Director: Mans Marlind and Bjorn Stein
Starring: Kate Beckinsale
Hollywood is not afraid of making sequels. The fourth installment of the Underworld series is proof that they should be. The Underworld franchise focuses on a war between vampires and lycans (werewolves). For hundreds of years, humans have not known these supernatural creatures existed. Once humans are aware that vampires and lycans are not mythical they wage a war to kill them all.
Miuccia Prada gave us an intellectually, tongue-in-cheeky power play of drama, parody and textile.
Prada set the stage, literally, for a number of prominent big screen actors to include, Adrien Brody, Willem Dafoe, Gary Oldman, Jamie Bell and Tim Roth.
Parody took the leading role as Prada toyed with the idea of a “parody of power.” Using the actors as models was a genius move, of course, I wouldn’t turn down Prada either.
From a distance, sartorial elegance reigned. The Edwardian-esque looks were handsome and rich. The models appeared substantial and important.
Up close, however, a different story unfolded. Interesting details are revealed with a touch of humor. For example, Prada used denim and cotton throughout the collection where from afar one would think she used fine wools. (Powerful men of this stature don’t dress in denim.) Also, much of the ornate patterning, not what you’d expect; up close: repeated images of football helmets and Native American headdresses. Parody of power, indeed. Photos:
Let them eat CAKE? Nah, hearing them live is way better! CAKE was just the latest guest rockers to entertain fans in Atlanta as part of DaveFM’s Circle of Friends concert series. They jammed out on the swanky 27th floor of the W Midtown’s Altitude Room to a couple of favorite tunes and a few new songs. They sounded great! CAKE has achieved a polished sound without compromising their musical aesthetic. Read the rest of this entry »
