the Historian & the Detective

22:07 ; Thursday, 14 April 2011

An Affair to Remember

Today I tried to explain to someone the jist of this 50s classic, using reference to another romantic classic Sleepless in Seattle (which was equally unheard of for this person), and I found myself caught in detailing situations and conversations of cheesiness and exhausted romance. Though, strangely, An Affair to Remember is none of those things. perhaps because it was made in the 50s which makes everything about it overblown, melodramatic, fairytale-like, and utterly wonderful in every way. This is my first Cary Grant film (insane!) and he encompasses just about everything charming in a male lead - and oh, Deborah Kerr is so lovely, it made my head hurt. She's so sassy, confused and proud. One thing that made me completely fall in love with the film was its camera movements - you honestly don't get much of these pans and 14 second shots anymore. Unless you're in a low budget British movie or a Woody Allen oldie.

My favourite scenes were the brilliantly choreographed comedy ones. For example, they both accidentally have dinner at the same time, right next to each other - as though it was straight out of a Noel Coward play. In another one, Terry (Kerr) makes Nicky (Grant) walk around the stairs while she walks up it so as not create gossip. I think the difference in cinema direction from the 50s to now is really obvious - the two's first kiss is caught completely off camera (above) and yet manages to be utterly beautiful.

Of course, the best thing I loved about this film is Kerr's clothes - they're timeless, pretty and really epitomises that 50s feminine, classic look. I almost died when she walked in with that sheer pink polka dot dress.

Labels: 1950s, An Affair to Remember, clothes, film

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21:28 ;

I solemnly swear...

.... I will not buy any more things.

I've been on a bit of a shopping. I've really been into balconette bras for that 50s vibe. Also, I was chasing this drinks bottle decorated with a map, and it's finally been reduced to a tenner! It's so beautiful, I just had to buy it! Besides, I'm sure my soon-to-be university future self won't mind - I'm clearly only thinking about her...

Whilst I was checking the site, I came across these delightful polka dot pumps... which I hopefully won't have to return!... Might get some pictures up of them soon. No more spending, God knows my bank account can't take it.

Labels: 1950s, clothes

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