Tag Archive for 'Video'

LiteraryPsycho

I know lots of people have decided that now that they’re older, wiser and less angry with the world they’re over Brett Easton Ellis, and that his books, particularly his debut Less Than Zero and the callously excessive American Psycho , are just nasty, bitter and full of the kind of dead-eyed loathing that the world doesn’t need right now. But I’m not one of them. I think he does what he does exceptionally well, and that in a digital age his cold, detached cruelty is perhaps more resonant than ever. Just saying.

SociopathNetwork

Up until now I have been 50/50 on the prospect of The Social Network. On the one hand anything written by Aaron Sorkin and directed by David Fincher should be amazing. But the story of FaceBook, starring Justin Timberlake?

However, even taking into account the fact that everything musical genius JT has acted in so far has stunk to high heavens, it has to be said that this, the third trailer for The Social Network makes the film look amazing.

If nothing else it’s an inspired example of the art of the film trailer.

FightClubFanClub

I’m a big fan of Chuck ‘Fight Club’ Palahniuk’s writing. I’m an even bigger fan of his warped world view. And I’m an even bigger fan of the way he’s created this whole cult movement around the first two. I would love to go to one of Chuck’s readings, but until he makes it to London I’ll have to make do with the film above.

NewSoundOfLondon

Just discovered Theophilus London. I know, I’m a little behind the times, but probably still three years ahead of Q Magazine. He’s had three mixtapes out from what I gather: Jam, This Charming Mixtape – apparently he’s a big Morrissey fan, but don’t hold that against him – and at the end of April he put out the brilliant I Want You.

I can’t get hold of the first two and most of the links I found to I Want You were broken. However, I found a SoundCloud playlist here. Not ideal, but well worth sticking with. Make the most of it while it’s still there.

He’s like what Kanye would be if he was cool and not a complete arse.

Evidently there’s an album on the way, so for more info Theophilus’s website is here and his myspace is here.

TheCreatorsProject

Vice Magazine and Intel have put together The Creators Project to showcase the work of influential and inspiring musical innovators and creators. Diplo, Peaches, James Lavelle, Phoenix, Richie Hawtin, Laurent Garnier, Mark Ronson and film maker Spike Jonze all feature.  Including an exclusive interview with each artist, videos and biographies it’s really very good.

BestRockVideoOfAllTime

Greatest rock video ever. Stadiums? Check. Guitars? Check. Girls? Check. Hanging out in guitar shops in black and white while smoking cigarettes, signing autographs and generally looking like you don’t give a fuck? Check. Sometimes it’s worth watching as a reminder that this is what being in a rock band is meant to be like.

BenFoldsTributeToChatroulette’sPianoman


Ben Folds pays tribute to Chatroulette’s Pianoman Merton. Genius.

ThereIsXXXX(WithinMyHeart)

Love, love, loving this from You Say Party! We Say Die!

StillSweet

Erykah Badu’s new album New Amerykah Part Two (Return of the Ankh), follow-up to the stunning, off-head R&B slouch that was New Amerykah Part One (4th World War), is finally on the way. By way of celebration, here’s the video for Part One’s glorious single, Honey. Genius.

ColdWarRevival

New Cold War Kids single, Audience Of One. Couldn’t get into the last album at all. This one sounds like it may well make up for it.

ALittleBitOfFeelGoodAgain

Jamie Lidell returns with Beck, Feist and Nikka Costa. Reasons to be cheerful, one, two, three (and indeed, four).

ModernLifeIsRubbish

Virtual life getting you down? Never got time to see your wife/kids/real friends? Always too busy answering emails/facebook messages to enjoy a nice walk in the park? Always being poked, but not in a good way? Then help is at hand.

ILoveParisInTheMorningPartDeux

The 2006 making of film director Claude Lelouch’s legendary 1976 short film, C’etait un Rendez-vous, in which Lelouch does it all again, but slower, and in French.

WavingAtNoOne

If you’re curious about Google Wave, or struggling to understand what the point of it is, this video explains both the pros, and with the very last bit, the major con.

