Possibly my favorite part of buying a movie on DVD is getting to watch the special features. I love watching the making of a movie - especially if it's a crew that I'm jealous I wasn't on. I would have loved to be a part of making the Lord of the Rings - not because I'm a fantasy geek - I'm actually not, but because I love the epic movie. The grand scale of the period sets and the amazing skill and artistry that goes into the props and wardrobe. I love the free reign of the imagination that builds those worlds.
So when the Franklin Institute in Philadelphia opened their Narnia exhibit, I couldn't wait to see it. It didn't disappoint. It's an exhibit designed for children - so there were several interactive educational points - how to shoot a catapult was the clear favorite.
For a filmmaker- the real beauty of the exhibit was the wardrobe, make-up and prop displays. I am always amazed by the detail and beauty of period film costumes. To see them close up and then realize how many hundred of them were made - Isis Mussenden's designs and his crew created true artwork. They even had several of the heads used to costume the creatures of the film.
(It's only open for a few more days - so I would definitely go see it if you haven't had the chance!)
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