MOVIE MONDAY: Mildred Pierce, Part 1

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MOVIE MONDAY: Mildred Pierce, Part 1

March 28, 2011 by Vickie Howell

Last night HBO debuted their version of the classic film, Mildred Pierce. Not quite a remake of the original (1945, starring Joan Crawford), director Todd Haynes takes the more in-depth approach into the life of a working mother in the 30′s and the tumultuous relationship with her sociopathically-ungrateful daughter.

Academy award winning actresses; whip-smart script; fantastic costuming–this one is a must-see! In the meantime, here’s a glimpse at how knit & crochet were represented in the 1st parts, of the 5-part miniseries.

Kate Winslet as “Mildred”, wearing a Chunky, Knit Jacket

Crocheted Washcloths

Mildred in a Crocheted Cloche

Recommended Stitching:

NaturallyCaron.com’s Brigham Hat, by Lisa Gentry

Mary-Kate Beret from Pop Goes Crochet

Great Gifts Washcloths

Urban Jungle Beanie

Caron’s Cozy Knit Jacket, by Susan Shildmyer

NaturallyCaron.com’s Asheville Jacket, by Kathy Perry

Happy viewing; happy stitching!

Stitch.Rock.Love,

Vickie

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Posted in Movie Mondays with Vickie Howell | 9 Comments

9 Responses

on March 31, 2011 at 2:42 pm | Reply Aprilnyc

Look forward to seeing the Mildred Pearce series. Loved the book.
I’m always thrilled to see yarn fashion in films, one fave is Johnny Belinda.
on March 31, 2011 at 9:56 pm | Reply Piper

I love Joan Crawford! As an actress that is, lol. Not a huge Kate Winslet liker though.
on April 1, 2011 at 6:06 am | Reply HelenT

Who makes the items in the movies?
Do you?
- on April 1, 2011 at 1:26 pm | Reply Vickie Howell
  
  Unfortunately, I don’t know who made the items in this film. There’s a long, wardrobe department list on imdb, but nothing specifically listed for the knit/crochet wear.
on April 2, 2011 at 8:06 am | Reply Deanna

So, what was so great about this movie? I do like seeing hand made fashions in film. But I don’t subscribe to HBO.
on April 2, 2011 at 8:10 am | Reply Deanna Plotner

What was so great about that movie ? I don’t subscribe to HBO, but I do like seeing hand made fashions in film.
- on April 2, 2011 at 2:35 pm | Reply Vickie Howell
  
  It’s well-written, well-acted, well-directed, and filled with fashion, eye-candy.
on April 3, 2011 at 9:00 pm | Reply Gloria

Nothing is as good as the original movie. lol That happens to be one of my favorite movies.
on January 17, 2012 at 12:17 am | Reply Norma Lopez Gomez

I agree with Gloria. Nothing is as good as the original. The original movie dealt with a pretty heavy plot for those days. I can imagine, if they did not stick to the original script what this remake could be like. Not a fan of HBO programming. Can anyone tell me is the script is like the original or did they, as the manner of movies these days ruin it with an “R” rating.