A pioneer of the New Queer Cinema; Todd Haynes (b. 1961) is a leading American independent filmmaker. Whether working with talking dolls in a homemade short (Superstar: The Karen Carpenter Story) or with Oscarwinning performers in an HBO miniseries (Mildred Pierce); Haynes has garnered numerous awards and nominations and an expanding fan base for his provocative and engaging work. In all his films; Haynes works to portray the struggles of characters in conflict with the norms of society. Many of his movies focus on female characters; drawing inspiration from genres such as the womanrsquo;s film and the disease movie (Far from Heaven and Safe); others explore male characters who transgress sexual and other social conventions (Poison and Velvet Goldmine). The writerdirector has drawn on figures such as Karen Carpenter; David Bowie; Iggy Pop; and Bob Dylan in his meditations on American and British music; celebrity; and the meaning of identity. His 2007 movie Irsquo;m Not There won a number of awards and was notable for Haynesrsquo;s decision to cast six different actors (one of whom was a woman) to portray Dylan. Gathering interviews from 1989 through 2012; this collection presents a range of themes; films; and moments in the burgeoning career of Todd Haynes.
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0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. funny.By Sheryl IsaacsArrived with the dust jacket upside down; funny.0 of 1 people found the following review helpful. A smorgasbord of WTFBy A. TinsleyThis book is a veritable treasure trove of terrible ideas. The gift and wrapping ideas are merely cheesy and uncreative (Im sort of unclear how you give a thermos of hot cocoa as a gift); its the rest of the book that really shines. Allow me to illustrate.These are outfit ideas for holiday parties:- A business suit with nothing underneath-"cover the whole front of a dress in jingle bells"- chop a kilt into a mini skirt; replace the pin with a brooch; and call yourself "Elfie; Santas naughty helper."- "Take a leather shoulder bag and handpaint a message: HIPPIE HOLIDAZE"Looking for some decorating ideas?- "A chair with a Santa hat; a white beard and mustache; and a polaroid camera; where guests come and pose."- "Hang a picture of Jolly Old David Letterman on the mantel and tell all your friends hes the real Santa Claus"They also recommend using spray paint on your tree MORE THAN ONCE; replacing your menorah with nine flashlights; and decorating your front door with a bundt pan that youve painted to resemble a wreath; instead of; you know; an actual wreath. Or better yet; photos of OTHER peoples wreaths. Nevermind turning down the heat at your holiday movie party to "set the chilly mood". Or carving "Viva la Vida" into a watermelon.As my boyfriend put it; "What is the goal of this book? To make everyone think youre an awkward idiot?" They do hit on a few good ideas (for example; I like the idea of an all-white themed Christmas party; though I think Ill skip the "ski movies by Warren Miller on the telly") but by and large this book isnt worth it.12 of 12 people found the following review helpful. Slight but good enoughBy CustomerThe latest entry into the "Swell franchise" is a slight volume that captures the usual zany approach to life espoused by the authors. Although light on content; the book is a cute; fizzy read and would make a nice "add on" gift - a stocking stuffer or the like. With a couple recipes and crafty ideas thrown into the mix of offbeat Swell ideas; it may even become a reference keeper for holiday preparations and clever gift buying.Not the best of the Swell bunch; but still worth a look.
