A while back, Laura of (my favorite blog lately,

A while back, Laura of (my favorite blog lately, if ya couldn't tell) posted about films that she finds and since then our been itching to put down on list. This list, pulled from several genres and eras, is far from complete and in many cases, not reflective of the films as story, but here it goes (note: in general I tried to swallow costumes, or else I could possibly have fit, hey-day): Bewitched for: Overall art directionWhile I don't recommend all of the years I was the third art direction of this film. Something about the tea wardrobe, bright sets, the bantering dialogue, or maybe it's just Nicole Kidman's curls, but I giggle whenever it's on.The Devil Wears Prada for: Set decoration and costumesThe sophisticated offices of Miranda Priestly and Runway magazine form the perfect backdrop for the stunning array of clothing. Heck, throw lighting in there, too.Laura for: Lighting, music, costumeSo much to love about this film. Lighting and music are superb. They cut parts of the story out so as not to offend thrifty WWII sensibilities, but the extravagant costumes are rare and lovely examples of 40s glamour.North and South for: LightingFinally bought this one all weekend. It's a great story, but really, it's the lighting that is so incredibly beautiful, perhaps my favorite lighted film. The way they filmed the cotton mills is absolutely incredible.Sleeping Beauty for: Line and styleI love the stylized lines and forms of this film, from the joyous Christening procession to Princess Aurora lying asleep in her bed You can especially tell in this early Disney cartoon (the first to be done with widescreen) that the animation artists are playing with the Barbies style of animation.The Village for: CompositionInspiring in many ways - the music, the symbolism attached to certain objects and the use of it - but preemptorily in the composition of shots on screen. "Composition" is really the solution word for this film - you feel as if im moment was composed.The Winslow Boy for: CinematographyThe cinematography of this very-British drama becomes its own narrator, telling the story through various visual and textual media of the period as much as to dialogue. Lighting is beautiful, too.Funny Face for: Audrey Hepburn, Givenchy, Richard Avedon, Fred Astaire, George Gershwin, and Paris. What's not to inspire?I'd better stop myself while I can./td>You'll notice lighting plays an important role in the list by although until recently it's not something that is understood or paid a lot of writing, to. Right now we're going through the whole section of our stage design class, which makes a huge difference. While I may not be able to understand the I certainly am getting better at this it!Speaking of stage design, I hope to post some of my stuff process portfolio" for the costuming of The Importance of Being Earnest.</em> which will be taking final project for the design. Don't hold your breath, but it's coming!