Capybara Catapult
OnImage via Wikipedia I had a very strange dream a couple nights ago. Perhaps it was due to looking at too many capybaras the night before — but one can never look at too many capybaras, as they are absolutely adorable. (Speak,…
Sarah Palin’s Unamericanism
OnTypically, I shy away from politics here — I can think of exactly one post I made, and that was solely based around a bad, old joke. My reasoning for avoiding politics (at least, outside of how Everything Is Political, I suppose)…
Book Review: What Is The What
OnCover via Amazon [Purchase Book] Yes, the title DOES make sense. Perhaps not blind, but the explanation comes relatively early in the book — and it’s what the whole of the book is about. The What is the unknown — the Dinka…
Corpophilia: Music
OnImage via Wikipedia Homer and Diana walked into the local HMV. Both walked to the pop music section and started picking up various discs by their favorite artists. “What are you looking for, Diana?” “I’m not really sure… I’m thinking something by…
Film Review: Who Are You, Polly Maggoo
On[Purchase DVD] William Klein‘s first fiction film, Who Are You, Polly Maggoo is more sedate than his next film Mr. Freedom, and while, perhaps not quite as successful as that film, it’s still interesting.
The Talent Succubus
OnImage by RevMe via Flickr If you are in a band, you must beware the Talent Succubus. The Talent Succubus will offer you many things, and even appear to deliver on those promises, but at great cost — such a cost that…
Video: Un Chien De Dieu
OnMy first short, co-directed with Anna Tyseng. Taken from the VHS master, which explains the kinda lousy video quality.
Twice in a Lifetime
OnHot Damn! Brian Eno and David Byrne Release Their First New Album in 27 Years! In 1981 Ronald Reagan had just taken office, I was 10 years old going on 11, and David Byrne and Brian Eno released a joint venture album…
Interview: Marc Walkow/Outcast Cinema
OnYou may have noticed a theme in the recent film reviews posted. The last three films I’ve written about (and a review of Glass Johnny is coming, I swear!) were all screened at the touring show No Borders, No Limits, brought around…
Film Review: A Colt Is My Passport
On[Purchase DVD] If you didn’t know this already, Joe Shishido is AWESOME. This is one of his first starring roles (you might remember him as the puffy-cheeked rice-smelling Number 3 hitman in Branded to Kill) and it’s clear that he deserves the…