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Come Home to TCM
CHECK OUT TCM.com - Films shown on Turner Classic Movies (TCM) provide ‘comfort viewing’ with an extensive variety of dramas, comedies & classic musicals. They showcase films featuring ‘Golden Age of Hollywood’ actors, directors & cinematographers, with insightful behind the scenes commentaries by prominent movie aficionados.
A MUST WATCH for Film Buffs.
TCM's ~ Summer Under The Stars AUGUST 1-31
TCM's Summer Romance ~ With Alicia Malone
TCM's ~ Summer Under the Stars: Debuts
Wildcelt Pick~ Audrey Hepburn In 'Two for the Road', 1967
WILDCELT FILM PICKS
’Maestro'
‘Mothers’ Instinct’
The Forgiven
wilcelt fashion favorites
Jose and Maria Barrera Jewelry
The Jose and Maria Barrera Company is still a family owned and operated business, which now includes their three artistic daughters. All of the jewelry is designed and produced from start to finish in the Garment Center of New York City. All items are assembled by hand by a small staff of trained artisans under the watchful eye of Jose and Larisa where quality, attention to detail and craftsmanship are the key ingredients to creating our product. The Jose and Maria Barrera jewelry line can be seen and purchased at Neiman Marcus stores, Neiman Marcus online and exclusive boutiques across the globe.
I’ve had the pleasure of wearing their beautifully crafted Chandelier & hoop earrings for the past ten years! They’re my go-to earrings; that I pair with everything from my minimalist to Prêt-à-porter ensembles.
Check out their fabulous hand-crafted Jewelry Collections! www.joseandmariabarrera.com
Featured Spotlight Post - Wildcelt Presents,
The Modest Style Effect of “Contemporary Muslim Fashions” at the de Young Museum
Featured Spotlight Post - Wildcelt Presents,
‘Degas, Impressionism, and The Paris Millinery Trade’
WILDCELT SUMMER BOOK PICK - ‘Frank Lloyd Wright in the Movies: Iconic California Sites on Film’
BY MARK WILSON
No American architect has had as much influence on the American film industry as Frank Lloyd Wright. For nearly a century, his buildings have been used as settings, backdrops, or inspiration for an amazing array of American films, from such popular movies as Blade Runner, Rush Hour, and North by Northwest, to cult favorites like Gattaca, Permanent Midnight, and George Lucas' first feature film THX1138. His buildings have also been used in some popular TV series based on Hollywood films such as Westworld and Star Trek: Deep Space Nine. My new book "Frank Lloyd Wright in The Movies" is the first book to explore this remarkable legacy. It includes 120 color and black and white images from these films and all of the Wright buildings in California where these films and TV series were set. There is also information on Wright's friendship with Walt Disney and his influence on Alfred Hitchcock. My book also describes the controversies that surrounded some of these films. In addition, it explains how important social and cultural issues were addressed in several of these films, issues which are still quite relevant today. These include: female independence and empowerment in "Female"(1933), the after math of possible nuclear war in "Five" (1951), sexual freedom and gender identity in "Summer Place" (1959), the dangers arising from unregulated AI in Terminal Man (1974) and The Thirteenth Floor (1999), an authoritarian future government in THX1138 (1971) and Gattaca (1997), race relations and tensions in a big American city in Grand Canyon (1991), and the devastating effects of drug addiction in Permanent Midnight (1998).
Wildcelt followers know I'm a true cinéaste, in addition I'm an enthusiast of set design in film. In 'Frank Lloyd Wright in the Movies' Mark masterfully fuses architectural insight with the enduring allure of cinema. He offers his readers a detailed look into the interiors of homes and spacial narratives that have shaped some of his showcased films most iconic moments. With his discerning eye & passion for both design and storytelling, he reveals how architecture in the movies is more than just a backdrop ~ It creates a pairing of character, mood and meaning. This is an innovative approach revealing where the visionary design of Frank Lloyd Wright meets classic storytelling. A must-read for lovers of architecture, film and the powerful places where they meet.
