Monday, November 26, 2012

Costumes worn by Keira Knightley and Aaron Taylor-Johnson in Anna Karenina...

I've already had the pleasure of seeing some other original costumes from Joe Wright and Tom Stoppard's 2012 big screen adaptation of Tolstoy's literary classic Anna Karenina, so I was even more delighted to spy two more outfits from the movie on display at ArcLight Sherman Oaks cinema on November 25, 2012.

Original movie costumes from Anna Karenina on display 
Anna Karenina movie costume exhibit
Count Vronsky Anna Karenina movie costume
Keira Knightley Anna Karenina movie costume
Anna Karenina movie costume exhibit
In this cinematic version Keira Knightley plays the titular 19th century Russian high-society aristocrat 'Anna Karenina' and Aaron Taylor-Johnson plays her charming lover 'Count Vronsky'.

Anna Karenina movie poster
Anna Karenina 2012 movie poster
These fantastic period drama costumes were designed by Jacqueline Durran and you can also see her movie costumes from Tinker Tailor Soldier Spy here at Hollywood Movie Costumes and Props.

Actual costume worn by Aaron Taylor-Johnson
as Count Vronsky in Anna Karenina
Count Vronsky Anna Karenina movie costume
Count Vronsky Anna Karenina 2012 costume
Count Vronsky Anna Karenina film costume
Aaron Taylor Johnson Count Vronsky Anna Karenina costume
If you like this costume, be sure to also check out another Count Vronsky costume worn by Aaron Taylor-Johnson in Anna Karenina, plus an outfit worn by Jude Law as Anna Karenina's husband and another gown worn by Keira Knightley.
Anna Karenina movie poster
Anna Karenina movie poster
There's some Oscar buzz surrounding this latest incarnation of Anna Karenina and at the very least I can imagine the costumes being acknowledged by the Academy next year.

Original costume worn by Keira Knightley as Anna Karenina
Keira Knightley Anna Karenina movie costume
Keira Knightley Anna Karenina costume
Keira Knightley Anna Karenina film costume
Keira Knightley Anna Karenina movie costume
Keira Knightley Anna Karenina movie outfit
Keira Knightley Anna Karenina movie costume
Anna Karenina 2012 movie costume
Anna Karenina 2012 costume
Keira Knightley Anna Karenina movie gown
Once again I make no apologies for all the photos of these costumes as I know someone reading this will appreciate the detail and workmanship that has gone into creating these elaborate garments.

Anna Karenina peacock feather hat
Anna Karenina movie peacock feather hat
Anna Karenina peacock hat
If you like this hat and you're a fan of millinery, be sure to also check out this collection of hats and headwear from The Walt Disney Archives.

Anna Karenina movie poster
Anna Karenina movie poster

Sunday, November 18, 2012

Hitchcock movie costumes on display...

The new biographical drama about Alfred Hitchcock tells the tale of the love story between the master of suspenseful filmmaking and his wife during the making of his iconic horror thriller, Psycho, in 1959.

Original costumes from Hitchcock
Hitchcock movie costumes exhibit
Hitchcock 2012 movie costume display
Original 2012 Hitchcock movie costumes
Hitchcock movie costumes ArcLight Hollywood
Hitchcock movie costumes
To promote the release of Hitchcock these original costumes designed by Julie Weiss were photographed on display at ArcLight Hollywood cinema on November 17, 2012, and the exhibit even cleverly comes complete with its own version of the infamous shower curtain from Psycho.

Hitchcock movie poster
Hitchcock 2012 movie poster
Anthony Hopkins stars as the titular Hitchcock and Scarlett Johansson plays 'Janet Leigh', the actress who starred as 'Marion Crane' who finds herself at the Bates Motel in the 1960 movie Psycho. She wears this pretty dress and glittering heels in the movie.

Dress worn by Scarlett Johansson as Janet Leigh in Hitchcock
Scarlett Johansson Anthony Hopkins Hitchcock costumes
Original Hitchcock movie costumes
Scarlett Johansson Hitchcock dress back

Costumes worn by Anthony Hopkins as Alfred Hitchcock 
and Helen Mirren as Alma Reville in Hitchcock
Anthony Hopkins Helen Mirren Hitchcock movie costumes
Hitchcock movie costumes
Helen Mirren stars as Hitchcock's wife and movie collaborator, 'Alma Reville' and wears this red outfit in the film (and the promotional posters).

Hitchcock movie poster
Hitchcock 2012 movie poster
If you're a fan, be sure to check out more costumes and props from the Psycho movies.

Thursday, November 15, 2012

Bone Throne and other cool props from Pirates of the Caribbean...

I'm always excited when I get to see actual props used in movies in person, but it's even more impressive when they are especially ornate or have some special significance to the movie in question.

