Film School on DVD in French and English
Here is a recommendation for all those interested in getting in to film making or are already involved. Paris Je T'aime is a great lesson in short film making.
Here is a recommendation for all those interested in getting in to film making or are already involved. Paris Je T'aime is a great lesson in short film making.
So, you may have heard of this little film that’s been having a bit of trouble getting released. It’s called Valkyrie and it stars someone by the name of Tom Cruise. It’s also directed by that guy who did the (sub) par Superman sequel and the two good X-Men films. Now, I’m not really a … Continue reading
Part 1Part 2 Part 3 Part 4 Part 5 Part 6 Part 7 Previously on Blog Wars: Jesus has stopped. He is no longer moving towards the machine, in a giant sterilized room. He is somewhere else. He feels a familiar clarity, that of being everywhere, and everything. He sees all sides of … Continue reading
A Nice Hard Slap – Jazz Bands + Vocalists. OK, I’ve had it… I’m tired of seeing the jazz acts that I like adding vocalists to boost sales and allow for crossover interest. Particle’s album Launchpad is one of my favorite records ever, so they fire their great guitar player Charlie Hitchcock and bring on … Continue reading
<body><body> I’m in a talkative mood, so this is either going to be a long post or there will be a 2nd one to follow. Music on the brain and you know that is one of my favorite things to talk about. First. Dan Wilcox makes me feel as though after 20 something years of … Continue reading
I have music on the mind and on the stereo and so I want to do a little rant. I’ve been on this big ‘Industrial’ kick as You loyal readers know and I wanted to continue down the path with an often ignored spawn of the genre: Justin Broadrick and the mighty GODFLESH. I dare … Continue reading
Brain Dead “It is better to keep your mouth closed and let people think you are a fool than to open it and remove all doubt.” – Mark Twain If you’re part of the McCain team, here’s what you’re thinking. You didn’t know anything substantive about Palin before she was selected (why would you? She … Continue reading
The recent announcement that Johnny Depp will be playing Tonto in a new Lone Ranger movie may have come as a surprise to many of you. It would make far more sense, you thought, if Depp were playing the titular hero himself, since a character of such timeless importance and broad cultural appeal as a … Continue reading
Okay, John McCain is now fucking around with my money. The first presidential debate, scheduled for tomorrow night, is now in limbo since Senator McCain decided that he would finally address the financial crisis. So while he’s busy rolling up his sleeves and barking out orders in Washington (i.e. taking photos with the president, sending … Continue reading
After watching the wonderful trailer for the upcoming (sure to be awards contender) The Soloist, I was shocked to read a number of complaints, by fanboys and critics alike, damning the trailer due to blatant awards baiting. That strikes me as somewhat odd. I mean, yes, Joe Wright’s film looks to contain a pair of … Continue reading