Kudos to Jessica Lange in American Horror Story

'There's not going to be a swimming pool, you stupid slut'
Constance



In my last year in University I took this incredible course called 'The History of Mental Disorders'. The course was incredible as the professor didn't really teach much he just pressed play each week on VCR. Each week he played one movie after another about the history of every kind of mental disorder depicted in the movies. One of these movies was Jessica Lange's turn as Francis Farmer in Francis from 1982. Up until the point I had only seen Lange on television in King Kong and thought of her more as a sex symbol more than an actress. I of course was wrong. Lange has become a favorite of mine. I cannot believe I waited until just a few years ago to first watch Tootsie, but I have watched it twice since.



Lange is absolutely brilliant as Constance in American History Story and although I love entire show, Lange's scenes, and quotes are my favorite part of the 44 minutes. Lange's line delivery is incredible and she plays off each of the cast members equally well. I am going to miss her relationship with Ade, but given the dead seem never to actually die on this show hopefully there will be more.



'Do you know what they think when you walk down the street'
Constance

Some my favorite men who co-starred with Lange:

Chris O'Donnell in
Men Don't Leave


I have not really loved the trajectory of Chris O'Donnell's career but...as a teenager I loved Chris in his early films. I haven't seen Men Don't Leave in awhile and will have to track it down on Amazon to watch again.




Dennis Quaid in
Everybody's All-American


Dennis Quaid, Dennis Quaids butt, nuff said!




Jeff Bridges in
King Kong


I was just a kid when I saw the 76 version of King Kong on television during a Saturday afternoon matinee. From there I tried to watch it every time it came on tv until I finally managed to tape it on my VHS machine. The film is flawed but to me is so much more enjoyable than the recent Peter Jackson version. This King Kong has Jeff Bridges (with his long hair), Jessica, and an Ape whose emotions are far more real, even in an Ape Suit, than Jackson could digitally portray.




Jack Nicholson in
The Postman Always Rings Twice


I think the first time I saw Jack Nicholson on screen when I was about 10 or 11. I went with a friend and his family to see 'The Witches Of Eastwick'. I fell in love with two things during that movie, Michelle Pfieffer and Jack's acting. Jack's devil was brilliantly over the top and I have sought out most of Jack's work since.

Favorite Pic of the Day for November 19th

Another shot of Keith by Carl Proctor

Happy Birthday today November 19th

Flavio and Gustavo Mendonça turn 33 today.

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Kudos to Rosie

I am trying to like the new Rosie show. Rosie O'Donnell is one those celebrities who often bugs the shit out of me. Loud and abrasive, I often disagree with much of what she says. But I cannot help but respecting her, as much for her struggles as her accomplishments. She is a beautifully flawed woman but her desire to spotlight and support those most ignore is something I appreciate.



I give Rosie kudos for her spotlight this week on the occupy Wall street protesters. To be honest I somehow tuned out this story, not really paying much attention to the people involved and specific reasons for the protests. I had a vague idea and am a bit ashamed I found them a bit annoying. Rosie however did something I have not really seen, or maybe did not paid attention to, in other newscasts and television shows. Rosie made me care. She put a face, many of them, on the protesters and not the overall reason we all should be angry, but the individual reasons people have had enough.

DuncanL: Leaving Fashion At The Door

Above: Image from Simon Le

DuncanL does enjoy fashion shoots, he's tall, slim and his body looks great in clothes. What drew me to Duncan's portfolio however, what not what he was wearing, nor was it that in many of his shots he is wearing nothing at all. What drew me to Duncan's images was the creativity and beauty within the work.

Below: DuncanL by Philippe at IT

Being a freelance model, Duncan is looking for photographers who don't just shoot him naked, but bring something new and artistic, something 'outside the box' to the creative process. The Australian model has focused primarily on his artist portfolio, working on bodyscapes, concept and erotic themes. My favorite images usually stem from conceptual shoots. When the primary focus is not fashion or product but instead, feel and message,, artistry tends to flow much deeper.

Two shots below by D-Eye


Check out much more of Duncan's work on his website HERE:

Below: DuncanL by Roberto G.Duran

Next two shots from Terry Ross


Three remaining shots by Tee_Guy