Raoul Duke

some chic penthouse apartment, New South Wales, AUSTRALIA


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"Si estilo es la música de pavoneo, schmooze eternamente delantero!" ... señor Raoul z. Duke

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The clarification of visual forms and their organization in integrated patterns as well as the attribution of such forms as an opinionated appreciation of visual aesthetics is my cup of green tea.

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Day of the Dead (2008)

May 14th 2008 01:19
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sirens

May 12th 2008 06:18
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sirens

May 12th 2008 06:16
Angelina Jolie
Siren (noun). A seductively beautiful or charming woman, esp. one who beguiles men: a siren of the silver screen.

Yes, the siren of the silver screen is a beautiful creature to behold. I'm not talking about the Classical mythology of the half-woman/half-bird that lured men to their deaths with their eerie singing. Although there is an element of mystery and danger in the cinematic siren which is no doubt inspired from the Greek myth.

There are the classic sirens, such as Brigitte or Sophia, and then there are the those whom allure us with their own song; and for me that'd be Beyonce or Erykah.

So what makes a siren so? Often it can be the kinds of roles they perform, or the media image they project. Sometimes it can simply be a look in the eye, the way she plants her gaze. Other sirens use other attributes; legs, hips, breasts, lips, hair. But ultimately it’s in the way they move these attributes across the screen and the magnetic power of their celluloid charisma.
Jenna Jameson
They exude pure sex appeal, but with class and distinction. They are vamps, but with elegance and poise. They can be sulky and moody, but they always look good. They are sultry with attitude to spare.

And then there’s the victims; the men (and women) who fall prey to their seductive powers. Because if we didn’t have the victims, they wouldn’t be sirens, it's as simple as that. However, I’ll be doing a separate post on femme fatales, don’t you worry.

So here is my selection of sirens past and present, a tribute to their universal appeal and dedicated to all the men (and women) who’ve fallen for their charms.

Brigitte Bardot

Lauren Bacall

Claudia Cardinale

Dita Von Teese

Elizabeth Taylor

Eva Mendes

Beyonce Knowles

Erykah Badu

Madonna

Marilyn Monroe

Marlene Dietrich

Monica Bellucci

Pam Grier

Penelope Cruz

Raquel Welch

Rita Hayworth

Rose McGowan

Bo Derek

Salma Hayek

Scarlett Johansson

Sophia Loren

Tyra Banks

Veronica Lake

Angelina Jolie


Of course there are dozens of other sirens, but I limit myself to twenty-four, that's the Style of Eye rule of thumb. My songs of the sirens in this selection would have to be; Claudia, Monica and Salma. But that's only because I have to select three. I'd throw myself into the treacherous waves for all of these women!




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I’m back from my safari expedition! Have ya missed me? Probably not, but not to worry, here’s a little something to get ya’ll excited about! Yup, it’s the beauty battle of the two Jess’s!
Jessica Alba
Jessica Biel

We’re not talking about their respective acting chops, this is a blog on visual aesthetics, so it’s their loins we’re more interested in. How do they scrub up? Do they look good in denim? Do they need much make-up? Are they spunky as well as sexy? Do they give good style? How much does the camera love them


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eyes

March 4th 2008 07:57
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eyes

March 4th 2008 07:51
Raoul z. Duke's eye
They say the eyes are the windows of the soul. I like that concept. I’ve always been a soulful man. And I find eyes are one of the most attractive parts of the human anatomy. They can be so expressive, yet can also keep one’s personality so elusive.
the sexy eyes of alley baggett
If you’ve been a regular visitor to my blog of visual aesthetics you’ll be well aware I’ve not been around much of late. I’ve had my hands full so to speak, my eyes in a locked groove, and I’m about to become even more aloof. I go on safari this week. I’ll be away from these here shores for quite some time. Well, long enough for it to feel like I’ve abandoned my blog.
the wonky eye of paris hilton
I’ve never been one to cellar wine. I always tend to drink it when I’ve got it. And so, with that as a vague analogy, what I’m saying is there won’t be any Style of Eye posts for several weeks (not that there’s been many in the past few anyhow


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Johnny Depp

February 20th 2008 00:46
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Johnny Depp

February 20th 2008 00:44
Johnny Depp reclining
He’s one of my favourite actors, and also a damn fine-looking fellow too. Not a bad singer, and doesn’t look too shabby with mascara and false eyelashes on either. Johnny Depp is arguably one of the two or three finest actors of his generation, for me up there with Sean Penn and Christian Bale, who also happen to be attractive men who work hard at being compelling chameleons on the big screen.

