#evelyn mulwray

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One Dress a Day Challenge

October: Black Redux

Chinatown / Faye Dunaway as Evelyn Mulwray

This is quite an attractive dress, but between the dim lighting and the fact that Evelyn is mostly in close-up shots in the scenes where it appears, we only really get a glimpse of it onscreen. Luckily, it has been auctioned, so we have some very good display photos. Here's the description from the auction site: "Black silk jersey day dress, fitted bodice, short sleeves, panels with hand fagoting; ankle-length skirt ornamented with self covered buttons; self covered belt with black and grey enameled buckle."

Evelyn wears the dress with a pearl necklace, a pair of gold bracelets, and a watch. I've included a close-up of the belt buckle. You can also see how the white trim is attached with a spiraling stitch in gold.

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Chinatown (1974)

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Give me fun facts about every cat. Their favorite prey. Stuff like that. pretty please

Okay! Info under the cut

Heronstar

Fav food: Mourning dove

Flower Leitmotif: Tulip

Favorite Season: Spring

Inspirations: Evelyn Mulwray from Chinatown (1974), Elizabeth from Elizabeth (1998)

Extra Fact: Father was a shipyard cat named Tommy

Slickpaw

Fav food: Anchovies

Flower Leitmotif: Ranunculus

Favorite Season: Summer

Inspirations: Jay from Clerks (1994), Officer Gaff from Bladerunner (1982)

Extra Fact: Has six siblings

Shiningkit

Fav Food: Vole

Favorite Season: Spring

Extra Fact: Cries easily

Amberkit

Fav Food: Rabbit

Favorite Season: Fall

Extra Fact: Likes to follow bugs around

The mystery Kittypet is inspired by Koji from Neon Genesis Evangelion, Michel from A bout de Soufflé (Breathless) (1960)

The two leg children near JuniperClan are inspired by Jonah and Mercy from The VVitch (2015)

That’s all I can think of but I’m sleepy! I didn’t include a lot of Amber or Shining since they’re new and I want their personality discovered organically.

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Jack Nicholson and Faye Dunaway in Chinatown (Roman Polanski, 1974)

Cast: Jack Nicholson, Faye Dunaway, John Huston, Perry Lopez, John Hillerman, Darrell Zwerling, Diane Ladd, Roy Jenson, Roman Polanski, Richard Bakalyan, Joe Mantell. Screenplay: Robert Towne. Cinematography: John A. Alonzo. Production design: Richard Sylbert. Film editing: Sam O'Steen. Music: Jerry Goldsmith.

Where there's money, there's murder, and where the sun shines brightest, the shadows are darkest. That's why film noir was invented in Hollywood, and why California's greatest contribution to American literature may have been the pulp fiction of James M. Cain and the detective novels of Dashiell Hammett, Raymond Chandler, and Ross Macdonald. Chinatown, which draws on that tradition, has a kind of valedictory quality about it, harking back to the 1930s roots of noir, although the genre's heyday was the postwar 1940s and paranoia-filled early 1950s. (Curtis Hanson would exploit that latter era in his 1997 film L.A. Confidential.) But it's also very much a film of the 1970s, which is to say that 42 years have passed and Chinatown is showing its age. The revelation that Katherine (Belinda Palmer) is both the daughter and the sister to Evelyn Mulwray (Faye Dunaway) no longer has the power to shock that it once did, incestuous rape having become a standard trope of even TV drama. Nor does the "dark" ending, which director Roman Polanski insisted on, despite screenwriter Robert Towne's preference for a more conventionally hopeful resolution, seem so revolutionary anymore. It remains a great film, however, thanks to those quintessential '70s stars, Dunaway and Jack Nicholson, in career-defining performances, the superb villainy of John Huston's Noah Cross, and Roman Polanski's deft handling of Towne's intricate screenplay, carefully keeping the film limited to the point of view of Nicholson's Jake Gittes. Production designer Richard Sylbert and costume designer Anthea Sylbert (Richard's sister-in-law), aided by cinematographer John A. Alonzo, are responsible for the stylish evocation of 1930s Los Angeles. The atmospheric score is by Jerry Goldsmith.

