January 16th, 2012
We first met Demián Bichir four years ago, when he was in New York with his then-girlfriend, who we were photographing for our premiere issue of Corduroy. Though he is a major movie and television star in his native Mexico, Bichir was happy to stay on the sidelines that day four years ago, preferring to let his girlfriend be the focus of the shoot. Still, we were charmed by his charismatic personality and genuineness, and — without knowing much about his career — asked to also snap a few quick portraits of him later that day. He happily obliged.
Fast forward to 2012 and Bichir is earning raves for his role in last year’s Chris Weitz-directed, “A Better Life” – a film that follows an undocumented immigrant as he struggles to provide for his son amongst the harsh realities of day-to-day life in East L.A. The highlight for Bichir came when he was nominated for a SAG Award, alongside George Clooney, Leonard DiCaprio and Brad Pitt. As he told The Los Angeles Times recently, “This is my fellow peers voting, and that makes me immensely proud.”
We’re thrilled for him too and will be rooting for the underdog when the SAG Awards are presented later this month. In the meantime, we thought it would be nice to look back at our interview with Bichir, which we ran after we caught up with him for Issue #5 of Corduroy…
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September 23rd, 2010
Yesterday we presented you with our ten stand-out films of this year’s Toronto International Film Festival, because as we all know TIFF is first and foremost about the movies. Yeah, right. In fact, sometimes it feels like the 300-plus films that screen at TIFF every year are just an excuse to party-hop, star-gaze (that’s Corduroy Issue 7 fave Juliette Lewis at the Alliance Films party on the right), and grab free swag for ten days. (Yes, we’re just as guilty as you are).
And while we weren’t able to go to every screening or make it to every party (blame it on a small staff and a self-imposed curfew that seems earlier and earlier each year), we did our best to gauge the generally festive festival atmosphere. Here are our picks for the best and worst TIFF 2010 moments we experienced outisde a movie theatre.
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September 21st, 2010
The 35th annual Toronto International Film Festival is officially a wrap, and a large handful of films have emerged victorious. Usually a trustworthy barometer for upcoming award show glory, TIFF once again has annointed a roster of stellar candidates as this year’s chosen ones. Here are the ten films that stood out for us; though some are destined for Oscar gold, and others are still searching for distribution deals, they’re all must-sees.
Read on for a list of our favorite films from the week…
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September 9th, 2010
With New York City’s Fashion’s Night Out just around the corner, deciding on a plan of attack may be just as daunting as picking out an outfit. With a myriad of events (over 950!) going down all around town, we picked our five best bets for avoiding the crush of people while still experiencing the best that FNO has to offer. Good luck and good shopping!
Moscot @ The Moscot Gallery: Our favorite eyewear designers will welcome world-renowned recording artist and DJ Theophilus Monk to The Moscot Gallery (118 Orchard Street) where all Moscot originals will be available for 15% off. House Jams Wine will be providing free refreshments making this event the perfect starting point for your epic FNO journey.
Patty Smyth @ Bulgari: Though this may be one of the higher profile events, the opportunity to see an American rock legend play two sets (for free!) at the luxury goods retailer’s 5th Avenue outpost is simply a can’t-miss. Expect a crowd.
“Non Fashion People’s” Fashion Night Out @ Partner & Spade: The always avant-garde retail space is once again pushing the limits with its showcase of non-designer’s designs. A police officer, a toddler, a farmer, and Vena Cava designer Lisa Mayock’s father will all be featuring original pieces. This one’s for the sartorially adventurous.
Sonic Youth does FNO @ Sportmax: Rock renaissance couple Kim Gordon and Thurston Moore of Sonic Youth fame will be teaming up for this indie extravaganza at Maxmara’s affordable West Broadway atelier. Kim will be unveiling her new collection “Carte Blanche” while hubby Moore DJ’s.
Sweet Treat @ Odin: When the sun starts to rise and you think you’re all shopped out, head to Odin to re-fuel. Designers Sam Shipley and Jeff Halmos will be serving up Brooklyn Brewery Brown Ale and Honey ice cream creates sepcifically for FNO. Yum!
-Daniel Barna
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August 31st, 2010
Though their recently released LP Say Us (Arts & Crafts) was their first, Zeus is far from green. In fact, the Toronto-based band made up of Mike O’Brien, Carlin Nicholson, Neil Quin, and Rob Drake have been flaunting their hook-heavy brand of pop rock since their days as Broken Social Scenester Jason Collett’s backing band. These are musician’s musicians, the kind who can pulverize the rickety walls of a nondescript dive bar or conquer the sweeping grandeur of an arena with equal amounts of ease. In the second episode of our original series of video portraits ON TAPE, we sat down with the rock gods-in-training to discuss the first time they ever picked up an instrument, the perils of heartbreak, and of course, those other seminal Canadian rock icons, The Barenaked Ladies.
“ZEUS” On Tape Corduroy Magazine from Adam Beck on Vimeo.
-Daniel Barna
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