1) Disney/Tim Burton’s Alice in Wonderland. I saw the midnight opening last night and completely fell in love with this movie. Usually Tim Burton films creep me out a little, but I really enjoyed how fully he realized each scene and character. It was extremely well-casted, and I thought it was a beautiful synthesization of real life and animation. Plus, I love how the movie put its own spin on the plot and drew connections with the character’s dreams and real-life conflicts.
2) Shutter Island, starring Leonardo DiCaprio. Also an excellent movie, which left me throughly terrified for at least a couple hours after it was over. A wonderful psychological thriller, and well-acted with wonderful cinematography. Probably the scariest thriller I’ve ever seen…definitely check this movie out.
3) Arena’s, a flower/gift shop a few blocks away from Eastman. I visited for the first time today, and it became my newest favorite place in Rochester. It smells amazing and they have flower arrangements like you wouldn’t believe. I’ve never seen anything like it. Plus, they were so gracious to let me use the building for a couple pictures of a flute quartet that I shot today. I’ll post those sometime this weekend :)
4) The Berlin Phil’s YouTube channel. It’s filled with dozens of high-quality selections from live concerts, featuring the best of classical music repertoire. Of course Eastman students will appreciate the Berlin Phil, but the musicians play with such beauty that even people who know nothing about classical music can be moved by their playing. Check out the video below of Steve Isserlis playing the Dvorak Cello Concerto…he plays with such passion & energy. It’s incredible.
5) I. Want. This. Dress. That is all :)
TGIF! ♥
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