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ficsmells of 2023

(a sequel to the long-bygone ficsmells of 2017)

pete campbell in "santa, buddy": pomade, laundry soap

mozart in "divertimento": wig powder, orange-flower water, sweat, ink

billy hargrove in "somebody's sins but not mine": cigarettes, Drakkar Noir

eddie munson in "we like it louder": sweat, woodsmoke, Old Spice, grime

eddie munson in "give you what you need": sweat, weed, Old Spice, body odor (look at him and tell me i'm wrong)

al shaw in "all the things you boys lie about": sweat, specifically Marlboro cigarettes

vecna tentacle monster in "alive after death": chlorine, semen, rotting meat

daimler in "no language but a cry": rosemary and clove pomatum

julian fromme in "the days of september that rise": swimming pool chlorine, skin/sweat

orson krennic in "the dose makes the poison": sweat, uniform wool, "light and woody" cologne

phil burbank in "coffin tack": this man STINKS + wet wool/leather

bob benson in "(the first time ever) i saw your face": 'Binaca and fine cologne'

henry drax in "the heidelburgh tun": sweat, body odor, wet wool, blood

cirk baufort in "false taste of paradise": sweat, clean cotton tee shirt, semen

father paul hill in "and all the senses rise against": semen, soap, salt, skin, trace cologne

noemí taboada in "lactarius indigo": typewriter ribbons, dusty card catalogs

boris lermontov in "adoration of the earth": carnation, glove leather, hair tonic (spice/herbal notes)

g. joubert in "til every taste is on the tongue": leather, carnation, rosewood, cedar

primo nizzuto in "sticky fingers": bergamot, orange oil

cornelius hickey in "the men will be good, but when?": picked rope, tar

brother matteo in "horologion": wool, wax

dr. stanley in "a progressive vice": camphor

cleopatra in "sykon": myrrh, balsam

james noel holland in "a pathless comet, and a curse": vetiver, neroli

julius caesar in "leopard" and "intempesta nox": calamus, sweet clover, marjoram

stewy hosseini in "the gatecrasher": rosemary, hinoki (I think I had a real cologne or combination of products in mind when I wrote this description but idk which)

stewy hosseini in "buy more stock in roses": cedarwood

marc antony in "nonae" and in "this battalion of lovers": olive oil, herbal water

henry iv in "much ado with red and white": clove-pinks, blood

prince hal in "surfeited with honey": rose, civet

shiv roy in "in the sanatorium": hair serum, expensive shampoo

kendall roy in "in the sanatorium": Tom Ford cologne

henry viii in "serpentello": civet, lavender, bay

samuel masham in "a trick of state": sandalwood, civet

hugo barrett and tony theservant1963 in "close my mouth": Russian birch, leather -- super common fragrance notes for men's fragrance of the era, I might have been thinking Creed Cuir de Russie, for reasons that have everything to do with the comedy value of Creed's pretentious branding

evelyn mulwray in "speak low": 'wet earth and salt water and magnolia flower, like a cloud of perfume staining the wrist of a pair of white leather glove'

colonel ives in "and the burden and the lesson": pomade, bay leaf, clove

noho hank in "yes, and": 'expensive stores at the mall' which 100% means he's wearing a cologne barry doesn't recognize

sal romano in "at last, something beautiful": this dude smells NICE in ways ginsberg cannot articulate

marcus isaacson in "something unreck'd": rose and petitgrain

jay gatsby in "a ruby in the vine": BLOOD AND MONEY

debbie mitford in "soft targets": jasmine, cigarette smoke

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Chinatown (1974).

