Jess and I just got back from seeing Inception. It. Was. Awesome! Director Christopher Nolan is on a real tear. Let’s hope the studios just keep giving him money and staying out of his way. Besides the amazing story (which he usually writes) Nolan’s films always have a rich and integral soundtrack that enhances the suspense. Check out the video above for a sampling of the film and some behind-the-scenes commentary about the music and sounds in the film.
- Curt
This screen test featuring a 24 year-old Bruce Lee for an episode of the Green Hornet is fascinating on so many levels. Bruce’s natural charisma and strength are shockingly evident even while he’s holding still. Secondly, the juxtaposition of the sterile, jaded directions from off camera and Bruce’s sincerity is classic. Plus the content of the filler conversation is often very interesting.
- Curt
It’s pretty amazing how with the advent of the HD Digital SLR there has been an explosion of amazing cinematography. This test video by British filmmaker James Bedford features the amazing coastline of Guincho, Portugal.
- Curt
Rango is a new animated film about a chameleon that has trouble fitting in in the wild west. Looks like it could be pretty entertaining, if it’s well written – the director kinda struck out on the last two Pirates of the Caribbean movies. It’s not coming out until 2011 so I’m sure we’ll be hearing plenty more about this movie given that Johnny Depp provides the voice for the title character.
- Curt
Scrapertown from California is a place. on Vimeo.
I saw this video over on Kitsune Noir a while back and stumbled back across it today on Vimeo.
“In order to become a member of the Original Scraper Bike Team, you must: Be a resident of Oakland, CA. Be at least 7y/o or older. Retain A 3.0 Grade Point Average (GPA), Create your own Scraper Bike…(It Has To Be Amazing, Or Else You Can’t Ride.) A single-file line when riding. After 10 rides The Scraper Bike King and his Captains will decide if your bike is up to standards and if you can follow simple guidelines. After your evaluation we will consider you a member and honor you with an Original Scraper Bike Team Shirt. Only worn when Mobbin’ Stay posted to our website for all upcoming Scraper Bike Rides…” — The Scraper Bike King
Be sure to check out all of California is a Place’s amazing CA documentaries – particularly the one about Fresno’s pool skateboarding scene.
- Curt
Check out this amazing 16 minute short film directed by the French animation collective H5. This piece was presented at the Cannes Film Festival 2009, opened the 2010 Sundance Film Festival, and won the 2010 Academy Award for animated shorts.
The entire world in this film is composed of corporate logos and wordmarks: flora, fauna, infrastructure, and citizens, over 2000 logos in all. Apart from the logo gimmick, I’m amazed by how quickly the creators get you into the story and convey so much in such a short time – a feat I admire in most quality short films.
Here’s a great interview with the creators of Logorama if you’re interested.
P.S. This is a full fledged action flick filled with classic archetypes (gratuitous cursing included) – so if you’re offended by such, switch off now.
- Curt
found on Peanut Soup Deluxe
Check out this beautiful little “experiment” by New York based animator Neal Ellis.
- Curt
a bear film from kris anka on Vimeo.
Hope you’re enjoying your weekend! Check out this goofy little short film involving a bear by Kris Anka in his third year at CalArts.
- Curt
via Chaotic Tumblr
Check out this amazing 12 minute documentary about the dying art of hand-painted billboards. The photography is absolutely gorgeous and the Album Leaf soundtrack accentuates the painstaking beauty of this craft. This project was sponsored by Belgian brewery Sella Artois as part of The Ritual Project.
- Curt
found on Excavation by Spoonfulls
If you want to make a lot of buzz with your music video, but get it banned from ever playing on MTV or even YouTube, director Romain Gavras is your man. Romain’s most recent rabbel-rousing music video is for M.I.A.’s new single “Born Free” which is the first single off of her forthcoming album set to drop on June 29th. I think Romain’s work is brilliant and takes the music video medium to a whole other cinematic level. “Born Free” and “Stress” by Jus†ice are two incredible videos – yes they are very violent and shocking videos, but that’s exactly the point. They are so real feeling that they elicit an emotional response that most of Hollywood can’t create. And remember this is just a MUSIC VIDEO!
Check out “Born Free” and “Stress” after the jump, if you dare. These are NSFW. Continue reading…
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