Cinematic Details
After thirty years one year of being immersed in trivia about Velvet Goldmine we've probably covered most aspects of the film but heaven knows that Todd's multilayered, well-read mind has included some...
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Fade Away Never
If you're arriving at Varda The Message at this juncture, we regret to inform you that Brian Slade has left the building. Our mission – a year of Daily Velvet Goldmine Trivia – has been accomplished....
View ArticleThe Whole Shebang
Dear Sweet Darlings,Long time since we've been together! I thought I should let you know about a brilliant podcast - The Whole Shebang is discussing Velvet Goldmine minute by minute, each weekday. A...
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Crazy but well informed
So I was reading an excellent interview with Todd Haynes about his new glorious film, Carol. The article had an overview of Todd's work, so he was asked about his earliest influences, which of course...
View ArticleQ&A Audio with Todd Haynes and Sandy Powell at the MCA
So a few Sundays ago I shook out my Marc Bolan style corkscrew curls, put on some glitter eyeshadow, my Bowie/Tilda leggings, a silver jacket, my Lindsay Kemp designed Swatch watch and took a 6:45 am...
View ArticleDB and VG Q&A at the MCA with Todd and Sandy!
Dear Sweet Darlings,We are less than a week away from the event of the century: Todd Haynes and Sandy Powell are doing a Q&A after a screening of Velvet Goldmine as part of the David Bowie Is...
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Who Breaks a Butterfly on A Wheel
Originally posted May 11, 2013There is something petty about an academic using a fangirl's tumblr as a straw man in his critique of a film. I was looking forward to reading Rob White's new book on...
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Those who know should make the cognoscenti think
One night, eons ago when I was waitressing at an art bar in Tribeca, these two angelic faced young men, tourists from Germany, had finished their meal and were paying their tab when they asked with...
View ArticleDamn you Atlantic Ocean
Dear Sweet Darlings, So many of our obsessions are represented at museums this year. The academics have analyzed Glam Rock and now the curators have at it. There's a Bowie retrospective at the Victoria...
View ArticleInsightful review of Todd's films
including this perfectly apt take on Velvet Goldmine, by Dennis Lim:"The common knock on Haynes — that he's overly cerebral — came up most often with "Velvet Goldmine," which remains his most...
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Happy Birthday to Todd Haynes!
Rocking the VG purple and orange (is he wearing nail polish?)
View ArticleLook out honey, cos I'm using technology
Darlings, I'm attempting to get up to speed with this whole 21st century social network thing that you minskys are all probably quite literate with - anyone who knows how to add the Tumblr and Twitter...
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Maxwell's Green Alien
The commentary on the Velvet Goldmine Blu-ray has revealed a wonderful discovery about Maxwell Demon's green alien. We cited the influence of Lindsay Kemp but Todd says that the inspiration for the...
View ArticlePraise Makes Me Humble
and delirious! There is something surreal and thrilling hearing Todd Haynes say this at the beginning of the commentary:"We're going to take a little trip through memory lane. A ton of great music and...
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VELVET GOLDMINE ON BLU-RAY!
Dear Sweet Darlings, I'm thrilled to tell you that Velvet Goldmine will be released on Blu-ray on December 13th with commentary by Todd Haynes and Christine Vachon! Additionally, the new cover includes...
View ArticleWorld Aids Day
Originally posted December 1, 2009Dearest darlings, Since today is World Aids Day I'm encouraging you to read or watch Jim Lyon's interview at the Act Up Oral History Project...
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Pick of the Pops
Originally posted June 14th, 2009Darling Minskys, It's only taken a decade or so but our favorite cult film has trickled down to the mainstream in a rather unexpected way. A charming young man who's...
View ArticleToni Collette Gives Birth to a Daughter
originally posted January 11, 2008 Dear sweet darlings, I thought you'd love to hear this happy news. SYDNEY, Australia (AP) — Toni Collette has given birth to her first child, a baby girl, Australian...
View ArticleThat’s me, that! That is me!
There is a wonderful interview with Todd Haynes over at The Onion AV Club about I’m Not There. He was asked about the reception his films have received. I think all my films can be enjoyed. In fact,...
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