Monday, March 28, 2011

MOVIE MONDAY: Mildred Pierce, Part 1 & 2

Last night HBO debuted their version of the classic film, Mildred Pierce. Not quite a remake of the original (1945, starring Joan Crawford), director Todd Haynes takes the more in-depth approach into the life of a working mother in the 30's and the tumultuous relationship with her sociopathically-ungrateful daughter.

Academy award winning actresses; whip-smart script; fantastic costuming--this one is a must-see! In the meantime, here's a glimpse at how knit & crochet were represented in the 1st parts, of the 5-part miniseries.


Kate Winslet as "Mildred", wearing a Chunky, Knit Jacket

Crocheted Washcloths

Mildred in a Crocheted Cloche

Recommended Stitching:
NaturallyCaron.com's Brigham Hat, by Lisa Gentry
Caron's Cozy Knit Jacket, by Susan Shildmyer
NaturallyCaron.com's Asheville Jacket, by Kathy Perry

Happy viewing; happy stitching!

Stitch.Rock.Love,
Vickie

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4 comments:

  1. Love the chunky sweater with a cami. So cozy + chic.

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  2. Anonymous10:06 PM

    A non-crafting magazine, not a movie - I was looking through the June 11, 2011 copy of Ladies Home Journal at the doctor's office and saw a colorful entrelac shawl on page 20. Found the image via a google search here:
    http://www.ladieshomejournal-digital.com/ladieshomejournal/201106?pg=22#pg22

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  3. I love love the hat. But, where would you find a pattern like that? I shall dig ...

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  4. Oh my god how am I *just* discovering this Movie Monday series! It's genius! And i like the taste in flicks too!

    Great job Vickie!!

    xoxo
    radmegan

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