"The Runaways" Press Screening - Thanks GRC!!

While I kinda-sorta wish I could say I got an invitation to a press screening of the Joan Jett & Cherie Currie movie The Runaways because of this blog, I am no less excited to say that I got to see the film because Emily Marks of Girls Rock Camp is awesome, and invited Elizabeth and I to Friday's press screening.  Thank you Emily!!  I was so excited that I dressed up in my best day time rock star attire for the 11 a.m. show.

At the screening I sat next to the writer from the Austin Statesman, who diligently had his steno pad out and ready to take notes.  Dude, I didn't get your name, but I'm gunning for your job.  Watch out.

 

Despite having to close my eyes on multiple occasions due to the drug-induced-perspective shots of blurred pictures and spinning cameras, I enjoyed the movie.  I loved Kristin Stewart in the film, as she was hard but feminine, nonchalant but determined, which is how I envision Joan Jett.  I enjoyed Dakota Fanning as well, especially when she flips two birds to an auditorium of heckling teenagers during a Bowie song in a talent show, but watching her sexually charged performance, knowing she's still a kid, was a bit unsettling.  Although, perhaps since Cherie Currie was a kid, maybe that's what the directors were going for?  I also walked out of the theatre wanting a pair of black leather pants a la young Joan Jett.  I'm still glad platform shoes have (mostly) stayed in the seventies and strip clubs - they scream "traction." 

Elizabeth told me I looked more dressed for a premiere, but I'd put my level of glee for a press pass on par with a premiere invitation.

Shorts: Target
Heels: Cole Haan
Shirt: Michael Kors
Scarf: Old Navy
Necklace: Buffalo Exchange
Purse: Kristin Todd in Little Rock

Dakota Fanning, Joan Jett, Kristin Stewart, Cherie Currie via Fanpop

I kept hearing the film referred to as the "Joan Jett" movie, but the majority of it was dedicated to Cherie Currie's story - her back story, her family, her rise and fall due to drug abuse and stress.  Joan Jett was presented more as the catalyst for Cherie Currie's career.  The only back story we hear about her is that she does, indeed, have a mom.  Oh, and some sketchy boyfriends, as well as a penchant for telling gender biased guitar teachers who claim "girls don't play electric guitar" that they can go... you know.

My birthday falls after the era of Joan Jett being integrated into my pop culture vernacular, but it's evident what kind of a music revolution she helped spawn for female musicians, a revolution that the creators and participants of and in Girls Rock Camp are all beneficiaries of, including myself. 

After the movie I went in to work, (possibly worst work day ever?  I think I have less hair now), and then had plans to go to the Blanton Museum's first Friday event.  I got there and whatdayaknow, the event is bimonthly now.  I'll have to pull the sparkle tights out again in April.

I wore jeans to work, since I work with kids and all, and those shorts are a little, well, short, but afterwards I changed back into these pink shorts and added a little pizazz to go out on the town in the evening hours.

Tights: Michael Kors, clearance at Indigo in Little Rock

My friend Phil plays drums and lets me pretend that I know how. 

The Blanton wasn't a total bust - I did get to take a picture. 

The Runaways comes out on March 19th, and I highly recommend you put on your highest high waist pants, fluff your hair, and go see it.  If anything, it'll put you off any drug addictions you may have contemplated developing.  Or make you scour the internet for vegan leather pants... not that I'm doing that now.  *cough*

Enjoying the Academy Awards in Sweat Socks

I would like to thank...

Green initiatives by the higher ups, and the Hollywood set for keeping in mind that they maintain the power to both influence and sway the American public’s mindset and actions - and every now and then do something positive in that respect. The president of Global Green USA, Matt Petersen is quoted saying "The Oscars is one of the most highly watched events around the world, and we want to use that lens to shine the light on environmental challenges and their solutions."

I’ve read a lot of articles that all seemed slightly disappointed at this year’s green initiatives in comparison with last year’s An Inconvenient Truth’s inspired fervor, but I’m still impressed that the extra effort of going green hasn’t been dropped for being inconvenient in itself. In the present state of affairs, it does take a little extra work to change the status quo of large carbon footprints , and I’m glad to see people making that effort.

It is also exciting to hear the news that at least one celebrity – Nancy O’Dell – was dressed by Linda Loudermilk, famously known for her mergance of couture design with an ethical mindset. I’m yet to find a picture of the dress, but I hear it is made of sea weed and vintage pieces. If I could afford to support ethical couture, I’d be all over that. Let’s vote for teacher’s raises and maybe it will happen.

At this point in the Oscars we have not made it to best picture, but Jon Stewart did just make a joke about hybrid air planes – which I hope is more prophesy than gest.

After watching all of the red carpet entrances, I want to put on all of my costume jewelry and my 4.5 inch pre-anti-leather Cole Haan pumps to go to work tomorrow. It seems glamorous in theory. In my opinion, pajamas and hospital scrub pants are the ultimate in high fashion – I wear them whenever given the opportunity. For now, I’ll continue watching glamour from my arm chair and hope that if and when I become a Hollywood screen writer – Jon Stewart’s opening joke concerning writers being invited to fancy swag parties as a sign of respect will again be a fulfilled prophecy.

Seriously – who’s idea was it to give all the best stuff to the richest people for free!? As an advocate for change, I would happily attend a gifting suite on behalf of people who don’t make a million dollars a month. That’s something I’d be thankful for!