If you’re what they call a shy guy… There must have been a really urgent calling to help young men who suffered from social anxiety during the Post War period, because this is just one of dozens of educational films distributed to schools throughout America dealing with this. This one is one of the…Read more WHY SO SHY, GUY??? Vintage Educational PSA {c. 1947}
History
THE X-FILES IS BACK!!! PLUS: Circa. 1995 X-FILES Teen Novels!
That's right kiddos...everyone's favourite mystery solving duo is back today with all new episodes! So happy they brought this back. It was awesome to get the revamp last year, but the season was rather short (only 6 episodes), so this 11th season will undoubtedly add something special to the X-Files canon. [ SIDENOTE: X-FILES Promo…Read more THE X-FILES IS BACK!!! PLUS: Circa. 1995 X-FILES Teen Novels!
{STYLE WISE} ANTONIONI’S “ZABRISKIE POINT” +BLOW IT UP!!!+
Our latest addition to the altar of E.O.F. {STYLE IDOLS & DIVINITIES) was the impossibly stunning Mark Frechette, whose stardom originates as the handsome hero of Michelangelo Antonioni's 1970 counter-culture cult classic Zabriskie Point. We thought it apropos to delve into the fantastic and fundamental stylish-ness of this poignant and severely under-rated film. Whilst the flower…Read more {STYLE WISE} ANTONIONI’S “ZABRISKIE POINT” +BLOW IT UP!!!+
{MUSIC MINUTE} “Woodstock” – Joni Mitchell
I came upon a child of God He was walking along the road And I asked him, where are you going And this he told me I'm going on down to Yasgur's farm I'm going to join in a rock 'n' roll band I'm going to camp out on the land I'm going to try…Read more {MUSIC MINUTE} “Woodstock” – Joni Mitchell
WTF?! THIS EXACT MOMENT 105 YEARS AGO . . . APRIL 14, 1912
The R.M.S. Titanic hits an iceberg and the 20th Century will never be the same. Imagine how different 1997 would have been without this megalith of a movie hitting the screens?We might not even have the same Kate or Leo we have today?! Winter of 1997/98 wouldn't have been consumed by 12 theatre viewings…Read more WTF?! THIS EXACT MOMENT 105 YEARS AGO . . . APRIL 14, 1912
He’s the Greatest Dancer! Bobby Banas’ Gets Down to the Nitty Gritty!
It's a tragedy really that many of our world's most talented people can go unnoticed for so long. But now, with the advent of the internet, we are constantly rediscovering precious gems of our rich collective history and culture! Like, Bobby Banas! Bobby Banas swinging his hips and hair for some major 1960s swag. You…Read more He’s the Greatest Dancer! Bobby Banas’ Gets Down to the Nitty Gritty!
{STYLE-WISE} Marlon Brando’s Screen Test for “Rebel Without a Cause” is EVERYTHING!!!
Unveiled is Marlon Brando's screen test for "Rebel Without a Cause" ; the iconic 1955 film that catapulted James Dean to icon status when the film was released just shortly after his death, making him a tragic martyr to that beloved 'live fast, die young" attitude that he has come to represent. Luckily for him, his…Read more {STYLE-WISE} Marlon Brando’s Screen Test for “Rebel Without a Cause” is EVERYTHING!!!
Music Minute: Krzysztof Komeda “Rosemary’s Baby Interlude”
“A chance to sit quietly and find out who you are; where you've been and where you're going.” -Ira Levin, Rosemary's Baby {published in 1967} I called this an interlude because of its sauntering sweet nature between the high stakes and drama that is"Rosemary's Baby". Polanski's iconic film had many claiming he had beckoned the…Read more Music Minute: Krzysztof Komeda “Rosemary’s Baby Interlude”
A VIEW WITH A ROOM // A POP UP {SHOP} @VOLVERDESIGNS
As you know, we had the pleasure of setting up A POP-UP {SHOP} at Volver Studio at 126 James Street North in Hamilton, ON this Friday, and it was a blast! Just wanted to say THANK YOU to everyone who made their way up to the third floor, and especially THANKS to our loyal…Read more A VIEW WITH A ROOM // A POP UP {SHOP} @VOLVERDESIGNS
Lost in a Paradise: {WWII Memories} Vintage Vernacular from Another Earth
This is a short clip from Terrence Malick's "The Thin Red Line" which never ceases to inspire and engage the mind and soul with its thoughtful narration and invigorating visuals that take the viewer through the complex voyage of a soldier to war hidden by the beauty of "paradise". . . It really must have…Read more Lost in a Paradise: {WWII Memories} Vintage Vernacular from Another Earth
