Little Moments of Life.

I NEEDED to share this beautiful short film entitled Moments by Will Hoffman. Inspired by the book Sum by David Eagleman:



Just viewing that put me in such a good mood, one I haven't been in for a month or two now as to be honest, my depression seems to be sprouting an evil head on my shoulder yet again but, for now, it has shrunk considerably.

:)

Thanks again, Ingrid !

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Krista

Favorite Scenes in Film; 5.

Its not too surprising, perhaps, that even current movies that I count among my favorites most often take place during my favorite time period, the 1940s and
50s.

Mona Lisa Smile (2004) is about four young women attending Wellesley College circa 1954 and they are on the high road that leads to success...as proper wives and mothers, that is. Julia Roberts portrays the bohemian art history teacher who is fresh out of LIBERAL California. This independent woman decends upon this conservative Massachusetts college town preaching an open minded, all encompassing approach to education and the alumni here fights against her 'subversive' ways tooth and nail.

However, though they prevailed at first, the attitudes of the stuffy high society brass and the hold which they once held on their offspring, give way to acceptance of new ideas and a realization that as young women just coming into their own, they do not need to depend on a husband for support or a sense of worth.

Here, in one of my favorite scenes from one of my favorite films, Katharine strikes back with avengeance after a previous defeat against the young women in her class and their 'holier than thou' attitudes toward her, what they percieve as, inferior, education:

(skip to 1:55 for the alotted scene but, watch the beginning for the gratuitious Lucy reference!)




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Krista

And Now, Please Turn Over..

I was reading through the amazing Movie Moorlocks earlier and it was brought to my attention that the adorable Betty Garrett celebrated her 90th birthday last week!

I've happened across Betty numerous times during my deep foray into classic television first in Laverne & Shirley and then later as the Bunker's neighboor, Irene, in All in the Family but, I never realized what movies she had taken part in until today.

So, I give you Betty & the wacky Red Skelton in an uproarious scene from Neptune's Daughter (1949):


I hope you laugh as much as I did at this. My otherwise hum-drum, dreary day has been brightened considerably!

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Krista

A Piano; Flaming, Falling.

Jeff Desom , a German filmmaker, has collaborated with experimental pianist, Hauschka to create this short music video which showcases the lovely talent that Jeff posesses when it comes to his craft and the wonderful musical pieces created by Hauschuka.

Done using vintage postcards of NYC found in Paris flea markets and photographs provided by the Library of Congress:

Hauschka - Morgenrot from Jeff Desom on Vimeo.

Isn't it such a hypnotic, beautifully flowing work of art?


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Krista

Favorite Scenes From Film; 4.

EASTER EDITION!

Fred & Judy- A Couple of Swells:




It isn't generally known but, Judy had a delightful sense of humor and was good at getting laughs; whether it be through dialogue, as evidenced in the banter throughout Judy at Carnegie Hall or in little skits such as the little gem you've hopefully just taken the time to view. :)

She was not, as many individuals suspect, the endlessly tragic figure that she usually projected herself as. If I'm not mistaken, her daughter, Liza , once asked her mother directly why she did not divulge her comedic side more prominently to her adoring audience. She replied with something along the lines of, "I'm giving them what they want to see." (I'm paraphrasing but, that's the general idea.)

And so, I wish each and every one of you a Happy Easter!



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Krista

Watch This Film! (My Favorite Scenes in Film, 2)

Yours, Mine, & Ours; 1968.
Starring Lucille *cough KRISTA'S BFF cough* Ball & Henry Fonda.


Part 2:


& parts 3 , 4 , 5 , 6 , 7 , 8 , 9 10 , 11 , and 12 .

I guarantee you won't be sorry.
Lucy's drunk scene is priceless, don't miss it!
If you, for some unknown reason, can't spare an hour in a half for a decent movie, you MUST watch part 7 which I've mentioned. I highly reccomend it.
Hurry and catch it before they find a reason to delete it.

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Krista

My Favorite Scenes in Film, Part 1.

Victor/Victoria is the 1982 Blake Edwards effort starring his charming, lovely wife; Dame Julie Andrews as Victoria/Count Victor Grahzinski and Robert Preston as the GAY Parisian Toddy, who takes this lowly wretch off the streets of Paris, turning her into an uber-successful "drag queen." The film also features Lesley Ann Warren portraying Norma and James Garner taking on the role of King Marchand.

There are a slew of incredible scenes including; The Shady Dame from Seville , Le Jazz Hot , or my personal favorite,

You & Me:


Oh, its also endlessly quotable with such gems as;

Norma: I think that the right woman could reform you.
Toddy: You know, I think that the right woman could reform you, too.

King Marchand: I just find it hard to believe that you're a man.
Victoria: Because you found me attractive as a woman?
King Marchand: Yes, as a matter of fact.
Victoria: That happens frequently.
King Marchand: Not to me.
Victoria: Just proves the old adage: "There's a first time for everything."
King Marchand: I don't think so.
Victoria: But you're not a hundred per cent sure?
King Marchand: Practically.
Victoria: Ah, but to a man like you, someone who believes he could never, under any circumstances find another man attractive, the margin between "practically" and "for sure" must be as wide as the Grand Canyon.

King Marchand: If you were a man, I'd knock your block off.
Victoria: And prove that *you're* a man?
King Marchand: That's a woman's argument.
Victoria: Your problem, Mr. Marchand, is that you're preoccupied with stereotypes. I think it's as simple as you're one kind of man, I'm another.
King Marchand: And what kind are you?
Victoria: One that doesn't have to prove it. To myself, or anyone.


Quite a switch from Mary Poppins , isn't it?

This movie just happens to be on Krista's Top 10 Favorite Films of All Time so, if you haven't seen this campy yet elegant masterpiece in all its glory, I highly suggest you do, my dears.

EXACT quotes via.

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Krista

Validation.

A short film by Kurt Kuenne:


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Krista