~ Ruth Bright Carroll / owner of Wildcelt.com
The Movies in Frank Loyd Wright
The object of the author in writing this book, which he accomplishes so well, is to show that two seemingly disparate subjects, Frank Lloyd Wright and movies, are in fact quite complimentary of each other. He does this in a manner that is both entertaining and reveals insights that most readers might not have thought of. A real tour de force since he possesses a detailed knowledge of both Frank Lloyd Wright and movies that verges on a passion.The author’s implicit theme is that Frank Lloyd Wright's peerless abilities as an architect include those of a showman and a dramatist, sometimes in subtle ways, at other times not subtle at all. Even when he designs a structure that is intended to be integral with its surroundings, there is no doubt at all that it has Wright’s unique stamp on it. And that unique stamp is a visual appeal that always has elements of the dramatic to it. In turn, such a sense of the dramatic is like catnip to purveyors of the dramatic arts in the movie industry. In many instances when set researchers look for a place to “set the mood”, they find the mood innately built into a Frank Lloyd Wright creation. Hence, the strong nexus between Frank Lloyd Wright and the movie industry; seven of the houses he built in California have been used as a movie set at least once. One (the Ennis House overlooking Hollywood)) has been used thirteen times.The book is entertaining and informative in so many ways because it presents specifics about several movies including locations, plots, directors, and actors. For those readers whose interest in the plethora of facts presented is further piqued, there is an extensive bibliography to reference.In closing, mention should be made of the physical book itself. Officially designated a paperback, its overall quality is as good or better than many hardcover books, with thick glossy pages and numerous photographs, many in color. It has a tactile quality that makes it pleasant to hold.
~ A.M. Johnson
The Charles Ennis House in the Hollywood Hills used as a location for over a dozen feature films...Photo by Joel Puliatti
The Della Walker House ~ This was one of Wright's Usonian-style houses adapted to a beach setting. It was a location for the 1959 movie, 'A Summer Place'. Photo by Joel Puliatti
Richard Egan, Troy Donahue and Sandra Dee outside 'The Walker House' during the filming of 'A Summer Place'. Photo credit: Bison Archives
Poster from the 1959 film, 'House on Haunted Hill', showing Vincent price and his 'haunted house', which vaguely resembles the Ennis House where the movie was filmed. Photo credit: Bison Archives
The upper corridor of the Marin County Civic Center Administration Building, the only government facility designed by Wright that was ever built. Photo by Joel Puliatti
Scene from the 1997 film Gattaca with Ethan Hawke walking along the upper corridor of the main hallway of the Marin County Civic Center Administration Building. Photo credit: Bison Archives
Scene from Alfred Hitchcock's 1959 thriller, North by Northwest with Cary Grant walking toward the home of the arch villain Phillip Vandamm. The story behind it's creation surprises many viewers. Photo credit: Bison Archives
Poster from 1951 movie, 'Bwana Devil' the first feature-length color 3-D film, which was produced by Arch Oboler while he lived at his Malibu compound. Photo credit: Bison Archives
Wildcelt Book Picks - ‘WIld BlueBerries’
By Peter DAMM
Wildcelt Book Picks - ‘How Beau the Cat Learned FRENCH’
By Lily Summer
A book in English and French for young children about Beau the Cat, who loves to eat and who wants to go to France and so has to learn French in order to be able to ask for food. The beginning of a series about Beau the Cat who plans to travel the world. A nice way for kids to help them to become bilingual. The titles will also appear in other languages.
Her book is available in French, Chinese, Russian, and Spanish. Click here to buy the book.
