Andi Teran

Cinema Style: 'The Craft'

2013-05-10T18:30:29Z

An Exclusive Interview With Kasia Walicka-Maimone, Costume Designer Of 'Moonrise Kingdom'

2013-04-04T05:13:55Z

Costume Designer Colleen Atwood On Dressing Kristen Stewart And The Girl Power Of 'Snow White And The Huntsman'

2013-04-04T05:12:38Z

Cinema Style: 'Ladies And Gentlemen, The Fabulous Stains'

2013-04-04T05:08:46Z

All of us at some point or another have fallen in love with a movie so deeply, we've wanted to become the characters. Whether that means buying a Drive scorpion jacket or having a sudden affinity for neon short shorts, pink ski masks, and a Britney Spears slow jam sesh in the bedroom mirror (Spriiiiing Breeeeak, y'all!), the right alchemy of cinematic sound, feel, and badassery can be stylishly transformative. While there are more than a few current films worthy of style stealing, I'm interested in pinpointing the cult flicks of yesteryear. You know, the ones that birthed the choker necklace (i.e. anything in the '90s) or spawned the thigh-high and plaid skirt revolution (see also the '90s). First up is one of the coolest and most iconic punk rock girl power movies EVER made--Ladies and Gentlemen the Fabulous Stains. Though barely released in 1982, there's something so timeless and NOW about this story of a teen girl band that fools the world and themselves, that you'll find yourself considering red eyeshadow, an oversized beret, and a Gaga-style no-pants look for every day. Also? A skunk mullet. Read in full here.

Autumn de Wilde Talks Teens And Jean Jackets For Keaton Henson Video [Interview]

2013-03-26T05:10:37Z

We all love vids featuring our favorite superstars frolicking around in killer outfits. But, sometimes, there are those rare music videos that tell the story of the music, don't feature the artist at all, and yet somehow weave their way deep into our hearts. Keaton Henson's video for his new song "Lying to You" is in that category. Not only is it directed by photographer Autumn de Wilde, who has shot some of the most iconic figures in music history and, last time we checked in her, was shooting stylist Shirley Kurata in the raddest of outfits on House of Style, it features her teenage daughter Arrow in the main role. It's a simple yet beautiful video, and we guarantee it will make you want to freshen up your jean jacket game with--we kid you not--a tampon pin. MTV Style spoke to de Wilde about her adolescent inspiration for the video and the enduring power of badass teen girls. Read in full here.

Inteview: Autumn de Wilde on Her Collaboration with Keaton Henson For His 'Lying to You' Music Video

2013-03-25T20:52:58Z

We're big fans of British singer-songwriter Keaton Henson. Not only are his lyrics thoughtful and poetic, his delivery is so subtle and beautiful, his emotion seems to stir yours with every listen. Already an artist with an armful of thoughtful and interesting music videos that function more as short films, his latest, "Lying to You", is a collaboration with photographer Autumn de Wilde. An ode to the teenage girl, it stars de Wilde's enigmatic daughter, Arrow, as she traverses suburban streets dotted with cat topiaries and errant Winnebagos in such a way as to make you remember the pangs of adolescent loneliness. We were so taken with it, we recently spoke to de Wilde to find out more about her inspiration and process for the video. "I'm obsessed with fallen glory," de Wilde said. "Places that once were cookie cutter but starting to disintegrate. There's an unfinished perfection that I like." Director of photography, Matthew Lloyd, chose Pecoima, California, a neighborhood full of languid decay, stereotypical suburban houses, and random, carefully carved hedges. Arrow is the sole focus, though, and we follow her every footfall as she delicately lip syncs along with Henson's lyrics. "We were tearing through the neighborhood following Arrow's stride," de Wilde said, "The reason why we cast a teenaged girl was because if it wasn't going to be Keaton [in the video] we wanted it to be something very left field. I've never directed Arrow in anything, so I didn't want her to feel too much pressure, but she didn't. She really flew away with it." Inspired partly by The Langley School Music Project, a collection of 1970′s recordings of pop songs sung by a children's chorus (specifically the song "Desperado" sung by a lone, sweet-voiced girl), as well as the time when teens transition into adults, the video also stars Arrow's denim jacket festooned with vintage pins and a tampon dipped in glitter. "I love the combination of old fashioned girlie and badass," said de Wilde. "I grew up watching Kristy McNichol, Tatum O'Neal, and Jodie Foster, all these tough teenagers who also had a little bit of a girlie thing going on. Little Darlings, Foxes, and even Candleshoe--those movies are a big influence." We think you'll find your own influences, too, as the subject matter is something we can all relate to. Though there's no specific story, the intention is clear, and even though there isn't an ending, that adds to the depth and emotion of the song. As Henson and de Wilde decreed, "We wanted to leave it a mystery."

