds that first caught my eye.

"A little rest"

Then the creatures...

"Una caida sobria"

Then the composers!

Bach

click here for more more

Music: The Bon Savants

I was lucky enough to catch these guys at the Mercury lounge a month ago.. My new favorite band these days... Dreamy shoegazer sort of music, very beautiful, stuff to fall in love to...



Straight from Boston...
www.myspace.com/bonsavants

Music : Smashing Pumpkins

They've just announced that they will reunite for some performances in Europe later this year. There is ONE american date, and it's in DC. Check the link below for more details....

Source

Animation: I KNEW it

I was talking to someone about how DIsney REALLY really should put out another princess story. I was POSITIVE the next feature was going to be Glen Keane's Did-he-really-agree-to-3-D "Rapunzel", however I was mistaken. Disney is releasing "The Frog Princess. In addition to this new princess fairytale/merchandise push, Disney will also introduce their first black/african-american princess.

(No, neither Jasmine or Nala counted!!!)

Those "Disney" eyes....

It's set in New Orleans and her name is Princess Maddy. Of course, this is all pre-production. Who knows what final results will be.

I'm sure that this film will meet its audience, ESPECIALLY with guru John Lasseter at the reins and racial-based press. Of course, people will talk about it and I'm sure it will be clever, funny, enchanting, empowering, whatever, etc.... anyhow, we'll see when we see it.

Of course, my perverse side can't help but wonder what the prince will look like (if there is one)...

Thank you to my beloved M for forwarding....kisses beebee.

Retro: Jesus Jones

I ♥ Jesus Jones. Mike Edwards is still gorgeous!


Links: http://www.jesusjones.com/

Retro: REM & Eddie Vedder

Wow.. massive flash backs looking at THESE two....

Eddie Vedder looks great, and I love seeing Michael Stipe in suits. I love the top image.

Comment: My Favorite Dress at Oscars 2007

Fashion: My Least Favorite Dress at the Oscars 2007

Kelly Preston, Oscars 2007

Music: Arcade Fire

They're in NYC now, and they brought snow with them.

Check Out: Oddly compelling

http://www.wimp.com/famous/

Fashion: My Favorite Dress at the Grammys

Christina Ricci - Grammys 2007

Comment: My Least Favorite Dress @ the 2007 Grammys

Ugh, Yuck. It looks massively uncomfortable, and not flattering at all.

Go Girl: Coppola does the Opera

Sofia and Thomas

"Coppola To Stage First Ever Opera

Marie Antoinette filmmaker Sofia Coppola will stage her first opera in 2009, after reaching an agreement with France's Montpellier Opera House.. The Oscar-nominated Lost In Translation director's first foray into the operatic world will see her mastermind Puccini romantic tragedy Manon Lescaut during the venue's 2009-2010 season. Controversial tenor Robert Alagna has been lined up to star in the show - he stormed off stage during a performance of Verdi's Aida in Milan, Italy and refused to return."



from www.imdb.com

Animation: Witch Hunter Robin

Witch Hunter Robin. I was absolutely enraptured watching this.

Le Sigh: Anita Pallenberg

I love her name so much. Hello pretty, pretty.

Le Sigh: Jon Meacham

Yes, I think I would take a secretarial assistant's position to be close to him.

No, I have absolutely no shame.

Comment: Christina Aguilera

Was it possible for me to love Miss Aguilera more than in this picture?

Mega Post: Courtney Love