BEV Retrospective - Blonde Crazy!
February 25th 2010 03:06
The blonde may owe a debt to the French chemist Eugéne Schuller who invented the hair bleaching process in 1909, but, as actresses, their talent is all their own. With the contribution of several prolific female screenwriters and editors, including the American Agnes Christine Johnston (The Patsy) and the Belgian Annette Wadement (Le Mepris), this is an opportunity to see the vital and multifarious contribution women have made to film iconography.
Blonde Crazy Season - BFI Southbank, 1 - 17 March
From silent stars such as sassy-dame Phyllis Haver and cute comedienne Marion Davies to ice queen Kim Novak and sex-bomb Marilyn Monroe – this programme certainly illustrates the range of iconic blondes throughout film history.
Laura Mulvey on The Blonde
Joint ticket available with Marnie (Mon 8 Mar only)
Mon 8 Mar, 6.30pm
Pioneer of feminist film theory considers the darker side of Hitchcock’s blonde.
This year's Sound and Silents treats feature three silent movies starring iconic blondes plus the very first feature length animation from pioneering early filmmaker Lotte Reiniger - all these films are accompanied by specially commissioned live scores from hot female talent including Mira Calix, Gwyneth Herbert, Patti Plinko and Jane Gardner.
The Patsy
specially commissioned live accompaniment from Gwyneth Herbert
Wed March 10, 6.30pm
Laugh-a-minute comedy with live accompaniment from jazz folk-diva Gwyneth Herbert. Plus a live introduction with the film's name sake and British star Patsy Kensit.
Chicago
specially commissioned live accompaniment from Patti Plinko.
Tue March 9, 6.30pm
The original tale of seductress Roxie Hart, with live accompaniment from the dark and dreamy Patti Plinko. Plus an on screen introduction from West End star Ruthie Henshall (the first-ever and current star of Chicago in London!) from her dressing table just before she gets on stage.
Her Sister from Paris
specially commissioned live accompaniment from Jane Gardner
Cinema 1 Barbican Centre, March 7, 4.00pm
Twins play identity tricks and games of seduction to save a marriage, with live accompaniment from pianist Jane Gardner.
The Adventures of Prince Achmed
with a specially commissioned live accompaniment from Mira Calix
6 Mar, 6.30pm
Filmmaker: Lotte Reiniger
Germany / 1926 / 65 min
The creative innovation of first-ever feature animation director Lotte Reiniger is doubled as British Composer Award winner Mira Calix premieres her new live musical accompaniment.
The first feature length animation ever made directed by Lotte Reineger in 1926 is a beautiful and creatively narrated fairytale inspired by The Arabian Nights. A young prince embarks on a series of great adventures. The beautiful princess, in need of saving, isn’t far away. Adding another level to Reineger’s creative innovation, cutting-edge composer Mira Calix premieres her new musical accompaniment for this silent animation live at the BFI.
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Blonde Crazy Season - BFI Southbank, 1 - 17 March
Bombshell - Marilyn Monroe
Laura Mulvey on The Blonde
Joint ticket available with Marnie (Mon 8 Mar only)
Mon 8 Mar, 6.30pm
Pioneer of feminist film theory considers the darker side of Hitchcock’s blonde.
This year's Sound and Silents treats feature three silent movies starring iconic blondes plus the very first feature length animation from pioneering early filmmaker Lotte Reiniger - all these films are accompanied by specially commissioned live scores from hot female talent including Mira Calix, Gwyneth Herbert, Patti Plinko and Jane Gardner.
The Patsy
specially commissioned live accompaniment from Gwyneth Herbert
Wed March 10, 6.30pm
Laugh-a-minute comedy with live accompaniment from jazz folk-diva Gwyneth Herbert. Plus a live introduction with the film's name sake and British star Patsy Kensit.
Chicago
specially commissioned live accompaniment from Patti Plinko.
Tue March 9, 6.30pm
The original tale of seductress Roxie Hart, with live accompaniment from the dark and dreamy Patti Plinko. Plus an on screen introduction from West End star Ruthie Henshall (the first-ever and current star of Chicago in London!) from her dressing table just before she gets on stage.
Her Sister from Paris
specially commissioned live accompaniment from Jane Gardner
Cinema 1 Barbican Centre, March 7, 4.00pm
Twins play identity tricks and games of seduction to save a marriage, with live accompaniment from pianist Jane Gardner.
The Adventures of Prince Achmed
with a specially commissioned live accompaniment from Mira Calix
6 Mar, 6.30pm
Filmmaker: Lotte Reiniger
Germany / 1926 / 65 min
The creative innovation of first-ever feature animation director Lotte Reiniger is doubled as British Composer Award winner Mira Calix premieres her new live musical accompaniment.
The first feature length animation ever made directed by Lotte Reineger in 1926 is a beautiful and creatively narrated fairytale inspired by The Arabian Nights. A young prince embarks on a series of great adventures. The beautiful princess, in need of saving, isn’t far away. Adding another level to Reineger’s creative innovation, cutting-edge composer Mira Calix premieres her new musical accompaniment for this silent animation live at the BFI.
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