Swan Dive
I just saw "Black Swan," and all I will say (so that I don't ruin the movie for any of you who have not yet seen it) is that I will henceforth avoid all mirrors because they FREAK. ME. OUT.
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It's like Rodarte was created for this film, or vice versa; I can't imagine an aesthetic that better suits the tone and subject of the movie. After all, Rodarte is known for its quirky, slightly twisted, and very intricate collage-like pieces, usually inspired by nature. What could be more Rodarte than a whole nest of bird costumes?
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Each of the tutus is an opulent and totally ingenious creation . . . feathers, delicate knitting, amazing corseting that makes the costume seem like it's literally an organic part of the body.
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And "organic" seems to be the best word to describe it. I'm not the biggest fan of the conventional staging of "Swan Lake," mostly because I think story ballets are lame, but also because I find the whole tiara and tutu thing so saccharine and boring. But "Black Swan" brings a Gothic vibe to both the story and the costuming, such that what is usually cheesy is now awesomely quirky, twisted, and dark.
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Like the movie overall, the costumes both attract me and repulse me, and I love it.
Have you seen the movie yet? What did you think?
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I'm so excited to see this movie!! Those photos of the costumes are gorge!
1. I want to see this, but I'm scared. I don't do horror movies, so I'm on the fence about this one.
2. If you think story ballets are lame (what?!) find a way to go see "Jewels" if you haven't. It's AMAZING!!!!
@ Ellie: Definitely see it! It's more scary in a Hitchcock's "Psycho" way, not in a "Friday the 13th" way. And I LOVE "Jewels" -- the Emeralds variation is my favorite of all the Balanchine pieces with the exception of maybe "Agon."
I'm such a chicken, even though I've heard great things, I don't think I'll go to see it.
I know this is super late but I want to see this movie so bad. Ballet, beautiful costumes, darkness, feathers showing up in, um, strange places -- count me in.
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