Temperley London Sends NYC Fashion Love.
Fashion powerhouse Temperley London is doing it once again. Following the success of last year’s presentation, the Brit-born label will be doing a digital installation for their Spring/Summer 2010 Collection at this year’s “anti-Bryant Park” hot-spot MILK Studios.There is one little twist that will make all fashion crazed “wish I was in New York right now” overseers happy. If you are bold enough to miss work and/or ditch school, then they have a pretty cool contest for those willing to take the risk! By entering one has the chance to win an all-expense paid trip that includes: airfare for two, a two night stay at the Hotel Thompson LES (Stylist Rachel Zoe’s NY dwellings), a meal at Shang, and of course tickets to the presentation. Oh and lest we forget, a private consultation at the Soho store along with $1000.How I wish I didn’t live in NYC already…but all is not lost, I will be at the presentation. I’ll be the girl with the Stubbs & Wootton velvet slippers…and although they might read “SNOB”, don’t hesitate to “HELLO!”- Courtesy of Sigourney Salley
Youtube Phenomenon Inspires New Musical
This 5 million viewed overnight success hilarious youtube video titled, “Scarlet takes a tumble” has become the inspiration for a new musical. Composed by Sam Willmot the piece was introduced at the BMI Lehman Engel Musical Theatre Workshop. It was directed by Anthony Nunizata and stars New York Based actress Erica Jacob as the leading character.
“We’re in a recession, people are losing their jobs and it’s important to have an escape with a good laugh,” says the original Scarlet, “Everybody does stupid stuff and falls…mine was just a little more public that others.
The musical version tells the story of Peg, a 15-year old teen from Birmingham, Alabama, who dreams of achieving stardom as her fantasy diva alter-ego Scarlet. After her unforseen “accident”, she ends up making a bigger impact and becoming a celebrity by being true to herself.
Check out some of the workshops… HERE
- Courtesy of Sigourney Salley
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The Age of Stupid
Set in 2055, The Age of Stupid is an environmental crusade that foretells the condition of earth as a result to climate-change abandonment. This semi-fictional framework follows a man - played by Grammy winner Pete Postlethwaite- retrace his steps. The character who is eventually the last man standing on earth retraces his steps via a future computer interface that replays events leading up to the deserted condition. Read more
The Dope Girl Project
Johannesburg to New York
The Museum of Contemporary African Diasporan Arts (MoCADA) is proud to present the collaborative and timely work of two premiere international artists, Samson Mnisi and Cannon Hersey in Johannesburg to New York.
Curated by Kimberli Gant, this exhibition will help establish a relationship between the United States and South Africa through a celebration of legacy. This year celebrates the 15th anniversary of the ending of apartheid in South Africa, which resulted in the election of freedom fighter Nelson Mandela, and is the beginning of the presidency of Barack Obama, the first African American president in US history.
Connecting the role of social activism and art, both artists have created a name for themselves by addressing the changing political and social landscapes in South Africa through visual media.
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…And Justice For All.
Based on a true story, American Violet illustrates the faithful fight of a 24-year old single mother against the judicial system. As she is wrongly prosecuted of drug dealing, Dee Roberts (played by Nicole) turns down a quandary plea bargain and continuously battles the court system and powerful district attorney, Calvin Beckett (Academy Award nominee Michael O’Keefe) in hopes to win true justice and freedom. This heart-rendering film will premiere in selected cinemas April 17, 2009, and is already creating quite a buzz about the actuality of this unfortunate event. Read more
Goodbye SOLO
You can’t really go wrong with a film that has a 100% rating on Rotten Tomatoes. Nor can you ignore a script that Roger Ebert guarantees, “will be the best film in town”. And it’s damn near impossible to disregard a New York Times review that speaks of a film as graceful, having “the quality of exquisite attention, wry humor, and wide-awake intelligence that informs every frame of this perfect film”. Given the rave reviews, the proven success of director Ramin Bahrani (of Man Push Cart and Chop Shop fame) and the passion and depth of the characters, I don’t see any reason why not to welcome “Goodbye Solo” into a whole new genre of independent film – one that will bring the quality of independent cinema as we know it into question and increase demand for more films that are as intelligent, real, and powerful as this one.
“Goodbye Solo”, released today in selected theaters nationally, is the story of two men who form an unlikely friendship – Solo, a taxi driver from Senegal (Souléymane Sy Savané) and seventy-year-old William (Red West), who offers Solo a large amount of money for a strange mission – to drive him for miles to a mountaintop called Blowing Rock. As William’s intentions become clear, Solo reaches out to him, and the story of a troubled man and his unlikely rescuer unfolds.
Naturally, TRACE’s interest in great film, especially those that explore our favorite theme of transculturalism, lead to my interview with the talented Solo himself - Souléymane Sy Savané. Souléymane’s natural charisma and down-to-earth attitude shone through as we discussed his experience playing Solo, his own past, and the idea of the American Dream.
Photo_Mikaela Gauer
What drew you to the script initially?
The powerful story of friendship and compassion. It was also one of the first scripts that didn’t depict Africans in an unfavorable light.
What is your relationship with William? How does it evolve?
At first I take pity on him. Then I admire him. It’s almost a family relationship because I relate to him in the same way that we relate to the elderly back home, so I give him the same respect and affection that I give them. I felt I had to be his caretaker. I had to alleviate whatever was causing him to try to take his own life. Back home, we respect elders because usually they are the ones teaching, and that is what he ended up doing with Solo. He taught him the meaning of willful determination and what it means to not let circumstances take you from your path.
Was the role challenging? How are you similar or different to Solo?
The role was pretty difficult for several reasons. The first challenge was the language. I didn’t speak English when I came to this country, so English is not my first language, and my character was pretty chatty and quick. Secondly, anyone who has seen the film would agree that William is a pretty tough and sometimes dismissive, so I really had to make sure that at times my own personal feelings didn’t influence my character.
I think I share Solo’s positive and optimistic outlook on life. Also, we’re both pretty determined. For instance, it took me 9 years to get to America. I was denied a Visa every single time I went to the embassy. Finally, I had to become a flight attendant (which coincidentally, is what Solo wants to become in the film!) in order to get a professional Visa to come to this country.
What is the American Dream?
The American Dream for Solo is to be able to provide a better life for his family here in the States and back home in Africa, and also to travel the world. William seems to have stopped dreaming altogether!
What are your dreams for the future?
My biggest dream is that African people will find a way to one day live peacefully. Also, I want to be considered one of the best actors of my generation. My immediate future is a stage production directed by Scott Elliot of The New Group called Groundswell, which will be running from the end of May to the end of June. See you there and please check out Goodbye Solo!
Goodbye Solo is opening today at the Angelika Theater in New York City. Check out the trailer below! Also check out the Trace Magazine Facebook group and the Goodbye Solo Facebook page for more exclusive photos from our photoshoot with Souléymane!
By Mikaela Gauer for TRACE Magazine Blog
TOKYO! The Movie
TOKYO!
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The Roma Fest
Celebration, remembrance and cultural exploration are the prevailing themes of NYC’s second annual Roma Film Festival. The socially conscious fest — also known as the Gypsy Human Rights Film Festival — is set to screen over 25 films from all over the world that explore the conditions, lives and history of the Roma peoples.
One such film, “Searching for the 4th Nail“, engrosses the viewer by seeking to answer the question of what it means to be a gypsy. The film details the journey of filmmaker George Eli as he treks across America in search of the meaning of his people’s traditions so that he may teach his sons what it means to be a gypsy.
The Roma Film Festival runs from July 8th to the 15th. For more on location and screenings, check them out here.