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posted June 3, 2017 #

How many fucking times in my life am I gonna have to hear about Bill Maher's dumb shit, his idiot presence in pop culture is not necessary

posted June 2, 2017 #

NYC is so extra (gay) I love it #PrideTrain

posted June 2, 2017 #

Never forget: When you smile at a child, this is what's glaring back at you from within said child's skull. https://t.co/1w2gbMemla

posted June 2, 2017 #

New video for old Radiohead. https://t.co/PJD4R88kvp

posted June 2, 2017 #

Are you still a "young man" when you're a stone's throw from 40? Another one, do young men say "stone's throw"?

posted June 2, 2017 #

I do not have the skills required to stop watching this. https://t.co/2x5PPWRFR1

posted June 2, 2017 #

do yourself a favor and listen to this. it’s amazing. https://t.co/xg3jfvBY0n

Friday Videos - June 2nd, 2017

posted June 2, 2017 #

I've seen a lot of FAIL videos in my day, so it warms the heart to see someone trying something absolutely idiotic and come out unscathed.

On to the distractions! Enjoy this mess:
  • Redbone by Kermit the Frog - I really love the new Childish Gambino album and "Redbone" is one of the finer tracks. Hearing it sung by Kermit doesn't make me enjoy it any less. If you're interested, there's a whole slew of these variants on Youtube, some better than others.
  • The Blend is Near - fantastic opening title sequence from Oddfellows for the 2017 BLEND Fest.
  • Washed Out - "Get Lost" - new song / video released via Stones Throw. I love this animated collage style. Must investigate Harvey Benschoter more.
  • Ultimate Hallway Swimming - I'm sure this phenomena is a solid four years old but I don't care, it's new to me. Had this been a thing when I was in school, I would have hoped to have seen it every damn day.
  • Cheers Theme by Neil Cicierega - I was just talking about an alternate Cheers theme I'd like to hear and now this is released. Excellent timing.
  • Pencils Laugh - 9 years ago this woman posted a slew of videos depicting a bunch of different laughs. Absolutely delightful.
  • Roller Derby Alligator Pit - try to imagine the most 80's thing you can think of. Ripped dudes with insanely long hair in spandex or bonkers outfits? Check. Niche competitive sports that are likely scripted? Got it. Big Hair? Oh yea. Animals used in inappropriate scenarios? Unbelievably, yes. All this lacks is an awkward rap.
  • Double Down trailer - a rather awkward movie trailer from an amateur director. If this guy doesn't end up on an episode of Outsider, I'll be shocked. This is one minute too long but those first 2 minutes, wowza.
  • Worst Movie Lines Ever - it's quite NSFW straight outta the gate but there are some real gems of terrible writing and acting here.
  • Super Erick - it's stupid but I enjoyed it.
There's also a 90 Minute Everything Star Wars compilation floating around if you're in the mood.

posted June 1, 2017 #

@kraykray @greglinch @mbloudoff @thelistserve Best ever diagram in an academic paper I've seen https://t.co/HOLPXMHR84

Off Camera with Sam Jones Subscription

posted June 1, 2017 #

I've been listening to the Off Camera with Sam Jones podcast for quite awhile now. His interviews with various actors are always impressively in-depth, thoughtful and amusing. The latest I heard in its entirety was with Elisabeth Moss speaking on her experience on Mad Men, The West Wing, Top of the Lake and The Handmaid's Tale. It's fantastic to say the least and that's one episode.

Long story short, Sam Jones has been doing this for seven seasons and spoken with countless individuals. He's been selling the individual video episodes on VHX for some time but just recently launched the subscription version. For a low monthly fee, you can get access to all the new video episodes and support a show that has proven itself to do a phenomenal job.

Laz Rojas, Outsider

posted May 31, 2017 #

I've been watching every episode of the VICE series Outsider, which focuses on filmmakers on the far fringes. There's a melancholy that undercuts many of their stories but none has hit quite as hard as the story of Laz Rojas. The Los Angeles filmmaker is best known for a demo reel he created in the early 90's in which he single-handedly depicts 102 different characters. As with many of the Outsider creators, it's easy to laugh at the projects they've undertaken. Sincerity and earnestness often doesn't mix well with being somewhat amateur.

I highly encourage you to watch the full episode as you quickly see past the awkwardness and discover that Rojas is an incredibly skilled editor, makeup artist and maybe not the worst actor. His living situation makes the whole thing heartbreakingly tragic but that just contributes to the compelling nature of his story.

After you've watched that, read through this interview with Outsider host Zack Carlson and VICE to gain even more insight into just what makes Laz Rojas tick. Then dive deep into the Rojas film archive.

Elvia Perrin

posted May 31, 2017 #

Many thanks to Don for the heads up on the printmaking works of Austin based artist Elvia Perrin. Her official site documents her works from 2017 all the way back to 2008, a fascinating journey to click through to see how her technique has changed over time. The sprawling tentacles give way to blocks of color which give way to contained chaos and so on and so forth.

She also has an Etsy store where you can purchase prints and an Instagram where you can get a regular dose of her new work.

Andy Kugler Photography

posted May 31, 2017 #

Enjoying plenty of work from the Instagram of Andy Kugler. He's largely a DP / Camera Operator working out of NYC but has shot pieces all over. You can see his diverse handiwork in the Horrible Weather video by Adia Victoria or even Rap Song, the SNL skit. Like I said, diverse.

posted May 30, 2017 #

Can we agree as a species that this needs to be the loading icon for everything from now on? https://t.co/hbQIkQAw1Q
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