“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”
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{PHOTO BLAST} Playing With Pandora’s Box
You know how the story goes, don't you? She was a seductive woman and the first woman in Greek mythology. Made from Earth to punish Prometheus for his overreaching and theft of the sacred fire, her youthful curiosity led her to opening a mysterious jar, the "Pandora's Box", that contained all the evils of humanity,…Read more {PHOTO BLAST} Playing With Pandora’s Box
Commercial Break: Hiroshi Teshigahara’s “Woman in the Dunes” Trailer
If you're looking for horror, sex, and a little intrigue look no further than this incredible cult classic from 1964: Hiroshi Teshigahara's "Woman in the Dunes". This art house film that could would garner Teshigahara an Academy Award nomination for Best Director in 1967 (he was beat by Robert Wise for "The Sound of Music").…Read more Commercial Break: Hiroshi Teshigahara’s “Woman in the Dunes” Trailer
E.O.F. Snapshot of the Day {December 7, 2015}
WHO ME? + Delicious...delightful...make sure to check out our archives! A thousand vintage treasures to muse over. Own a piece of history in our {SHOP} XIXIXI gets you 25% OFF. +
STYLE {WISE} Häxan: Witchcraft Through the Ages (1922)
Poor little hysterical witch! In the middle ages you were in conflict with the church. Now it is with the law. Title Card: "Häxan (1922)" We really ought to be saving this one for our own private inspiration board, but a higher wisdom has urged us to share. We swear! This sinisterly beautiful Style {WISE} is…Read more STYLE {WISE} Häxan: Witchcraft Through the Ages (1922)
“Inspire Me, Witch!”
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The Eye of Faith RULES!!!
'Concision in Style, Precision in Thought, Decision in Life" You may have noticed those immortal words when browsing through our ABOUT US page, although the phrase is more like this: + CONCISIONEM STYLO, ACCURATIUS CORDE, IUDICARI VITA + Since our inception, these words have helped build the foundations for creating The Eye of Faith, and…Read more The Eye of Faith RULES!!!
Commercial Break: Seventies Style Orgy – “Baba Yaga” (1973)
Perhaps its the fashion photographer protagonist . . . or maybe the sexy 1970s set decor; most definitely attribute the funky score by Piero Umiliani (you know him - "Mah Nà Mah Nà"), as well as the brilliant presence of film legend, Carroll Baker ("The Watcher in the Woods", "Babydoll"), and those quirky illustrations that appear,…Read more Commercial Break: Seventies Style Orgy – “Baba Yaga” (1973)
Commercial Break: Suspiria! (1977)
We had been anticipating watching this one for some time, and finally this past weekend we indulged in a masterpiece called Suspiria! Starring a young Jessica Harper who's starred in The Phantom of the Paradise and Rocky Horror Picture Show II, and keeps us entertained to this very day as the Crabby Cook. This is…Read more Commercial Break: Suspiria! (1977)
{STYLE WISE}{MUSIC MINUTE} “THE WORLD IS NOT ENOUGH” by Garbage PLUS Being Obsessed with Shirley Manson
+THE WORLD IS NOT ENOUGH+ Leave it to a band called "Garbage" to style one of the most iconic Bond songs ever made. We've profiled Adele's stunning take on the Bond song with "Skyfall" back in 2012, and still agree that it is one of the best, as well as a masterful encapsulation of the…Read more {STYLE WISE}{MUSIC MINUTE} “THE WORLD IS NOT ENOUGH” by Garbage PLUS Being Obsessed with Shirley Manson