Original Pirates of the Caribbean movie props on display
Pirates Caribbean Pelegostos Bone Throne prop
Pirates of Caribbean movie props
Pirates Caribbean Flying Dutchman treasure chest desk movie props
Pirates of Caribbean film props
Pirates Caribbean Pelegostos Bone Throne prop
Take for example this Pelegostos Bone Throne prop from the second Pirates of the Caribbean movie and more integral items from the other installments in Disney's blockbuster film franchise.

Pirates of the Caribbean: The Curse of the Black Pearl movie poster
Pirates Caribbean Curse Black Pearl poster

Jewelry and Orlando Bloom's sword from Pirates of the Caribbean
Pirates of the Caribbean jewelry sword props
Pirates Caribbean Aztec gold medallion prop
Pirates Caribbean music box locket prop
Of special note from this exhibit at the Treasures of the Walt Disney Archives at The Reagan Library on July 17, 2012, was the cursed Aztec gold medallion from 2003's The Curse of the Black Pearl and the crab-shaped music box locket worn by Naomie Harris as 'Tia Dalma' in the next two cinematic installments.

Pirates of the Caribbean Dead Man's Chest prop
Pirates Caribbean Dead Man's Chest prop
Next is the actual Dead Man's Chest prop used in the second and third movie sequels, plus also on display was Davy Jones' pipe and spyglass, alongside Jack Sparrow's rings, flintlock pistol and compass used in the movies.

Actual props used in the Pirates of the Caribbean movies
Jack Sparrow flintlock pistol prop
Davy Jones pipe spyglass props Pirates of the Caribbean
Jack Sparrow compass ring props
If you like these, be sure to also check out these cool props from Pirates of the Caribbean: On Stranger Tides.

Pirates of the Caribbean: Dean Man's Chest movie poster
Pirates Caribbean: Dean Mans Chest poster

Thursday, November 8, 2012

Original film costumes from Anna Karenina on display...

No stranger to the world of period dramas after starring in the likes of Pride & Prejudice and The Duchess, Keira Knightley returns to the familiar trappings of history in the latest big screen adaptation of Leo Tolstoy's literary masterpiece, Anna Karenina.

Anna Karenina movie costume exhibit at ArcLight Hollywood
Anna Karenina movie costume exhibit ArcLight Hollywood
Original Anna Karenina movie costumes
Anna Karenina movie costumes
Jude Law Anna Karenina movie costume
Anna Karenina 2012 movie costumes
Set in late 19th century Russian high-society, the titular aristocrat 'Anna Karenina' enters into a life-changing affair with the wealthy and dashing 'Count Vronsky' (Aaron Taylor-Johnson).
Anna Karenina movie poster
Anna Karenina movie poster
These original costumes from the movie designed by Jacqueline Durran were photographed on display within the ArcLight Hollywood cinema foyer on November 8, 2012. You can also see the twice Oscar-nominated designer's work in Pride & Prejudice and Atonement, plus these costumes from Tinker Tailor Soldier Spy.
Original Anna Karenina movie costumes on display
Anna Karenina movie costumes
Original Anna Karenina movie costumes
Anna Karenina movie costumes
In this latest cinematic version directed by Joe Wright from a screenplay by Tom Stoppard, Aaron Taylor-Johnson plays the passionate lover of the aristocratic socialite.

Outfit worn by Aaron Taylor-Johnson as Count Vronsky in Anna Karenina
Count Vronsky Anna Karenina movie costumes
Count Vronsky Anna Karenina movie costumes
Count Vronsky Anna Karenina costumes
Keira Knightley is the latest in a long line of actresses to portray the famous literary character and wears this black dress in the movie (although it's always hard photographing the intricate detail of black costumes).

Period gown worn by Keira Knightley as Anna Karenina
Anna Karenina gown
Keira Knightley Anna Karenina gown
Keira Knightley Anna Karenina dress
Keira Knightley Anna Karenina gown detail
Anna Karenina movie costume
Anna Karenina movie gown
If you're a fan of the actress, be sure to also check out Keira Knightley's wedding gown from The Duchess and her Elizabeth Swann Pirates of the Caribbean costume.
Anna Karenina movie poster
Keira Knightley Anna Karenina movie poster
In the movie Jude Law plays the middle-aged husband that Anna Karenina cheats on creating a scandal in St. Petersberg society.

Costume worn by Jude Law as Alexei Karenin in Anna Karenina
Jude Law Anna Karenina movie costume
Alexei Karenin outfit Anna Karenina
Jude Law movie costume Anna Karenina
Alexei Karenin outfit Anna Karenina
Jude Law Anna Karenina costume
If you're a Jude Law admirer, be sure to also take a look at these Sherlock Holmes: A Game of Shadows costumes on display.

Anna Karenina movie poster
Jude Law Anna Karenina movie poster