Cinema Science

Ever wanted to know why Peter Bogdanovich wears that thing around his neck? You didn't? Well, someone over at The Huffington Post did and he was kind enough to answer. He also answers questions about his sleeves and what kind of jacket he was wearing the last time he saw Cary Grant with just enough smug self importance to make himself still seem relevant. But the guy mad The Last Picture Show, so what are you going to do?

You have developed a very distinct signature style of wearing ascots. How did that start?

They are not ascots. An ascot is usually silk and an English thing. I'm just wearing a bandanna; it's not so fancy. Most of the time they are cotton and different sizes. It started when I was shooting The Last Picture Show in Texas, and I liked wearing it because it made me feel secure. I don't know why. But it feels cozy, and I kept wearing it.