Movies are a huge source of inspiration for me, style wise. The first time I saw Moulin Rouge, I was absolutely dumbstruck by the sheer…awesomeness of it all. I watched it three days in a row, like we did as children with Aladdin and Jurassic Park and the Lion King. (Nobody else watched Jurassic Park obsessively? Okay, I was a weird little kid, I can accept that!)
Point being, these are all movies that you should watch, for their visuals if nothing else. Really watch, not watch-while-internet-surfing or watch-while-crocheting!
- Moulin Rouge. Big shocker, I know. If you haven’t already seen it, you definitely, definitely should. On the other hand, I can see how it could be considered a bit seizure inducing, but really. Bright colors, Bollywood inspiration, Victoriana fashion…do I need to continue?
- Coraline. The colors alone are absolutely delicious, alternately jewel-toned and monochrome. The visuals are exaggerated and creepy at times, in the best way possible, and the animation is amazing.
- Serenity. Yummy futuristic steampunkish (spacepunk, maybe?) wardrobes. Firefly has more variety to be sure, but we’re dealing with movies here, not series, so!
- The Rocky Horror Picture Show. Pure sequined, corseted, tacky musical fabulousity.
- Pan’s Labyrinth. Vintage styles + fairy tale atmosphere + awesome costuming.
What’s your favorite visually inspiring film?
