Author Archives: classiq
When the Man Dresses the Character: Cary Grant in To Catch A Thief
Time and again I watch Alfred Hitchcock’s films. For the thrill his inimitable movies are so masterful at providing the audience with, for the visual flair and distinct atmosphere, for the dry wit and humour, and for the sheer joy … Read More
in Film, Film costume
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Threaded Stories: A Talk with Polly Leonard
Polly Leonard has a visionary mind and an eye, skill and respect for craft and for the beautifully made. She is an expert with an education and background in textiles. She has a passion for fabric, for storytelling and for … Read More
His and Hers: The Trench Coat in Kramer vs. Kramer
Meryl Streep and Dustin Hoffman are both wearing trench coats in Kramer vs. Kramer. The trench is the opposite of a statement piece, equally embraced by men and women, molding itself to the wearer. And it couldn’t reflect two more … Read More
in Film costume
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The Book That Taught Me A Sad Truth About Modern-Day Cinema
I believe the books written by and about François Truffaut outnumber all the other film books in my library. The latest addition is The Man Who Loved Films (originally in Romanian, Bărbatul care iubea filmele) a less known book on … Read More
The Wolves of Currumpaw
I am fascinated with children’s books. I have kept all my childhood books, my almost three-year-old son already has a considerable collection and I have started to even buy him books to save for later. Yes, you could say … Read More
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