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From IKEA catalogue to Fight Club: The consumerist dilemma explored

Barbara Stern — Wed, 21 Feb 2024 15:31:27 +0000

Abiding by the first rule of Fight Club, one might argue that discussing its underlying messages should be off-limits. But nevertheless, it’s ironic that we often overlook a topic so relevant and widespread, especially now, 25 years after the film first hit the screens. At the start of the film, Edward Norton’s character (the Narrator) is a disenfranchised white-collar worker suffering from insomnia and absorbed by consumerism. He found this way of living to be shallow and unfulfilling. The most notable scene is where he is seen flipping through an IKEA catalog, obsessing over and purchasing furniture and household textiles … Continued

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5 trendsetting kitchens inspired by 2023’s hottest films and TV shows

Nicholas SMITH — Tue, 26 Sep 2023 15:27:00 +0000

Are you a Barbie girl or more of a fan of The Mandalorian? Here, Nicholas Smith from The White Kitchen Company shows us how this year’s favourite films and TV shows are influencing our interiors. 2023 certainly hasn’t been short of box office hits and if you’re anything like us, your favourite film or TV show is about more than just the story or cinematography. We’ve been captivated by the colour palettes of Barbie and The Little Mermaid and drawn in by the aesthetics of Daisy Jones & The Six, Queen Charlotte, and The Mandalorian, so it’s no surprise that … Continued

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Dubai locations on the big screen

Ann Yurovskikh — Thu, 25 May 2023 17:37:15 +0000

Futuristic architecture and a distinctive style are characteristics of Dubai which extend to the film industry. Many movies have been filmed in Dubai over the years, showcasing the city’s stunning real estate and breathtaking landscapes. Today, foreign buyers are provided with opportunities not only to purchase affordable property for sale in Dubai but also to live in close proximity to famous homes and buildings shown on the big screen. 5 well-known movies where we can spot Dubai’s real estate Exceptional interiors, exclusive designs and breathtaking architecture – what else can we observe in the movies? Let’s take a closer look … Continued

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5 Ingredients of a perfect movie night setup

Mia Wilson — Mon, 24 Apr 2023 18:50:07 +0000

Who needs an excuse to throw a movie night and have a couple of friends over for drinks? There’s nothing like the feeling of getting cozy on a big couch and enjoying a great film together. But to get the most out of your movie night, you’ll need to have the right setup. 1. The perfect movie Choosing the right movie can make or break your movie night. Whether you’re in the mood for a classic or a new release, make sure you select one that your guests will enjoy as much as you do. You can take suggestions from … Continued

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Hitchcock and Post-war Modernism

Molly Musselwhite — Wed, 17 Aug 2022 13:41:11 +0000

After WWII, design took a deeper dive into Modernism as a form of celebrating the end of a dark and troubling time. Modernism was not new, but Post-War Modernism saw the introduction of the oh-so-popular Mid Century Modern design style that we still draw upon today. Film and Architecture began to smoothly mingle in the 50s and we witnessed the importance of interior design within the art of cinema. Cinematic history shows that architecture and interiors play a key role in storytelling in film. The degree of creative execution of this varies greatly from director to director. One stands out … Continued

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Great British Homes on the Big Screen

Property Solvers — Thu, 25 Nov 2021 15:02:13 +0000

With its impressive collection of majestic castles and stately homes, Great Britain is the destination of choice for a wide range of filmmakers and movie location scouts. In this article, Property Solvers explore just a few of the beautiful locations that are selected time and time again for cinematic productions thanks to their photogenic nature and their way of offering an authentic snapshot of a certain period. Downton Abbey: Highclere Castle The Downton Abbey movie was released in 2019, which meant that, after nearly ten years gracing our televisions in continuing drama, the stately residence of the Crawley family … Continued

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Iconic movie bathroom sets – How to get the look

Aston Matthews — Thu, 07 Jan 2021 17:57:34 +0000

Let’s face it – if we had free rein on who to hire to carry out your next interior design project, many of us would jump at the chance to put a professional film set decorator on the job. There are probably two good reasons for this. First, film set designers are obviously very good at their job, making a career out of building fabulous spaces that form the canvas for the action. Second, we’re immersed in movie culture, so many of our ideas for what we like and don’t like about interior design are likely to originate, consciously or … Continued

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Grace and Frankie: Interior artistry

Hannah Marie ZT — Thu, 29 Oct 2020 10:44:27 +0000

Since it first graced (no pun intended) our screens, Grace and Frankie is a show that has offered us comfort, chaos, conflict, true friendship, and brilliant interior design. It explores the ideas of love, companionship, and the rise and fall of tension between characters that we will all inevitably experience in our own lives. The title characters are powerful women with strong and clear personalities, which are reflected in their surroundings so expertly that I would confidently call the set designers, directors, and producers artists. No matter what your opinions are on the show, it is undeniable that the interior … Continued

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Spook Wars Episode IX: The Rise of Torrance

Maurice Leslie — Wed, 22 Apr 2020 14:14:41 +0000

The Overlook Hotel will captivate us forever… and ever… and ever. Playwright, theatre director and former film critic Maurice Leslie shares his thoughts on the forthcoming 10-part Overlook TV series, based on the iconic hotel featured in Stephen King’s 1977 novel and subsequent 1980 Kubrick film The Shining. It was announced last Thursday by the Hollywood Reporter that HBO’s new streaming service has picked up a miniseries called Overlook from Bad Robot Productions. Bad Robot’s chairman, J.J. Abrams, will executive produce (if not further involve himself with) this further exploration … “spinoff”, if you will … of a Stephen King … Continued

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Join the most stylish of bar crawls as we sample the best whiskey glasses in film

Fiona Cole — Thu, 16 Apr 2020 16:31:26 +0000

The design and style of glassware in the movies can transcend period, genre and galaxy. We invite you to join us on a bar crawl through film as Fiona Cole samples some of Film And Furniture’s finest whiskey glasses and provides the low down on where you can get your hands on them. In film, the sharp cracking sound of warm whiskey hitting frost-fresh ice can be a cue that something’s about to be shared: a confession, a new alliance, the beginning of the end or simply a ‘relaxing time’. Wherever the scene is taking place, the clink of swirling … Continued

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