saxophonist Stan Getz"s improvisations on an imaginative jazz score.
The film remains as curious as ever. Its opening scene establishes a phantasmagorical tone that it rarely departs for long, as a nightclub comic (played by budding heartthrob Warren Beatty, fresh from Lilith and acting his 28-year-old ass off) lights up a cigar in a sauna, sitting fully clothed in foppish finery as a laughing chorus of fat, old guys cackles at him. Must be the 1960s.
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Thu, 02 Dec 2010 13:45:12 GMT
The Boob Job: Not Just for the Stars!
Cosmetic surgery has come a long way, baby. And although female celebrities may have - willingly or unwillingly - put the procedure and the… um… goods in the public eye, they no longer have the market cornered with many more safe, reasonably priced implant options and numerous well-trained surgeons out there. Sharon Stone, Paula Abdul, Tori Spelling, Pamela Anderson, and many others have gone under the knife, but you may be surprised how many of your friends, co-workers, and neighbors have too - even if they don't talk about it openly.
According to the American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery, over 300,000 women had
breast enhancement surgery (which surpassed liposuction as the most common type of cosmetic surgery in 2008 with more than 350,000 women getting implants) in 2009 alone. So why do so many women choose to increase the size of their bust? Many celebrities do it to hold the public's interest and keep up a sexy image. Lots of women do it for similar reasons: to increase their self-esteem, to feel more sexy, to fill out their bra if they have different-sized breasts, to look better after pregnancy, to fight the effects of aging, or to move on with their lives after losing one or both breasts to cancer.
But what if you like the idea but aren't ready to let it all hang out in front of your doctor? If you find a consultation intimidating or if you feel uncomfortable talking about the possibility of giving your breasts a boost with your friends, then you probably should start by doing some research on your own. You can find good information about the risks and benefits of surgery and different types of implants on the Food and Drug Administration's website, and you can also find a certified surgeon online. Getting more information can help you overcome those consultation jitters and be prepared to give yourself a new look.
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Wed, 10 Nov 2010 13:08:46 GMT
Jessica Alba in Joomi Lim Spike Bracelets
Spikes are definitely the new fringe - just when you think they"re going to fizzle out, they"re back to being everywhere! I"m liking Jessica Alba"s incorporation of the trend with her stacked Joomi Lim Spiked Bracelets. The brand is designed by a husband-and-wife team (so in awe of anyone that can live and work with the same person!), and balances the hard, biker edge of spikes with a streamlined design. While I"m not a fan of Alba"s dress, I do like the idea of pairing these stacked gunmetal pieces with an ethereal white dress.
If you"re a fan of this design, check-out Lim"s headbands. The brand is actually best known for their hair accessories (thank you Blaire Waldorf), and jewelery was just added recently. Spiked headbands are a bit over-kill for my taste, but would you wear them?
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Wed, 20 Oct 2010 13:54:45 GMT
Edward Norton and Tim Blake Nelson
Newly released on DVD and Blu-ray this week is writer-director-actor Tim Blake Nelson"s Leaves of Grass, starring two-time Oscar nominee Edward Norton:
LEAVES OF GRASS is a comic thriller seen through the dual perspectives of identical twins, both played by Norton). Bill, a classical philosophy professor at Brown University, returns home upon news of his brother Brady"s murder in a drug deal gone awry. Bill quickly learns that Brady"s death has been grossly exaggerated, as he"s swept up into one of his brother"s crazy schemes. Alongside his eccentric mother (Susan Sarandon) and a beautiful woman named Janet (Keri Russell), Bill participates in his brother"s wild plan, leading him on a twisted path filled with unique characters and life"s most challenging questions. Also starring Richard Dreyfuss and writer-director Tim Blake Nelson, the film merges crime drama, drug comedy, and classical philosophy, as it attempts to answer one of the oldest questions in the world: What does it truly mean to be happy?
Last March in Austin, during the SXSW Film Festival, I sat down with Nelson and Norton to discuss the technical and performance logistics of single-handedly playing twins, smoking joints (and fake joints), Horatio"s "golden mean," and the reason nobody makes pot dramas.
To listen to the podcast, click here. (14:42)
Podcast Music
INTRO: Cab Calloway: "Reefer Man"
OUTRO: Commander Cody and His Lost Planet Airmen: "Seeds and Stems (Again)"
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Sun, 26 Sep 2010 15:53:49 GMT
DA Pennebaker, Chris Hegedus, Jacquy Pfeiffer
by Steve Dollar
There are no tears in pastry, says Jacquy Pfeiffer, the cofounder of Chicago"s French Pastry School and star of Kings of Pastry. The new documentary, from the illustrious filmmaking team of DA Pennebaker and Chris Hegedus, follows the affable Frechman as he ventures into his own culinary war room: the fevered competition for the Meilleurs Ouvriers de France, which for the 16 chefs who make it into the finals each year might as well be the Nobel Prize is de France, which for the 16 chefs who make it into the finals each year might as well be the Nobel Prize in the art and science of patisserie.
Just as there"s no omelette without some broken eggs, the contest pushes each chef to the absolute limit. As the cameras follow Pfeiffer through the arduous process-bolstered by his exceedingly patient and devoted girlfriend, Rachel-the story becomes a confectionary cliffhanger, as marvelous and terrifyingly fragile sugar sculptures teeter in peril. Even the world"s greatest butter-and-egg men are humbled by the Olympian task of making the perfect creampuff.
