Keep Calm and Carry On

This short film explains the origins of the adage "Keep Calm and Carry On," which I didn't even know had history behind it. Apparently it started as part of a propaganda campaign in Britain during WWII meant to keep the people from panicking in times of desperation. One of the original posters, which was found in a British book shop, looks identical to the posters that are reproduced today. It's hard for me to imagine what I consider such a modern looking, simplistic design hanging up around 1940s wartime England. But I guess a 1940s wartime British person would be more than disbelieving that a simple poster would make such resonance in 2012.



Cute little documentary, right?

Bill Cunningham New York

BIll Cunningham is the main fashion photographer for the New York Times. Basically he's a legend. Forget the Sartorialist, I choose Bill over Scott, no questions asked. Although, I wouldn't be insulted if Scott Schuman did ask for my photo and it popped up on his blog. BUT-- I would be even less insulted if Bill Cunningham asked for my photo and it showed up in the infamous style section of the New York freaking Times. For either of these things to happen, I would probably need to walk around NYC a whole lot more...

The point I meant to make is that there's a documentary about Cunningham's eccentric life is coming out today! As with anything worthwhile, it's limited release, but I am very interested in watching it, considering I love documentaries and I love weird people so this is right up my alley.



You can watch the trailer and you can also find out where the film is playing + other interesting info about the film here! Yo welcome.