3.01.2010

Hey Mrs. Robinson


I saw The Graduate this weekend for the first time...I know I am so far behind I live under a rock.  Anyway, I loved it and love Anne Bancroft and Katharine Ross,  both of these women are too stunning for words.   The movie is pretty risque for 1967 and has won numerous awards for the directing and acting. Basically if you have not seen it like me, go see it soon.  


 Like most movies I watch I notice the set design more than anything else.  Sometimes I find myself missing the entire plot because I am caught up in seeing what this bedroom looks like or how that family room is set up.  My favorite scenes in this movie were Mrs. Robinson's house and the Taft Hotel where Ben and Mrs. Robinson meet up.  The Ambassador Hotel was the actual filming location, it was just made to look like the Taft Hotel.


 Here is my Mrs Robinson and The Graduate inspired board



Happy Monday!

27 comments:

Chic Coles said...

I am obsessed with The Graduate...I love everything about it, the interiors, the clothing and the music!

Erika Ward said...

You've left me still under that rock. I've never seen The Graduate, but will take your recommendation! Great moodboard...speaking of which I'm giving away a Custom Moodboard on my blog this week.

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Anonymous said...

Great job Linds! Love that movie but you did a great job on the board.

Lindsay said...

I love The Graduate! Isn't her leopard coat fab? I'm still trying to build up the courage to wear one!

sketch42 said...

Did you know that Anne Bancroft was only 5 years older than Dustin Hoffman when they filmed the movie? He was 30 and she was 35!

Amazing film!

Jaime @ laviejaime said...

I don't think I've ever seen it either, lol. Great post!

Design Esquire said...

I love your board! You really captured the feel.

Helena - A Diary of Lovely said...

never watched it, now I definitely have to

Susie @ Maddie G Designs said...

I have never seen the movie but saw the play in NY several years ago. Great moodboard, what a fun post!

Melinda Faranetta said...

Black, white and leopard. What more could a girl need? Fabulous board.

Rachel said...

I've never seen it either! I've heard about it, and I am totally dating myself here, but I remember when the Lemonheads remade the song in the early '90s.... but I've never truly seen it.
I'll have to watch it sometime!

I'm like you, though - always more interested in the set design!

Kelly Green said...

Completely timeless - love that coat btw! KG

MFAMB said...

such a great movie! did u know that anne bancroft was like 38 when she made that movie?? not so much older than dustin.

LindsB said...

Sketch and Jenny- I know, I saw that last night when I was goggling about the movie- my boyfriend and I were totally shocked to see her age in this film.

Laura@JourneyChic said...

I saw that ages ago - I think a friend who loves old movies made me watch it. The leopard jacket is smokin' but I def could not pull it off!

Marija said...

Love the board, really love the coat and the wallpaper! And the headboard. Okay, I love it all! Marija

pve design said...

Great board and now I want to see the movie (again)!
pve

Jessica @ Lavender and Lilies said...

brutal honesty? I've never see it either. I need to don't I?

Haven and Home said...

I have never seen it either! I am putting it on my list if it got your approval!

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Full House said...

After seeing you inspiration board...I know I need to that movie.

Great style!

xx - Christina

KSK said...

Love those black and white striped awnings!

Whatever Dee-Dee wants said...

I still haven't seen it. It's on the netflix list though :)

carlee {deliciously organized} said...

I love your inspiration board. Of course the animal print and stripes are my favorite of the bunch! Ohhh and maybe a good drink! ha!

Katie @ Noodle and Boof said...

Perfect!

Freckles Chick said...

I've also never seen The Graduate!! Nor have I seen Scarface, the Godfathers trilogy, Casablanca....yikes. You and I must have been sharing that rock we were under!

I love both actresses' hair--va va voom.

Megan said...

I've wanted to be Mrs Robinson for halloween for the past couple of years just so I can try and recreate her look-- I adore this movie and its soundtrack!