Watch it : Nat’l Films of Canada, 3 Shorts

I have taken a nose dive into the National Film Board of Canada archives. What an incredible offer; view thousands of films free of charge. Unsure where to start I selected from the drop down menu 1960s–1970s, my favorite decade for Canada film apparently. via Toys&Techniques who thankfully led me to this trove of moving [...]

M. CLIFT.

Listen to Craig Chester’s experience with the spirit of Montgomery Clift. It’s a true story. Totally weird psychic ghost world. via The Moth Podcast True stories, live without notes. I wrote about another Moth podcast ghost story here. Real spooky stuff.

CREDITS by SALLY C.

Last night my eyes were turned on by the opening credits to Ruthless People (checkin’ out Memphis Group interior design). BS said it looked like Paper Rad. I said it looked like Sally Cruikshank — we were both kinda right. Sally did design Ruthless People credits. After scrolling through Sally’s YouTube I discovered she also [...]

Watch it : Abigail’s Party

Abigail’s Party (1977) television movie/play directed by Mike Leigh.highlights include : Alison Steadman! (who played Candice Marie in Nuts in May), insane British accents, supreme awkwardness, 1970s decor & wardrobe, never ending ‘toppers’, Abigail’s mod/rock steady party music playing in the background. (b&w photo is Alison Steadman. love!!)

Watch it : Nuts in May

Nuts in May (1976) Television movie directed by Mike Leigh.Highlights : Candice Marie’s glasses! & red socks, Candice Marie’s stuffed animal : “Kiss Prudence.”, the Dorset landscapes, the camping, self-composed folk song about going to the zoo : “I want to go to the zoo…” Thanks for the suggestion Jen! Images via Lights in the [...]

Watch it : Lost in America

Lately I’ve been digging into the Netflix vault of ‘watch it now’. I’ll be sharing my favorite vintage movie finds with you. What are yours? Lost in America (1985). Highlights : Linda’s sweaters, David’s sunglasses & flip outs : “It’s time to get out. I want to touch Indians.” yikes

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