Desert Moon: Breaking Bad in the American Southwest

2012-07-17T17:50:31Z

There's a moment when thunderclouds smother the sunset and the chile ristras begin to sway, when bits of smoldering earth intertwine with invisible rain, and you're tangled in tumbleweed magic. Everything is burnt orange and cactus green, clay-tinged and warm. There's mystery disguised as menace, comfort in spite of storm, and the sky gives off a phantom light that makes the concrete seem cinematic. This is the desert Southwest, my homeland, also known as Breaking Bad country. Continue reading on The Paris Review Daily ...

Porter Airlines Makes Coach a Lot Classier

2012-04-08T16:00:00Z

With a philosophy centered on convenience, impeccable service, and luxury amenities, Canada's Porter Airlines has become the carrier for fliers seeking a business-class experience at a coach-class price--if you're traveling in the northern part of the continent. The six-year-old company flies to many Canadian and a handful of American destinations, including New York, Chicago, and Burlington, Vt. Porter's headquarters are at Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport on a small island directly across from the bustle of downtown. To check in, customers take a short ferry ride. Porter's modern lounge offers plush seating, Wi-Fi, a business center outfitted with iMac workstations, and treats including international newspapers, Starbucks coffee, and chocolate-dipped biscotti--all free. The pampering continues onboard with comfortable two-by-two leather seats--no one gets stuck in the middle--and complimentary small sandwiches, yogurt, and wine. Well-fed passengers kick back with the airline's clever in-flight magazine, re:porter. It's a cousin of Monocle, whose editor-in-chief, Tyler Brûlé, is also the chairman and CEO of London's Winkreative, the company behind Porter's branding experience. Each issue features neighborhood guides with tips from the locals.

10 Reasons Why Breaking Bad Deserves to Be Nominated for a Golden Globe

2011-12-16T02:27:44Z

I think I speak for every maniacal fan of Breaking Bad when I type this sentiment: what were you thinking, Hollywood Foreign Press Association?

Your egregious snub of what was, quite possibly, one of the finest seasons of television ever -- a season demanding not just a Golden Globe nomination for Best TV Series (Drama), but also a win -- should not go overlooked. If legions of Ryan Gosling fans can take to the offices of People magazine to decry his loss of the Sexiest Man Alive crown while wearing paper cutouts of his face, then the rest of us should wear Hazmat suits, half-blown-off Gus Fring masks, Los Pollos Hermanos t-shirts, and Heisenberg glasses and hats while we storm the HFPA's headquarters in protest. I'm willing to shave my head on behalf of fixer Mike if you are.

For any fan of the dramatic TV series, in general, Breaking Bad has consistently pushed the boundaries of both content and form. Vince Gilligan's ingenious story of a family-oriented chemistry teacher turned methamphetamine producer fueled by advanced-stage cancer, and later by his power-hungry Mr. Hyde alter-ego, Heisenberg, has delivered four seasons of thrilling twists, unforeseeable character turns -- not to mention spectacular character assassinations -- as well as an anti-hero who will go down in history wearing nothing but his tighty-whiteys. In short, it's the best of the novel-as-TV-series bunch offering an audience experience that has no rival.

But other than that, season four of Breaking Bad, in particular, was insane. What show in the current selected Best TV Series (Drama) crop has done everything from show you your worst nightmare involving a box cutter to the best way to laugh when finding out your spouse gave hundreds of thousands of dollars to her former lover, who ended up spending it on a Mercedes? Now, we know Bryan Cranston is deservedly nominated in the Best Actor in a TV Series (Drama) category for his portrayal of lead character Walter White, but that isn't enough. Here are ten reasons why Breaking Bad should be nominated for a Golden Globe for Best Television Series (Drama) (and consequently Aaron Paul and Giancarlo Esposito in the Best Supporting Actor category). Warning: there are spoilers ahead.

