Author Archives: classiq
July Newsletter: Cinematic Places, Tuscan Light and Idlewild
The July newsletter: Cinematic Places, Tuscan light, and Idlewild. Read More
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This Summer We’re Channelling: Alain Delon in “Plein soleil”
In Plein soleil, Alain Delon’s Tom Ripley and Maurice Ronet’s Philippe Greenleaf are more alike in looks, both physically and in the way they dress. The devil is in the details though, revealing the differences in class and wealth between the characters. This subtlety makes it more challenging for the viewer. Read More
in Film, Film costume, This summer we’re channelling
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Read Instead…in Print
“Movies are made of very simple ideas. The good actor will perform each small piece as completely and as simple as possible.” David Mamet, On Directing Film. Read instead…in print. Read More
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June Newsletter: Badlands, Belle and Sebastian, and the Gift to Be Simple
In this month’s newsletter: Badlands at 50, Jurassic Park at 30, Belle and Sebastian, and the gift to be simple. Read More
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“Make Room for the Child in Us”: Interview with Illustrator Irina Dobrescu
In our interview, illustrator Irina Dobrescu gives an insight into her creative process, sharing her experiences, challenges and doubts, and talks about why it is important to forget what you have learned from time to time, why acyclic and gouache are the medium she prefers at the moment, and why we should all remain children at heart. Read More
in Art, Books, Children's books, Children’s illustration, Interviews
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