An iconic piece of 70's cinema

Chinatown is a riveting mystery thriller, directed by Roman Polanski from a screenplay by Robert Towne and starring Jack Nicholson and Faye Dunaway. The film was inspired by the California Water Wars, a series of disputes over southern California water at the beginning of the 20th century, by which Los Angeles interests secured water rights in the Owens Valley. The Robert Evans production, a Paramount Pictures release, was the director's last film in the United States and features many elements of film noir, particularly a multi-layered story that is part mystery and part psychological drama.

When Los Angeles private eye J.J. "Jake" Gittes (Jack Nicholson) is hired by "Evelyn Mulwray" to investigate her husband's activities, he believes it is a routine infidelity case. Jake's investigation soon becomes anything but routine when he meets the real Mrs. Mulwray (Faye Dunaway) and realises he has been hired by an imposter. Mr. Mulwray's (Darrell Zwerling) sudden death sets Gittes on a tangled trail of corruption, deceit and sinister family secrets as Evelyn's father (John Huston) becomes a suspect in the case.

THE BEAUTIFUL SCORE WRITTEN BY JERRY GOLDSMITH.

THE TRUMPET SOLO THAT OCCURS THROUGHOUT THE MOVIE WAS PLAYED A BEAUTIFUL TRUMPET SOLO.

Perhaps my favorite movie line is in this one:

Faye Dunaway: I don’t get tough with anyone, Mr. Gittes. My lawyer does.

Forget it Jake. It's Chinatown.

Best final quote!!

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The Struggles and Triumphs Behind Writing 'Chinatown'

Robert Towne's legendary script for "Chinatown" is celebrated for its rich detail and brilliant twists, but the journey to create it was anything but smooth. Towne's inspiration came from a comment by a Los Angeles cop friend who noted that Chinatown was a place where the law barely reached. This idea stuck with Towne and led to a grueling process filled with personal and professional challenges. In his mid-30s, Towne was an established screenwriter living comfortably in Los Angeles. He had already made a name for himself through his work in television and film, collaborating with notable figures like Warren Beatty and Jack Nicholson. Towne's reputation as a talented script doctor was solidified by his contributions to films like "The Godfather" and "Bonnie and Clyde." Despite his success, Towne was driven by the challenge of uncovering the hidden corruption in his hometown, inspired by the real-life California water wars of the early 20th century. Sarah Morris, Attribution, via Wikimedia Commons Paramount Pictures, under the leadership of Robert Evans, saw potential in Towne's vision and offered him $25,000 to adapt "The Great Gatsby." Towne instead pitched his detective story set in 1930s Los Angeles, which Evans accepted despite not fully understanding the plot. Towne faced difficulties in writing his script, taking six months to complete a lengthy first draft tailored for Jack Nicholson as the detective JJ Gittes. The story revolved around corruption and violence in the city, culminating in a dark, shocking twist. The collaboration between Towne and director Roman Polanski was fraught with tension. Polanski, who had returned to Los Angeles after the tragic murder of his wife Sharon Tate, found Towne's script overly detailed and insisted on extensive revisions. The pair spent eight weeks revising the script, cutting down narration and adding a crucial scene set in Chinatown. Polanski's insistence on a darker ending, reflecting his own personal losses, led to a final script where the heroine, Evelyn Mulwray, dies, leaving Gittes to confront the futility of his investigation. The writing process was further complicated by Towne's personal issues, including a significant cocaine habit that drained his finances. Jack Nicholson lent him money on the condition that he finish the script. Polanski and Towne's disagreements continued, exacerbated by Towne's dog and pipe-smoking habit, and Polanski's distractions from frequent visitors. Despite these challenges, progress was made, and filming began in October 1973. Towne was banned from the set, but he continued to review footage with Evans. There were doubts about the film's success, but "Chinatown" ultimately became a critical and commercial hit, receiving 11 Oscar nominations and winning Best Original Screenplay for Towne. Towne's career continued with notable successes, including co-writing "Mission: Impossible," but "Chinatown" remained his crowning achievement. His work in the 1970s, particularly with "Chinatown," highlighted the gap between America's self-image and the darker realities perceived by filmmakers, leaving a lasting impact on cinema. Read the full article

