Let me apologize in advance for the fact that this is a bit of a fluff piece but I think this movie changed my life. Pandora’s Box is a visually stunning silent film that stole my heart (again sorry, cheesy but true). For me the twenties are one of the most inspiring decades for design and art. This film is no exception: the sets, lighting, costumes, Lulu’s dramatic haircut, and the menswear are effortless. Even the over the top acting works because there are few subtitles.
Lulu is like a charming black widow spider, casting a spell on every man that crosses her path and If you too don’t fall in love with Louis Brooks from the second she enters the frame you’re crazy. The story is simple but works: girls meet boy but boy is taken so girl steals boy but can’t keep him then saddened girl becomes prostitute and meets a tragic fate. It’s a story we’ve heard before but it’s never looked this good!
“She said I need a mans man baby, diamonds and furs, love would only conquer my head”
-Sheila E.
