Diane Arbus "Identical Twins, Roselle, NJ" 1967
So, I am off to Minnesota today to visit my sweetheart's family. I'm looking forward to spending time with the crew, as well as getting to explore a place I've never been before. We're planning on going to the famous Minnesota State Fair (it's so big it has it's own zipcode!), checking out the Walker Art Center and other Minneapolis gems (they've got a Diane Arbus retrospective at the Walker right now which I am psyched to see as I missed it when it was here at the Met), and seeing some beautiful lakes, of course. On a related note, I just read that there's going to be a Diane Arbus biopic starring Nicole Kidman and Robert Downey, Jr. I'm curious to see how such a looming, populist actor as Ms. Kidman will come across in this gritty, visionary role. Anyway, this is my long-winded way of saying I'll be out of commission for a few days. Back on Monday. Have a great weekend, Phantasmaphiles. XO, Pam
Hi.
This is the best time of the year to be in Mpls. Sept. I so envy you. I'm a native living in a distant state. Have fun at the Diane Arbus exhibit. And give yourself several hours to walk around the lakes off of Lake street--Calhoun, Lake of the Isles, Cedar lake. Put on those sneakers and enjoy the scenery!
Love your web site.
Posted by: ND | September 02, 2006 at 04:39 AM
It looks like an excellent trip. I hope that you will enjoy it! Wish you a great time!
Posted by: Foggerty | September 02, 2006 at 05:48 AM
You know, I think Nicole Kidman gets a bad rap. True, there were the Tom Cruise movies. But since then she's done several films that were fairly unusual, when she good go out and pick almost any project. The Others, Moulin Rouge, Birthday Girl, To Die For, were all better than the average Hollywood faire. OK, enough Kidman appologism.
kent
Posted by: Kent Hall | September 03, 2006 at 09:27 PM
Point taken. I did love Moulin Rouge... I just have trouble picturing her playing an artistic "outsider" character. Hopefully it will be great.
Posted by: Pam | September 04, 2006 at 08:42 PM
Glad you could come, it was a pleasure to meet you.
Posted by: Dan Freeman / Joe Babcock | September 08, 2006 at 08:16 PM
The pleasure was all mine! XO, Pam
Posted by: Pam | September 11, 2006 at 07:34 AM