Quote of the Week

"I write so the endangered thoughts roaming naked and vulnerable through the misty jungles of my mind aren't slain by the guns of practical living."

-Kim Krizan

August Rush

Alright, so this movie is about sugary sweet and hopeful as they come. But that doesn't mean you should discredit August Rush, a musical urban fairy tale that gives a twist to the classic orphan-finding-his-parents fable. The orphan, Evan, "believes in music like some people believe in fairy tales." If he could only play it loud enough, maybe his parents could hear him. Its this young boy's undying belief in the power of music that sets the film apart and binds together the film's otherwise implausible plot points. The hypnotic melody of a street performer draws Evan's parents to the rooftop where they meet. Rock and classical overlap as characters thinking about each other play at separate venues. The sounds of the street inspire the ten year-old Evan to write a symphony that is played in Central Park. The music is the movie's core, and its what makes it such a beautiful film. Despite the syrup.

Quote of the Week

Luke: Very romantic.

Lorelai: Says the man who yelled "finally" at the end of Love Story.

-Gilmore Girls

I Haven't Posted In A While, And I Need To Clean Out Photo Files, So Here's Some Random Photos For Your Pleasure

To Write Love On Her Arms

"To Write Love On Her Arms" is a group that's trying to help people quit cutting, and I thought the name was such a beautiful picture of hope. Cutting wasn't brought to mainstream attention until Princess Diana confessed to struggling with it in 1996. Now it's so common it's joked about constantly ("I wish my lawn were emo so it'd cut itself."). They're even releasing a comedy this weekend called "Wristcutters: A Love Story." The truth is that cutting is serious, and i think the more it is honestly discussed, the better. There is no reason to hurt yourself, no matter what your circumstances are.

American Gangster

Two words: Denzel Washington. Two more words: Russell Crowe. Add to that it's directed by Ridley Scott, director of "Gladiator" and "Kingdom of Heaven." Do you think I want to see this film?

Quote of the Week

"Give me the songs of a nation, and I care not who writes its laws."

-Ravi Zacharias

Fashion Flash: Scarlett Johansson @ Venice Film Festival

I love this dress. I love the idea of arriving at a film premiere in Venice by boat. With Josh Hartnett waiting for you.

Fashion Flash: Natalie Portman

Natalie Portman has such an elfish beauty. I love this retro-inspired dress...cinching dresses and blouses in with belts has always been a "thing" with me.

I Want To...

i want to climb Mount Kilamonjaro.
I want to see anacondas in Brazil.
I want to sail the seas as a pirate, not the pillaging sort, but the sort who sings songs and wears lots of stripes.
I want to be a cab driver.
I want to attend the Academy Awards, wear a Vera Wang, and sit in between Lauren Bacall and Heath Ledger.
I want to learn how to uncork a wine bottle with style, like fancy waiters do.
I want to hike the whole Appalachian trail.
I want to backpack through Europe, and learn a million languages.
I want to dance barefoot under the stars.
I want to be able to curl my hair and have it not go straight in half an hour.
I want to wear high heels and not trip.
I want to sword fight on horse back.
I want to paint...with my feet.
I want to travel around like a gypsy and wear a hundred bracelets.
I want to invent my own language.
I want to fly...I'm not sure how.
I want to fall...into sync, in love, into a mystery, into something I wasn't expecting.

Mary Cassat Prints

I love the simplicity and blocks of rich, yet muted colors in these prints. Mary Cassat is one of my favorite artists. She paved the way for other female artists and drew attention to how the little moments in life could be just as beautiful as the grandiose ones. (Pardon the big word.)

Quote of the Week

"Here come my tax dollars at work to arrest me."

-National Treasure 2

Silent Sea

I was happy in my harbour
When you cut me loose
Floating on an ocean
And confused
Winds are whipping waves up
Like skyscrapers
And the harder they hit me
The less I seem to bruise

Oh when I
Find the controls
I'll go where I like
I'll know where I want to be
But maybe for now
I'll stay right here
On a silent sea

-KT Tunstall "Silent Sea"

Old Fashioned Funky Chair

This chair makes me happy. I think because in some ways it reminds me of that worn, old-fashioned type of chair that's perfect to cuddle up in with a mug of hot cocoa and a good book. On the other hand, it's print is kinda modern and funky. Almost Dr. Suess-ish. It's at www.anthroplogie.com.....a website you should definitely check out (if you haven't already.)

Spiral Jetty

Isn't this cool? It's an environmental piece created in Utah....it's real! Reminds me of a Tim Burton movie set piece.