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Twin Peaks, S02E16

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Kyle Maclachlan as Dale Cooper in Twin Peaks (1990-1991)

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i need to start dressing like i'm a girl in twin peaks

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the women of twin peaks

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You know what!! That last post I reblogged, here!! It’s a quick Lucy I drew for class, 13/25 portraits

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Film Research

Shaun of the Dead (2004)

Shaun of the Dead is a 2004 horror comedy film directed by Edgar Wright. Bizarrely, rated 15.

The official poster for the film features three protagonists in the centre on a poster for the film containing all of the information, using mostly black, white, and red - the three typical colours associated with horror posters. The “poster within the poster” is surrounded by the zombies featured in the film, symbolising events in the film in which the characters, of course, get surrounded by zombies. I think this aesthetic of the poster works really well of giving a “preview” of the film without showing zombies surrounding the actual characters as it could not give a very presentable view of them, yet it still indirectly previews the film, as a film poster should do. I think it is very well designed, coloured, and thought through.

Cast

The film stars (and theatrically debuts) the duo of Simon Pegg and Nick Frost, as well as Kate Ashfield, Lucy Davis, Dylan Moran, Bill Nighy and Peter Serafinowicz.

Synopsis

The story of the film entails a zombie apocalypse in London from the perspective of the title character Shaun and his fellow underachiever best friend, Ed. Shaun was recently dumped by his girlfriend Liz and survival, romance and comedy dictate the rest of the film.

When I first watched the film, I did not like it at all because I was overwhelmed by its horror elements and not expecting them at all. Retrospectively, however, knowing what to expect, the film seems much more comedic and clever to me.

Key Scenes/Elements

The scenes and elements that stick out to me as key or otherwise memorable are the scenes revolving round the Winchester, the pub that the two main characters frequent.

On some posters for the film, it has the tagline “A Romantic Comedy. With Zombies”, which I think is amusing.

I genuinely found the alternative posters to be impressive that I could find of the film. I very much liked that they consistently used the film’s logo as well as entirely sticking to the same colour theme.

The Fifth Element (1997)

The Fifth Element is a 1997 French science-fiction film (in English), directed by Luc Besson. Rated PG.

I think the real poster is very inspiring and well-designed. It uses a pleasant combination of darkness, blues, and reds. A cool sci-fi laser effect is stretched across the poster vertically, with a light at the bottom middle of the poster, showing the title under it. Although it uses the “floating heads” trait here, I think it is effective and presents the cast with an aura of mystery. The subtitle “There is no future without it” provides the audience with unanswered questions of mystery too, and I think it is effective.

The film entails a New York taxi driver, Korben, who meets Leeloo falls into his cab in the 23rd century. As the embodiment of the fifth element, Leeloo needs to combine with the other four to keep the approaching Great Evil from destroying the world. Together with Father Vito Cornelius and Ruby Rhod, Dallas must race against time and the wicked industrialist Zorg to save humanity. Pretty standard Sci-Fi stuff.

Key elements of the film seem to be just Leeloo, who has bright orange hair, because that’s all I can see in image results for the film.

As part of the sci-fi theme, fan alternative posters have used blue-hue themes in conjunction with the orange theme presented by Leeloo’s hair, which I think is a very effective choice.

Fight Club (1999)

Fight Club is an American 1999 film directed by David Flincher. It is rated 18.

The poster design is quite iconic and I love the balance of the two characters on the poster, and the film’s title being engraved on a bar of soap, a central element of the movie. I also like the contrast of the green in the background with the bright pink soap, the latter of which is a strong part of the film’s visual identity. It is mentioned in the film’s tagline “Mischief. Mayhem. Soap.”

The film is about an unnamed narrator who suffers from insomnia and is unsatisfied with his job and attends support groups as an imposter where he meets Marla Singer. The narrator meets a soap salesman, Tyler Durden, whom he starts a fight club with, and is actually the same person in the same body.

Key elements include, of course, the fight club itself, and the soap.

