Friday, May 29, 2009
performance: on the run
Monday, May 25, 2009
the comfort zone
Enjoy the holiday!
Sunday, May 24, 2009
computer love
Rogan, $39 (On Sale at Barneys)
I can now look like a cast member of "Tron."
the look
1944-2000
International Center of Photography
The lines, the composition, the glamour, the sex, the energy--what more could you want?
Saturday, May 23, 2009
enter the void
Nathaniel Brown and Paz de la Huerta
photographed by Nan Goldin
V, 59
Nathaniel Brown and Paz de la Huerta are the stars of Gasper Noe's latest foray into the trippy and disturbing in "Enter the Void." The film debuted at Cannes this week and tells the story of a dead drug dealer who looks over his sister as she grieves in the neon lit world of Tokyo. I've seen his last two films, "Irreversible" and "I Stand Alone", both of which are deeply unsettling films, but at least are consistent in their shocking tone and artful construction. Manohla Dargis of The New York Times had this to say about "Enter the Void":
What largely distinguishes it, beyond the stunning cinematography, is that this is the work of an artist who’s trying to show us something we haven’t seen before, even while he liberally samples images and ideas from Stanley Kubrick and the entirety of American avant-garde cinema. The grungy milieu and calculated shocks might have been designed to make you flee — even while your attention is tethered to the camera — but, really, these aren’t the point. The point is the filmmaking.
five and dime
Thom Browne's five favorite films:

"Death in Venice", 1971

"The Garden of the Finzi-Continis", 1970

"2001: A Space Odyssey", 1968

"The Thomas Crown Affair", 1968

"Barry Lyndon", 1975
Good taste or obvious taste?
Good taste or obvious taste?
Tuesday, May 19, 2009
down by the bay
Don Siegel's 1979 film, "Escape from Alcatraz" (playing as a part of the Film Forum Con Film Festival) still wasn't enough to make me an Eastwood believer, but damned if the the hard ass squint of 70's Eastwood (when he seemed less aware of his iconic status) didn't make a strong case. Watching the percolating, creased face of Eastwood burn to a slow boil as he devises the ultimate plan to escape from the ultimate prison was the film's strength, but leave it to an uneven and surprisingly non-engaging level of suspense to make the film fall a little flat by the time the boys break loose (it's not a spoiler, the film is based on a true story). Post-film I spotted Lauren Hutton looking lovely in a leg brace and smoking a cigar of some sort and asking what was playing next. A definite welcomed respite after a movie with no female eye candy. The beautiful, famous women most grown on the non-existent trees here because I keep seeing them left and right.
Sunday, May 17, 2009
the straight and narrow
Raw Selvedge Straight Leg Jean
Thanks to the Save Fashion Sale, I now own Helmut Lang jeans. My life and wardrobe are finally complete. For now.
variety lights
Aftermath of Obliteration of Eternity, 2009
Mixed media installation
now at the Gagosian Gallery
I saw Kate Winslet on the street about ten minutes after I stepped out of this installation. I still can't decide which was a more eye-popping experience.
Saturday, May 16, 2009
Friday, May 15, 2009
first look: the road
"The Road"
directed by John Hillcoat
October 16, 2009 (limited)
I. cannot. wait. for. this. movie.
Thursday, May 14, 2009
ssshhh!
Sunday, May 10, 2009
the new girl
king of cool
Film Society of Lincoln Film Center
May 20-26, 2009
I. WILL. BE. THERE.
Saturday, May 9, 2009
new romantic
"Ghosts"
Japan
Live on "The Old Grey Whistle Test"
1982
Yet another post-"Lost" treat. I think the best part of this is the fact that lead singer David Sylvian doesn't get up from his chair. If you were that cool, would you?
jealous of an eight-year-old
May 2009
I think swishy pants and shoes that lit up as you walked were big when I was in elementary school. If only I had Crewcuts at my disposal I could have been a young sartorial star like the "Mad Men" creator's son.
first look: whatever works
"Whatever Works"
directed by Woody Allen
June 19, 2009 (limited)
Those Southern accents are so distracting!
Friday, May 8, 2009
cover girl
making a good point in custom Versace
at the Metropolitan Museum of Art's Costume Institute
Gala Opening of the "Models as Muses" Exhibit
She couldn't have said it better.
Wednesday, May 6, 2009
buy! buy! buy!
All by Steven Alan
STEVEN ALAN PRESALE! And with the Save Fashion Sale that will count me as a customer as soon as the men's items arrive at the end of the month, HOW DOES THIS CITY EXPECT ME TO NOT GO BROKE?????
song of the week: ""love like a sunset"
I'm pretty susceptible to semi-indulgent instrumentals. Then again, the last time I saw Phoenix, I think indulgent was the order of the day.
Tuesday, May 5, 2009
the one and only
Cartier 100 Years in America
April 30th, 2009
This is exactly how I'd want a suit to fit. I miss Helmut. I have strong memories of flipping through my dad's GQ's from the mid-late 90's and his look was always persuasively described as "cool", "austere", and "of-the-moment." Whatever it was, it made sense to me. His jeans were the first designer jeans I felt like I had to own and I wanted to imitate his paired down, minimalist style with the basics I could afford at Gap and Old Navy. I 'mstill waiting for that Helmut piece that I'm sure will change my life, but until then I'll keep hoping to look as refined and relaxed as Mr. Lang.
Saturday, May 2, 2009
age of consent
Adventureland
directed by Greg Mattola, 2009
I really, really, really wanted to like this movie, but don't you hate it when you watch a movie and its hip factor is poured on so thick it might as well cover some waffles rather than entertain and engage you? I will say Greg Mattola's "Adventureland" is slightly more nuanced than "Superbad", but with all of the Lou Reed obsessions, Husker Du concert tees on Kristen Stewart, and Yo La Tengo score, I couldn't help but wonder was this Mark Mothersbaugh-esque hipster catnip or simply a director with good taste? By the way, where can I find Mattola's first film, "Daytrippers" on DVD?