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It's not who you no or know, it's WHOM YOU KNOW and we love Warner Brothers Pictures and do know them, and are glad to say we have worked with them since the first Dolphin Tale came out. We've reviewed many flicks of theirs since then, and we are perhaps most uniquely qualified to review Oceans 8. We write on The Met more than almost anything, and we've had perfect attendance for a decade at the Spring Press Fashion Preview.
In real life not the movies in 2009 and 2010, Anna Wintour spoke to us; she has not been available for comment to the press since.
Anna Wintour Interviewed by Peachy Deegan at The Met Spring 2009
Anna Wintour Interviewed by Peachy Deegan at The Met May 3, 2010
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http://www.whomyouknow.com/2010/05/movers-and-shakers-anna-wintour-double.html
This is our post on #HeavenlyBodies the 10th consecutive year we've gone, this year:
This is our post on #HeavenlyBodies the 10th consecutive year we've gone, this year:
We were glad to see Anna, among others, making cameo appearances in Oceans 8 which is naturally a bonus. We also spied Andrew Bolton, Serena Williams and Heidi Klum.
Oceans 8 is the movie of the summer: it's fun, it's well-written, it's in Manhattan, it's fabulously executed and it is cast well in terms of both talent and diversity which in this case does not sacrifice standards of excellence. Each of the eight women holds her own among the group and naughtily rises to the occasion appropriately, without giving it away.
Sandra Bullock as Debbie Ocean is simply sensational as the consummate ring leader and sister of Danny Ocean, and Warner Brothers could not have made a better choice for a leader. Oceans 8 opens after she's been in jail for five years, which if you see things her way, is five years of free time for well-thought out targeting planning. You know, she was thinking of the simple life: a job, making friends, and paying bills. One of the first items she got back once she was released was her watch from her brother Danny Ocean (remember George Clooney?!), so surely since it was three years late for a tuneup she probably sprinted to Central Watch shortly after.
“The Scepter and the Orb: Five Centuries of Royal Dress” is the ficticious name in Oceans 8 of The Met Fashion Exhibit, chosen by Vogue’s International Editor-at-Large Hamish Bowles, who was suggested by Anna Wintour to curate the one in “Ocean’s 8.”
Bowles offers, “Rather than getting into the idea of doing period costume, we framed the exhibition around the idea of royal dress, and its enduring influence on fashion designers.” Bowles was able to persuade top fashion houses to open their archives to the production.
In the Tudor-esque entryway, the influence of British royalty is echoed in fashions by Sarah Burton for Alexander McQueen, and by Maria Grazia Chiuri and Pierpaolo Piccioli for Valentino. The court of Louis XIV of France is reflected in gowns by Dolce & Gabbana, Zac Posen, Jean Paul Gaultier, John Galliano for Christian Dior, Vivienne Westwood, Valentino, and Alexander McQueen. All of the costumes are bedecked in a blinding array of crown jewels, that were actually handcrafted from scratch by property master Michael Jortner, working with a jeweler. The access this movie had to the Met was truly incredible and we can't think of a better setting. We're so glad they moved to Manhattan from Las Vegas.
Oceans 8 is the movie of the summer: it's fun, it's well-written, it's in Manhattan, it's fabulously executed and it is cast well in terms of both talent and diversity which in this case does not sacrifice standards of excellence. Each of the eight women holds her own among the group and naughtily rises to the occasion appropriately, without giving it away.
Sandra Bullock as Debbie Ocean is simply sensational as the consummate ring leader and sister of Danny Ocean, and Warner Brothers could not have made a better choice for a leader. Oceans 8 opens after she's been in jail for five years, which if you see things her way, is five years of free time for well-thought out targeting planning. You know, she was thinking of the simple life: a job, making friends, and paying bills. One of the first items she got back once she was released was her watch from her brother Danny Ocean (remember George Clooney?!), so surely since it was three years late for a tuneup she probably sprinted to Central Watch shortly after.
All the usual Manhattan suspects show up like Bergdorf Goodman, where Debbie shows us a new way to shop, the Plaza Hotel where she stays in room 2814, Glorious Food, the Pierre Hotel, where Anne gets ready for the Met Gala, and the city streets we know so wall. This time, it's all about the jewels and revenge, which comes so sweetly soon into the movie. Claude Becker has earned what's coming to him at his gallery event: Debbie Ocean is not at all that enamored of his accent post-betrayal, and this scene sets the stage for great girl power throughout.
The key Manhattan location is of course our beloved Metropolitan Museum of Art, which we have written about faithfully since 2009; they were one of the first to work with us when we began. Not since Pierce Brosnan's Thomas Crown Affair has a movie taken place there that has been so lovable. The fake press preview is pretty accurate, however, in real life it is far more crazy by now (it was more sane in 2009) due to its massive popularity. "The Scepter of the Orbs" is based on the Crown Jewels of England, and aside from Sandra we were most impressed with the performance of Helena Bonham Carter, who to us resembled Commander of the British Empire Mover and Shaker Zandra Rhodes, whom we did meet at the Met Press Preview in real life. Playing fashion designer Rose Weil, Helena even has a fashion show in an airport terminal.