My favourite alternative posters were for this film. Much like with Shaun of the Dead, I liked that people really seemed to stick with the colour pink unanimously. I also really like the works that hint towards the two main characters being a split personality of one another. The aesthetic of each one of these is strong in its own way to me, from use of minimal colours, to minimal imagery, to just clever concepts.

After researching all of my films, I assembled spider diagrams for each one with elements that I could use for designs of them.

I then created twelve sketch designs of alternate posters, four for each film. I thought about various elements such as where the title appears, making sure for it to be a different place on each poster, as well as including different elements in every design. I was pleased with several of the designs.

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LUCY: 40 YEARS OF TELEVISION

1951

1951 marked the premiere of “I Love Lucy.”  Although a pilot episode had been filmed, it was only shown to prospective sponsors and network executives.  It was not broadcast until 1990.  This is the start of television history!  

“The Girls Want To Go To A Nightclub” (ILL S1;E1) ~ October 15, 1951

This was the second episode filmed (on September 15, 1951) but the first to be aired. CBS and sponsor Philip Morris felt that it was more entertaining due to the antics in the hillbilly scene. The very first image television audiences will have of Lucy and Ethel is of them doing dishes, establishing them as typical American housewives. It was important that Lucy not be thought of as a movie star or a celebrity (which Lucille Ball was) for the series to work. 

“Be A Pal” (ILL S1;E2) ~ October 22, 1951

Probably best remembered for Lucy’s imitation of Carmen Miranda singing  “Mamãe Eu Quero.” This was also the first time Lucy used the toaster for comic effect, shooting a piece of toast over Ricky’s newspaper. Rosalind Russell and Theresa Wright were in the audience for the filming on September 21, 1951. 

“The Diet” (ILL S1:E3) ~ October 29, 1951

In this episode, Lucy and Desi incorporated part of their pre-series stage show, singing “Cuban Pete / Sally Sweet.” Lucy’s dress became so iconic it is now in a museum.  This show marks the only appearance of the Mertz’s dog Butch. Lucille Ball would return to the theme of dieting in each of her subsequent series.  Filmed on September 28, 1951. 

“Lucy Thinks Ricky Is Trying To Murder Her” (ILL S1;E4) ~ November 5, 1951

The very first episode filmed (on September 8, 1951). The first shot of “I Love Lucy” is actually a close-up of cold-cream on Lucy’s vanity, which she then mixes up for cheddar cheese dip while reading her murder mystery.  Eagle-eyed viewers will notice that Lucy’s hairstyle is fuller and that Ethel is more fashionably dressed.  There are also a few technical gaffes.  

“The Quiz Show” (ILL S1;E5) ~ November 12, 1951

This is the first of three episodes to feature Frank Nelson in the role of Freddie Fillmore, host of the radio quiz show “Females are Fabulous.  In early drafts of the script it was called “Women are Wonderful.”  The character of Fred Mertz does not appear in this episode.  Vivian Vance’s third husband Phil Ober does, however (sitting center).  Filmed on October 5, 1951.  

“The Audition” (ILL S1;E6) ~ November 19, 1951

Lucy’s baggy-pants Professor act was taken directly from Lucy and Desi’s 1950 live stage tour. Desi’s fishing buddy Pepito the Clown originally taught Lucy the routine but was not available for the filming, so the character was re-named Buffo and played by Pat Moran. The routine was also featured in the un-aired pilot. Real-life CBS executives Jess Oppenheimer, Harry Ackerman have cameos. Filmed November 19, 1951. 

"The Séance" (ILL S1;E7) - November 26, 1951

This was the first episode filmed (on October 19, 1951) after the show’s broadcast  premiere on October 15. This episode gave us the now iconic line “Ethel To Tilly.” Lucille Ball’s interest in the the spiritual world came from the mother of her great friend, Carole Lombard, who came to her in a dream when Lucy was wondering whether to leave radio for television.  The spirit supposedly told Ball: “Give it a whirl.”  