1. Because Breaking Bad is shot on 35mm film and features stunning on-location cinematography that showcases the deserts of New Mexico.

2. Because the female characters are complex, brave, hilarious, and surprising. While we laugh at Marie's obsessive use of purple in her home décor, we also feel for her unfailing spousal support of Hank, even when he's being a self-pitying jerk.

3. Because Hank's obsession with minerals is oddly touching.

4. Because Vince Gilligan earned the violent writing award for the most vicious, out-of-nowhere, unflinching murder scene involving the aforementioned box cutter that took the audience, and Walt and Jesse, by surprise.

5. Because actor Giancarlo Esposito's expressionless mask as drug kingpin Gustavo "Gus" Fring was revealed to be a complex mask of revenge for the murder of his former partner in a Mexican business deal gone wrong. This season showed us who Gus truly was, and for a moment we sympathized with him, even cheering when he pulled off the mass murder of an entire cartel. Not only was that entire scene bad-ass, but Esposito's explosive exit, while straightening his tie and offering that same calm Gus countenance, was bad-ass, too.

6. Because Aaron Paul is so fantastic in the role of Jesse Pinkman that Vince Gilligan chose not to kill him off after the first season. And he keeps delivering season after season as the second banana to Walter White, albeit one with a bewildering backbone. This season saw Jesse react to the aftermath of committing his first murder, the return to his drug addiction, the utter destruction of the house that his cancer-stricken aunt left him, and the subsequent character turn in which we saw him take control of himself and realize his purpose. Oh, and then there was his devotion to fellow addict Andrea and her young son Brock -- and that showdown scene between Jesse and Walt, which alone is worthy of a nomination.

7. Because the subplot involving Walter White as drug producer and his brother-in-law Hank as a DEA agent putting the pieces together was riveting. We know this storyline will be major in season five, thanks to the foreshadowing and suspense in season four.

8. Because Walt got drunk and turned into Heisenberg at the dinner table right to Hank's face in front of his whole, unsuspecting family. Except for his wife Skyler, of course.

9. Because Skyler can lie her pants off better than any other character, and she hasn't completely broken bad yet. And we know she will.

10. Because Walt "won" this season, and now he just needs his show to do the same.

Monocolumn: What the hotel concierge saw

2011-09-09T13:00:00Z

On September 11, 2001, I was working behind the concierge desk at SoHo's Mercer Hotel. To most, that day made up of press images stored deep in the memory bank. But, for those in New York, there's a library of images that no one else will ever truly see. The job of front desk staff at a hotel is to represent the business at its best. As the faces that guests see most frequently, it is our duty is to solve problems in a calm and friendly manner. We can often be the main facilitators of a client's experience during their time away from home. On September 11, we were fully occupied and when we first heard the news that a plane had hit the World Trade Center, it was from our operator who had been listening to the radio. At the time, we thought it might just be a small plane. We only realised the enormity of the situation when a guest came down and asked each one of us to go with him outside to see what was going on for ourselves. We took turns to leave the desk, and saw that we were about to deal with a situation that none of us had been trained for. We had no intercom system in place, and the only skills we had in terms of emergency training were to remain calm, polite, and to stay confidently in charge. While we stood on the corner of Prince and Mercer, the first tower fell. We decided to work in pairs, one of us took calls while the other gathered information. Guests began to come down, some to walk outside, some to ask for more information. One guest, an actor, arrived with a backpack on. He asked us to tell anyone who called for him that he was going down there to help. By the time the second tower fell, SoHo was awash in dust and debris. The lobby was full. Guests were mingling with office workers from the World Trade Center who had walked up to the hotel, not realising what part of the city they were in.  In the days following the terrorist attacks, the bravery and commitment exhibited by both staff and guests was humbling. The actor who went downtown with the backpack came back and filled his bag with toiletries from our supply to take to the police officers and firemen working on site. As guests were able to leave the city, we filled their rooms with displaced families from lower Manhattan. And many of those families continue to get together at the hotel every year on the anniversary. In a big city like New York, even neighbourhoods like SoHo came together. Restaurants gave us food to feed the guests when delivery trucks couldn't make it to our area and neighbours stopped by to chat over pints at Fanelli's pub across the street. A few weeks ago, when Hurricane Irene was on track to unleash havoc on New York City, I was staying in a hotel in Times Square. Guidelines for what to do in an emergency were provided in each room - it was clear that more planning was in place. Mayor Bloomberg prepared the city, and post-2001, New York has emergency plans for everything. Thankfully, the storm passed with little damage on the city. But what was familiar was the calm friendliness of the front desk staff. I told them that their positive attitudes would hold the building together, even in the strongest of winds.

