saul.

I stumbled across the work of graphic designer Saul Bass the other day, and especially love his take on movie posters.

mayday.

My apologies in advance - I am in the middle of moving out my apartment, running out to a dance workshop and performing tonight at a charity function.

Busy, busy, busy...but I wouldn't have it any other way.

Before things get too chaotic, I wanted to share some of my goals for the upcoming month.

May 2012 has been a looming month for me. Besides moving, it has essentially meant a lot of change in many areas of my life -especially no longer being a student and deciding what direction I wanted to pursue for the summer.

However, the great thing about the right now, is that I'm excited to be moving more west in Toronto's downtown core and have quicker access to more events, classes, et cetera. I'm hoping to take full advantage of my location over the summer.

First off, The Contact Photography Festival in Toronto kicks off this May. I'm never here for the festival, so I'm hoping to take in and tour as many galleries as possible. One of the galleries is doing an exhibit dedicated solely to my all-time favourite band...(drumroll please, or is it even needed?) The Rolling Stones.

If the 50 Years of The Rolling Stones: A Rock & Roll Retrospective Exhibit Opening is as awesome as it sounds, my month will be off to a great start!

Also, the Hot Docs Film Festival started this past week, and I'm planning to take in as many weird, out there, interesting, thought-provoking films as my mind, schedule and wallet will allow.

Last but not least - four years later, and I still have not been to the Art Gallery of Ontario. This month though, I want to see the touring Picasso collection, which includes pieces from the Musee National in Paris.

I got my goals and will try my best to stick with them - and blog along the way!

Happy Saturday and have a great weekend.

PS! I had the highest amount of views on my blog this month ever! Thank you to all my readers for your support!

cinéma.

How many times have we all said, "oh I would love to see that movie"?

How many times have we actually gone to see it or watch it at home?

I've decided to finally take the time now to try to watch a film that I have never seen before, and that have wanted to. Out with the "shoulda, woulda, I wish, I need more time." The time is now.

Plus, these all sound like awesome films. Give me a shout if you want to join!

Woody Allen: A Documentary


Winter's Bone


Melancholia


happythankyoumoreplease


Atonement


Coco Before Chanel

Anything I'm missing? Send them my way!

gloss.

phelps.

"The happiest people are those who think the most interesting thoughts.

Those who decide to use leisure as a means of mental development,

who love good music, good books, good pictures, good company, good conversation, are the happiest people in the world.

And they are not only happy in themselves, they are the cause of happiness in others."

- William Lyon Phelps.

B&W30.