Showing posts with label Documentary. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Documentary. Show all posts

3/25/12

Cold + Rain + Sunday afternoon= Netflix Documentary Marathon

Woke up to a rainy Sunday morning here in Southern California. Grabbed my laptop, curled up in bed and hit 'play' on my Netflix instant queue list. Todays movie marathon runs the gamut of fashion, art, journalism, music and interoirs:


This documentary tells the story of the husband-and-wife team of Charles and Ray Eames, widely considered America's most important designers
 

NEW YORK IN THE FIFTIES
It was a powerful time in New York City, as the bohemian movement unfolded and changed the beat of the city. The cast of characters interviewed for this fascinating documentary (based on writer Dan Wakefield's memoirs) reads like a "Who's Who" of the decade


Originally only superficially a chronicle of Edie Sedgwick's days at Andy Warhol's Factory, Ciao! Manhattan has become one of the most insightful looks at New York's "Silver Sixties" period and the horrible fallout that followed


With the release of "A Night at the Opera" in 1975, Queen catapulted into the rock 'n' roll mainstream and broke new ground with the wildly inventive single "Bohemian Rhapsody." This installment of Classic Albums series examines the creative process behind the landmark recording.

teext and images: netflix.com

6/5/11

Sunday Staples - Bill Cunningham: New York

My perfect Sunday Brunch? Bagels for the mouth - Jazz for my ears & the New York Times style section for my eyes. Its true, Just ask any fashion savvy New Yorker. They all begin their week...On The Street.


Bill Cunningham has made it his life mission to capture the TRUE essence of New York fashion & style with his On the Street segments for the Times. Who needs fashion week! From 5th avenue to Bleeker street to Canal, Bill makes a point to show us what's hot commin straight off the city's concrete runways. With a few snaps of the shutter he captures an insight to innovative style the way no other has (or ever will). Cinematographer Richard Press' feature film debut takes behind the camera eye and into the life of the City's beloved.


Bill Cunningham: New York, takes us inside "the dark room" of the man who has captured the images of some of the most fashionable New Yorkers. The 1 hour and 24 minute long documentary reveals the elements, events and people that combined to develop the creative eye of the man we know and love.


"I'm not interested in celebrities with their free dresses.
I'm interested in CLOTHES!"
- Bill Cunningham

You can catch Bill Cunningham: New York it on it's last leg in the Metroplex next weekend at The Magnolia at The Modern in Fort Worth. From June 10th thru the 12th there will be 5 showings of the film. Tickets are $8.50 ($6.50 for Modern Members) and go on sale 2 hours before showtime.

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