Future Stages

2011-07-01T15:05:23Z

At a time when there are still few women with strong, singular voices in modern cinema, there is Miranda July. A fearless writer, director, performer, and visual artist, her film debut, Me and You and Everyone We Know, won the Caméra d'Or at the 2005 Cannes International Film Festival. She has since authored No One Belongs Here More Than You, a short story collection and recipient of the Frank O'Connor International Short Story Award. This summer sees the release of her latest feature film, The Future, a genre-bender involving talking cats and moons. Andi Teran met with Miranda to discuss her artistic process, puns, coincidence, and going for the bold. Read the full article in AFTERZINE No. 2, out now.

Mike Mills Begins

2011-07-01T15:05:23Z

Beginners, the second feature film from writer/director Mike Mills, stars Ewan McGregor, Christopher Plummer, and Mélanie Laurent. Inspired by the true-life tale of his father coming out of the closet at the age of 75, just a few years before succumbing to cancer, Beginners is a modernist love story about a father and son, a boy and a girl, a mother and son, and a man and his dog. It's the rare type of film that weaves its way into your heart quietly--and humorously--before bursting it open in moments of real, touching honesty. Andi Teran sat down with Mike to discuss his creative process--both as a filmmaker and visual artist--as well as ghosts, fireworks, humans, and talking animals. Read the full article in AFTERZINE No. 2, out now.

The New Old Sound

2011-07-01T14:53:22Z

When you think of a family band, it's easy to conjure images of successful groups like the Beach Boys, Bee Gees, and the Jackson 5, as well as fictional outfits like The Partridge Family and even The Brady Bunch's The Silver Platters. Almost considered a novelty of the past, all that's about to change thanks to the Durham family, aka Kitty, Daisy & Lewis, a trio of London siblings who, along with their parents Graeme and Ingrid, are bringing their vintage-tinged sound (and look) to the forefront of new music. Hard to classify, they are collective multi-instrumentalists who blend R&B, swing, rockabilly, country, and blues, and sell out venues to crowds all over Great Britain. With only one previous tour of the U.S., supporting Coldplay, Andi Teran recently spoke to Kitty (pictured, left) about when they'll return stateside, how they make music as a family, and what continues to make oldies goodies. Read the full article in AFTERZINE No. 2, out now.

The Man's Guide to Growing an Urban Garden

2011-06-23T13:00:00Z

It's summer—the perfect time to farm your own bit of land (even if it's a planter on a fire escape or an herb garden on the roof). But where to start? For tips and tools, we turned to a green-thumbed master of the urban garden and proprietor of New York landscaping firm Modern Urban Design (or M.U.D.), Jonathan Yevin. Known for creating minimal, thoughtfully designed spaces, Yevin specializes in overcoming the challenges of city living. So, whether faced with an empty backyard plot or just an unadorned windowsill, here are some ways you can go green. Read the whole story on Details.com.

Street Style: New York Fashion Week Fallout

2010-09-18T19:37:27Z

Autumn is in the air, and while the New York shows are officially over, that hasn't stopped us from being inspired by the fall fashion we saw parading down the city's streets. From tailored blazers and structured trenches to stacked bracelets and oversized clutches, layering of textures and patterns is in full effect. Elongated hemlines are just right for breezier days, especially when paired with a cinched waist or a silky button-down. Stylish gals still love a staggering heel, but wedges paired with tapered trousers are also fitting. Lest you forget, this is most definitely the season of the skirt, and whether knee-length or floor-skimming, the forecast is fashionably ladylike.