Turner Classic Movies
has invited six celebrated fashion designers to discuss how classic films
influenced and inspired their careers and their designs on “Style In Motion”
airing every Monday night in October. Each designer hosts an evening of four
films that they have enjoyed repeatedly over the years and discuss various
details including fashion, direction, production design and the political and
sociological impact on culture.
The festival kicks
off with Kate and Andy Spade discussing “Bonnie And Clyde” (1967) at 8pm
followed by “The Swimmer” at 10pm, “Guess Who’s Coming To Dinner (1967)
at 12am and “To Kill A Mockingbird” (1962) at 2am. Then on October 13, 2003
Isaac Mizrahi hosts his selection of films beginning with “The Women” (1938)
at 8pm and followed by “Darling” (1965) at 10:15pm, “Roberta” (1935) at
12:30am and “Blow-Up” (1966) at 2:30am. October 20, 2003 features Mark
Badgley and James Mischka hosting “High Society” (1956), “Funny Girl”
(1968), “The VIPs” (1963) and “Dinner At Eight” (1933).
The festival
concludes on October 27, 2003 with “The Thomas Crown Affair” (1968) and
followed by “Pillow Talk” (1959), “Pocketful Of Miracles” (1961) and
Butterfield 8 (1960).
Having viewed the
intros for these films, I can say that some of comments are actually quite
academic, but ultimately the films speak more for themselves than the speakers
and the comments really will only be as interesting as one cares about what
brand is on the back of their garment they are wearing while watching the films.
“Style In Motion” airs every Monday beginning at 8pm (ET) in October only on
Turner Classic Movies. Please check your local cable and satellite listings for
channel and for possible changes in airtime.
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Mark A. Rivera
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