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"Mrs. Mulwray, I goddamn near lost my nose. And I like it. I like breathing through it…

If I am asked to cite my favorite film of all time I would never hesitate to name Chinatown as a near perfect movie.  From the atmosphere of the cinematography to the haunting, period evoking music, it is a movie I am able to repeatedly watch and in which I find something new.  While it is not a classic film noir, it falls into the neo-noir category.  Gittes is a private investigator drawn into what evolves into a complex case.  As facts slowly emerge as to the true nature of a murder, Gittes must discard theories he has been forming, "on the fly" to appreciate the full scope of the mystery he set out to solve.  However, even armed with the full, unvarnished truth, circumstances conspire to handcuff him (both literally and figuratively).  Despite his perseverance, Gittes is impotent to prevent a tragic outcome.

J.J. Gittes (Jack Nicholson) and Evelyn Mulwray (Faye Dunaway)

“Perseverance is the act of true role models and heroes.” - Liza Wiemer

I would hardly characterize my perseverance regarding Ingeborga as heroic.  If anything, it was trauma bonding that perpetuated my renewed contact with her.  Although, trauma bonding is defined by a cycle of abuse and affection, there was decidedly no affection shared by Inga.  There was certainly a bond and a cycle of abuse we shared.  That abuse manifested itself through all the defenses that Inga was capable of marshalling when confronted with inconvenient truths.  

Like J.J. Gittes, the motives for my engagement/reengagement evolved with the acquisition of new information.  Like Evelyn Mulwray, Inga would filter what she shared to suit her needs, in the moment. Under duress and with Gittes holding the upper hand, Mulwray was forced to reveal her deepest and most painful secrets while bearing the humiliation of her past actions.  However, the difference between Evelyn and Inga is that the toxic shame a narcissist needs to suppress can never be expressed.  Arguably, Inga cannot engage in the introspection necessary to be fully aware.

Hoping she will model my behavior...

It is widely considered by those in the field of mental health that NPD is a lifelong mental health issue.  But, it is also recognized that symptoms and behaviors can be successfully modified with therapy.  It was with this knowledge I decided to take a more clinical approach to my interactions with Inga.  I had long ago abandoned the notion that a truly intimate relationship would develop between us.  Indeed, I did not even consider Inga to be a friend.  She had truly become more of an acquaintance with whom I exchanged messages of insignificant import.  However, I learned Inga's secret and Inga knew that I knew.  No doubt this served to further keep me at arm's length.  For Inga, I was both a source of narcissistic supply through my attention and generosity but I was also a danger.

I wondered if Inga would, over time, lower her defenses if I were to demonstrate the perseverance and resiliency that others could not or would not.  I was fully aware that I would likely experience additional insult and was prepared for these assaults.  Only a few weeks would need to elapse before this would be tested as I had not ended my business arrangement with PI Lab.

Divorce and the aftermath...

When I received the previous report from Mikhail Levko concerning the purchase and registration of a new apartment located on Gogol Street in Central Pskov, Mikhail and I agreed to extend the scope of work.  PI Lab operatives were to return to Pskov for follow up observations and note any changes in residence or living arrangements.

In May of 2022 I received the promised follow-up report from Mikhail Levko in which he wrote:

In the course of the investigation, a check was made of the register of divorce proceedings of  district court No. 27 of the Justice of the Peace.  It was established that on March 16, 2022, Magistrate Surusov carried out the divorce proceedings between Ingeborga Aleksandrovna Reshetnikova and Denis Leonidovich Reshetnikov.  Case No. 2-/824/27/2022.  The plaintiff in the case was Ingeborga Reshetnikova. The marriage was dissolved. The decision entered into force on April 19, 2022. No appeal was filed.

