the irresistible pessimist

thoughts from the light side.
It’s been one of those days.

It’s been one of those days.

Women are more open to being taught than men. There are no girl-wonders, especially in this business. But men all think they’re the next boy-wonder, and the industry treats them as if they are. It’s embarrassing. I’ve watched editors who have been editing films for thirty years kiss some young upstart’s ass, and I think, “Why are you kissing his ass? He should be kissing your ass. You’re the one with the experience, he’s brand new. Let’s see him sustain the career you’ve sustained.” They all coddle these boys, and it’s to the detriment of the work.

This is really, really important and I don’t think we talk about it enough. The entire interview is fascinating.

(via feministfilm)

(Source: bombsite.com, via feministfilm)


Marchesa Fall 2012


Marchesa Fall 2012

(via vogue)

Like A Boss

“I refuse to conform to any narrative conventions that say, ‘Well, if you begin a film with voice-over you at least have to bookend it, have it at the end. You can’t just have it at the beginning and let it taper off.’ I’m thinking, I’m 50 and I’m going to use whatever cinematic device I want to.” -Alexander Payne

(Source: honesttoblr)

tmagazine:

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tmagazine:

Spring Trends | Iridescence: All you mermaid wannabes, glisten up! Spring’s all about the sheen.

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peoplemag:

Ryan Gosling look-a-like, say what?!

yelyahwilliams:

thedailywhat:

Ryan Gosling Doppelganger of the Day: Normally I would scoff at an online tutorial called “How To Look Like Ryan Gosling,” but this dude looks like he knows what he’s talking about.

[thanks william!]

But really this is pretty good.

Love me anything gosling