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I like an old film. A film about old(er) people. And there have been a few of those lately: Amour, Best Exotic Marigold Hotel, Quartet. And so this week I decided that if I couldn't be in New York (I will stop going on about it soon, promise), I'd go and see a movie about the city. A Late Quartet is beautifully shot with scenes at the Met, the Frick Collection and around the reservoir in Central Park - one of my favourite NY places, I love going for a walk there. The story of what happens to a world-famous string quartet when the cellist is diagnosed with Parkinson's, and also more generally about life, collaboration, behaviour and ageing. The cast is pretty fabulous...
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Christopher Walken and his gravity-defying hair, Catherine Keener, Philip Seymour Hoffman and that other fella. It made me think about what a brilliant actor Catherine Keener is. Low-key, natural and smart, she's appeared in some very fine films like Being John Malkovich, Out of Sight, Adaptation, Capote, The 40 Year Old Virgin. As the credits rolled, I noticed that her special wardrobe was designed by The Row: whippersnapper movie stars turned acclaimed fashion designers Mary-Kate and Ashley Olsen. The clothes are simple, wearable and grown-up.
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That's all really. It's a good film and I like Catherine Keener, and The Row.
Sounds great! I remember thinking "oh no, more celebrities inflicting their *fashion* on us" when I first heard of The Row, but I have to say that their stuff is fabulous and I would love (if I could afford it!) to own quite a few of their pieces. In the meantime, I might just go and watch the film... ;-)
ReplyDeleteSweet story! Must look that up when I got home, definitely watching this. Got my eye on your next posts.
ReplyDeleteOh how wonderful to read that someone else is a fan of Catherine Keener! Will look out for this film.
ReplyDeleteI want to catch up on these films this summer when i am not teaching..i have not seen any but heard such great things about them. Thanks for the review.
ReplyDeleteCatherine Keener is wonderful. I too love her natural acting style and un-Hollywood beauty. I'll look for this film, thanks!
ReplyDeleteI've been looking out for that film - it's only just come out in the UK.
ReplyDeleteMight try and catch this film. Interesting snippet on Keener's wardrobe. The Row do some wonderful things - shame about their price tags though!
ReplyDeleteThat sounds a really good film. Thank you for my weekend viewing!! xx
ReplyDeleteI'd wear The Row if I could afford it ... In NYC, while browsing the Frick ...
ReplyDeleteI can't wait to see this film....a lot of my favourite actors all in one place!
ReplyDeleteOk, you got me. Both A Late Quarter and The Row weren't on my priority list but I can see the film on pay-per-view tonight. I tend to also stay away from actor designed fashion but was impressed with a number of innovative styles and they're at Barney's,NYC! Thanks.
ReplyDeleteThanks for the review. I'm wanting to see all of the films that you mentioned; you provided the motivation.
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