"Men Are Messy" (ILL S1;E8) ~ December 3, 1951

This episode is probably best remembered for Lucy’s slovenly get-up!  It also mentioned their sponsor Philip Morris as well as Look Magazine.  Lucy’s cousin-in-law Kenny Morgan had a small role. Ricky sings “Big Straw Hat”. Filmed on October 25, 1951. 

"The Fur Coat" (ILL S1;E9) ~ December 10, 1951

Shortly after this episode first aired, Lucille Ball got her first mink coat. She loved it so much that she, like Lucy Ricardo, wore it all the time. In the 1950s fur was a status symbol and Lucy’s desire for fur (Stone Martens!) would work their way into many future scripts. Lucys Carmichael and Carter also preferred fur.  A joke about Lucy being naked under her coat was cut for being too salacious for the TV audience. Filmed November 9, 1951.

"Lucy Is Jealous of Girl Singer" (ILL S1;E10) ~ December 17, 1951

The title of this episode reflects an earlier script. Rosemary, the ‘girl’ of the title, is a dancer, not a singer. The writers thought Lucy getting involved in a dance number would better capitalize on Lucy’s ability to do physical comedy. They were right!  William Frawley (Fred Mertz) does not appear in this episode.  Lucy and Ricky’s long kiss at the end of episode made it past the censors only once. It was cut by  7 seconds for subsequent reruns. The longer kiss was been restored for the DVD release. Filmed November 16, 1951. 

"Drafted" (ILL S1;E11) ~ December 24, 1951

This episode aired on Christmas Eve 1951 so a “Jingle Bells” / Santa Claus tag scene was added to the end. It showed all four main cast members dressed like Santa as they discover a fifth St. Nick who turns out to be the real thing! This tag scene was used many times throughout the series and was the basis for the official Christmas special shot during season 6. The ‘real’ Santa was played by Vernon Dent, who was a staple foil of “The Three Stooges.”  The plot of the episode was used again on “The Lucy Show” when Lucy Carmichael was drafted because her name was reported as Lou C. Carmichael. Filmed November 2, 1951.

"The Adagio" (ILL S1;E12) ~ December 31, 1951

This episode was aired on New Years Eve 1951 and for the first time a preview of the next week’s episode was shown. This was done only until the end of season 1. Interestingly, the episode is titled “The Adagio,” which in dance terms can mean a male / female duet that features lifts and spins. It was probably felt that if they called the episode “The Apache” it would be confused with the Native American tribe. Thinking out loud, Ricky presciently ponders moving to the country, five years before their actual move to Connecticut. The show features references to the film Now Voyager (1942), Andy Gump, and Les Miserables!  Filmed November 23, 1951. 

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The Blue Veil ~ October 26, 1951 

11 days after the TV premiere of “I Love Lucy”, The Blue Veil premiered in New York City featuring Vivian Vance. It was filmed before she was contracted to play Ethel Mertz and would later get two Oscar nominations for Jane Wyman and Joan Blondell. When Vance left the cast of “The Lucy Show,” Blondell was tried out as Lucy’s 2nd banana. Future “I Love Lucy” cast members that were also in the film: Richard Reeves, Torben Meyer, Frank Gerstle, and Jack Chefe. 

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Twin Peaks, S02E10

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The best of British comedy this century? It is certainly up there. An original advance one sheet movie poster from 2004 for Edgar Wright's romantic zombie comedy "Shaun of the Dead", co-written by Wright and Simon Pegg. The first of the 'Three Flavours Cornetto Trilogy', this superb movie stars Pegg as 'Shaun' alongside his 'Spaced' co-stars Nick Frost ('Ed') and Jessica Stevenson ('Yvonne') with Kate Ashfield, Lucy Davis, Dylan Moran, Peter Serafinowicz, Martin Freeman, Reece Shearsmith, Penelope Wilton and Bill Nighy. (Wow, having just typed that out, that is some cast!) Inspired by the 'Spaced' episode "Art", the movie was filmed in London between May and July 2003. Two of Coldplay (who also worked on the film's soundtrack) have cameos! A really iconic film of our time. #artofthemovies #shaunofthedead #edgarwright #simonpegg #nickfrost #comedy #2000s #comedy #british #homemovietheatre #homecinema #filmposter #filmposters #vintagemovieposters #movieposter #vintageposters #hollywood #cinema #collectibles #vintage #poster #posters #film #art #films #interiordesign #homedecor https://www.instagram.com/p/CBi9RTNF3K0/?igshid=7ahza83hnrdx

