THE RUNAWAYS
Detailing the ups and downs during the brief success of an all-girl rock band in the 1970s, The Runaways offers a look into the ambition, hardships and volatility of being a female rocker in time when men ruled the stage.
The movie zooms in on the behind-the-scenes drama that both propelled and destroyed the band's short-lived celebrity. Pair lead singer Cherie Currie's (Dakota Fanning) broken home upbringing with Joan Jett's (Kristen Stewart) tough-as-leather demeanor, add three precocious California girls - Lita Ford (Scout Taylor-Compton), Sandy West (Stella Maeve), and Jackie Fox (who did not lend her name to the script, but who Alia Shawkat's character is based on) - and sprinkle it with a dose of overbearing crazy from their over-the-top manager, Kim Fowley (Michael Shannon) and what do we get? A pack of eager, under-aged, parentless vixens out to devour fame, experiment with drugs and alcohol, blur the lines of sexuality, and bask in warmth of their rise to the top. And for a while, the girls succeed in their dream of being the first alleged all-girl rock band - garnering press, fans, and record deals and following in the footsteps of their idols. But excess and greed prove to be the accelerants for their cherry bomb as fighting, drug abuse, and exploitive tactics from their manager eventually result in The Runaways' fall from rock and roll grace. Based on the book by Currie, the movie (produced by Jett and directed by Floria Sigismondi) is a history-rich, fast-paced glimpse into the lives of the women that paved the way for future female rockers.
- 3/15 - "Get me Demarchelier!" Interested in Victor Demarchelier - the son of famed Patrick Dermachelier? Clic Galleries is presenting Victor Demarchelier's first solo show in New York through April 5th, with an opening reception tonight. The event will show stellar black and white photographs from the Vogue-published photographer, capturing his work reminiscent of Irving Penn, personal projects, fashion shoots and work with famed model (and girlfriend), Caroline Trentini; Clic Galleries, 424 Broome Street; (6-9pm opening reception, 3/15).
- 3/15 - Miuccia Prada was rumored to only want to have to work with models during her fittings for Attila - now the designer will join Jacques Herzog and Pierre De Meuron for the Attila performance tonight at the Metropolitan of Opera. Invite Only; The Metropolitan Opera; (8-10p)
- 3/17 - Tommy Hilfiger will partner up with Quintessentially to host the premiere of The Runaways starring Joan Jett, Kristen Stewart and Dakota Fanning. Invite Only; (6:30-10p)
- 3/18 - Derek Lam store visit - Come and meet the mastermind and famed young designer. Invite Only; 10-12 Crosby (6:30-8p)
- 3/18 - Popular retail store, New York & Company, will host its first ever Fall 2010 presentation at The Glass House this Thursday for editors. Invite Only; 5454 West 25th street; (6-9p)
- 3/18 - Learn about the history of sunglasses from the roots of Italy and the trends that are to come at the Vanderbilt Hall; Grand Central Terminal, NYC; rsvp required.
- Through 3/21 - Come and witness a bevy of Giorgio Armani's red carpet looks worn by celebrites such as: Lady Gaga, Anne Hathaway, Penelope Cruz and more, at the Fifth Avenus flagship store. Wait, Lady Gaga has worn Armani? ; 717 Fifth Ave, (212-207-1902); M–Sa (10–8), Su (12p–6).
The Twilight mania might be cooling down ever so slightly, but things are still red hot for the two leads in the film. We all know how Kristin Stewart, a.k.a. “Bella Sawn,” feels about a certain gorgeous vampire in Ray-Ban sunglasses, but she’s also a rock ‘n’ roller set to play Joan Jett in the biopic The Runaways about the 1970s all-girl rock band responsible for hits such as “I love Rock ‘n’ Roll.” Have no fear die hard Twilight fans, Stewart will start filming The Runaways in 2009 around her New Moon schedule.
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