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toronja, for finding this link
a few words on The Spirit:
Eisner and Miller do have common ground on which to stand: noir. Both The Spirit and Sin City are derivatives of classic film noir, and for this reason it seems to make sense for Miller to direct an updated film noir using Eisner’s classic source material. Or does it? The Spirit the comic isn’t really a derivative of classic ’40s noir, it actually is ’40s noir, albeit for the page rather than the screen. Miller’s brand of noir truly is derivative, with updates and distortions that render it something completely different than the old detective and dame yarns we all know.
Being Human "prequel" clips to give you an idea of the upcoming show
in case you haven't heard: the new Doctor.
this is a Doctor-ish picture of him someone posted.
The A.V. Club's best TV episodes of the year
I would have picked different episodes of 30 Rock and The Office, but yay Lost and Chuck and BSG and Pushing Daisies and The Middleman and Doctor Who and IT'S ALWAYS SUNNY IN PHILADELPHIA!, of which I'm still on Season 2 but it is awesome anyway.
viasubtle__sarcasm:
49 films that will define 2009
I know some of these films were released in 2008, but I guess it’s a mix of distribution/award shows/cultural influence.
I heard that Assassination of a High School President doesn’t live up to the awesomeness of its title.
Monsters vs. Aliens looks promising, and I like their little bit on Up
Public Enemies! Directed by Michael Mann! He directed Collateral, one of my favorite movies ever, and I still need to watch Heat...wasn't too excited about the Miami Vice film version, though. Still, great cast with cool history-based crime people!
Anna Friel in Land of the Lost
Lol the pics of Matt Damon
Hmm maybe The Wolf Man might work
A first look (with longish articles) at 12 upcoming movies
Not so wild about The Ugly Truth, but Public Enemies looks fantastic, and Where the Wild Things Are actually looks okay
7 songs of the moment in chrryblssmninjaland:
all songs are on sites that let you try them out first.
1) "Boyz" - "The Very Best" mixtape version by Esau Mwamwaya & Radioclit
this hybrid cover/mashup of M.I.A's "Boyz" does what was once impossible: it adds even more energy and rhythm to the already frantic song, with Malawi-born singer Mwamwaya adding even bits of Christmas carol melody. You can get that track and more for free here.
2) Council Estate - Tricky
Tricky adds a furious rush of rock to his trip-hop sound to create this great little anthem.
They call you council estate
They call you 'can't go straight'
They call you crime rate
They call you 'can't go straight'
But remember boy you're a superstar
Can't break it, can't take who you are
Can't break it, can't take who you are
Remember boy you're a superstar
3) Mighty Mike - "Beggin For Glory (Madcon “Beggin’ [Instrumental]” vs. Portishead “Glory Box”)
very cool. Try it out.
4) Creeper - Islands
Right from the start I was stabbed in the heart
no I wasn't breathing
no I had been bleeding
it's creepy and pretty and catchy and rock.
5) Paris Summer - The Last Shadow Puppets feat. Alison Mosshart of the Kills
Alison Mosshart's voice is so so strong and pretty on this...I had heard some songs from The Kills before, but her voice just a standout on this live track.
6) Coming Back - Gotye
very romantic and pretty song, with great rhythm.
Though I count the days, they're grey without you
The weather's much better when I think about you
I'm just gonna wait till you come home
Empty glasses, burnt out matches
Curtains drawn on near-full blackness
I'm sleeping through the day
You're coming home
7) The Killing Moon - Nouvelle Vague (Echo and the Bunnymen cover)
It's so soft and waltzy and pretty and it makes me swoon
finally...since this is my first non-101 resolution post of the year, I can use that as an excuse to post this:
罪と罰 - 椎名林檎
Tsumi to Batsu (Crime and Punishment).
my favorite song of all time.
Shiina Ringo's voice is a bit rough in that video, but the performance is raw and rock n'roll.
toronja, for finding this linka few words on The Spirit:
Eisner and Miller do have common ground on which to stand: noir. Both The Spirit and Sin City are derivatives of classic film noir, and for this reason it seems to make sense for Miller to direct an updated film noir using Eisner’s classic source material. Or does it? The Spirit the comic isn’t really a derivative of classic ’40s noir, it actually is ’40s noir, albeit for the page rather than the screen. Miller’s brand of noir truly is derivative, with updates and distortions that render it something completely different than the old detective and dame yarns we all know.
Being Human "prequel" clips to give you an idea of the upcoming show
in case you haven't heard: the new Doctor.
this is a Doctor-ish picture of him someone posted.
The A.V. Club's best TV episodes of the year
I would have picked different episodes of 30 Rock and The Office, but yay Lost and Chuck and BSG and Pushing Daisies and The Middleman and Doctor Who and IT'S ALWAYS SUNNY IN PHILADELPHIA!, of which I'm still on Season 2 but it is awesome anyway.
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subtle__sarcasm:49 films that will define 2009
I know some of these films were released in 2008, but I guess it’s a mix of distribution/award shows/cultural influence.
I heard that Assassination of a High School President doesn’t live up to the awesomeness of its title.
Monsters vs. Aliens looks promising, and I like their little bit on Up
Public Enemies! Directed by Michael Mann! He directed Collateral, one of my favorite movies ever, and I still need to watch Heat...wasn't too excited about the Miami Vice film version, though. Still, great cast with cool history-based crime people!
Anna Friel in Land of the Lost
Lol the pics of Matt Damon
Hmm maybe The Wolf Man might work
A first look (with longish articles) at 12 upcoming movies
Not so wild about The Ugly Truth, but Public Enemies looks fantastic, and Where the Wild Things Are actually looks okay
7 songs of the moment in chrryblssmninjaland:
all songs are on sites that let you try them out first.
1) "Boyz" - "The Very Best" mixtape version by Esau Mwamwaya & Radioclit
this hybrid cover/mashup of M.I.A's "Boyz" does what was once impossible: it adds even more energy and rhythm to the already frantic song, with Malawi-born singer Mwamwaya adding even bits of Christmas carol melody. You can get that track and more for free here.
2) Council Estate - Tricky
Tricky adds a furious rush of rock to his trip-hop sound to create this great little anthem.
They call you council estate
They call you 'can't go straight'
They call you crime rate
They call you 'can't go straight'
But remember boy you're a superstar
Can't break it, can't take who you are
Can't break it, can't take who you are
Remember boy you're a superstar
3) Mighty Mike - "Beggin For Glory (Madcon “Beggin’ [Instrumental]” vs. Portishead “Glory Box”)
very cool. Try it out.
4) Creeper - Islands
Right from the start I was stabbed in the heart
no I wasn't breathing
no I had been bleeding
it's creepy and pretty and catchy and rock.
5) Paris Summer - The Last Shadow Puppets feat. Alison Mosshart of the Kills
Alison Mosshart's voice is so so strong and pretty on this...I had heard some songs from The Kills before, but her voice just a standout on this live track.
6) Coming Back - Gotye
very romantic and pretty song, with great rhythm.
Though I count the days, they're grey without you
The weather's much better when I think about you
I'm just gonna wait till you come home
Empty glasses, burnt out matches
Curtains drawn on near-full blackness
I'm sleeping through the day
You're coming home
7) The Killing Moon - Nouvelle Vague (Echo and the Bunnymen cover)
It's so soft and waltzy and pretty and it makes me swoon
finally...since this is my first non-101 resolution post of the year, I can use that as an excuse to post this:
罪と罰 - 椎名林檎
Tsumi to Batsu (Crime and Punishment).
my favorite song of all time.
Shiina Ringo's voice is a bit rough in that video, but the performance is raw and rock n'roll.