I caught up with the husband-and-wife team of Pennebaker and Hegedus at their Upper West Side offices, where Pfeiffer joined them to discuss the joy (and horror) of cooking. All three have been onhand this week for the film"s premiere at New York"s Film Forum where, yes, dessert was served. WARNING: Minor Spoiler Alert!
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Wed, 08 Sep 2010 12:40:39 GMT
Aamir Khan
If filmgoers on these shores don"t recognize actor-filmmaker Aamir Khan (producer and star of the Oscar-nominated Lagaan) as something akin to "the Tom Cruise of India," it"s because the Indian film industry is so prolific that it"s hard to keep up unless you"re a bona fide Bollywood nut. For first-time filmmaker Anusha Rizvi"s Peepli Live, Khan wears his producer"s hat to bring this bittersweet satire to theaters around the globe:
On the eve of national elections in the Indian village of Peepli, two poor farmers, Natha (Omkar Das Maikpuri) and Budhia (Rahubir Yadav), face losing their land over an unpaid government loan. Desperate, they seek help from an apathetic local politician, who suggests they commit suicide to benefit from a government program that aids the families of indebted deceased farmers. When a journalist overhears Budhia urge Natha to "do what needs to be done" for the sake of their families, a media frenzy ignites around whether or not Natha will commit suicide.
For a superstar entertainer who rolls with an entourage and bodyguards, Khan proved to be a rather engaged and humble man in our sit-down interview. We discussed the farmer suicide epidemic, the ridiculousness of real life versus satire, the stigma of an "A" rating, and why he hasn"t yet sought any Hollywood projects.
To listen to the podcast, click here.
Podcast Music
INTRO: Indian Ocean: "Des Mera" (from Peepli Live)
OUTRO: Anudhara Sriram: "Lagaan.... Once Upon a Time in India"
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Mon, 09 Aug 2010 03:30:01 GMT
The Antonionian Ennui of Mad Men
by Vadim Rizov
In 1962, Don Draper went to see La Notte and loved it. He"s up on his cinema, and that"s no surprise. When someone asked if he"d seen The Bridge on the River Kwai, he responded, "I"ve seen everything, and I have the ticket stubs to prove it." Not that Don could assimilate Antonioni into advertising that quickly. He"s much more likely to use Bye Bye Birdie as a starting point for his work; foreign innovations are, for now (the show"s up to 1964), just that. As Kieron Clark pointed out, "Advertising then did exactly as it does now: it co-opted, re-used and ripped-off cinematic culture, both high and low. As both Don Draper and Matthew Weiner know only too well, the Mad Men of Madison Avenue ignore the movies at their peril." Right now, Don"s viewing choices may not have much to do with his work. Soon, they may have to if he wants to survive the "60s gracefully.
Style-wise, the show"s oft-muted colors make the "60s seem more modern than a meticulous recreation: its influences are ahead of the chronological period, even as the characters fight to keep pace with the "60s. As James Wolcott notes, Don"s living in "Gordon Willis dark" rooms "without Godfather justification," a man out of time in a way that"s not fashionable yet. Maybe not quite The Godfather- although Draper brooding in the dark in the fourth season"s premiere episode isn"t far off either-but visually, Don"s ahead of the times, meanwhile struggling to keep up with them.
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Fri, 16 Jul 2010 03:58:42 GMT
Keep up with the Ever-Changing Trends with Fashion Bags
Every woman's dream is to keep up with the latest trends. The easiest way to make a style statement, while keeping one step ahead of your peers, is by accessorizing your wardrobe with fashion bags. However, original
designer bags come with prohibitive price tags. The good news is that the internet today is overflowing with retailers who promise the best quality handbags at the most competitive rates. The only difficult part is choosing which retailer to buy from and what designs will suit us the best.
Tips for Buying Fashion Bags
Here are a few tips that will help you make the best choice while shopping for handbags:
Keep up with the seasonal trends:The world of fashion is ever changing. This means that the handbag designs also change as frequently. You can see this change by just observing what celebrities are carrying. While it was the time of small purses sometime ago, today most celebrities are seen sporting oversize bags.
Choose according to your needs:Handbags are more than just accessories. Most outfits for women do not come with enough pockets to store all that one needs to carry when one leaves the house. While a classy clutch bag has enough space when it comes to attending a formal event, nothing less than an oversized diaper bag will do while shopping with your baby. On the other hand, bags that are carried to the office need to have enough space for the essentials and to give a professional look but not be too large or flashy.
The perfect combination:Always go for a bag that provides you the perfect combination of the best appearance, style, color and taste. Do not choose a bag just because someone else has it.
Be aware that trends don't last long: Fashion trends change so rapidly that investing in expensive purses is often a waste of money. Look alike handbags are the best choice when it comes to keeping up with the latest trend without burning a hole in your pocket.
Price:While look alike bags are cheaper than the originals, be careful of prices that seem to low. One cannot achieve a high quality end product by cutting costs. A high quality inspired bags, that even a connoisseur will find difficult to distinguish from the real thing cannot come for $20.
The last, and possibly most important, factor to keep in mind is to shop only at trusted online stores. Ensure that you check the testimonials and client feedback before making your final decision. One of the most trusted names when it comes to cheap fashion bags of the highest quality is Baginc. For more information on their exhaustive inventory of handbags, visit www.baginc.com.
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