Film and Furniture https://filmandfurniture.com/ For design geeks, film nerds and furniture fans Sat, 06 Apr 2024 13:50:28 +0000 en-GB hourly 1 Step inside: A tour of the furniture and decor in The Trouble With Jessica https://filmandfurniture.com/2024/04/step-inside-a-tour-of-the-furniture-and-decor-in-the-trouble-with-jessica/ https://filmandfurniture.com/2024/04/step-inside-a-tour-of-the-furniture-and-decor-in-the-trouble-with-jessica/#respond Sat, 06 Apr 2024 13:50:28 +0000 https://filmandfurniture.com/?p=23058 Selling a house can be a tumultuous affair, but how far would you go to ensure a great offer gets over the line? In The Trouble with Jessica we’re introduced to middle class couple Sarah and Tom who are hosting a dinner party just as they are on the verge of selling their London home. And a very stylish home it is too. However, an unexpected incident threatens their plans and as this farce plays out, we get a great look around their exquisite home. Film and Furniture’s Paula Benson delves into the central role this house plays in the … Continued

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]]> https://filmandfurniture.com/2024/04/step-inside-a-tour-of-the-furniture-and-decor-in-the-trouble-with-jessica/feed/ 0 Exploring the Enzo Mari exhibition at the Design Museum – plus free tickets for members https://filmandfurniture.com/2024/03/exploring-the-enzo-mari-exhibition-at-the-design-museum-plus-free-tickets-for-members/ https://filmandfurniture.com/2024/03/exploring-the-enzo-mari-exhibition-at-the-design-museum-plus-free-tickets-for-members/#respond Sun, 31 Mar 2024 17:26:07 +0000 https://filmandfurniture.com/?p=24623 Step into the world of Enzo Mari, where design transcends aesthetics and functionality to become a testament to innovation and societal change. Film and Furniture recently treated our members and guests to a preview of the captivating Design Museum exhibition showcasing the life and works of this legendary Italian designer. Now, we’re thrilled to offer four pairs of tickets to experience this showcase, waiting for the next four people who become an F&F paid member. Enzo Mari stands as one of the most influential figures in 20th-century design, helping to shape the landscape of post-war Italian design with his visionary … Continued

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]]> https://filmandfurniture.com/2024/03/exploring-the-enzo-mari-exhibition-at-the-design-museum-plus-free-tickets-for-members/feed/ 0 “Don’t touch it, it’s a very important work of art”: The story of Rocking Machine – the phallic sculpture in A Clockwork Orange https://filmandfurniture.com/2024/03/dont-touch-it-its-a-very-important-work-of-art-the-story-of-the-phallic-sculpture-rocking-machine-in-a-clockwork-orange/ https://filmandfurniture.com/2024/03/dont-touch-it-its-a-very-important-work-of-art-the-story-of-the-phallic-sculpture-rocking-machine-in-a-clockwork-orange/#respond Fri, 15 Mar 2024 19:22:30 +0000 https://filmandfurniture.com/?p=24462 Over half a century on, Stanley Kubrick’s A Clockwork Orange remains a source of controversy and discussion despite being largely embargoed for nearly three of those five decades. The hyper-stylised film sets and memorable props tell an equally provocative story. Here we delve into the story of how a shiny white phallic sculpture called Rocking Machine by Herman Makkink became head droog Alex’s chance weapon or murder. Set in a near-future Britain and based on the book of the same name by Anthony Burgess, this 1971 film is exaggerated, electrifying and exuberant at every turn: With an unforgettable villain-antihero in the form of … Continued

