HAIL MICHAEL

Yesterday at the New Museum I watched and embraced—Hail the New Puritan—directed by Charles Atlas. It’s a fantasy documentary following the day in the life of dancer, Michael Clark. Filmed when Michael was 21, at the cusp of his fame. Above is a clip from HNP—the underwear egg dance. You can see HNP in full [...]

WARHOL GIF

Small, sassy, seventies. I made gif gems from these tiny Polaroid portraits by Andy Warhol. 1. Michael Chow, restaurateur 2. Flowers – Florinda Bolkan – Dennis Oppenheims Daughters – Corice Arman – Shoes – Cheryl Tiegs – Girl w basketball – Chris Evert – Tiger print – Girl w teddy 3. Linda Hutton, socialite 4. [...]

Watch it: Á Nos Amours

Á Nos Amours (1983) directed by Maurice Pialat. A character study of 15 year old Suzanne, her many love affairs and troubled home life. I’m on a movie watching roll when I’m weaving. I now have this little black box (roku) that houses hundreds of Criterion films. Autoplay is on and I let the French [...]

MI HIKE

NisN has been in March-time hiberation. I have a new project in the works and can’t wait to share it with you. Soon! This guide goes out to Carl. Happy almost birthday! May many hikes & rainbows be in your future. Perhaps a giant beard and walking stick, too. Michigan Hiking Opportunities, 1983. via eBay

Notes on Flix

This weekend was spent watching movies and weaving baskets. Really intense. My hands are sore and I had odd dreams. In order of appearance : Old Enough 1984 tv movie recommended by Ben watch it here, BFFs in NYC Grown-Ups 1980 directed by Mike Leigh, Brit mayham Séance on a Wet Afternoon 1964 creepster recommended [...]

Watch it : Another Woman

Another Woman (1988) directed by Woody Allen. Basically, A red headed woman and another red headed woman meet in a antiques shop and look at a painting of a red headed woman. Well, no, but one of my fav scenes. This movie is depressing, about life’s regrets. So good. Highlights : strolling a grey Central [...]

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