Once in a while a film comes along that oozes cool.  Somewhere, Sofia Coppola’s latest, is just that.  I was lucky enough to catch a screening last night, and while I must admit the story itself was not ground-breaking, this film is special.  The return-of-the-Dorff hype is well-deserved, as he somehow manages to get you to sympathize with his character, despite being a hard-partying, apathetic, and sleazy LA movie star whose home base is the Chateau Marmont.  Not to mention he’s an estranged father to his 11-year-old, self sufficient daughter played by the lovely Elle Fanning.  I was most impressed with Coppola’s patience and honesty telling this story – nothing felt rushed or oversimplified.  The soundtrack by Thomas Mars was also a perfect compliment to the story.  Maybe LA is cool, after all.  Nah.

For the September 1st launch of the AW10 collection, notable British fashion brand REISS has collaborated with renowned photographer and filmmaker, Jamie Morgan, to create an artistic short film called “Elements” that highlights the feel and aesthetic of the upcoming men’s and women’s collections. “This season is a step forward for Reiss with a collection we are really excited about. Showing our key products in this new and innovative way felt right for where we are going, as a way of capturing all the energy and excitement that is apparent throughout every aspect of our brand. And generally, if we’re this excited about it, I’m confident that our customers will be too.” – David Reiss

The creative inspiration came as the result of an artistic collaboration with Jamie Morgan, who founded London’s creative collective ‘Buffalo’ in the 1980’s. Models brave the weather elements – rain, wind, snow protected only by a sleek modernist REISS wardrobe. “Elements” is a fantastical, dark, sexy celebration of the seasonal changes that take us in to Autumn/Winter. Please visit this link to shop the brand: www.reiss.co.uk

Check out the video here:

Featured models include Natasa Vojnovic and Isaac Carew. Shot on the Phantom HD at Big Sky, London.

It’s been raining in NYC for the past three days, and I couldn’t be happier.  Finally, we have some relief from this scorching summer and time to curl up with a good book.  Last night I finished reading the best-selling novel One Day by David Nicholls (Starter for 10), which was acquired by Random House Films and Focus Features and is currently being filmed in the UK, Scotland and France.  It stars Anne Hathaway (who I swear was born for this role) and Jim Sturgess (heaven) and is directed by Lone Scherfig (An Education).  The film follows a young couple (Hathaway and Sturgess) who meet for the first time at their graduation, then meet one day a year during the next 20 years.  To say I’m excited for this film’s release, which is likely fall 2011, would be a severe understatement.  The novel is a two-day read and is smart, sexy and sweet.  Rainy days aren’t so bad, after all.

Check out the trailer for Sofia Coppola’s new movie titled “Somewhere.”

The movie is about a hard-living Hollywood actor who re-examines his life after his 11-year-old daughter surprises him with a visit.

The cast includes, Stephen Dorff, Elle Fanning, Michelle Monaghan and Benicio Del Toro.  Somewhere will be released on December 22, 2011.