Who's Zoomin' Who?

Last April, Tyler Green requested bloggers to post on works of art that "rhyme," meaning, two pieces that share visual cues. Only recently has one image triggered another for me. The latest Chanel lipstick ad seems to be a blatant ripoff of Marilyn Minter's 2004 "Jawbreaker." (Madison Avenue admen aren't exactly artists--but on second thought, perhaps they are....) In the Chanel ad, a woman's perfectly lipsticked mouth nibbles on a single pearl necklace, while in Minter's image, a woman's perfectly lipsticked mouth clamps down on a strand of pearls. Only the beads of sweat on the Minter's woman's lips indicate that something a little subversive is going on. Otherwise, is there really any difference? (Image via Sfstation.com and Chanel)

New Addiction/Blogroll Addition

Oscar news fans: if you need hourly--even half hourly--entertaining updates on the race, reactions and predictions, check out The Carpetbagger, aka David Carr. I must have sneaked peeks at Carr's blog about 10 times yesterday. Very addictive.

It's a Sin Not to Share...

... or Cher, whichever you prefer. In my research, I've come across a few sites and blogs that make it all worthwhile. And I'd like share.
Uncanny is a treasure-trove of a blog on Brian Wilson and The Beach Boys. If you want to check out rare pictures, transcripts, upcoming bootleg or official release reviews, this blog will take care of you. Recent posts include a detailed review of B.W.'s yet-to-be released Christmas album, as well as links to other sites that will keep any fanatic satisfied.

Ever want to find a message board where readers are as film-obsessed as you are? People who groove on Klaus Kinski and Beat Takeshi and know their idiosyncrasies as well as their own? Well, look no further: CHUD message board is the place. (CHUD stands for Cinematic Happenings Under Development.) Watch out, though, these guys know their stuff.
While looking for art images, I keep happening upon this website, Art.net. Besides Amp Power, this site has on-the-money reviews of major art shows as well as hole-in-the-wall galleries. And the site posts a ton of hard-to-find images. (By the way, that's Andy Warhol sitting on the bed.)

All who joy would win
Must share it,—happiness was born a twin.
--Lord Byron