I first saw these two work together when they performed in the 2001 indie film Manic. In the film Gordon-Levitt plays the part of Lyle Jensen who has a history of anger and violence. He is sent to the juvenile wing of the Northwood Mental Institution other troubled youths are treated. It is a profound film that I enjoy to this day.
The two united once again when they appeared opposite each other in the 2009 "romantic-comedy", 500 Days of Summer.
If you've watched Elf aka one of the most joyous Christmas films ever, you've heard the smooth vocal stylings of Miss Deschanel.
She also has her own band, She & Him. The "him" in She & Him is M. Ward. A man who has certainly been around the musical block. He's often a solo act but has played with many other indie and no so indie musicians that I favor. He was a part of Conor OBerst's Monsters of Folk project and has guested on albums by Cat Power, Neko Case, Bright Eyes and more.
I'm a fan Deschenel and Gordon-Levitt but it wasn't until tonight that I learned of their websites. Deschenel's website, Hello Giggles is a women's interest website of sorts. It claims to be a women friendy website that features articles of various topics. Gordon Levitt's website is hitRECord which is an open collaborative production company that invites writers, musicians, filmmakers, photographers and illustrators.
Perhaps we'll see more from these two. Perhaps on the screen or in song.
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