Mommy, will you order Coraline from the library, please?”
Is what my daughter asked me yesterday.
If I’d thought about it, I wouldn’t have told her I ordered it from Blockbuster video, and let it be a surprise for this Friday.
Movies aren’t allowed during weekdays, since she’s still in school.
When I’m not working on the crocheted Coraline amigurumi, my daughter has been carrying it around. I was able to find my well-worn copy of Coraline, and she’s been devouring it, during her spare time.
The crocheted Coraline doll is about 65% completed. I still have to finish the legs, create the boots, arms, and fingers. Oh, and I must trim Coraline’s hair…
But Coraline’s starting to come together, and my daughter is excited by her progress; and so am I.
Although I don’t watch too many movies, part of my fascination has always been checking out the behind the scenes clips of the effort made to bring a movie together…
There’s so many people behind the scenes that are needed to make these movies happen. I don’t forget about them…
And for the past few days I’ve been watching a few Coraline movie clips on YouTube.
Costumes in movies have always appealed to me, perhaps because I’ve designed clothing (on a much smaller scale; of course). But I’m aware of the amount of time that can go into creating the “perfect costume.”
I really enjoyed Coraline, in book form, and would be disappointed if it were drastically changed to make it “appealing” to a larger audience.
Regardless, I’m looking forward to watching Coraline the movie
I enjoyed Coraline but was disappointed to find out hat IRL I couldn’t find a Coraline doll that looked like the movie protagonist.
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Opal Reply:
May 11th, 2012 at 5:16 am
Hi @erika, I saw one a few days ago, there was no pattern though. The one I make for myself won’t look like the movie Coraline, instead it will be mainly how I pictured her when reading the book. I might stick with that blue hair though, and I’m really tempted to pull out my hooks and knit a similar sweater, but the accessories will come later.
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My nephews also love this movie, I’m going to buy them it’s book.
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Opal Reply:
May 11th, 2012 at 5:18 am
Hi @Miraflor@Florida Foreclosures, I thought the book was better than the movie; I’d definitely recommend reading it. My copy has been read numerous times. I read it a lot.
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I like how you included the video clips. I never saw them before and I saw the movie years ago. People who work on miniatures always amaze me. I don’t know how they can have the patience, not to mention the eyesight needed for the job! Nice post! Thanks for sharing.
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Opal Reply:
May 11th, 2012 at 5:19 am
Hi @teeni, I’ve always been fascinated with miniatures, and have dabbled with that with costuming; beadwork, crochet, knitting, and sewing. I have super tiny crochet and knitting needles.
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