Finally got my hands on an original copy of the rare and sought after “V” magazine cover from last year! If you think shooting a magazine cover like this is just a piece of ass …cake, then let me tell you that you’re wrooooong! There is much more work put behind this cover than Gisele’s firm behind. Those cheeks don’t just oil themselves up you know, oh no! An ill-fated someone was actually hired and assigned for the greasy job. A manual laborer, probably underpaid as well (despite the perk)!
Now what I need to know is where I can sign up for this lucky bearded B:s job!lol Since obviously I’m in the wrong profession!! hehe
Last year I told you about my discovery of Jay Sean and his Jayded Records’ plans to take over USA (I just realized I posted that on Christmas eve, what a devoted blogger!lol). So he’s been over there for the past few months, promoting his music and now his first single “Down” featuring Lil’ Wayne has sold platinum! That’s mah boy! Keep an eye out for his upcoming album “All Or Nothing”, which is the US edition of his latest album. The way he is advancing I have a feeling the album is going to be off the hook! Here is a video recap of his time in the US of A so far:
As you might know the network pulled the plug on the Terminator spin-off “The Sarah Connor Chronicles” after the second season. Due to failing and fading popularity.
However this unique handmade promotion replica is getting more popular and sought after as there is only one of its kind! This is truly one exceptional bust (pun very much intended). The resemblance is so striking that even Summer Glau herself is mesmerized by her bust!
I’m not sure if I’ve mentioned this before, but I’m an aspiring children’s story writer. The aspiration comes from my love for the books from my own childhood which I still today keep and read while going on nostalgic trips, but also from my work with kids which has updated my passion for the genre, upgraded my knowledge of the craft and inspired me to create something for all of us children (of all ages). Therefor I am currently working on a couple of projects as both story writer and illustrator. As a fan of children’s story books and an aspiring writer there is simply no higher status to look up to than Maurice Sendak!
Maurice’s multi-awarded “Where the Wild Things Are” was first published back in 1963. Twelve years before I was born! However it has followed the generations through the years ever since, as the timeless story it really is. What makes Maurice’s story so grand is his metacognitive narration and subliminal messages through the images and most importantly the size and serial appearance of his images!
While the few lines of text and the artwork tell one story there is another being told between the lines, or in his case within the pages’ white borders! One is how the size of the images increase the more the child finds his freedom to explore his world of fantasy and how it reduces when the surrounding reality puts outer limits to it! Numerous academic researches and reports have been written analyzing the few but rich pages of this humble yet majestic piece of work. I can’t explain how thrilled I am that this magnum opus has been adapted into a film which will be premiered in a few weeks.
The best part is that it is directed by Spike Jonze who has according to his own directorial style put an “indie” twist to the whole thing (something you can see in the teaser poster above) which will translate the mood of the book into motion pictures. If you happen to be in touch with the child within, then by all means go and watch this beautiful story together!
Spandau Ballet have reunited and I’m sorry to hear that Sweden is not going to be a part of their European tour! Being a reader of my reviews and blog I’m sure that by now you know what the 80’s meant to me musically and culturally, in particular the New Romantic movement with its revival of the 19th century’s romantic art and ideals. Not to forget the awesome Art Deco fashion and hairs style that came with it. Here’s my favorite (Duran Duran inspired) video of theirs which basically samples all the things about them and the genre, “Highly Strung“.
So exaggeratedly elegant and theatrical in attitude and appearance. It was a time of shoulder pads and hairspray! A lot of hairspray!lol Since not a single hair was to be out of place! This yearbook picture from my early teens ( I must have been 13 or 14) is a testimony to my passion and devotion for the new romantic perfection.
So how did the new Star Trek work for me, you might now wonder (you probably wont but lets just pretend you do for the sake of the post!lol). J. J. Abrams has done a hell of job to reinvent Star Trek! He has brought things out of the dark and dusty old sets and given things an exterior. If there is anything a sci-fi scenario provides it is the potential to an unlimited universe and strangely its the first time that Star Trek’s universe is being adequately exhibited and properly explored. Abrams has also given the show’s rather slow pace a jolt and momentum that keeps going all the way through.
However what Abrams’ Star Trek enjoys in terms of visual and stylistic strength it tends to lack in terms of storyline! The story itself is a decent one, however there is a certain termite that consumes it from within (much like a phenomenon in the movie). It seems like Abrams hasn’t really untangled himself from the whole time traveling mess that has plagued his LOST or the alternate reality vision that is taking over his FRINGE (if you are a fan of these shows you will recognize the entire terminology and debate that goes on in this movie)! That having been said this is still a GREAT movie experience (get the limited blu-ray edition above from amazon) and a faithful successor in a line of a long tradition. I still haven’t turned Trekkie though, in case you wonder, but almost! hehe
Abrams’ Star Trek is an excellent lesson in source-respect and consistency for George Lucas to learn from!
Looking so spontaneous and chaotic, yet the synchronization with the music shows that its planned and choreographed down to the finest detail! Its amazing how she pulls off the timing and perfection with such a fluid and fleeting media! Kseniya Simonova is a sand animator from Ukraine who won “Ukraine’s Got Talent” 2009 for this portrayal of USSR’s Great Patriotic War against the Third Reich in World War II. Majestic and magnificent!
I think I’ve got the black board fever! What do you think? Because lately everywhere I look and everything I see, I start to imagine it in black with white chalk writings on! My world is slowly but surely turning black and white as I am constantly consumed by thoughts of turning my entire household into blackboards!lol
If you happened to enjoy my description and recommendation of “Elegy” then I have a new “realistically romantic” gem for you. The movie “Two Lovers” is as the title suggests a story about a love triangle connecting three individuals with interesting characters. In particular the complex male character played perfectly by Joaquin Phoenix, one of the most realistically contradictory characters that I’ve ever seen in a movie. The movie is also supposed to be Joaquin Phoenix’s last cinematic performance! He has apparently decided to go a …rapper! A full-fledged professional one. The guy is one of my favorite actors, who delivers a role even when he isn’t in top shape, so I hope that its just a phase he is going through. Anyways, do check out “Two Lovers” if you’re into unconventional love stories with a character depth.
The Belgian CLUB act Lasgo has just released a new album featuring a new vocalist! The Kim Wilde sound-alike Evi has left the band and been replaced by Jelle who does a decent job to fill her rather large shoes. Evi was namely synonym with Lasgo! Her voice sat a signature to the otherwise generic dance fares and made them recognizable as Lasgo’s whenever heard! Jelle voice does have a resemblance to Evi’s and she manages to deliver Lasgo’s flavor satisfactory. “Smile” is a rather solid third album by the Belgian trio.
