Blake Edwards (born William Blake Crump, 26th July 1922 – 15th December 2010)
CAMP: "A cornucopia of frivolity, incongruity, theatricality, and humour." "A deadly, winking, sniggering, snuggling, chromium-plated, scent-impregnated, luminous, quivering, giggling, fruit-flavored, mincing, ice-covered heap of mother love." "The lie that tells the truth." "Ostentatious, exaggerated, affected, theatrical; effeminate or homosexual; pertaining to or characteristic of homosexuals."
Adore... his entire body of work. Not a bad one in the bunch. I even love Darling Lili. Kizzes.
ReplyDeleteI never saw that one - nor S.O.B. - and, judging by the reviews, I'm happy to wait until the opportunity presents itself. Jx
DeleteI liked Darling Lili too. Glad I am not the only one.
DeleteClever. And he knew who could work with him.
ReplyDeleteHis wife, mainly. Jx
DeleteI loved The Great Race. Is it just me, or does that cat look weird on the Breakfast at Tiffany's poster?
ReplyDeleteThe Great Race spawned an even greater and beloved classic - Wacky Races! I loved that cartoon...
DeleteFilm poster artists are very hit-and-miss, aren't they? Jx
He was never run of the mill and you have to love him for that. AND he gave us Victor Victoria and we should all love him for that.
ReplyDeleteVictor, Victoria is a magnificent film - but I did adore the Pink Panther films, too! And as for Breakfast at Tiffany's... Wow. Jx
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