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You know, I´m something of a movie buff. However, this time I didn´t go for the best, or even the ones I enjoyed most (even if I liked all of the entries, of course) or even the objectivelly (critically) best ones. I think that those are good films for lolitas for various reasons. And spoiler - you won´t find Kamikaze Girls nor Marie Antoinette there.
My selection didn´t change so much from 2022.
1. Gypsy 83
Gypsy 83 is actually a goth film, but I feel like everyone who is a part of some subculture
should see it. It´s about two friends, one who is struggling as a gay goth kid
from a conservative town and one who is a plus size woman (with a lot of mommy issues) and their way to New
York for Stevie Nicks night. Speaking of quality in road trip genre, it´s not another Priscilla, Queen of the Desert,
but it´s about being true to yourself, even if your surroundings continue to
let you down. Also, I love the soundtrack and wardrobes of our main
characters!
Honestly, maybe just skip it and watch
What does beggining of worst era for style and setting in a fashion magazine in common with EGL?
Honest love for fashion. Everyone who likes to watch out for trends, or likes their history, should watch this movie about people willing to do everything for fashion.
Also, Meryl Streep is really chic here. Everyone feeling too old to dress nicely should watch her.
3. Angelika
Even though this might look a bit rough, the story is set in baroque and magnificent French castles. Gothic and baroque - the most lolita-sque of all historical styles.
If beautiful set isn´t enough, you will still love costumes! Angelika has a big wardrobe, so everyone will find something.
4. Adéla ještě nevečeřela/Ádela Has Not Had Her Supper Yet
Czech film, a period detective sci-fi comedy. We made a lot of them, it was hard to film something contemporary (and even harder to make it any good) during socialism.
The influence of Edwardian era on lolita shouldn´t be underplayed, which is why I recommend Downton Abbey, but this feels closer to me. Adéla is a very funny detective comedy with great stylization, which makes it cool to watch even if you don´t enjoy the costumes.
Fun fact: Robert Redford was supposed to play main character.
Honorable mention goes to Titanic.
5. Amadeus
I heard it´s one of the best films around? Well, it´s not my favourite, even if I adore Miloš Forman, but it´s gorgeous. From costumes, to pre-revolution Prague (don´t let them fool you, Vienna wouldn´t be so fabulour in 1988). Since it´s about the one and only Mozart, a lot of scenes are in opera, which is fabulous. And the mascarade scene? Roccoco i sone of my favourite eras, and it´s depicted beautifully here.
Dear god. Theodore Pištěk won Academy Award for this and it´s easy to see why.
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I went to Le Second Marché this Saturday, an alt market and daytime party in Virage, Paris. I liked the venue, even if it is in 17th arrondissement. That's kind of out of hand, but helps keep it less crowded and more calm and interesting.
I had fun with my make-up and outfit, as I was previously sick and needed something to cheer myself up.
Sadly, my budget already went into haircare - my thin, damaged hair is getting thinner and more damaged every day and I don't really want to be bald in few years. I got few business cards (and no just because they remind me of American Psycho), so hopefully you can read them.
Try stalking Virage here and here for more events. They have enough genres and activities for everyone, (mainly the alternative crowd) to enjoy.
I need to watch Kamikaze girls again! Do you know where I can watch it with English sub?
ReplyDeleteMe too! :D I think the best option is Internet Archive, they have more versions, but I´m not sure if they have subs. If not, you can just download the film and then find the subs in .srt format - it´s super easy to add them in any media player with film.
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