Mom. Mother. Stepmom. Mother-in-Law. Every May we honor the women who breed life into our world, put a song in our heart and remind us to brush our teeth before bed. In the great stories of film, Mom can personify the superhero as in The Incredibles or be disguised as the villain as in Snow White. She can embody the fearlessness of youth as in Juno or be the one most feared as in Alien. Her journey can be at …
Every once in awhile we come across a book so clearly written with authentic passion and insight that we can’t wait to share it with our closest friends and colleagues. So buckle in for a quick tour inside the mind of one of advertising’s original Mad Men. George Lois is considered “the most creative, prolific advertising communicator of our time.” His book, Damn Good Advice (for people with talent!), encompasses 25 years of business and creative industry wisdom. Through George’s …
Courage. It’s found in the stories of our lives and is at the heart of meaningful filmmaking. Courage needs the hero to bring focus, action and personal stakes to a cause. The hero is the change agent, a messenger of courage and hope, inspiring, motivating and transforming his world. Looking at a few of film’s most celebrated heroes Harry Potter, Anakin Skywalker and Katniss Everdeen, we realize these properties connected with audiences and earned their riches because their foundation is …
Its history goes back as far as Shakespeare’s Much Ado About Nothing and although most men loath the thought of sitting through one, women will turn it into “girl’s night out.” Romantic Comedies reveal stories of our most precious and intense emotion – LOVE. In spite of the often off-beat heroes, heroines and outrageous obstacles faced, we’re promised a match is out there for everyone. And best of all, the brilliant filmmakers who share their creative gifts for telling these …
“Come fly with me, let’s fly, let’s fly away.” Legendary crooner Frank Sinatra promises big adventures in those few little words. Well, you don’t need a plane ticket for this journey. Century Dancesport brings the world to you this Saturday as they host their “World Tour” Ballroom Dance Showcase choreographed by world-renowned choreographer Wendy Johnson. Wendy Johnson, former New Zealand Ballroom and Latin Champion, is a world-renowned coach, choreographer, emcee and adjudicator. In addition to her ballroom training, she has …
First of all, allow us minute of your time to gush over how lucky we are here at Menagerie to partner with such incredibly gifted artists and clients. We appreciate and honor your endearing creative spirit and appreciation of entertainment arts. Thank you from the tips of our Wacom pens to the bottom of our Wookie slippered toes. It would have been quite a feat to mail holiday greetings to each and everyone of our readers, so in the interest …
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I’m often asked why I love movies so much. “Doesn’t everyone?” I ask in my head. Isn’t everyone as geeky as I am about Anakin turning to the dark side or Harry’s inexplicable ability to speak parseltongue? Clearly not. Just the other day I was in a room of “suits,” explaining the business of entertainment marketing. In my usual enthusiasm, I poured open my heart about the joys of creating for an industry of artistic and visionary filmmakers. With every …
Nearly a year ago, good friend, mentor and author Peleg Top invited me to judge entries for his latest book entitled Logolicious – a pocket-sized treasure packed with today’s most visually delicious logos. It was my honor to be part of the prestigious jury which edited and shaped the book. Each selected work captures a unique concept, stunning typography and a perfect balance of graphic design’s formal elements. These logos personify a brand, promise a message and persuade an audience …
Creative individuals are truly a unique tribe. We speak our own language. We use an infinite number of expressive tools and have a very distinct view of our world. We are also our own worst critic – often frozen with a fear of acceptance and demand to be creative on the spot. Over the past few years I’ve also learned that most creative people have something else in common – once we do conquer our fears, we rarely settle for …