ArtNet News on Ocean’s 8 from an Art Standpoint

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here     thanks to @VAncilotti on Twitter.

No Spoilers here, but if you are not that familiar with the raison d’être of the Met Gala, it is always  to launch a new  themed fashion exhibit at the Costume Institute, which is in it’s own wing on the lower level. Sometimes the theme is the fashion of one individual fashion icon, for example, Jacqueline Kennedy. Sometimes it recognizes a designer, and  some exhibits focus on themes, like Hollywood glamour, etc.  This year it was a Catholic theme. This excerpt explains the fictional theme for Ocean’s 8- which also also explains the apparently rpyal sash we saw on Richard Armitage’s character, Claude Becker. ( Initially, some of us, me for one, hypothesized that he was some sort of European royalty – so much for speculation.

Excerpt:

The planned robbery may center around a necklace, but the filmmakers paid close attention to every detail about the museum and its famed gala, which celebrates the Costume Institute and its annual spring show. In Ocean’s 8, that’s “The Scepter and the Orb: Five Centuries of Royal Dress.” At the suggestion of Anna Wintour, the film tapped Hamish Bowles, Vogue’s international editor-at-large, who has curated real-life fashion exhibitions, to create a convincing facsimile of one for the movie.

“Rather than getting into the idea of doing period costume, we framed the exhibition around the idea of royal dress, and its enduring influence on fashion designers,” Bowles said in a statement.

Excerpt:

The Met, of course, isn’t the only facet of the New York art world on display in the film. Once released from prison, Ocean heads straight to a swanky gallery opening. She’s there to see art dealer Claude Becker (Richard Armitage), her ex-boyfriend, owner of an eponymous space at 547 West 25th Street.

Seasoned gallery-goers will recognize that address as that of Cheim & Read. The scene was shot at the space last winter, during the exhibition “Tal R: Keyhole.” Filming took place after hours, allowing the gallery to remain open as usual during the day.

#RichardArmitage cracks up?

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I sure would like to see some BTS video of that. BTW, as Love, Love, Love showed #RichardArmitage has some good timing of his own.

Chatty @RCArmitage Some Thoughts

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Lots of tweets on a few subjects in a short period.  ( see below) I was going to say Chatty Cathy, but on reflection, I now think that descriptor is just the wrong side of sexist – which wouldn’t at all square with the woman power  he’s underscoring in some of them.

And then there are two tweets referencing his dad’s teasing about some of the son’s roles. Very unusual for him. I guess they’re doing alright. It would be cool if Mr. Armitage, Sr. follows his son on Twitter. I think he’d get a kick out of those tweets.

And finally, thank you Digital Spy, for giving fans at least one interview on Ocean’s 8 devoted to Richard Armitage. I think the closest we got so far, was  from The New York Times reviewer who liked the film, but trashed the Claude Becker plot line. Haven’t  seen the film yet, but I think he was wrong: revenge and pay back are consistent with every Ocean’s film.

Tomorrow is Ocean’s 8 day for Perry. Very unusual for me, I’m taking around a dozen friends to the opening in our town tomorrow afternoon. Stay tuned. Based on the reviews and my own opinion all along, I’m expecting to be entertained and highly amused by watching Richard Armitage in a totally different sort of role – and a blockbuster at that! Here are the tweets:

Ocean’s 8 Reviews – Overall, It Meets Expectations

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New York Times

Tangential

The Guardian

IGN

Vox

And a round-up of several reviews by The Hollywood Reporter   with links.

Ocean’s 8 Trailer – Finally Saw One on TV

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About a minute ago. No Richard Armitage.

Ocean’s 8 has also hit Times Square in a big way.