tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-358844802024-03-07T13:29:34.021-08:00Confessions of a Pop Culture AddictThe ramblings of a girl who has way too many VHS tapes hidden in her closet.Teresahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16305109410075749867noreply@blogger.comBlogger262125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35884480.post-29738079642981571002010-09-14T01:53:00.000-07:002010-09-14T01:53:18.821-07:00See that sh*t.If you have not seen The Wire, I just don't know where to begin. But this video does!<br />
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<p>(via <a href="http://www.bestweekever.tv/2010-09-13/an-episode-of-tiny-apartment-about-a-bunch-of-episodes-of-the-wire/">BestWeekEver</a> who have cameos!)</p></div>Teresahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16305109410075749867noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35884480.post-71089443913096158852010-09-13T04:03:00.000-07:002010-09-13T04:03:19.070-07:00Fall in Love with Summer Camp<p class="object"><object type="application/x-shockwave-flash" width="400" height="355" data="http://vimeo.com/moogaloop.swf?clip_id=14041632&server=vimeo.com&fullscreen=1&show_title=1&show_byline=0&show_portrait=0&color=00ADEF"><param name="quality" value="best" /><param name="allowscriptaccess" value="always" /><param name="allowfullscreen" value="true" /><param name="scale" value="showAll" /><param name="movie" value="http://vimeo.com/moogaloop.swf?clip_id=14041632&server=vimeo.com&fullscreen=1&show_title=1&show_byline=0&show_portrait=0&color=00ADEF" /><embed src="http://www.vimeo.com/moogaloop.swf?clip_id=14041632&server=www.vimeo.com&show_title=1&show_byline=0&show_portrait=0&color=00ADEF&fullscreen=1" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" allowfullscreen="true" allowscriptaccess="always" width="400" height="355"></embed></object></p> <div class="caption"><p>My BFF, <a href="http://www.margofortuny.blogspot.com/">Margo Fortuny</a>, turned me onto Summer Camp’s ‘Round the Moon’. The video consists entirely of clips from ‘A Swedish Lovestory’. Within minutes, I was in love Summer Camp’s dreamy sound! Fall in love with their magical synths too. And if you’re in london on 8th Oct, they’re playing the Lexington with Frankie & the Heartstrings. Alas, I’ll be in NYC with my moms.</p><br />
<p><a href="http://www.myspace.com/summercampmusic">Summer Camp Myspace</a></p></div>Teresahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16305109410075749867noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35884480.post-71914402620777670312010-07-21T09:12:00.000-07:002010-07-21T09:15:33.107-07:00Everything You Wanted is KeleKele was pretty darn good at <a href="http://thecreatorsproject.com/en-uk/blog/kele-played-our-london-event">The Creators Project</a> London party last Saturday.<br />
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There was an open bar (thanks Intel!) which kept me entertained until he finally took the stage at 1am. Thus, I'm not completely sure if he played "Everything You Wanted". I'm like 70% sure he did. Nevertheless, I like the atmospheric dark mood of his solo album.<br />
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Check out the exclusive premiere of "Everything You Wanted" on <a href="http://www.guardian.co.uk/music/video/2010/jul/21/kele-okereke-everything-wanted">The Guardian</a>.<br />
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*photo credit: Vice/Creators ProjectTeresahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16305109410075749867noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35884480.post-33677486984469731792010-07-14T04:06:00.000-07:002010-07-21T09:13:00.749-07:00Inception HYPE: Joseph Gordon-Levitt and Ellen PageIt's doubtful that I need more reasons to see <i>Inception</i>, since I've been beyond psyched for this film. Dreams, DiCaprio, action, crumbling buildings and things turn-sideways - what's not to love? Nevertheless, after peeping at another interview from Joseph Gordon-Levitt and Ellen Page, my internal hype meter ticked up a notch. <br />