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]]> https://filmandfurniture.com/2024/03/dont-touch-it-its-a-very-important-work-of-art-the-story-of-the-phallic-sculpture-rocking-machine-in-a-clockwork-orange/feed/ 0 How to watch the Oscars in UK and USA https://filmandfurniture.com/2024/03/how-to-watch-the-oscars-in-uk-and-usa/ https://filmandfurniture.com/2024/03/how-to-watch-the-oscars-in-uk-and-usa/#respond Thu, 07 Mar 2024 17:13:52 +0000 https://filmandfurniture.com/?p=24523 Are you ready for the 96th Academy Awards? The 2024 Oscars ceremony will announce the winners on Sunday, March 10 at the Dolby Theatre, Ovation Hollywood. Here’s a recap and how to watch. Oppenheimer leads the pack with 13 nominations, followed by Poor Things and Killers of the Flower Moon. Barbie received eight nominations including Best Picture, and some of our other favourites covered here on the website made Best Picture noms too including Poor Things and Maestro, with the latter also receiving nominations for Best Actor (Bradley Cooper) and Best Actresses (Carey Mulligan). As our focus lies squarely on the Production Design category, let’s … Continued

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]]> https://filmandfurniture.com/2024/03/how-to-watch-the-oscars-in-uk-and-usa/feed/ 0 Breathe easier with our Film and Furniture members’ giveaway https://filmandfurniture.com/2024/03/breath-easier-with-our-film-and-furniture-members-giveaway/ https://filmandfurniture.com/2024/03/breath-easier-with-our-film-and-furniture-members-giveaway/#comments Thu, 07 Mar 2024 14:14:07 +0000 https://filmandfurniture.com/?p=24513 In our exploration of cinematic tales illustrating pollution, as discussed in our articles Clearing the haze and The Power of Plants, we introduced you to a nifty device for improving air quality within your own home. Now, you have the opportunity to win one for yourself in our members’ giveaway. Briiv stands as an award-winning air purification unit meticulously crafted to foster healthier, safer, and cleaner air environments at home. Seamlessly integrating into your interior decor, it complements plants effortlessly or serves as an eye-catching centerpiece. Crafted from 90% natural and renewable materials, Briiv stands as the most sustainable air … Continued

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]]> https://filmandfurniture.com/2024/03/breath-easier-with-our-film-and-furniture-members-giveaway/feed/ 3 Enzo Mari exhibition promises to mesmerise (F&F members join us at the preview for free) https://filmandfurniture.com/2024/02/enzo-mari-exhibition-promises-to-mesmerise-join-us-at-the-preview-for-free/ https://filmandfurniture.com/2024/02/enzo-mari-exhibition-promises-to-mesmerise-join-us-at-the-preview-for-free/#respond Thu, 29 Feb 2024 14:24:24 +0000 https://filmandfurniture.com/?p=24377 Calling all design enthusiasts and connoisseurs of creativity! Prepare to be captivated by the UK’s imminent arrival of the Enzo Mari exhibition, which will showcase a titan among Italian designers whose indelible mark has resonated across the globe. Brace yourselves for an exclusive rendezvous with Mari’s masterpieces at the prestigious Design Museum in London, commencing March 29th. But here’s the kicker: Film and Furniture Backstage members are cordially invited to the preview on March 27th, granting unprecedented access (first come first serve) before the grand unveiling to the public. If you’re not yet part of our esteemed Film and Furniture … Continued

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]]> https://filmandfurniture.com/2024/02/enzo-mari-exhibition-promises-to-mesmerise-join-us-at-the-preview-for-free/feed/ 0 Poor Things, Saltburn and One Life win big at the British Film Designers Guild Awards https://filmandfurniture.com/2024/02/poor-things-saltburn-and-one-life-win-big-at-the-british-film-designers-guild-awards/ https://filmandfurniture.com/2024/02/poor-things-saltburn-and-one-life-win-big-at-the-british-film-designers-guild-awards/#respond Tue, 27 Feb 2024 19:12:05 +0000 https://filmandfurniture.com/?p=24382 The British Film Designers Guild (BFDG) Awards took place last Saturday 25th February at the glamorous The Londoner hotel, Leicester Square and announced the worthy winners in the 13th Production Design Awards, supported by BENlabs, including Poor Things, Saltburn and One Life. Winners in the film categories included One Life (Christina Moore, Aline Leionello, Philippa Hart), Saltburn (Suzie Davies, Caroline Barclay and Charlotte Dirickx) and the recent BAFTA Production Design winner Poor Things picked up Best Production Design in the Major Motion Picture Fantasy category (James Price, Shona Heath, Adam Makin, James Lewis and Zsuzsa Mihalek).  Surreal, sexy and brimming … Continued

