14 Actors Acting

The New York Times Magazine recently created a video series named Fourteen Actors Acting as a tribute to some of Hollywood's classic screen types, to celebrate their annual Hollywood Issue. The videos are short, black and white performances by 14 actors, directed by Solve Sundsbo. The stars include Jesse Eisenberg, Natalie Portman, Michael Douglas, Matt Damon, Vincent Cassel and more.

It's a really interesting video gallery, and some of the scenes are absolutely breathtaking. The music by Owen Pallett is beautiful and really ties the whole series together. You can watch all the videos here and then let me know which one is your favourite!

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Found

Being a doodler, I love the concept of Found magazine. I'm always on the lookout for stray photos and crumpled notes, love how they allow me a personal glimpse in someone else's life. The people behind it collect all these found items and share them with the world. Isn't it a great idea? I actually laughed out loud when I saw the note above, which was found scribbled on a barf bag in a plane.

You can submit your own findings, plus you can buy their magazines and books online. For photography enthusiasts, they have a special book about found Polaroids, which goes straight to my Christmas wishlist.

So, take a moment or two to browse their site and next time you're in a supermarket, a bar or the library, keep an eye out for these tossed away treasures. They might make your day.

Won't it be strange when we're all fully grown

Today is Pulp day. I almost screamed with excitement when I heard the news. Yes, one of Britain's coolest bands are reuniting for some live shows this summer. I can't think of anything more exciting for someone who grew up in the '90s. Check out their official page and start saving up. That's what I'm doing.

Hotel Chevalier

Hotel Chevalier is a short film by Wes Anderson, a prologue to his 2007 film, The Darjeeling Limited, starring Jason Schwartzman and Natalie Portman. It's a 13-minute long love story, and takes place entirely in a hotel room, which makes me love it even more. You can watch it all on youtube, part 1 and part 2 .

The setting and atmosphere is beautiful, and the chemistry between Portman and Schwartzman works great. When watching this again today for this post, I fell in love all over again with the 1969 song Where do you go to my lovely by Peter Starstedt, which really helps set the mood for this film, although that's to be expected of Mr. Anderson, his films always have gorgeous music. Pure vintage goodness.

-Are you running away from me?
-I thought I already did.

Another day, another tag

The lovely Elviella tagged me recently (by recently I mean over a month ago) to answer 8 questions. I'm really, really late but finally, here they are. Feel free to tag yourselves!

1. Which movie/book/comic character can you relate the most with?
I don't know if it's about relatability, but one of my favourite book characters is T.S. Garp, from John Irving's The world according to Garp. A gem of a book.

2. Which is the physical characteristic that you always pay attention to when you see people? (e.g. I ALWAYS remember what people's hands look like)
I think I always notice the hair.

3. Three things that annoy you to no end?
Only three? That's tough. Let's see: a) rude people who push and shove you in buses and trains.
b) rude people who ignore the smoking ban. c) rude people who don't smile or say "thank you" and "please". You can see a pattern, right? Rude people annoy the crap out of me.

4. Who is your favourite band/singer currently?
Right now, it's Mumford and Sons. I'm listening to them non-stop.

5. Which is the first thing you do when you get in the internet?
Check my e-mail. Doesn't everyone do that?

6. Which is the latest film you've watched?
Buried, which was brilliant.

7. Something you really are looking forward to?

Christmas!

8. A thing you really have to do that you've been neglecting?

Updating my blog. Done!

I'll be back soon! Until next time, watch Terriers!

xoxo






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Winner

Congrats Efi ! You're the winner of the tote bag! Drop me an email (you can find my address in my profile) to let me know where to send your bag.

Thank you all for participating, stay tuned for the next one!

Tote Giveaway!

It's atonement time. I've been absent for so long and I feel kinda bad about it, no time or mood to blog I guess. In the meantime though, I reached 100 readers so I want to celebrate a little with a giveaway! A large, brand new tote bag is up for grabs.

Roomy and practical, it has a zippered pocket on the back, one inside plus a handy compartment for your cellphone. The giveaway is open worldwide and all you have to do is leave a comment here until October 24.

Thank you and comment away!

xoxo