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JGL has definitely been pumping up his portfolio and I like what he's selling.Teresahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16305109410075749867noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35884480.post-52104707146482452522010-07-02T03:54:00.000-07:002010-07-02T03:55:50.155-07:00Trailer Check: 'The Dry Land'Check out the trailer for Ryan Piers Williams film, <i>The Dry Land</i>. It stars Ryan O'Nan, who I swear has been on a few CSI eps that I've seen and America Ferrera, Williams' real-life fiance', which really isn't news because they've been together for like ever. I actually am friends with Ryan from USC. We bonded over a love of film and Texas pride. I haven't seen him in awhile since I've moved to London and his lady's occupation took him to NYC. Nevertheless, I'm pleased as punch to see he's finally done a feature. It won best international feature at EIFF last week and praise at Sundance. The cinematography looks amazing, since Ryan has always been a prodigy with the camera.<br />
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Trailer Check:<br />
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Not sure when to expect a wide release in London/LA/NYC etc, but I'm sure it's to be soon. His success makes a teensy bit less resentful of my pricey education at USC Film School. It has proven near worthless for me, but seems to have done wonders for some of my fellow alumni like Ryan and Ace Norton. ;)Teresahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16305109410075749867noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35884480.post-65077959151047555072010-07-01T08:13:00.000-07:002010-07-01T08:13:10.000-07:00Stop.Start.In the summertime boredom of days past, I've started sifting the internets for new music. A new gem I came across was from <a href="http://www.myspace.com/mountkimbie">Mount Kimbie</a>.<br />
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The James Blake remix is quite melodic with entrancing jagged beats. <a href="http://www.thefader.com/2010/04/16/dollars-to-pounds-mount-kimbie/">Dollars to Pounds</a> describes it as "the musical equivalent of an Icelandic volcanic dust cloud". That's certainly spot on. <br />
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If my visa continues to screw with my summer holiday plans, I might be checking out these London boys at <a href="http://fielddayfestivals.com/">Field Day Festival</a>. It rained last year making me learn the hard lesson of rainy UK festivals are awful (and only tolerable with copious amounts of alcohol). Still, Phoenix is headlining and it is walking distance from my house. So...<br />
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Check out the line-up for Field Day below:<br />
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I like the smoky atmosphere and find the tune more disco-licious. Yeah, I made that word up, cos if Beyonce' can do it, so can I. Hats off to <a href="http://stereogum.com/422962/lcd-soundsystem-drunk-girls-holy-ghost-remix-video/mp3s/">Stereogum</a> for putting this on my radar and <a href="http://www.adultswim.com/promos/201005_kia/index.html">AdultSwim</a> doing its part to revive music videos on television.Teresahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16305109410075749867noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35884480.post-56995714433210650402010-06-28T04:33:00.000-07:002010-07-21T09:13:28.751-07:00Heartbreaker - A French DelightI've been patiently awaiting the release of Romain Duris' film, <i>Heartbreaker</i> for months. It's finally coming out this Friday. :)<br />
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For some reason, the only romantic comedies I can stomach have Mr. Duris involved. It looks perfectly delightful with a splash of cynicism. <br />
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<a href="http://www.guardian.co.uk/film/2010/jun/24/romain-duris-heartbreaker-interview">Interview with Romain Duris on The Guardian</a>Teresahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16305109410075749867noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35884480.post-27696655106072190652010-05-21T08:35:00.000-07:002010-05-21T08:36:07.192-07:00The Living Wake - Opens in LA today!<i>The Living Wake</i> is new indie comedy starring Mike O'Connell and Jesse Eisenberg from<i> Zombieland </i>fame. It opened in NYC last friday and today in Los Angeles (Sunset 5).<br />
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<a href="http://www.laweekly.com/2010-05-20/film-tv/from-zombieland-to-indieland/">LA Weekly Interview with Jesse Eisenberg</a><br />
<a href="http://www.nylonmag.com/?section=article&parid=4637">Nylon Magazine Interview with Jesse Eisenberg</a><br />
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I suppose it's following the storyline of <i>Club Dead</i>, since the wolves are abound and Alcide pops up to protect Sookie.<br />
