I’ve been watching a new series on AMC called Mad Men, about advertising folks in 1960, and I’m really struck by the titles. I think they are definitely an homage to Saul Bass, who created some of the most memorable work ever. See a gallery of examples, particularly “the Man with the Golden Arm”, “North by Northwest” and “The Seven Year Itch.”
I am actually a little bit obsessed with film titles. Some of my favorites:
Over at the Washington Post there’s an article about the length of your fingers, and what they might say about you. I’m a high 2D:4D, which is seemingly a more masculine trait. Perhaps a good thing? I could stand to be a bit less sensitive…
And from the Fug archives, this photo reminds me of the outfit I wore to my 8th grade end of year dance. Exact same outfit — except mine was red.
Finally, gossip about Project Runway’s winner, Jeffrey Sebelia. I actually thought his collection was awesome, even though I liked Uli’s better. But here’s the thing. If he’d made my mother cry he wouldn’t be living now, because I would have beat the crap out of him. And I know I could take him. Those tats are all about looking mean, not being mean.