The plot of this movie centers around Rose dressing Anne Hathaway's character for the Met Gala, in order to for Anne to wear the Cartier $150 million dollar necklace, The Toussaint, that they will somehow swipe.
More of what you will learn in Oceans 8:
*Why French is the most important second language to master as it is key in Cartier negotiations
*Why there is a better diaper station than the one you are used to
*You're going to want to get your own jewelry replicator
An inaccuracy is that you do not go up stairs to get to the Temple of Dendur. You turn right at the entrance and go to the Northernmost part of the museum.
The key Manhattan location is of course our beloved Metropolitan Museum of Art, which we have written about faithfully since 2009; they were one of the first to work with us when we began. Not since Pierce Brosnan's Thomas Crown Affair has a movie taken place there that has been so lovable. The fake press preview is pretty accurate, however, in real life it is far more crazy by now (it was more sane in 2009) due to its massive popularity. "The Scepter of the Orbs" is based on the Crown Jewels of England, and aside from Sandra we were most impressed with the performance of Helena Bonham Carter, who to us resembled Commander of the British Empire Mover and Shaker Zandra Rhodes, whom we did meet at the Met Press Preview in real life. Playing fashion designer Rose Weil, Helena even has a fashion show in an airport terminal.
The plot of this movie centers around Rose dressing Anne Hathaway's character for the Met Gala, in order to for Anne to wear the Cartier $150 million dollar necklace, The Toussaint, that they will somehow swipe.
“The Toussaint is one of the largest necklaces in their collection, sitting in their vault,” says executive producer Diana Alvarez. “It was really important that it feel real…be real. The 5 people at Cartier were incredible consultants and their expertise was a huge help to us. And they allowed us to shoot at the Cartier Mansion. To be able to go into their world and put it on screen was a big deal.”
The original was designed in 1931 by Jacques Cartier for the Maharaja of Nawanagar, described as “the finest cascade of colored diamonds in the world.” The jewels no longer exist; 10 however, Cartier preserved in its archives a design sketch and photographs of the piece. The sketch was used as the primary reference for the realization of the film’s Toussaint, named in honor of Jeanne Toussaint, Cartier’s Creative Director from 1933 to 1970. Susan Ekins comments, “Jeanne dramatically impacted jewelry designs during those decades. Clearly, she was a strong and respected woman, and I think the Toussaint necklace in ‘Ocean’s 8’ is a fitting tribute to her.”
For this very special order, Cartier mobilized the resources of its High Jewelry workshops situated on rue de la Paix in Paris. The best jewelers were required to accomplish this feat on an accelerated timeline to fit the movie’s production schedule. “Normally, for a special order of such importance, the minimum would be eight months,” Rainero asserts. “We actually made this necklace in eight weeks.” For the film—in which the Toussaint is comprised of flawless, colorless diamonds—the jewelers used zirconium oxides, mounted in white gold. Meticulous attention was paid to the finishing of the settings, as close-ups—and Cartier’s exacting standards—would not allow for any imperfection. Even as a re-creation, the Toussaint meets the Cartier High Jewelry requirements in terms of craftsmanship and excellence. In order to be worn by Anne Hathaway, as Daphne Kluger, the necklace was reduced by approximately 20%, as the original had been crafted for a man. When the actress put it on for the first time in New York, the Toussaint fit her perfectly. “They did a beautiful job,” Hathaway says. “I honestly didn’t fully appreciate how special the necklace was until I saw a shot of me walking up the stairs and caught the way it sparkled. I suddenly understood that it was a very big deal, which is the magic of movies.”
Cartier has also starred in “Gentlemen Prefer Blondes,” “Some Like It Hot,” “Sunset Boulevard” and “High Society.”
More of what you will learn in Oceans 8:
*Why French is the most important second language to master as it is key in Cartier negotiations
*Why there is a better diaper station than the one you are used to
*You're going to want to get your own jewelry replicator
An inaccuracy is that you do not go up stairs to get to the Temple of Dendur. You turn right at the entrance and go to the Northernmost part of the museum.
Sandra Bullock offers, “This is a heist movie, and heist movies are always fun. How will they get away with whatever they are stealing and what antics will happen along the way? But what this movie is really about is these eight wonderfully complex, smart, funny women, who are going to take you on their own journey, and all the twists and turns that arise.”
James Corden is the funniest guy in insurance ever and his addition to the movie later on really puts it over the top.
“Alberta Ferretti designed my dress and the craftsmanship that went into it was fantastic,” Bullock continues. “I don’t know if it was intentional, but my character’s last name is Ocean, and when I looked down at the bottom of the dress and the train, there were starfish and shells and waves all embroidered in gold and silver on top of this sea of black. It’s a work of art.”
