I have always had a fascination with Jane Birkin. Her stunning looks and incredible pout could stop traffic. Yesterday, after a good long period of crying, Miss Viv told me to turn the channel and watch WONDERWALL. The psychedelic SWINGING London film from 1968 was just what the Dr. ordered. I got lost in a blur of fab colors, fashion frenzy and soft soundtrack by George Harrison (my favorite Beatle).
I couldn't take my eyes of the screen. The quirky plot involves an eccentric but lovable scientist who forms an obsession with the girl next door. He creates a wonder wall full of peep holes in order to spy on the object of his affection. Set in 1960's London, Jane Birkin plays a fashion model named Penny Lane. A psychedelic fantasy that takes voyeurism to a new level. The treehouse like loft space is adorned with painted stars and silent movie posters. Wild wallpapers and magic stained glass panels drag the viewer into the absurd abyss. I was hoping to transport myself into that room somehow.
haha- I took screencaps too!
Her apartment was the best ever- made me wanna live there- the dangling beribboned butterflies, stained glass murals, churchlike arches, and all the old film stars- gave me lots of ideas. I loved the scene where he envisioned them getting married. She looked soooo cute with her ponies and mini babydoll dress. I loved all the sitar/exotic GHarrison musak. I looked up in my Mia Farrow book and this movie was made the year after she and the Beatles had sojourned to India to meditate with the Maharishi. She said that George was drawn to the sitar b/c of the holy ragas and he was the one who spurred the rest into going over to India. Can you imagine having been there then? This movie made me miss the 60's even though I wasn't even born yet.
Posted by: Orchide | July 25, 2007 at 04:02 PM
I have never seen this film,I must hunt it down! Your world is quite spectacular! It reminds me just ever-so-tiny- a- bit of how my world was before marriage and babys. I'm not complaining,but its fun to see your former self in anothers life sometimes.
Posted by: Jungle Dream Pagoda | July 28, 2007 at 06:42 PM
It's funny this movie is in my quere, I am just about to get it....you should of suggested gettin one of my jane and serge necklaces to get in the mood....
Posted by: danielle | August 01, 2007 at 06:59 PM