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Get the Look: (Untitled)
I am beyond excited for Jonathan Parker's new satirical indie comedy (Untitled), about a brooding avant-garde composer who falls for a trendy NYC gallerist, which stars Adam Goldberg and Marley Shelton — watch the trailer here. Seeing as the plot is set in the quirky world of contemporary art and music, it's no surprise that there's lots of modern design to drool over. The sets look downright hip and are full of furnishings that bridge the gap been art and décor.
Guess What French Film This House Starred In?
This ultra-modern house, equipped with all the latest automated conveniences, was one of the most important "characters" of an Oscar-winning 1958 French film. Can you name the film?
Guess What Films These Houses Starred In?
Big-screen productions make a habit of showcasing coveted cribs . . .
Get the Look: Amelie's Bedroom
Amélie Poulain took not only France but the world by storm. We were all swept away by her quirky French je ne sais quoi, awkward naïveté, and childlike demeanor. Of course, the movie Amélie also made an impression from an artistic standpoint.
Open House: Your Thoughts on Home Theaters
Home theaters have almost become a requisite for Americans building mega-McMansions, and they're quite common in the homes of the Hollywood elite. Personally, I just find them excessive. And since going to the theater is one of my favorite pastimes, I'd never give up popcorn and Slurpees in favor of a leather La-Z-Boy, even if ticket prices are well above $10 these days.
Guess Which Film Featured This House?
This house in Salzburg, Austria, was home to the characters in a 1965 film. Can you name the film?
Crave Worthy: French Blow-Up Poster
OK, I may have had an irrational love for the 1966 Michelangelo Antonioni film Blow-Up (starring Vanessa Redgrave, Sarah Miles, and David Hemmings) since I was in the womb, but I am not alone in my love for the mod Brit film's killer poster. It often tops lists of the world's greatest and most iconic posters (see here and here), written by cinephiles and design fiends alike, and for good reason. The original 1966 Italian design is the one most fawned over, but there are actually several variations, almost all featuring a sexy model and her photographer.
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Inspired: Tufted Velvet at the International Rome Film Festival
When I spotted this picture of director Laurent Tirard at the International Rome Film Festival, my eyes immediately wandered to the gorgeous tufted velvet cubes to the director's right. They look so luxe that I immediately wanted to add one to my own home.
Tufted velvet combines two sumptuous decorating ideas: that of tufting, which is achieved when upholsterers thread through layers of fabric and secure the ends of the thread with a knot or button, and velvet, which is one of the richest fabrics used throughout history.
Crave Worthy: 2 Jane Adhesive Window Films
I've never seen anything quite like these 2 Jane Adhesive Window Films ($76 for a 37" x 52" roll), but I love the idea of adding a little style to my window panes. Available in six patterns, the stick-on designs could be used to create privacy windows or replicate the look of etched glass. You could also use them on glass table tops and mirrors for an unexpected look.
Nice and New: Saul Bass Posters at MoMA Store
I always struggle when faced with filling out personal questionnaires (they're lame), except when it comes to the "who I'd like to meet" field. My response to this question is always Saul Bass, undisputedly one of the greatest graphic designers of the mid-20th century. Bass's vision has given a face to long-standing brands like Minolta, AT&T, and United Airlines, and he was also a master of film title sequence and poster design, collaborating with the likes of Alfred Hitchcock, Otto Preminger, and Martin Scorsese.
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