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

Zsa Zsa, Ha Ha!

I'm not what you would call a fan of Miss Zsa Zsa Gabor. However, I'm a fan of antics like the following:



Zsa Zsa's workout. It's simple, dahling! (Especially when you have a ripped guy to move your limbs FOR you!:





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Krista

I Love Regina.

Regina Spektor's new album is blowing me away one airy, heavenly song at a time.

Enjoy her video for Laughing With:


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Krista

Princess Grace- The Last Interview.

I've just spent the last half hour or so watching this, the final interview of Grace Kelly, given by Pierre Salinger in June of 1982, which was less than two months prior to her tragic death in that fateful car accident on a mountain in Monaco..

I've always been far more taken with Grace's life AFTER she abandoned her career as an actress in the name of love. A fairytale come to fruition, to say the very least.

I have to agree with a commenter on the last video in the series when they say how they hate it as Pierre asks that fateful question; I know you're far too young to ask this but, how do you want to be remembered?
That stings, almost like a foreboding statement.

However, despite that, I enjoyed this immensely and find her demeanor and graciouness very refreshing with there being such a lack of it in today's public figures whether in politics or pictures.

Here are parts ONE:


TWO:


and THREE:


With the final three parts off to the left and either the first or second video in that list.

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Krista

A Beautiful Night.

Paul McCartney- A Beautiful Night-



I am officially crazy for this 1997 music video from Sir Paul McCartney. My father showed me this earlier today.
Be sure not to miss a few glances of the lovely Linda and Ringo, too!

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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

It's a Small World, After All!

I'm not exactly a Disneyphile (new word?) however, I'm all about whimsy and fairytales and, that's exactly what this little gem, narrated by the great Walt Disney himself, provides. Welcome to Its a Small World, circa 1964. (Fair warning, if repitition drives you bats, skip this because, not surprisingly, Its a Small World is on a continuous loop. BUT! Its done in different styles & languages too so, its much more bearable.):




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Krista

Death Car.

Moving photography of the scene of Bonnie Parker and Clyde Barrow's death scene.

Bonnie and Clyde death scene
Uploaded by young-beatnik. - Up-to-the minute news videos.

The bullet holes through the car doors are something else!

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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?


via

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Krista

Bratislava Hot Serenaders

These are The Bratislava Hot Serenaders . As what one would consider a modern Jazz Band, they aim to recreate 20s and 30s popular music verbatim with no modern day rearrangements in the music and the same can be said for their vocalists.

You will find different video clips of these superb performers on their site (linked above) but, here are my two favorites, thus far:

Broken Record (A novelty song.):


and Livin' in the Sunlight, Lovin' in the Moonlight:


And now, a question(s).
What is your favorite decade for music and who are a few of your favorite artists from that decade?

Thanks for the heads up, Elizabeth !

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Krista

The Fabric of Her Life.

Zooey Deschanel did a commercial for cotton. This girl makes me swoon with her gentle, lilting voice and her cute as a button style. Even her name is filled with adorable-like qualities.



This is my new favorite commercial.
Do you have a favorite commercial? Have you even thought about it before?

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Krista

A Rousing Rendition.

Of I'm Still Here from the musical Follies , performed by the lovely Yvonne De Carlo :



Quite fabulous, right?

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Krista

Krista's Top 10 All-Time Favorite Television Theme Songs.

Inspired by a previous post on 1000 Awesome Things , I got to thinking about my personal list of favorite Classic television theme songs and so, I thought I would share them with you.

**As a sidenote; just because I like the theme does not imply that I enjoy said program.


Krista's Top 10 All-Time Favorite Classic TV Themes:

10.)
** Green Acres

9.)
The Jeffersons

8.) **Mr. Ed:


7.) Leave it to Beaver:


6.) The Carol Burnett Show:


5.)The Dick van Dyke Show:


4.) The Andy Griffith Show:


3.) All in the Family:


2.) The Golden Girls:


1.) I Love Lucy; with the lyrics!:




I think its kind of a shame that we no longer have memorable theme songs to go along with our TV viewing but then again, TV is not what it once was, anyway.

So, what are your top TV Themes? Which ones make you smile or bring back memories?

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Krista

A Trip of Sorts..

To Barcelona circa 1908:



Isn't it amazing? Ghosts of a time long forgotten.. One day, we will be remembered with this sense of awe and wonder.

via

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Krista

Favorite Scenes from Film; 3.

I'm back. I'm upset and hurt right now. I don't want to get into it because nobody wants to hear depressing things from a stranger when we all have our own problems, right?

So, to cheer myself and perhaps, a few of you; I present the third of my favorite movie moments, brought back with a vengeance thanks to a little reminder over on FABULON .


A cute little number with some very swell dancing performed by three amazing entertainers; Donald O'Connor, Debbie Reynolds, and Gene Kelly; who coincidentally, had family members in my small town, I give you:

Good Mornin' from Singin' in the Rain (1952):



I'm smiling now and, I hope you are as well.

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Krista

People Are Kids.

I found this short nine minute documentary; People are Children, lovely and insightful. If only adul;ts could see one another in such a simple light:


Do you know what racism is?
What?
Have you ever heard that word before, racisim?
No.. I've heard enthusiasm but not racism.



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Krista

No Mo' Oatmeal?!

This aired in Mississippi so, all I can say is no wonder its as goofy as it is:



So, enjoy your breakfasts now, my friends because once you're gone, you won't be needing breakfast no mo'.

via.

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Krista

If SHE Can Make It, So Can I!

Yoko's gonna do her thing all over you."
REALLY John? And, just what is Yoko's thing may I ask? Spewing the musical equivalent of a really nasty projectile vomit into the ears of thousands of innocent individuals? Assailing the ear holes of every dog within a 100 mile radius?

She kind of sounds like she's in the process of dying while experiencing the most intense orgasm known to the history of human sexuality near the end there. On a morbid note, this would be a swell piece of music to commit suicide to because, while I was listening, I had the fleeting thought to do just that to be completely honest.

Anyway, *SHOUT OUT TO ANY FELLOW ANTI-YOKO(ians?).*


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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

Hey, its ART!

I adore burlesque. Bulesque today is primarily defined as a more artistic form of the striptease and is mingled with vintage pinup elements. The performances revolve around one specific theme. At times, fire breathing acts, comedy routines, and other forms of satire are included although, primarily, today's form focuses on the beautiful ladies and the physical feats that their pronounced flexibility allows them to perform.

All of that to say that this video of a show that was done in Medulin, Croatia that is sexy but still classy but, if underwear and pasties offend you, skip it:


I would kill to go to a performance myself. Just the right bit of the sleaze factor without being classified as smut.

You can see tons of videos of two other wildly popular entertainers, Fanny Tastic and Michelle L'amour at YouTube or visit the site of Frenchie Kiss who is one of the instructors at Studio L'amour where you can schedule classes!


Gypsy Rose Lee , the muse for the incomparable Broadway musical Gypsy and the most recognizable name in the world of burlesque.

Thanks to Behind the Curtain for turning me onto the above modern day entertainers.

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Krista