Making Magic.

I remember this Chanel commercial from 1992 like it was yesterday. Clear as day, there's Vanessa Paradis swinging, free as a bird, in a golden cage:



And here is how they made it. If you understand French, perfect, if you don't? Even better. Let the language lull you into the lovely space of the visuals.



Wonderful, right?

Go-See: La Fille Sur Le Pont

Ok, so you won't really be able to actually go anywhere to see this film, because it's not playing in theaters. But, by all means queue it up on your Netflix and go to your living room and watch it. It is a gorgeous French film starring a very pixie/coquettish Vanessa Paradis and a set of circus knives. Black and white are done justice in the stylized (but still effortless enough) scenes. Basic plot? Girl jumps off bridge. Girl meets Man who throws knives. Man pretties her up. Man throws knives at her. Yep, that's the deal. Here are some clips to whet your appetite...

One of my favorite movie makeover montages ever:


A breath-inhibiting performance:


Baby, it's cold outside. Grab a blanket and be dazzled. Pretty things always warm me up.