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Thoughts : Shaun of the Dead (2004)

These days, everyone knows that Edgar Wright is a master behind the camera and in the editing room.  His sense of humor, his ability to curate amazing soundtracks, and his pop culture knowledge put him in the same conversation as the likes of Quentin Tarantino and P.T. Anderson.  He wasn’t always a household name though... the film that started his trend upwards, however, was most definitely Shaun of the Dead. 

An homage to the George Romero realm of zombie films, Shaun of the Dead is simultaneously a reflection on modern day life, love and responsibilities.  Our titular character is dealing with a series of strained relationships : his girlfriend is leaving him, his relationship with his parents is rocky, and his best friend is causing tension with his roommate.  Then, to add a cherry on top of everything, a zombie outbreak occurs.

When I first saw this film, I was not familiar with Wright’s previous television work on Look Around You and Spaced (the original project connected him with longtime collaborators Simon Pegg and Nick Frost).  Therefore, I was not used to Wright’s presentation of visual humor and his rhythmic editing style.  I knew that something about Shaun of the Dead was drawing me in, but I couldn’t put a finger on it.  It was not until the brilliant Scott Pilgrim vs. The World that I truly understood what he was doing, which has since enriched the subsequent viewings of this movie due to familiarity with is directing language.

Pegg and Frost managed to bring their wonderful chemistry from Spaced into this project without missing a beat, providing many much-needed laughs to provide a proper foundation.  Kate Ashfield is absolutely charming, and her film roommates Lucy Davis and Dylan Moran provide pitch perfect commentary on the goings-on of the movie world.  A number of entertaining guest appearances stand out, including Penelope Wilton and Bill Nighy as Shaun’s mother and stepfather, Spaced-alumni Jessica Stevenson and Julia Deakin showing up with another group of survivors (one that contains Martin Freeman as well), and Peter Serafinowicz essentially playing an evolved role of his iconic Spaced character. 

When it comes right down to it, this is one of the most enjoyable films you will ever encounter, despite the fact that it contains a small handful of gut-wrenching moments.  The humor never seems misplaced, the kinetic presentation style alone will keep you enthralled, and the constant barrage of odes and homage only further how enjoyable the experience is.  The film, on top of everything else, also managed to kick off the Three Flavours Cornetto trilogy, a grouping of the three films that Wright, Pegg and Frost collaborated on.  If all directors debuted in this fashion, the world of film would be the most remarkable place.

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Influential Australian Women Star In National Portrait Prize Shortlist

Influential Australian Women Star In National Portrait Prize Shortlist

by Elle Murrell

Jenny Rodgerson – Solitary Figure no 4 (Self Portrait in Green Coat).

Yvette Coppersmith – Self-portrait with Gladioli.

Beaumont David – Double Self-Portrait With Lipstick, Bird and Anxiety.

Lynn Savery – God Save the Queen.

Louise Tate – A bronze weapon smelling of honey (after Kate Llewellyn).

Left: Richard Lewer – As a baldman I miss going to the Barber.  Right: Jane Guthleben – The baker (Annabel as an ornament).

Mahony Terence – Magda Suzbanski Rainbow Warrior.

Scott Marsh – Captains knock.

Oliver Watts – Steering for Dream Ben Storrier.

Noriko Sugita – my wrinkles are my stripes.

Left: Jandamarra Cadd – Painting Nova. Right: James Needham – Sisters.

Wegner Peter – Buddy Miller Amputee Daddy.

Dale Rhodes – Jane.

Matilda Michell – self portrait at the age of 36.

Natasha Walsh – The eternal metamorphoses.

Lynn Savery – Back on his Feet Again.

Philip Jamieson – I’ll meet you off Broadway.

