On Tue, 02 Dec 2008 23:01:29 -0600, Pvt.Panic wrote:
> *Firstly, sorry for the 2-part post. I got a <broken pipe:socket error>
> after retiring for the evening. I am sure all parts have gone through
> now.
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> OK, this post is barely on topic, I hope the group will let it slide. I
> guess it squeaks through by virtue of having a few stills during the
> intro from "Les Dentelles de l'Automne" and "Provocations". I am posting
> it in memoriam of my favorite photographer, it is without a doubt an
> exceedingly rare piece of video-art.
>
> Truthfully, it is one of the most god-awfully tacky, yet delicately
> beautiful films I have seen. It is completely true to form with
> Nikolson's photography, if you are a fan don't pass up the chance to DL
> it today! If you enjoy his "Cliché International" book or, more
> generally, lacy ballerinas proudly displaying their anus, you are sure
> to enjoy this film <g>.
>
> For the curious, there are no underage females in the film. Also be
> warned as there are a few sequences of a bizarre fellow in drag singing
> to the Eurythmics. Yes, it is decidedly French in flavour ;-)
>
> Trivia: Fans of "Autumn Lace" will recognize some lingerie Veerle (Dutch
> name: pronounced VIR-lu) wore in said publication, admittedly it looked
> better on her! (she is the younger, dark-haired girl)
>
> Like it, hate it (probably both simultaneously)... just don't miss it!
>
> Cheers;
> Pvt.Panic
Oh oops, in "Les Dentelles" the dark-haired girl is Liève and the blonde
is Veerle. Uhh... I guess it doesn't matter much :-)
In case I didn't sell this video enough, the guy-in-drag also performs an
awful rendition of Lou Reed's 1972 hit "Take a Walk on the Wild Side". It
is definitely not the highlight of the feature, but some people have
strange taste ;-)
Cheers,
Pvt.Panic
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