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Trailer spotted at <a href="http://www.pajiba.com/trade_news/invite-me-in-now.php">Pajiba!</a>Teresahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16305109410075749867noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35884480.post-15149695660024966142010-05-13T06:38:00.000-07:002010-05-14T03:21:19.104-07:00Break on Through to the Other Side: Fringe Finale previewI like sci-fi, obvious if you know me or read any of this blog or my contributions to TelevisionRevival.com. I am an unapologetic fan when it comes to the genre, except for "Babylon 5", I draw the line there.<br />
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'Fringe' filled the hole in my heart left missing by the cancellation of almost every sci-fi show I would get hooked upon. I suppose Fox is making amends to me personally. I was a bit miffed with J.J. and company when the parallel universe story arc emerged. The cruel hand of fate was at work because it mirrored almost exactly my television treatment I worked so hard on during my M.A. last year. But all is forgiven cos the spring season has raised the bar! I cannot wait to see the "Fringe" alternate universe in depth. And from the looks of this promo for the finale, it's worth the wait.<br />
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Curses! It's a two-parter. Oh well, I've got "Justified" and other U.S. shows to catch up on in the interim.Teresahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16305109410075749867noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35884480.post-49076411793187583872010-05-13T02:50:00.000-07:002010-05-14T02:57:16.963-07:00Lafayette tells it like it is.I don't know what happened but I've become completely enamored with the Sookie Stackhouse books after writing a paper on the "True Blood" tv show. I only half enjoyed the show and on a whim started reading the books. But once I got to book 2, I was hooked! It reminds me of the black comedy abundant in everyday Southern life, the rampant hypocrisy and superstition. Plus, it has a touch of horror which I've always loved. Oh and reading about hot vamps is okay too.<br />
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As for the tv show, first season is a'ight. But second season is 10 times better, altho I could do with less orgies and bleeding heart casseroles. Thus, I'm all in for season three. But I think it's really because of Lafayette that kept my interest piqued. After watching the latest "True Blood" minisode, he's definitely the most enjoyable character (after that is the hot as hell Eric played by Alexander Skarsgard). <br />
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In this minisode, Tara gets downright nasty with Sookie, which is fun cos when isn't a verbal catfight not entertaining (see all ANTM cycles). But it's Lafayette coming in to tell them what's what (basically they're trippin'), a smile is brought to my face. On the downside, Anna Paquin, bless her heart, tries to do that southern accent thing but fails miserably. I frown every time I hear it before realizing there's nothing to be done.<br />
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Check out the mini-ep below and see for yourself.<br />
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<object height="385" width="640"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/xk5BXZOCJhY&hl=en_US&fs=1&"></param><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true"></param><param name="allowscriptaccess" value="always"></param><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/xk5BXZOCJhY&hl=en_US&fs=1&" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" allowscriptaccess="always" allowfullscreen="true" width="640" height="385"></embed></object>Teresahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16305109410075749867noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35884480.post-90966960195748032732010-04-22T07:04:00.000-07:002010-04-22T07:04:26.483-07:00Lane Meyer, Cinematic Soulmate<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiTwW1CLxs8IBOq-mKqWsy7r35yMIl1VYFCzHQtRlkZ0nB7AD7K7NI2qzOwLco5nya_ZLh6d2zYMYOoWPKekZAaATijstQwQjlovizDZ_N_XEE8dqNRPllqoN_hO_L2jEUKABQF/s1600/better+off+dead.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiTwW1CLxs8IBOq-mKqWsy7r35yMIl1VYFCzHQtRlkZ0nB7AD7K7NI2qzOwLco5nya_ZLh6d2zYMYOoWPKekZAaATijstQwQjlovizDZ_N_XEE8dqNRPllqoN_hO_L2jEUKABQF/s400/better+off+dead.jpg" width="256" /></a>Technically, yes I am a child of the eighties. But that was eons ago when I could barely speak or walk on two legs. Recently I was asked to review a non-auteur film. I wracked my brain and out of sheer love (and laziness), I decided to churn out a small love letter to <span style="font-style: italic;">Better Off Dead</span> (1985).<br />