Lily is an experienced, qualified teacher and she offers specialized Zoom lessons at all levels in French, Spanish, Latin, and preparation for the AP French exam. Feel free to reach out to Lisa babel_lisa@yahoo.com
Lily Summer's an experienced teacher, French native, provides private language classes in French (included preparation to AP French), in Spanish and in Latin all ages, all levels. Initiation to Mandarin and to Chinese Calligraphy. I had the good fortune to be tutored by Lily when I was experiencing difficulties in learning conversational French. After a few private sessions, Lily was able to get me speaking French with accuracy & confidence. Within a few months, I was able to travel to Paris & have several delightful conversations with the Parisians..I highly recommend her ~ Ruth Carroll, Owner of Wildcelt.com
Wildcelt Book Picks - MySTERY
Featuring Bay Area Author Kate McVaugh - Travels Around The World
Kate has lived and traveled to all of the intriguing places in her books. Her books are light, amusing mysteries,
My personal favorite, ‘The Curse Breaker of Cairo, features a rather X-Rated Paranormal Romance set in exotic Egypt - Kate’s, The Many Wonders of Costa Contente is set in sultry Latin America With a Magical-Realism Theme .
Museum Critiques
Here’s an update from the American Alliance of Museums with important info @ the state of projected Museum governmental funding.
What the Midterm Elections Mean for Museums
Were you as gripped by the midterm elections as we have been? Following the Nov. 6 elections, the Alliance is pleased to share this brief analysis of historic highlights and possible impacts for museums.
In the U.S. House of Representatives, Democrats won a majority--33 seats so far, with 11 races yet to be called (23 seats were required to flip for control of the House). Republicans held onto control of the U.S. Senate with 51 seats so far and three races yet to be decided--Mississippi (run-off Nov. 27), Florida (recount) and Arizona.
There was historic voter turnout and historic diversity. It was the first midterm election in U.S. history to exceed 100 million votes and the highest turnout rate since the 1974 Watergate-era midterms. Also, young people aged 18 to 29 had the highest turnout rate for a midterm election in at least 25 years. In addition to voters sending a record number of more than 100 women to Congress, other firsts included the first two Native American women, the first two Muslim women and the youngest woman (age 29) elected to Congress. In addition, the first black woman from Massachusetts was elected to Congress and the first Latinas were elected to Congress in Texas.
"Congress will see one of the largest and most diverse group of new members in decades, which presents a great opportunity for museums of all types and sizes in 2019," said Alliance President and CEO Laura Lott. "Building on our success of the past year, we will quickly engage our newly-elected representatives and share the value of museums and what the Alliance can quickly deliver to their districts. Fortunately, Museums Advocacy Day (Feb. 25-26) comes just weeks after the start of the new Congress, serving as a catalyst for our outreach and advocacy for all museums."
Viva Picasso y Espana!
Wildcelt celebrates the exhilarating expressive arts of Spain. Mark Wilson will review the S.F. de Young’s exhibition, Picasso Masterpieces from the Musée National Picasso, followed by a tribute to legendary Spanish couturier, Cristóbal Balenciaga… “Balenciaga, Haute Couture… Iberian Style“, plus some great Spanish films tie-ins.
Tutankhamun - The Return of The King
30 years ago "The Treasures of Tutankhamun" exhibit graced the S.F. Bay Area & created a new generation of Tut enthusiasts. With the advent of the deYoung Museums blockbuster; King Tut & the Golden Age of the Pharaohs, we've decided to take a retro look at the two shows & expand on some of the artistic influences that have evolved from Egyptian Art & the enigmatic power of Tutankhamun…
Degas, Impressionism and the Paris Millinery Trade
In September, 2017 I attended this captivating exhibit displayed at the San Francisco Legion of Honor Museum. 'Degas, Impressionism and the Paris Millinery Trade' featured approximately 40 impressive Impressionist paintings and pastels.
wildcelt exhibit picks
The Met’s Sargent and Paris exhibit
Dress Rehearsal: The Art of Theatrical Design
Credit: Johannes Vermeer (1632–1675), Mistress and Maid, ca. 1666−67. The Frick Collection, New York, photo: Joseph Coscia Jr.
Vermeer Visits
Victoria and Albert Museum
A major exhibition featuring more than 350 objects, including precious jewels, historic gemstones, iconic watches and clocks, that chart the evolution of Cartier's legacy of art, design and craftsmanship since the turn of the 20th century.