The Doug Moran National Portrait Prize is Australia’s richest art prize with a pool of $180,000 including a jackpot $150,000 first prize! Run by the Moran Arts Foundation, it accepts original artworks from Australian artists, which capture Australians from all walks of life, from icons to friends. Notably, the works must be painted at least partly from life, with the sitter being known to the artist.

This year prominent artists such as Anthony Lister, George Gittoes, Dagmar Cyrulla, James Powditch, Nicholas Harding, Peter Smeeth, Matilda Michell and Yvette Coppersmith are semi-finalists, alongside previous winners including Lynn Savery (2018), David Fairbairn, Michael Zavros, Vincent Fantauzzo and Peter Wegner.

Among the sitters for the paintings, you may recognise a number of awesome women: athlete and politician Nova Peris; actor Sigrid Thornton; journalist Annabel Crabb; singer-songwriter Julia Stone; comedian Magda Szubanski, foodie Maeve O’Meara, fashion designer Kym Ellery, and artists Lucy Culliton and Yvette Coppersmith.

‘If portraiture is one of the means used to communicate our individuality, connection to each other, and the world around us, look no further than the 2019 Doug Moran National Portrait Prize Semi-Finalists,’ told Peter Moran, Managing Director of the Moran Health Care Group, and son of Greta and Doug Moran, who established the Moran Arts Foundation in 1988. ‘The variety and scope of the selected portraits are vast, yet they all seem to share a commonality, that is, the painter and subject have united to share in the ‘magic’ of creativity.’

‘It was a privilege to be able to get a glimpse into how some of Australia’s most talented artists are currently exploring, and pushing, the genre,’ added judge Kelly Gellatly, Director of the Ian Potter Museum of Art at the University of Melbourne. ‘The shortlisted artists collectively demonstrate the way in which portraiture can and should be much more than the sheer skill of capturing of a likeness. The power of portraiture instead manifests from the almost intangible coming together of artist and subject; a tension or ‘rub’ that encourages the viewer to remain with a work and to return to it time and again, well beyond the initial moment of recognising the subject.’

The finalists of The Doug Moran National Portrait Prize will be announced on October 16th and the winner will be revealed on October 30th. View all semi-finalist works here.

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@OKimmyrobertson #TWINPEAKS stars Kimmy Robertson & Harry Goaz come to DCS Sept 16-17!

If you’re a TWIN PEAKS fan, get ready to be happy. We loved them on the original David Lynch series, and they’re back for the revival series running currently. Deputy Andy Brennan and Lucy are together again at the Dallas Comic Show this September 16-17. 

We proudly welcome the wonderful Kimmy Robertson and the great Harry Goaz to our guest list… this is an awesome dual add, and we couldn’t be happier about it. Harry starred as Deputy Andy Brennan in 26 episodes of the original TWIN PEAKS, and reprised the role in the current Showtime series. 

He also had a recurring role in EERIE, INDIANA and appeared in Clay Liford’s lo-fi Sci-Fi movie EARTHLING. Kimmy began her acting career with a role in THE LAST AMERICAN VIRGIN, and went on to star in movies like HONEY, I SHRUNK THE KIDS and DON’T TELL MOM THE BABYSITTER’S DEAD. She’s done a considerable amount of voice work too, including playing “Featherduster” in Disney’s animated BEAUTY AND THE BEAST, “Samantha Stanky” on THE SIMPSONS, “Alice” on the first Mad Hatter episode of BATMAN: THE ANIMATED SERIES, “Dot” on THE TICK animated series, “Penny” on 2 STUPID DOGS, and “Gwen Mezzrow” in PEPPER ANN. Robertson portrayed Lucy Moran in 29 episodes of the original TWIN PEAKS series, and is now “Lucy Brennan” alongside Andy Brennan in the new series. This is a rare opportunity to meet two very integral characters from one of the most iconic shows ever to hit television. Help us give them a hearty welcome!

Also keep in mind, with Tom Sizemore already on the guest list, that’s THREE stars from the new TWIN PEAKS series attending this show!

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