Favorite Photo of the Week #3

Alla Nazimova costumed for the 1921 film Camille.  The settings were designed by Natacha Rambova and the co-star was Rudolph Valentino.  In this portrait the photographer is Arthur Rice, who was enormousely talented and died far too young in 1923.

There is nothing in the world like silent era glamor photographer which is why I am very much looking forward to David S. Shields' forthoming book "Still: American Silent Motion Picture Photography." publishing June 14th.  Amazon linkage for the book here to pre-order. 

Sienna Miller Shows Super Stylish Look in New York

British celebrity, Sienna Rose Diana Miller was snapped out for lunch at the Cafe Cluny in New York on March 27, 2013. The yummy mummy showed off her slender frame in a black blouse which she paired with blue denim and black pumps. Her accessories featured a python belt and gold drop earrings. The look was finalized with half up hairstyle and round sunglasses. 

Amy Smart Goes Braless On The Street

American film and television actress and former fashion model, Amy Smart went braless at Cafe Med in West Hollywood on March 26, 2013. She looked great in a blue top, styled with rolled up jeans. She made her casual look quite stylish with a dramatic statement necklace.

Adrienne Bailon: Skirts Only Fashion Show in NYC

The super sexy actress Adrienne Bailon was spotted at the Skirts Only Fashion Show in NYC on March 19, 2013. She ditched her hot image and flaunted a cute and flirty look wearing a black sleeveless top which she paired with pink puffy skirt.

She teamed her look with black ankle strap heels. She added more color to the look via red nail lacquer and green gemstone earrings. Chunky bracelets and cat eyeliner completed her show-stopping style. Love her two-toned hair!

RIP Roger Ebert

This is how I first came to know of Roger Ebert, film critic, writer par excellance and incredible human being, Sneak Previews circa 1978 on my local PBS station.  How would I know then it would be the begining of a long journey agreeing, disagreeing and reading some of the most acid, wicked, beautifully crafted, laudatory, personal and wonderful prose ever dedicated to the art of cinema. 

Rest in peace Roger Ebert.  You left us far too soon, you left us with so many wonderful books, articles, thoughts for which I thank you.  You were a brave soul, a wonderful writer, a terrific observer of life and the cinema.  You appreciated film and wrote so eloquently about a subject I love.  I'll had so hoped we'd have you around for a little while longer.  Thanks for everything and say hi to Gene.