And that’s what makes Johnny Depp so damn interesting. He doesn’t follow convention, often appearing in arthouse films or movies with a subversive or provocative edge. I remember about ten years ago reading how a film lecturer in the States was running a university course on The Films of Keanu Reeves. I was like, what the fuck?! Keanu Reeves can’t act his way out of a paper bag. He's good-looking in a very bland kind of way, but his film choices leave a lot to be desired (River’s Edge, Bill & Ted’s Excellent Adventure, and the first Matrix movie are the only ones where I’ve enjoyed watching him


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Bianca Beauchamp

January 31st 2008 04:10
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Recent Comments

Comment by Raoul Duke
on what is going on with this pic?

May 16th 2008 03:10
Morgan,
thanks indeed, without wanting to blow my own horn, well alrighty then - hoooooot! - I think I have, for the most part, a good eye for images pleasing to the eye

Comment by Raoul Duke
on what is going on with this pic?

May 15th 2008 01:24
Morgan,
Good to see you you've beenfeasting on my blog, feel free to comment on some of the other posts!

Comment by Raoul Duke
on Debate Battle! JESSICA ALBA vs. JESSICA BIEL

May 15th 2008 01:22
hey Morgan, thanks for that! Heavier traffic is always good in Blogland.

Comment by Raoul Duke
on Megan Fox Flesh!

May 15th 2008 01:00
Hubba hubba

Comment by Raoul Duke
on what is going on with this pic?

May 14th 2008 01:19
Morgan,
firstly, thanks for the blog props! muchos gracias y besos!
secondly, yeah, that was the one pic I almost didn't use because of precisely that reason, it looked a little too tampered with, but I just liked the combination of gaze, threads, colour scheme, and pose. Cheryl's pic is definitely a better one from the same shoot, odd that I didn't see that one in any of the cyber-avenues I was perusing ...
Of course, most pics of models (or actors modelling) are photoshopped to some degree, just some pics more than others. I try to avoid - if I can spot it - posting images that appear too tampered with, unless it's done for a very specific overall aesthetic ie unusual background. I guess I should've been a little more judicious in my selection ... You highlighted a flaw in my Style of Eye

Comment by Raoul Duke
on Debate Battle! JESSICA ALBA vs. JESSICA BIEL

May 13th 2008 07:31
Morgan,
You're right. Fuck it, they're both ridiculously good-looking! You can argue one has the prettier face, while the other has a more alluring figure, then vice versa ... As for acting, well, this is no thespian site, but yes, I'll agree with you Ms. Biel can throw a line of dialogue around with a little more conviction than Ms. Alba.

Comment by Raoul Duke
on sirens

May 13th 2008 07:16
Mr Nice Guy, good to see you here, and yes, mo' ocular candy for the descerning eye

Bridget fat?
Um ... yeah and I'm fucking the Pope.
Excuse my French, but Perez should be gutted like the pig he is.

Comment by Raoul Duke
on Top Ten Queer Films

May 13th 2008 00:14
According to www.imdb.com re; Flesh Gordon
"Several X-rated scenes were filmed and an X-rated version of the film was printed then supposedly destroyed (although it is known to have received at least a limited distribution)."

So there you go ...

Comment by Raoul Duke
on sirens

May 12th 2008 23:56
Morgan, my Style of Eye aims to please

Cibbuano, that'd be Lauren "The Look" Bacall

James, why get out, when you can come here?