09.02.11
She & Him Go 1950s Americana in “Don’t Look Back” Video
Director Jeremy Konnor was clearly inspired by “American Look”, the 1958 film by Chevrolet, in this music video for She & Him’s “Don’t Look Back”. See both videos below.
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25.01.11
For Sale: Cameron’s House from “Ferris Bueller’s Day Off”
We saw this news over a year ago, but HUH reports that the iconic house from “Ferris Bueller’s Day Off” is still for sale. The 4 bedroom, 5,300 sq. ft....
Read on »12.10.10
Anderson & Coppola Direct “Le Apartomatic” Ad for Stella Artois
Stella Artois consistently produces amusing, cinematic ads and their latest combines two of my loves: wood panels and control panels. Wes Anderson and Roman Coppola co-directed this spot in which the set is the star.
Read on »25.07.10
“Mad Men” Furniture: Don Draper’s Office
AMC’s “Mad Men” debuted with perfect timing, at a moment when America’s fascination with mid-century style was at a fever pitch. In celebration of the Season Four Premiere, we look at the show’s immaculate production design.
Read on »01.12.09
New Dieter Rams Interviews with Gestalten and Design Museum
Once known only to the closest followers of product design history, Dieter Rams is now becoming a mainstream hero of modernism. His work was included last year in an exhibition...
Read on »06.04.09
“The Incredibles” Mid-Century Ideal
The home of Bob and Helen Parr in “The Incredibles” is one of the finest examples of mid-century modernism in all of animated cinema. Thanks to Pixar’s skilled artists and...
Read on »16.02.09
Sister Site: Spy Vibe
Your mission — whether or not you choose to accept it — is to pay a visit to Jason Whiton’s focused yet comprehensive blog on ’60s spy style . That’s an order.
Read on »07.02.09
360° Video of Hans Olsen Dining Set
Good photography can be the difference between a successful or ineffective eBay listing, and some sellers go to great lengths to capture their lots well, shooting at various angles in good light and staging tasteful scenes to put the item in context. ... Their Hans Olsen Dining Set (a unique delight that we’ve covered before ) is captured in HD Quality 1080 video, meticulously filmed over 3 minutes with a camera rig that captures the piece in 360° without human intrusion — until the slick demonstration at 1:10 of the table’s built-in expansion mechanism.
Read on »05.01.09
Objectified: A Film About Product Design
Gary Hustwit, the filmmaker who brought typography out of obscurity with “ Helvetica ”, is now doing the same for product design with his upcoming “ Objectified ”. Along with contemporary greats, at least one hero of mid-century design stars in the documentary: Dieter Rams .
Read on »02.01.09
Short Arne Jacobsen Doc from Euromaxx
Some good basic info on the most well-known of Danish designers, Arne Jacobsen . I learned a thing or two.
Read on »21.12.08
Charade Film Titles and Opening Scene
The titles for the great Carey Grant/Audrey Hepburn caper were designed by Maurice Bender , the man behind the famous James Bond gun barrel openers. Charade is a classic specimen of mid-century modern graphics and animation from the golden age of film titling.
Read on »06.11.08
Mid-Century Modern Film from 1958
No narration, no explanation, just effusive 1950s music and example after delightful example of modern furniture, architecture, and industrial design. Thanks Alina and free associate .
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