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]]> https://filmandfurniture.com/2024/02/poor-things-saltburn-and-one-life-win-big-at-the-british-film-designers-guild-awards/feed/ 0 From IKEA catalogue to Fight Club: The consumerist dilemma explored https://filmandfurniture.com/2024/02/from-ikea-catalogue-to-fight-club-the-consumerist-dilemma-explored/ https://filmandfurniture.com/2024/02/from-ikea-catalogue-to-fight-club-the-consumerist-dilemma-explored/#respond Wed, 21 Feb 2024 15:31:27 +0000 https://filmandfurniture.com/?p=24364 Abiding by the first rule of Fight Club, one might argue that discussing its underlying messages should be off-limits. But nevertheless, it’s ironic that we often overlook a topic so relevant and widespread, especially now, 25 years after the film first hit the screens. At the start of the film, Edward Norton’s character (the Narrator) is a disenfranchised white-collar worker suffering from insomnia and absorbed by consumerism. He found this way of living to be shallow and unfulfilling. The most notable scene is where he is seen flipping through an IKEA catalog, obsessing over and purchasing furniture and household textiles … Continued

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]]> https://filmandfurniture.com/2024/02/from-ikea-catalogue-to-fight-club-the-consumerist-dilemma-explored/feed/ 0 A feast for film enthusiasts and design aficionados with exhibition previews and ticket giveaways to the Design Museum, London https://filmandfurniture.com/2024/02/a-feast-for-film-enthusiasts-and-design-aficionados-with-exhibition-previews-and-free-tickets-to-design-museum-london/ https://filmandfurniture.com/2024/02/a-feast-for-film-enthusiasts-and-design-aficionados-with-exhibition-previews-and-free-tickets-to-design-museum-london/#respond Tue, 13 Feb 2024 14:36:55 +0000 https://filmandfurniture.com/?p=23575 Prepare to be captivated as London’s the Design Museum unveils its 2024 exhibition lineup, promising a feast for film enthusiasts and design aficionados alike. With three powerhouse figures—Tim Burton, Barbie, and Enzo Mari—taking center stage, these promise to be showcases like no other. As proud stewards of creativity, we extend an exclusive invitation to Backstage members of Film and Furniture, granting you privileged access to preview these remarkable exhibitions before they unveil to the public. But that’s not all—Front Row and Backstage members can also win tickets to witness these showcases during the full duration of their display. Join us … Continued

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]]> https://filmandfurniture.com/2024/02/a-feast-for-film-enthusiasts-and-design-aficionados-with-exhibition-previews-and-free-tickets-to-design-museum-london/feed/ 0 How a creative coupling sculpted the fantastical film sets of Poor Things https://filmandfurniture.com/2024/02/fantastical-film-sets-of-poor-things/ https://filmandfurniture.com/2024/02/fantastical-film-sets-of-poor-things/#comments Sun, 04 Feb 2024 21:38:39 +0000 https://filmandfurniture.com/?p=23708 Surreal, sexy and brimming with imagination, Poor Things is a cinematic marvel. It takes us on a whirlwind adventure alongside the Frankenstein-esque, enigmatic and impetuous Bella Baxter (portrayed flawlessly by Emma Stone), through imagined places and spaces that typically exist only in our wildest imaginations or in the worlds created in film. Bella’s declaration: “There is a world to enjoy, traverse, circumnavigate… Let us do this” sets the tone for a journey that is as profound as it is exhilarating. After a lifetime confined to the home of her brilliant unorthodox creator Dr. Godwin Baxter (Willem Dafoe) – whom she … Continued

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