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Christmas Traditions
Isn’t this the most wonderful time of the year for story telling? And what more beautiful stories than the ones we’ve lived ourselves, often woven from traditions we’ve been passed on and love to carry on or from the ones … Read More
My All Time Favourite Christmas Movies
I usually avoid putting together favourite films lists, simply because there truly are too many that I love and couldn’t possibly choose from. And just because it’s Christmas time, this doesn’t mean we have to see only movies on this … Read More
Style in Film: Marlene Dietrich in ‘Morocco’
Morocco was Marlene Dietrich’s first American film. For her role as cabaret singer Amy Jolly she was nominated to the Academy Awards for Best Actress in a Leading Role. The top hat, tuxedo and white bow-tie she wears for … Read More
Hitchcock Heroines: Their Influence on Fashion
Afred Hitchcock understood the power of clothes, a central element to many of his classics. Not only were the costumes a tool in his movies, but style was often of the utmost importance. Pencil skirt suits, full skirts and … Read More
Style in Film: James Dean in “Rebel without a Cause”
Classic blue jeans, white t-shirt and the red windbreaker: the image that cemented James Dean’s image as cool rebel. He was the one who, with Rebel without a Cause (1955), gave the rebellious teenager an identity. The 1950s were the … Read More
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