So, Leighton Meester has covered the song "Bette Davis Eyes" and quite frankly, I don't like it. I do like Leighton Meester, but not her singing voice, nor the attempt to somehow relate to the infamous Bette Davis. Bette Davis seemed to be that firecracker of a personality that is so overwhelming, so full of verve, that to stand next to her would be like standing next to an active volcano. On her tombstone it was written, "She did it the hard way." I clearly have an admiration for women who get knocked around by life...
Perhaps my favorite film of hers is "
Now, Voyager." The movie involves a transformation sequence that is nothing like the flippant modern incarnation (Davis goes from frumpy, to refined at a sanitarium) and a bittersweet ending that leaves one full, if not happy.
Has everyone seen the new animated short "Fallen Shadows" on the Prada
site? Mysterious, haunting, and ultimately perplexing is how I would describe it.
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I love Bette's style, so classy!
xoxo
do you remember the "Prada movie" some time ago, where Daria played the main part (and only)? It was a dream.
juliet xxx
I'm a Dark Victory fan, even though it's corny.
The Prada short looks intriguing. I'll have to check it out. =)
no one can touch bette davis.
Leighton sings? Wha??
Am going to check out Prada now . . .
xoxox,
CC
Ohyes, when actresses sings..I just wish they stick to their main job! Anyway, Congrats on being able to go to Greece!!! It seems like sucha amazing place! Can't wait for your photos :)
The Prada short is surreal indeed... but hey I shan't complain about listening to Anthony and the J's for a couple of minutes!
I liked the Prada short- as much as I'm going to like an animated short film produced by Prada. It did, however, make me wonder what the conversations were like surrounding the commissioning of it.
i havent heard this cover, but i generally forgive actresses who sing because i think everyone wants to try their hand at music once and awhile.
that screen shot at the end looks chilling.
I lover Bette; she has such interesting features. Not to mention she is a killer actress.
I love old Hollywood...
must check prada short...
xx.
urgh no. she is not allowed to cover that song!
I love the Prada Video, very interesting and virtual...
make me love even more those pumps, I need them! hehhe just a dream :))
a kiss :)
Oooh! Pretty!
ooh love it
Fabulous hat she's got on there
i havent heard the song, but i can imagine it isnt about to become a modern classc...
i love the paintings, how whimsical
why do actresses always feel the need to sing? and vice versa.
btw, cool blog! :)
I haven't heard Leighton's song and I think I'll keep it that way hehe - Singing actresses are rarely a good idea.
The prada short film is amazing!
I didn't even know she knew how to sing!
Just watched the Prada video because of you. I loove creepy animated shorts/movies!
Will anybody notice if I ask who Leighton Meester is?
Just kidding.
I always think it's awfully tacky when actresses try to be singers or vice versa, no matter how good their voice is.
Love the second picture of Bette :)
haha!
have to check out prada site. it's really interesting looking.
I don't think anyone should even try to replace Bette Davis, she's one of a kind..
that prada video reminds of a si-fi movie for some strange reason. it's just be .. after a long day. :)
Why oh why is it always Bette Davis Eyes? Do you think that Hollywood could choose to cover something else?
I'm off to check out the Prada site right now!
Bette Davis is so inspiring to me!
I haven't seen it on Prada website, but I will. Bette Davis is always an inspiration, but I didn't know that about Leighton, is it on GG??:S
I love Bette. And nah, Leighton Meester.. I dunno. I don't like remakes much. Of songs, films, whatever.
And yeah, I can imagine trains in Japan were crowded! but i can also imagine people were very polite there...
hmm I'm not sure about Leightons song, I guess normally I wouldn't liek it, but I like her so much, so I also kind of like the song ...blimey ;)
Do yourself (and Nasha) a favour and watch Whatever Happened to Baby Jane. If N is going to get you into any trouble it will be after you've watched this film. Who gets to play Blanche and who gets to play Baby Jane is between the two of you.
I saw this for the first time just recently. I did like it but was surprised to see Bette in such a submissive role.
I adore Now, Voyager. Seriously.
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