Helena Bonham Carter’s gown also evoked her character’s name. She explains, “They paired me with Dolce & Gabbana, which was a happy marriage, not only for me but also for my character. I went to their studio and saw this dress in the corner—a sort of ‘50s, white frock with roses all over—and I said, ‘That’s Rose.’ And then, to make it even better, it was hand-painted to make the roses stand out dimensionally. I was like a moving rose garden.”
These Boots Were Made For Walking says Nancy Sinatra, so march yourself right to the theatre and see Oceans 8 which includes her song!
Anything boys can do, girls can do better. Oceans 8 is Highly Recommended by Whom You Know.
Anything boys can do, girls can do better. Oceans 8 is Highly Recommended by Whom You Know.
Sandra Bullock, Cate Blanchett, Anne Hathaway, Mindy Kaling, Sarah Paulson, Awkwafina, Rihanna and Helena Bonham Carter team up in the action adventure “Ocean’s 8.” Five years, eight months, 12 days...and counting. That’s how long Debbie Ocean (Sandra Bullock)—just released from prison—has been concocting the greatest heist of her storied career. She knows what it’s going to take—a team of the best in their field, starting with her former partner-in-crime Lou (Cate Blanchett).
Together, they recruit a crew of specialists: jeweler Amita (Kaling); street con Constance (Awkwafina); expert fence Tammy (Paulson); hacker Nine Ball (Rihanna); and fashion designer Rose Weil (Bonham Carter). The target is $150 million in diamonds—diamonds that will adorn the neck of world-famous actress Daphne Kluger (Hathaway), who will be center stage at the event of the year, the Met Gala. Their plan appears rock solid, but it will need to be flawless if the team is to get in and get away—all in plain sight. “Ocean’s 8” also stars Richard Armitage as Claude Becker, Kluger’s unwitting date at the Gala, and James Corden as John Frazier, an insurance investigator trying to put the pieces together. Gary Ross (“Seabiscuit,” “The Hunger Games,” “Pleasantville”) directed “Ocean’s 8” from a screenplay he co-wrote with Olivia Milch, original story by Ross. Steven Soderbergh and Susan Ekins produced the film. Michael Tadross, Diana Alvarez, Jesse Ehrman and Bruce Berman served as executive producers, with Milch co-producing. Ross’s behind-the-scenes team included director of photography Eigil Bryld (“In Bruges”), production designer Alex DiGerlando (“Beasts of the Southern Wild”), Oscar-nominated editor Juliette Welfling (“The Diving Bell and the Butterfly”), costume designer Sarah Edwards (“The Secret Life of Walter Mitty”), and composer Daniel Pemberton (“Steve Jobs”). “Ocean’s 8” is based on characters created by George Clayton Johnson & Jack Golden Russell. Warner Bros. Pictures presents, in association with Village Roadshow Pictures, a Rahway Road production, “Ocean’s 8.” Opening on June 8, 2018, the film will be distributed worldwide by Warner Bros. Pictures, a Warner Bros. Entertainment Company, and in select territories by Village Roadshow Pictures. This film has been rated PG-13.
Together, they recruit a crew of specialists: jeweler Amita (Kaling); street con Constance (Awkwafina); expert fence Tammy (Paulson); hacker Nine Ball (Rihanna); and fashion designer Rose Weil (Bonham Carter). The target is $150 million in diamonds—diamonds that will adorn the neck of world-famous actress Daphne Kluger (Hathaway), who will be center stage at the event of the year, the Met Gala. Their plan appears rock solid, but it will need to be flawless if the team is to get in and get away—all in plain sight. “Ocean’s 8” also stars Richard Armitage as Claude Becker, Kluger’s unwitting date at the Gala, and James Corden as John Frazier, an insurance investigator trying to put the pieces together. Gary Ross (“Seabiscuit,” “The Hunger Games,” “Pleasantville”) directed “Ocean’s 8” from a screenplay he co-wrote with Olivia Milch, original story by Ross. Steven Soderbergh and Susan Ekins produced the film. Michael Tadross, Diana Alvarez, Jesse Ehrman and Bruce Berman served as executive producers, with Milch co-producing. Ross’s behind-the-scenes team included director of photography Eigil Bryld (“In Bruges”), production designer Alex DiGerlando (“Beasts of the Southern Wild”), Oscar-nominated editor Juliette Welfling (“The Diving Bell and the Butterfly”), costume designer Sarah Edwards (“The Secret Life of Walter Mitty”), and composer Daniel Pemberton (“Steve Jobs”). “Ocean’s 8” is based on characters created by George Clayton Johnson & Jack Golden Russell. Warner Bros. Pictures presents, in association with Village Roadshow Pictures, a Rahway Road production, “Ocean’s 8.” Opening on June 8, 2018, the film will be distributed worldwide by Warner Bros. Pictures, a Warner Bros. Entertainment Company, and in select territories by Village Roadshow Pictures. This film has been rated PG-13.
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