on May 17, 2013 •
Recently I was lucky enough to find myself in Paris and went along to an exhibition by French photographer Eric Bascoul with a friend who had been invited by him at a previous meeting. The exhibition is the result of the artist winning a competition, he has been given the use of the Centre Des Arts...
on May 14, 2013 •
There’s no law that says camera operators can’t be film directors, but no one was expecting an Academy Award from Craig Viveiros’ The Liability. What has full potential to be a brilliant dark comedy thriller turns out to be another low-budget British weekend flick that we’ll tune into on the telly when there’s nothing...
on May 11, 2013 •
Last Tuesday night Prada’s flagship store in Soho, New York opened its doors to celebrate the collaboration of Miuccia Prada and costume designer Catherine Martin on their costume designs for upcoming movie ‘The Great Gatsby’. Miuccia Prada attended the exhibition herself, wearing a beige fur boa with daisies from her spring/summer 2013 collection. Translating...
on May 9, 2013 •
Watching Deadfall I felt an uneasy sense of déjà vu creep up. There’s Jay (Charlie Hunnam), an ex-boxer who finally gets released from prison, Addison (Eric Bana) and Liza (Olivia Wilde) separating ways to survive a hit-and-run attack and Hanna (Kate Mara), a female deputy that can’t seem to get the approval she deserves from...
on May 7, 2013 •
A little over two weeks ago Candid Magazine were invited to an exclusive talk with former Grazia fashion director Paula Reed, hosted by The Industry. In Central London’s premier event space The Swarovski Lounge we were treated to a half an hour interview with the woman herself as well as a question and answer...
on May 7, 2013 •
Elusive Belorussian director Makinov whose interest in Huichoi shamanism led him to previously shoot two documentaries in Mexico has stated that by punishing the ego, through anonymity, he can command the wisdom of being one with nothing. After what he describes as a near death experience, he forged a new identity and since, refers to...
on May 5, 2013 •
To warp a common phrase, Star Trek: Into Darkness is very much one step backwards and two steps forward. Certainly the opening twenty minutes seem worryingly familiar. Kirks arrogance get’s him in trouble and demoted, Bruce Greenward’s Pike finds him in a dive bar to offer words of wisdom and Kirk is involved in weird...
on May 3, 2013 •
Disneynature, a new subsidiary of the Disney franchise was founded in 2008 and to date has six feature films. It aims to take a closer look at how the world’s natural habitat exists, told with poignancy, drama and an often humorous narrative which offers viewers of all ages an alternative to Disney’s traditional animated tales....
on May 2, 2013 •
The Courtauld Gallery at Somerset House is currently home to a selection of Picasso’s paintings exclusively from the year 1901. This was arguably the most critical year of Picasso’s career as it marked his explosion onto the Parisian art scene with his debut solo show at Ambroise Vollard’s gallery. The exhibition held over 60 works...
on May 2, 2013 •
Falling in love with a film is no different from falling in love with a person. It can happen in a matter of seconds. All it takes is a hook and a captivating opening scene to board a cinematic journey, knowing you’ll be in safe hands. Jordan Vogt-Roberts’ hilarious and poetic feature debut, The Kings...
on Apr 29, 2013 •
Looking back at the history of the world-renowned brand Yves Saint Laurent, we see elegance, style and something that represents a revolution in fashion. After all, this is the label which is known for creating the tuxedo suit for women. However, when we look at Saint Laurent (notice the lack of Yves) in 2013,...
on Apr 27, 2013 •
Recently graduated from The University of Westminster, designer Ashley Williams has been creating quite the storm in the fashion circuit, with her collection of nostalgic Americana prints. The use of print has become a signature of Williams’ work, but in a more upbeat and humorous way than some of the print powerhouses of the...