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Reminiscing for the Nostalgic

"The world is full of people whose notion of a satisfactory future is, in fact, a return to the idealized past." - Robertson Davies, A Voice from the Attic

I'm Kelly; lover of the 1940s, Gene Kelly, and Jesus. This blog is devoted to early 20th Century history, period dramas, Doctor Who, and my sexy French lover, Jean Dujardin.

Posts tagged the artist:

culturevulturette:

massdefibrillation:

Greatest troll in cinematic history (The Artist).

True.  I mean, I was too busy shouting, “OMG, NOOOOOOO!” at the screen to realize it at the time, but in hindsight, yes. :)

Same.

culturevulturette:

massdefibrillation:

Greatest troll in cinematic history (The Artist).

True.  I mean, I was too busy shouting, “OMG, NOOOOOOO!” at the screen to realize it at the time, but in hindsight, yes. :)

Same.

polyvinylfilms:

buerger-jott:

The Artist - Michel Hazanavicius

Michel, looking forward to your next masterpiece!

How sweet! I hadn’t seen this video before. I’m glad he took this chance, too! The Artist is such a wonderfully charming film. And I probably wouldn’t have been introduced to Jean if he hadn’t.

(Source: vimeo.com, via crazy4rich)

culturevulturette:

servethenuts:

Because this gif needs its own post

This is from the alternate ending where George sabotages Peppy’s heels to make them fall of during the big finale.  I mean, does he *really* seem the type to share the spotlight?  

Hmm. Alternate universe slightly evil George. 
Who am I kidding? His charm would still right all wrongs.

culturevulturette:

servethenuts:

Because this gif needs its own post

This is from the alternate ending where George sabotages Peppy’s heels to make them fall of during the big finale.  I mean, does he *really* seem the type to share the spotlight?  

Hmm. Alternate universe slightly evil George.

Who am I kidding? His charm would still right all wrongs.

crazy4rich:

source: http://diariodeplaceres.blogspot.com

So, I can mostly agree with this, but the problem is that Jean’s George Valentin is a composite of such a variety of actors that these two aren’t sufficient. Most importantly, my beloved Gene is missing!

crazy4rich:

source: http://diariodeplaceres.blogspot.com

So, I can mostly agree with this, but the problem is that Jean’s George Valentin is a composite of such a variety of actors that these two aren’t sufficient. Most importantly, my beloved Gene is missing!

elizadolittleoralot:

Your eyes are not deceiving you, it’s in color!

He looks so dapper. 
*swoon*

elizadolittleoralot:

Your eyes are not deceiving you, it’s in color!

He looks so dapper.

*swoon*

crazy4rich:

The Artist. When the star has fallen down.

George, you’re still a bright shining star in my life!

crazy4rich:

The Artist.
When the star has fallen down.

George, you’re still a bright shining star in my life!

polyvinylfilms:

A marvelous day for film history, for everyone.

I love that John Goodman still has the cigar in his mouth. That character suited him so well.

polyvinylfilms:

A marvelous day for film history, for everyone.

I love that John Goodman still has the cigar in his mouth. That character suited him so well.

(via crazy4rich)

culturevulturette:

I LOVE THIS!  Look at little Uggie doing his little “shame” move!  And George with his waggling eyebrow and little pencil!  Yay for whatever genius did this!   

It’s delightful!

culturevulturette:

I LOVE THIS!  Look at little Uggie doing his little “shame” move!  And George with his waggling eyebrow and little pencil!  Yay for whatever genius did this!   

It’s delightful!

(Source: clawkate)

Similarities between Singing in the Rain (1952) and The Artist (2011)

Two of my favorites!

(Source: a-man-called-the-doctor)

crazy4rich:

The Artist. A different vision by Zoroko (deviantart)

I’ve had this on my blog before, but I’ll share it again. I love it just as much as the official poster.

crazy4rich:

The Artist. A different vision by Zoroko (deviantart)

I’ve had this on my blog before, but I’ll share it again. I love it just as much as the official poster.

(via polyvinylfilms)

culturevulturette:

uppishwhore:

FAVOURITE OTPS ♥
⌐ Peppy & George - The Artist

I only wanted to help you, to take care of you…

No one can help you unless you ask, and that’s the hardest part.  

I should take a cue from The Artist. I hate asking for help.

For me, “The Artist” is delightful above all for the performance of Jean Dujardin, who is graceful and charming, who bubbles with warmth and humor, and who can dance as very few people ever have in movie history. Pity they don’t make musicals anymore—not musicals, anyway, depending on the charisma and presence of individual singers and dancers. I wonder if anyone will have the imagination to figure out how to use Dujardin in a musical? How about a remake of “Swing Time?”

best words about Jean.

-Roger Ebert, Feb.28, 2012 Roger Ebert’s Journal

(via polyvinylfilms)

Yes to all but the remake of Swing Time. Why not leave that classic alone and make something new in the spirit of it? That’s what I love about The Artist. It’s a homage to all of these great films while also being unique. That said, I would LOVE to see Jean in another Old Hollywood-type film. He’s got the style, look, and charisma for it.

Jean Dujardin and Bérénice Bejo goofing off on the set of The Artist (2011) [x]

It’s been awhile since I last watched this. So funny!

(Source: jeanvaljeans)

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