I've reviewed a few films on this blog, but I never thought I'd be adding one to the 'staying in' category until 2020 arrived with its global pandemic, lockdowns, and cinema closures! I was recently sent a preview link for The Assistant, which is written and directed by Kitty Green and is about an ambitious... Continue Reading →
Ferris Bueller's Day Off is an unquestionable classic. I don't know how interesting it would be to anyone who's young enough to have never known a time without broadband and smartphones, but I rewatched this movie recently - after watching Spiderman: Homecoming, as there's a little tribute to Bueller in it - and felt that... Continue Reading →
I'm a massive fan of movies and TV shows based on comic book characters and many have been wonderful lately. However, some look so awful from the trailer that you can only hope the reality is going to be a hell of a lot better. I haven't seen Batman v Superman yet but I know... Continue Reading →
Last night, I attended the opening of the LCFMA16 exhibition, featuring some very impressive student work from across the London College of Fashion's postgraduate courses. With an overall curatorial theme of 'anti gravity', clothing and costume could be found floating in space with horizontal mannequins levitating next to spot-lit shoes on dark plinths. LCF's postgraduate... Continue Reading →
I was contacted recently by feminist film director Mélodie Roulaud as she wanted to share her latest project, Scream Queens. A short fashion film from a director who is passionate about promoting body diversity would have been high on my watch list anyway, but the summary is even more wonderful. What happens when you invite... Continue Reading →
This week, I was lucky enough to be able to preview an exciting new film ahead of its UK release on Friday. Appropriate Behaviour is a deadpan indie comedy written, directed by and starring Desiree Akhavan. Set in Brooklyn, it centres around one woman's quest to come to terms with the recent break up with... Continue Reading →
Last night I went to the private view of the London College of Fashion MA15 Exhibition, featuring work from graduates in a diverse range of postgraduate fashion specialisms, including: womenswear, menswear, accessories, footwear, curation, costume for performance, photography and media production. This annual exhibition is a fantastic showcase for the diversity of LCF's Graduate School... Continue Reading →
Contemporaneity is definitely the word to better explain Antonella Cannarozzi's approach to her profession. In Antonella's work as a costume designer, focus is given to the essence of the present moment rather than to decor or embellishments. This places her in a very peculiar position in relation to most of her colleagues who reached popularity... Continue Reading →
This is the first of a new series on Rarely Wears Lipstick, about creative careers and what they involve. Whether you're just starting out or looking for a career change, it's always helpful to hear about what people with exciting sounding jobs actually do. Not that "day in the life" type of article (sorry Stylist,... Continue Reading →
I've always loved James Bond. The movies were a perfect form of escapism for my younger, less cynical self. Each was a window into another world - not only one of glamour and intrigue, but they also served as a glimpse into a past I didn't know. As a child, they were the oldest films... Continue Reading →