Bleedin’Pom-Poms

My new favourite video. Mirrorkicks cover of Bleedin’ Love + cheerleaders = future video classic.

Also worth noting that Mirrorkicks are in the process of making a video to accompany ever track on their brilliant, forthcoming album. More bands should do the same.

ScaryMovie

On the Road: London Calling from richard hernandez on Vimeo.

The Fifty Four from richard hernandez on Vimeo.

Two beautiful short films made by US journalist Richard Hernandez. Atmospheric in a cool/creepy/disturbing/brilliant way. The second, The Fifty Four, was made using only his iPhone. Stunning.

ILoveParisInTheMorning



Film director Claude Lelouch’s legendary 1976 short film, C’etait un Rendez vous. Filmed in the early hours, in one take, it goes from the outskirts of Paris to Sacré-Coeur in a little over 8 minutes. Without stopping. For anything.

For anyone who knows Paris and knows it well, the bit where he exits Place de la Concorde, turning left on to Voie Georges Pompidou is particularly horrific. As is when he heads into the winding cobbled streets of Montmartre. It should be pointed out that the film is one continuous shot, filmed in real time – no special effects. What Lelouch did was crazy, reckless, and got him arrested when the film was first shown in public. Looks like fun though.

TheDevil’sMusic

This is the video for The Prodigy’s new single, Warrior’s Dance.

From now on I want all music videos to be as good as this.

If you’ve not got nasty little warrior men made out of cigarette packets setting fire to things, I don’t want to see it.

Where’sMyJetPack?

Where do I sign-up for one?

SchhhortFilmII

Consequence from Daniel Knauer on Vimeo.

Another superb short film Consequence.

SchhhortFilm

Signs from Pilgrim on Vimeo.

Genius short film, even if it is an advert.

See if you can guess what it’s advertising – amazingly it’s both blatant and quiet subtle – and then checkout similar subliminal works here at said product’s Short Film Festival.

Or alternatively see some of my other favourite short films by clicking the Short Film tag, in the tag cloud over on the right.

SoundtrackToMyLife

I want to live in this song.

GorillazGoBananas

Can’t wait for the Gorillaz rock-u-mentary? No me either. Looking forward to it even more now that I’ve seen the trailer. Listen out for the line about Pink Floyd. Couldn’t agree more.

FavouriteShortFilmPartIII

As regular visitors will know, I like short films. Often I prefer them to long films. They’re usually smarter. More entertaining. More original. Just better.

Click on the ‘Film’ tag in the tag cloud on the right for to find out more about my short film festish. My favourite is French short On S’Embrasse?, closely followed by BMW short Ticker starring Clive Owen and Don Cheadle. This one, The Black Hole, is pretty bloody good too.

BestGrooveArmadaInYears

Groove Armada’s new single is ground breaking. Not because it’s released as part of their deal with Baracardi instead of via a traditional record label, but because it’s really good.

ElectroRockCandyGoth

Watch this video of The Veronicas, Untouched. Starts off Goth. Quickly turns ’80s synth-pop. Then the guitars come in and it’s Euro-Goth-Rock. After the first “I go ooo, ooo” of the verse though, you know it’s full-on, spangly electro-pop. Until the chorus, where it turns into Avril Lavigne. It’s also very, very annoying.

But I kinda like it. Or maybe I just like them.

Do feel free to share your thoughts.

PopMusic’sNotGonnaDie

“Pop music’s not gonna die/It just has no direction.” Bis, Action & Drama.

So true.

IKnowWhat’sTheDealWithMe

French Horn Rebellion. Up All Night. Best pop song I’ve heard in ages. This should be No.1. Or at least No.2.

AreYouHavingBurritosForLunch?

Goodbye George. Don’t let you door hit you on the way out.

Can’tGetItOutOfMyHead

MirrorKicks’ debut single, “Podium”. Love it, love it, love it. Can’t stop playing it. I’m playing it so much I’m even starting to annoy myself. There’s a higher resolution version of the video over at Facebook, but for some reason I couldn’t get it to embed. Which is odd because I am usually a technical whizz.



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