Winning an Oscar: The Dream that came true

Hi lovelies!

Anne Hathaway has won the Oscar for Best Supporting Actress in the film Les Miserables, at the 85th annual Academy Awards, and finished her acceptance speech with these words: 'Here's hoping that someday in the not too distant future, the misfortunes of Fantine will only be found in stories, and never more in real life.'

In my opinion, Anne Hathaway's I Dreamed A Dream is the only interpretation so far that has made it possible for me to connect so realistically with the lyrics. After all, the approach of the film seems to have been to create a visual interpretation of the music, making it sound more real.

I couldn't help making these.

Apart from Les Miserables, I found many films to be really good this year, and I think the results reflected this. What did you think of this year's Oscars? What was your favorite film?

The Red Violin

Music.
Universal language.

Even though the film was inspired by Elizabeth Pitcairn's Red Mendelssohn, I love Margarita Krein's Caprices, by John Corigliano.

Important Things

The Age Of Innocence is Martin Scorcese's 1993 masterpiece, a film adaptation of Edith Wharton's 1920 novel. If you have seen it, you will surely remember Daniel Day-Lewis and Michelle Pfeiffer. And if you haven't, you should see it before anything else!

For this bracelet I was inspired by the following scene, and I used recycled acrylic white pearls, in various sizes (12mm, 6mm and 4mm). Total length is 20.5cm or 8 inches, but it feels more like 7.5 inches on the wrist.

The Age of Innocence Anti Fashion Statement Bracelet

ELLEN
I see you've already chosen your corner. This is the hour I like
best, don't you?

ARCHER
I was afraid you'd forgotten the hour. I'm sure Beaufort can be
very intriguing.

ELLEN
He took me to see some houses. I'm told I must move, even though
this street seems perfectly respectable.

ARCHER
Yes, but it's not fashionable.

ELLEN
Is fashion such a serious consideration?

ARCHER
Among people who have nothing more serious to consider.

ELLEN
And how would these people consider my street?

ARCHER
(lightly, disparagingly)
Oh, well, fleetingly, I'm afraid. Look at your neighbors.
Dressmakers. Birdstuffers. Cafe owners.

ELLEN
(smiling)
I'll count on you to always let me know about such important
things.

Robin Hood Now

When I saw Robin Hood, the 2010 adventure film based on the Robin Hood legend, I loved it. I loved Russell Crowe's interpretation. I loved Ridley Scott's direction. I loved all the cast. I loved the filming locations. I loved the script. I loved the effortless Medieval style. I was relieved to see a Robin Hood without the Lincoln green clothes, tights, hat and all. It is a memorable film.

Robin Hood is a heroic figure of the English folklore. This means there is very little historical truth actually known about him. But, as is always the case with legends, this hasn't kept writers, directors, film producers, illustrators, collectors, crafters, anyone really, from paying their respects.

Want to see evidence that Robin's legend lives? Here it is!

Rust Wool Medieval Hood, by kellyfarrow

Handmade Robin Hood Under Tree with Woman Silhouette PDF Cross-Stitch Pattern, by bellastitchery

Sherwood Soap - Cedarwood, Fir Needle, and Tangerine, by greenhavensoaps

Robin Hood mug, in WeLoveVintage

Vintage black SUEDE PIXIE BOOTIES with purple FOX FUR, size 5 1/2 , EUR 35, by BetaBoutique

Vintage Robin Hood Flour Cookie Cutters - Crusader and Hat, by debsatticfinds

Medieval Chemise Gown, by MaritimeArts

Forest Outlaw, handmade silver cocktail ring, by polkadile

Robin Hood envelopes, by moncy3

Sherwood - hand dyed sock yarn - superwash merino - 100g, by KelpieFibers

Sherwood, by jlejelly

Robin Hood - Painted Leather Bookmark, by BadonHill

Elm Wood Archery Bow, by OldSchoolTools

Robin Hood, Nottingham Castle England - Unique Shot Glass Candle - Creamy Unscented Soy Candle, by WGSCandleCo

Robin Hood, by BlueRabbitGallery

You enjoyed the film. Now you can enjoy all those lovely items. Robin Hood is now.

Never on Sunday Style

Never on Sunday is a 1960 Greek black-and-white film which tells the story of Ilya, a prostitute who lives in the port of Piraeus in Greece, and Homer, an American tourist who happens to be a classical scholar, enthused with all things Greek. While Ilya is a character close to the "hooker with a heart of gold" cliché, Homer feels Ilya's life style typifies the degradation of Greek classical culture and attempts to steer her onto the path of morality. The screenplay constitutes a variation of the Pygmalion story.

The film stars Melina Mercouri and Jules Dassin, and it gently submerges the viewer into Greek culture, including dance, music, and language (through the use of subtitles). The signature song and the bouzouki theme of the movie became hits of 1960s and brought Manos Hadjidakis, the composer, an Academy Award. It should also be noted that apart from winning the Academy Award for Best Song, the film was also nominated for Best Actress in a Leading Role (Melina Mercouri), Best Costume Design, Black-and-White, Best Director (Jules Dassin) and Best Writing, Story and Screenplay - Written Directly for the Screen (Dassin). Mercouri won the award for Best Actress at the 1960 Cannes Film Festival.

Life Magazine Dec 2 1966 by Owlshop

grab a fish by psarokokalo

Giant Bow Head Band, by TheLibertarian

Retro Inspired Sailor Dress, by jenniferedwrds

1978 Greece - cut coin pendant - w/ Aristotle, Greek Philosopher, student of Plato, teacher to Alexander the Great. By petsalad.

Vintage Pink Roses Circle Skirt, by missfarfalla

Vintage 50's Era Pewter Comedy Tragedy Mask Hammered Link Bracelet - Theater - 1072, by Karmalings

Melina - Vintage Yellow and Gold Necklace, by 99vintage

vintage design TWO SAILORS WITH A GUITAR women's t-shirt SZ S,M,L,XL by ToTheMoonAndBack

Vintage 1960s Handbag by LittleMe123

Sunny Necklace Yellow Chalcedony Briolette on oxidized Sterling silver chain, by antigoni

knitted SAILOR KNOT vintage 1980's NAUTICAL striped TOP off the shoulder, by sparkleyes

Waist Belt in White Floral - READY TO SHIP, by Sannica

Greek Roman Grecian Gladiator leather sandals, by AnaniasSandals

TALL NUDE - white Ltd. ed. 75, by ElkeHutchens

Female Figurative Print - Swim by MichelleGArt

If you come across this film, don't miss the opportunity to watch it, it really is a classic. Enjoy!