The Bling Ring

Until its theatrical release (and even after then, letsbehonest), I will be obsessed with this movie. I mean... Sofia Coppola. Emma Watson. Sleigh Bells (which speaks to the larger subject of how crazy awesome the soundtrack will be.) And of course the wicked style.

Oscars 2013: Animated Short Film

Academy Awards are a week away. After many hours spent in the theater, I think I'm ready (barring a few of the technical films, and pretty much all of the documentaries.)

I also spent some time fiddling around the internet trying to find clips of this year's contenders for Best Animated Short Film. I think they're all superbly crafted, but these three especially tugged at some heart strings:

Paperman John Kahrs

Head Over Heels PES

Adam and Dog Minkyu Lee

If I were an AMPAS voter, I would probably put in my vote for Adam and Dog. Such a sweet story, and quite an ambitious endeavor. Especially when you hear it directly from Minkyu Lee.

P.S. Watch Amour. It almost entirely validates your fears of old age, but the film itself is too beautiful and impactful to ignore.

Oh, and here's my source: FirstShowing.net (for the other two shorts.)

One Long Almodóvar Movie

Yes, pretty much sums up my fantastic holiday in Spain (and Portugal): that I pretty much was sitting through one long, fabulously entertaining, and beautifully set Pedro Almodóvar movie. Granted, from the plethora of movies he's made, I've seen only 2. But I'd say they're a good sampling of his brilliant career.

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La Piel que Habito (The Skin I Live In)

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By the way, I've decided to pick up my life and move to Barcelona. It has got to be the most exciting metropolitan city in Western Europe! (Obviously, outside of Paris.) I envision a glamorous city life for myself while there, where I explore my more creative, artistic side, and get completely loaded on wine every night. Yes. 

Why are the Spanish so sexy.

Vicky Cristina Barcelona

2012 Golden Globes Red Carpet

Obviously everyone has an opinion when it comes to red carpet fashion. In case you were curious about mine from the Golden Globes last night-

I couldn't possibly single out one look as my best dressed of the evening. So, in a show of how fickle and indecisive I am, I picked three!

Nicole Kidman in Versace

Beautiful embellishments on a truly knockout silhouette that surprisingly works really well for her.
It's sexy, in that kind of Versace sexy way.

Emma Stone in Lanvin

Honestly, the eagle belt is what did it in for me.
In addition to two-toned plum and fuschia goddess gown and her flawless hair and makeup.

Evan Rachel Wood in Gucci Premiere

Multimedia green scales-to-feather gowns get interesting!
Along with her slicked back hair, she looks absolutely and beautifully striking.

In a tier of nearly top-rated looks-

Tilda Swinton in Haider Ackermann

In general, I love her approach to androgyny.
I especially love that she's wearing Haider Ackermann!

Claire Danes in J. Mendel

Rooney Mara in Nina Ricci

Bradley Cooper Parle Bien le Français

Zut alors! I had no idea how exceptionally and fluently Bradley Cooper can speak French. I am thoroughly impressed. This gives the guy some serious hotness points, not that he really needed them to begin with.

This still doesn't really make me want to watch the Hangover Part II.

Cannes 2011 and Versace

And so the couture at Cannes continues.

It's pretty clear that Donatella's style is very provocative and alluring. As a result, I always have really strong reactions, good and bad, when I see one of her looks. In these cases, all good. Fan Bing Bing undeniably stole the carpet(s), with an ombre purple chiffon gown, and once again with a salmon silk organza gown. Cheers to the Chinese actress!

This is all Atelier Versace, by the way.

Fan Bing Bing

At the The Artist premiere.

At the Wu Xia premiere.

Angelina Jolie

At the Tree of Life premiere (obviously.)

Elizabeth Banks

At the amFAR Cinema Against AIDS Gala.

I'll admit, Elizabeth Banks' dress was a bit questionable to begin with. But the more I look at it, the more I enjoy how cheeky it is.

Cannes 2011 and Armani

One day, when I'm a grown up, I'll find my way to the Cannes Film Festival. But for now, I'll have to settle on seeing everyone else there, including the red carpet starlets in all their couture glory.

Signore Giorgio's creations made a few different appearances throughout, which raises the question: will there ever be an Armani Privé that I don't like?

Zoe Saldana

At the Tree of Life premiere. (Btw, does Brad Pitt = Oscar?)

Aishwarya Rai

At the Sleeping Beauty premiere.

Karolina Kurkova

At the opening ceremony and Midnight in Paris premiere.


Kate Beckinsale

At the amFAR Cinema Against AIDS Gala.

Ahh, brings me back to Anne Hathaway at the Golden Globes.

Source: Getty Images

But Paris After Midnight is Magic

This is true!

The most beloved city in the world (in my mind, at least) as portrayed through the directorial eyes of Woody Allen in Midnight in Paris. If Vicky Cristina Barcelona was any indication of his European proclivity, Paris will look nothing short of magical. Can't wait to see it!

P.S. Michael Sheen's accent is impeccable.

And of course, for completeness' sake: Rachel McAdams in Maxime Simoens at the Cannes premiere. Perfection.

Source: FilmMagic

L'Amour Fou

This looks like a fascinating documentary. It would be so interesting, if he was still alive, to see this passion Yves had about his art and the dynamic with his partner.