Vines, Valleys & Vistas
Kit Carson Lodge at Silver Lake
"How I Spend my summer vacations"
By Ruth Carroll
Photos by Roy A. Clifton
California Wines
Wine Tasting in Northern Sonoma County - Belvedere Winery
Wine Tasting in El Dorado County - Sierra Vista Winery
East Bay’s Unique Winery - Westover/Palomas Winery
British Wines
BRITISH WINES? NO----SERIOUSLY!!
By Mark A. Wilson
Winery photos by Siobhan Sikka
Cinematic Releases
Classic & contemporary film commentaries & reviews. Homage to directors, actors & movie composers of the 20th, 21st centuries
Wildcelt Listens to The MovieS
A movie lover's discovery of the the Musical Maestros of the Golden Age of Hollywood.
Newman Film Scoring Dynasty
Lights! Camera! Music!
The Newman Film Scoring Dynasty
By Marleen M. Quint
Novel To Screen Adaptations
Welcome to Cinematic Releases spring update. Due to this year’s Academy Awards audience enthusiasm for best adapted screenplays, I’ve decided to explore the medium of page to screen.
Health Forum
Wildcelt.com is proud to feature our new women's health forum link. Because we feel that current health issues are an integral part of an overall "life enhancing" manner of living, we now feature monthly articles by a prominent women's health educator & advocate
BREAST CANCER KILLS - WHO KNEW?
By Marleen M. Quint
BETWEEN A ROCK AND A HOT FLASH
BETWEEN A ROCK AND A HOT FLASH: A Look at Hormone Replacement Therapy
By Marleen M. Quint
STAND UP TO CANCER
STAND UP TO CANCER: A Hollywood Fantasy
By Marleen M. Quint
Pieces of History
JULIA MORGAN: PIONEER IN GREEN DESIGN
New book on Julia Morgan from Gibbs-Smith Publishers by Mark Anthony Wilson
FRANK LLOYD WRIGHT'S "OTHER WOMEN"
New book explores Frank Lloyd Wright’s "Other Women" by Mark Anthony Wilson
Bernard Maybeck: Architect of Elegance
New book on Bernad Maybeck from Gibbs-Smith Publishers by Mark Anthony Wilson
South Side Story
By Mark Anthony Wilson.
The story is set during the last year of John F. Kennedy's presidency
Fashion & Lifestyle
Alfresco Living
“You’ve come a long way down the garden path…Baby”…A retro look at Women’s fashion attire in the garden. By Ruth Carroll
A Tribute To Yves Saint Laurent
“The Quiet Prince of Fashion” by Ruth Carroll. In June 2008, the fashion world lost one of it's most influential couturiers of the 2nd half of the 20th century. After a visit to Yves Saint Laurent, a superb exhibition featured at San Francisco's DeYoung Museum, I decided to further explore the life and career of this iconic fashion designer.
A tribute to Oscar de la Renta
Wildcelt.com presents, ‘A Tribute to Oscar de la Renta - Legendary Fashion Designer, Couturier and Bon Vivant’…
MEET THE AUTHOR
About Ruth Bright CarRolL
U.S. West Coast raised, my roots are firmly planted here; but my heart has always belonged to Europe.
Having studied European Art as well as being a passionate film aficionado and writer for over twenty years; it seemed like a natural progression to develop a website that exhibited my devotion to the arts.
After an exciting fourteen-year career in marketing and later a brand enthusiast; I decided to design, then launch Wildcelt.com, a Fine Arts and Entertainment ezine, where I could review classic, contemporary, foreign and Indy films; plus, fashion and textile exhibitions. I would also feature posts by prominent San Francisco Bay Area architectural and health advocacy authors. With the advent of social media notably Pinterest, I discovered a stimulating new platform and quickly developed 140 innovative boards featuring current fashion trending, seasonal film festival reviews and Red Carpet events. (How cool is that!)
