this past weekend, i boogied on down to the cinerama dome for a special screening of the 1976 sci-fi feast -- logan's run.
in the film, citizens of a utopian society live a life of complete hedonistic pleasure (and awesome fashion) until they turn 30-years-old. upon turning 30, a blinking red crystal on the palm indicates your time is up and it's time to "renew" (aka die) in a public ritual known as "carrousel." if you don't want to die, you can run, but most likely you'll be hunted down by a sandman.
go for the premise, but stay for the fashion and production design. it's a feast of bubble decor, feathered hair, bra-less babes, spontaneous orgies, disco dudes, farrah fawcett, and michael york in a kimono to die for.
oh, and the film is social commentary on over-population (in case you were wondering).
above: 1. charming at the cantina dress; 2. collar necklace; 3. ankh necklace charm; 4. le klint pendant; 5. red acrylic rhinestone; 6. metallic skinny waist belt; 7. caviar anti-aging perfect iron spray; 8. bio ionic curling iron; 9. laverne lucite champagne side swivel chair; 10. TOMS silver glitter flat shoes.
above: 1. red acrylic rhinestone; 2. tubular hanging fixture; 3. infinity mirror; 4. pratt in dark shirt; 5. bio ionic blow dryer; 6. pair of italian space age lamps; 7. mid century dining set; 8. mid century french chromed metal hand sconce.
kittens, i think i feel a halloween costume coming on!
Comments
I have never seen this movie, but it looks amazing. I Googled it and it looks like Ryan Gosling is starring in the remake. Hey Girl!
Posted by: Helen | September 11, 2012 at 07:18 AM
The link to the carousel scene is both ridiculous and terrifying. I'm putting this in my Netflix cue for sure.
Posted by: Dee Dee | September 11, 2012 at 07:47 AM
Incredible. I remember seeing this movie on TV when I was a kid and it blew my mind. I love that you made a shopping guide out of it! I want that lucite swivel chair!
Posted by: Kayla | September 11, 2012 at 09:33 AM
OMG you rock! I love this movie. I've never seen on the big screen though!
Posted by: Lee | September 11, 2012 at 04:45 PM
RUNNER!!! That's a great Halloween costume. Mind if I steal it?
Posted by: Fatimah | September 13, 2012 at 08:03 AM
Hi. I've been reading Whorange for a few years. Congratulations on the upgrade. I've a copy of Logan's Run on DVD and will pop it in for another look as I've been inspired by your post. Indeed, Jessica's look could make for a great Halloween costume. Renew!
Posted by: Kell | September 16, 2012 at 03:45 PM
Hi Kell, I kinda want to be Farrah Fawcett. That hair! That acting!
Posted by: tula | September 17, 2012 at 07:18 AM
Insanely good!
Posted by: Lee T. | September 19, 2012 at 07:10 AM
I just saw this movie last month and it was amazing! If you do the costume, however, you have to go braless don't you?
Posted by: Jeanine | September 22, 2012 at 06:49 AM
Wow. I think this needs to go on my Netflix ASAP. Looks cool.
Posted by: Hannah | September 23, 2012 at 11:47 AM