Bluebird in my heart
March 23, 2008
I re-watched Factotum yesterday, and I still really love the film. The art direction is really nice and the colours of the set design really lend to a dry, somewhat bleak yet languid and poetic feel. I got on a big Bukowski kick last year and I recommend watching Factotum and Born Into This together -and of course reading his books.
There is an ornament in a scene where Hank and Laura go back to Laura’s apartment. On a cabinet is a gold tree with hanging leafs that move in a really beautiful way. I know I’ve seen this before, maybe at a random garage sale or thrift store, but I really really want one. It’s kind of kitschy but I really love it.
March 26, 2008 at 6:37 am
I have never seen it, I will have to check it out. I’d love if there were an easy way to the pull stills from wonderfully art directed favs.
My bunnies totally slept all easter as well. One under my big chair, another in the corner in the other room. Serves me right for taking them out during the middle of the day. And oh lord so many pairs of my shoes have bite marks. But when I look at the furry things I’m helpless…they are too cute to even pretend to get upset at.
March 26, 2008 at 6:43 pm
Bukowski is the King of the poor drunken men.
April 3, 2008 at 8:37 am
Indeed he is.