Where the wild things Are: Spike Jonze at MOMA( October 8-18)
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Of course Gael has this book. Maurice Sendak’s timeless medieval-ish beautifully illustrated million lines of pure wonder and adventure. Gael already had had heart aching moments balling his eyes out watching never ending stories( all of them). I only mention “Never ending story” because I think the film version of “Where the wild things are” would be somewhat like it. Or I may say this too early. We are just about to take Gael to the theater. I am quite excite about this. It seems like perfect for the timing wise with beautiful autumn crosses with Halloween coming up.
MOMA has been always the one of the best sources of the best movies for classics and independents. And I love their savviness about knowing and connecting themselves with what’s going on out there. MOMa will be running their first-ever Spike Jonze retrospective celebrating his work as a director, producer, cinematographer, writer, actor and choreographer. What is so cool about Jonze is that he’s somewhat beloved by people of all areas like down town band as “Yeah Yeah Yeah’s” or the children’s book author like Sendak for this movie or the legendary skate boarders or beauty like Michelle Williams.
MOMa will be kicking off the first day, the 8th with a few short films about Maurice Sendak, the author of the book, Where the wild thing are including 5 minute of clips from the Movie. Then there will be Adaptation ( remember?), Jonze’s award winning Music Videos and short films, Being John Malkovich, Heavy metal in Baghdad and more. So check it out! www.moma.org
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Get crafty: Felting needle
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I saw this Japanese invented ” Felting Needle” at Governor’s island for the first time. Felting needle is a small size plastic cylinder with a built in spring and removable needle sets which can be punched over wool roving on any fabric surface. And you can get super creative with this little tool.
Now, here’s one example. The small wool felted rectangular pattern around the button hole can turn into a anything you wish. A circle or an abstract motif with any color you like on anywhere. How about an elbow patch? Or over your collar of a blazer. I think this also could be an excellent thing to mend a hole on a beloved sweater.
The needle holder. The top cap can be twisted off to insert needles. Check out ” Japan Clover Felting needle Kit” on line. You can buy the needle holder, needles and a small bag of wool roving at under $30.00
Wool roving.