Inga did not share with me that a divorce had been finalized, which was not surprising.  I was left to wonder how this would impact her and Eva.

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Cine "Chinatown"

¡Descubre el oscuro mundo de la corrupción y el engaño en Chinatown, una obra maestra del cine negro dirigida por Roman Polanski y protagonizada por Jack Nicholson y Faye Dunaway! Lee mi reseña en Rincón de Oscar. #Chinatown #CineNoir #JackNicholson

Es un clásico del cine negro dirigido por Roman Polanski y protagonizado por Jack Nicholson y Faye Dunaway. La trama se desarrolla en Los Ángeles en la década de 1930 y sigue a un detective privado llamado Jake Gittes (interpretado por Nicholson), quien es contratado por una mujer misteriosa, Evelyn Mulwray (interpretada por Dunaway), para investigar a su esposo por adulterio. Sin embargo, las…

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Chinatown (1974)

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Chinatown (1974)

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i have to say i admire how much love and care youve put into this universe.. all the little details in this comic make it feel so fleshed out, and you put so much care into your characters, even the minor ones . i love to see the things from other media that you draw inspiration from for your cats its so wonderful idk i just love to see someone with a keen eye for art in all its forms ;_; and i was floored by death grips in the last moon lmfao

Thank you so much! This is an incredibly sweet ask.

I am a huge art lover and find a lot of inspiration from movies and music (me liking Death Grips is the ultimate jump scare) -- but I do think a lot of inspiration can be found in unusual sources.

Off the top of my head ... Magazine covers from the Victorian to WWII era and propaganda posters are great for color theory, and I reference them constantly. (I have a huge book on every cover of the Saturday Evening Post's 70+ year runtime)

I just woke up from a 12 hour sleep so this ask probably won't make much sense or it will have a lot of nonsequitors BUT I encourage everyone to look at old art, advertisements, music, and movies for inspiration. Stray from modernity, just a little.

Heronstar wouldn't be the character she is if it wasn't for the American noir / neo-noir concept of the femme fatale (largely Evelyn Mulwray a la Chinatown and Rachael a la Bladerunner)

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Faye Dunaway is truly something else in Chinatown (1974) 😍

I’m in love with her & that’s all there is to it

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Chinatown (1974), directed by Roman Polanski and starring Jack Nicholson and Faye Dunaway, is a landmark neo-noir film that masterfully blends mystery, crime, and political intrigue. Set in 1930s Los Angeles, the film explores themes of corruption, power, and moral ambiguity, making it one of the most influential films of its genre.

The story follows private detective J.J. “Jake” Gittes (Nicholson), who is hired by a woman claiming to be Evelyn Mulwray (Dunaway) to investigate her husband, Hollis Mulwray, a prominent city water engineer. Gittes quickly uncovers a web of lies, as the real Evelyn Mulwray reveals that the woman who hired him was an imposter. As Gittes delves deeper, he uncovers a massive conspiracy involving the manipulation of Los Angeles’ water supply, political corruption, and deeply buried family secrets.

Jack Nicholson’s portrayal of Gittes is a career-defining performance, capturing the sharp wit and cynicism of a private investigator who gradually realizes he’s in over his head. Faye Dunaway gives a haunting performance as Evelyn, a woman with a tragic past, while John Huston’s turn as the menacing Noah Cross adds a chilling presence to the film.

Polanski’s direction, combined with Robert Towne’s Oscar-winning screenplay, creates an atmosphere of unease and inevitability. The film’s famous line, “Forget it, Jake. It’s Chinatown,” encapsulates its bleak view of systemic corruption, where power and greed triumph over justice. Jerry Goldsmith’s haunting, minimalist score adds to the film’s noir tone.

Chinatown is a complex, meticulously crafted film that exposes the darker side of human nature and institutional corruption. Its morally ambiguous ending and intricate plot twists have solidified it as a timeless classic, influencing both noir and mystery genres for decades.