TomsTrendyTees movie shirts: CHRISTMAS SHOPPING IDEAS FOR MOVIE FANS WHO HAVE SEEN IT ALL:

By John Wildman 7th Dec, 2020

TomsTrendyTees movie shirts: Christmas shopping ideas for movie fans

For the second round of my hopefully helpful Christmas shopping hints for movie fans that want something cool, but maybe not-so-obvious mass produced stuff, I’m going to focus on t-shirts.

Now, I am pretty intensive on how I “curate” the shirts I wear. Of course, I represent a lot of film festivals and every year they usually have a new shirt. But that doesn’t mean I’m going to wear it. I want something with a very cool design. I used to get excited about the latest Sundance or SXSW shirt, until the idea of being a walking billboard for them AND paying a fucking ridiculous amount caused me to stop that shit and throw away every last one. (I’m all definitive when I make up my mind like that.) And I cycle through a lot of shirts each week so I need to have an extensive variety on hand because I get bored pretty quickly.

Well, I am a HUGE fan of these shirts from TomsTrendyTees.

Tom also has a lot of Broadway show-inspired t-shirts, so maybe that will be awesome for you to. But I am ALL about his movie t-shirt collection. He’s got great taste (as far as I am concerned) with the films he chooses, and you’ll find a fun sense of humor inherent there too. A perfect example of what sets his stuff apart are the “Directed By” shirts. First, Tom will strike an homage to how the “directed by” credit appeared in a particular film, AND he even has a few that show some love for DPs, composers, and costume designers. You’ll see what I mean in the gallery that follows.

Here is a link to the Toms Trendy Tees Etsy store:

One last thing that I think is VERY IMPORTANT to note. The price on these are reasonable. There is one other site that does something similar to what Tom does, but those shirts literally cost twice as much. F-that. Give me something a little off the beaten path but don’t gouge me for it just because you can.

Let’s star with some “Directed By” shirts..

Preston Sturges (from THE LADY EVE)
I’ve got this Preston Sturges (from THE LADY EVE) shirt.
Douglas Sirk shirt (from IMITATION OF LIFE)
This Douglas Sirk shirt (from IMITATION OF LIFE) also gets worn a lot.
John Ford (from THE SEARCHERS)
John Ford (from THE SEARCHERS)
Michael Cimino's HEAVEN 'S GATE
This shirt is no flop: Michael Cimino’s HEAVEN ‘S GATE credit.
Olson Welles AND Gregg Toland from CITIZEN KANE
How about this for an awesome two-for?: Olson Welles AND Gregg Toland from CITIZEN KANE.
Stanley Kubrick From 2001: A SPACE ODYSSEY
Stanley Kubrick. Because, of course. From 2001: A SPACE ODYSSEY
Henry Mancini (from CHARADE)
How about some love for composers? Henry Mancini (from CHARADE)
Alfred Hitchcock from PSYCHO
Can’t forget Alfred Hitchcock. This one sports his credit from PSYCHO.
Jean Louis, IMITATION OF LIFE
On the site, Tom says this one might just be his “gayest” shirt: The screen credit from Jean Louis, who did the gowns for IMITATION OF LIFE.

Okay, now let’s get into some obscure (or not) movie reference Tees..

SINGING IN THE RAIN
I just ordered this one. From SINGING IN THE RAIN. If only we could all make Monumental movies.
VALLEY OF THE DOLLS
Another one I just bought. From VALLEY OF THE DOLLS. As Tom says, “Because, who among us has not had the experience of being drunk and in our second act costume?”
THE PALM BEACH STORY
Again, I’m a BIG Preston Sturges fan. So, I got this one from THE PALM BEACH STORY.
THE HUDSUCKER PROXY
The last one from my recent spending spree: The wacky circumference from THE HUDSUCKER PROXY.
SOME LIKE IT HOT
Here’s one from SOME LIKE IT HOT.
Norma Shearer or Rosalind Russell? Joan Crawford or Paulette Goddard? (THE WOMEN
Are you a Norma Shearer or a Rosalind Russell? Maybe you’re a Joan Crawford or a Paulette Goddard? (THE WOMEN)
IT'S A WONDERFUL LIFE
Oh, to have Donna Reed inspired to needlepoint for you.. (IT’S A WONDERFUL LIFE)
Merry Christmas, you old savings and loan! (IT’S A WONDERFUL LIFE)
ALL ABOUT EVE
I came so very close to ordering this one (ALL ABOUT EVE)
Judy Garland (A STAR IS BORN)
If you stayed here, you might see Judy Garland (A STAR IS BORN)
(DR. STRANGELOVE OR HOW I LEARNED TO STOP WORRYING AND LOVE THE BOMB)
A shirt to wear for the end of the world. (DR. STRANGELOVE OR HOW I LEARNED TO STOP WORRYING AND LOVE THE BOMB)
NETWORK
I’m mad as hell and I’m not going to take it anymore. But I am going to wear this shirt. (NETWORK)
(THE GODFATHER II)
If you’re in the market for olive oil…and some other business.. (THE GODFATHER II)
CHINATOWN
Forget about it, Jake..” (CHINATOWN)
THE SHINING
For the writer in your life who might be going through some..things. (THE SHINING)
Barbra Streisand (THE OWL AND THE PUSSYCAT)
There are a lot more, but none that shows off Barbra Streisand like this. (THE OWL AND THE PUSSYCAT)

Seriously, there are A LOT more. IT’S A MAD, MAD, WORLD, SKIDOO, WHAT’S UP DOC?, THE PARALLAX VIEW, BOTTLE ROCKET, CHRISTMAS IN JULY, and still more to choose from.

Here is that link once again to the Etsy store:

https://www.etsy.com/shop/TomsTrendyTees?section_id=20784536&page=4#items

TomsTrendyTees movie shirts: CHRISTMAS SHOPPING IDEAS FOR MOVIE Fans



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