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The film was directed by Savage Steve Holland. It stars John Cusack as Lane Meyer, a Colorado teen pushed to a series of unsuccessful but extremely comic suicide attempts after his perfect girlfriend Beth dumps him. It was originally written as a drama, but when the script was shown to people, they succumbed to fits of laughter. Its deadpan tone and surrealistic animation sequences (especially the hamburger stop-motion sequence) makes this a unique gem from the eighties film vault. I don't care if John Cusack doesn't want to talk about this film; nonetheless, it will make you laugh until you cry. And it has a happy ending, proving true love is out there for everyone, even hapless dreamers that can't ski the K-12. <br />
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Find the youtube of the hamburger sequence below for your enjoyment. :)<br />
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Where is my modern day Lane Meyer, a hopeless romantic willing to mold hamburger puppet sequences for me?Teresahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16305109410075749867noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35884480.post-35442249906329736782010-04-09T03:24:00.001-07:002010-04-09T03:26:36.636-07:00Pixels-maniaI have to agree with the blog bandwagon. "Pixels" is the jam! Crisp colors, lots of mind-blowing animation. It inspires me to learn some animation software like yesterday. ;)<br /><br /><object width="480" height="270"><param name="movie" value="http://www.dailymotion.com/swf/video/xcv6dv_pixels-by-patrick-jean_creation"></param><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true"></param><param name="allowScriptAccess" value="always"></param><embed type="application/x-shockwave-flash" src="http://www.dailymotion.com/swf/video/xcv6dv_pixels-by-patrick-jean_creation" width="480" height="270" allowfullscreen="true" allowscriptaccess="always"></embed></object><br /><b><a href="http://www.dailymotion.com/video/xcv6dv_pixels-by-patrick-jean_creation">PIXELS by PATRICK JEAN.</a></b><br /><i>Uploaded by <a href="http://www.dailymotion.com/onemoreprod">onemoreprod</a>. - <a href="http://www.dailymotion.com/gb/channel/creation">Independent web videos.</a></i><br /><br />Spotted at <a href="http://www.pajiba.com/blog_trends/blog-trends-from-my-bunk-040810.php">Pajiba!</a>Teresahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16305109410075749867noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35884480.post-41246906828309307682009-06-04T05:31:00.000-07:002009-06-04T05:41:40.678-07:00Pearl Flash record label launch!<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://i535.photobucket.com/albums/ee360/kloop321/PEARLFLASH2009OBL05.jpg"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 699px;" src="http://i535.photobucket.com/albums/ee360/kloop321/PEARLFLASH2009OBL05.jpg" border="0" alt="" /></a><br /><br />This is where I'll be Friday night. If you like Italo disco, fun people, and dancing, (and are in London!) you best get down to the Old Blue Last Pub. <br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjxQqc2mJtTzAqfjBv_6xBb7bLJCHEUep7yOxs1KkzjIF2aetMVtCwvnk0x_v9zaYTGHMTG5ukRmHOqrDVqZD6wVsGl0RxwWNoDVuH7lPVAxvBvLD7cRzt-jxVZtFsCQU8iwXeK/s1600-h/TBD.jpg"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 213px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjxQqc2mJtTzAqfjBv_6xBb7bLJCHEUep7yOxs1KkzjIF2aetMVtCwvnk0x_v9zaYTGHMTG5ukRmHOqrDVqZD6wVsGl0RxwWNoDVuH7lPVAxvBvLD7cRzt-jxVZtFsCQU8iwXeK/s320/TBD.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5343450769947157186" /></a><br /><br />Catch the release of their first EP, "Luxury Living", by <a href="http://www.trulybeautifuldisaster.com/">TBD</a>, who are set to be the hottest live electronic act of the year. MSTRKRFT watch your back.<br /><br />Bonus: <a href="http://pearlflash.blogspot.com/2009/06/casey-volume-3.html">Casey Volume 3 mix</a> for your weekly dose of italodisco goodness.Teresahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16305109410075749867noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35884480.post-58531276547496225842009-06-03T12:20:00.000-07:002009-06-05T12:10:59.992-07:00Listen to this or else: London jamz editionWhile I'm busy (not) writing my screenplay, I've been shaking it on dance floors in London. Loving this town for it's friendly natives, art and parks everywhere, and surprisingly good music everywhere.<br /><br />Here's my current list of <a href="http://www.divshare.com/download/7579007-f06">jamz</a> filling up my dance card:<br /><br />Pineapples - Come on Closer <br />Sebastian Tellier - Kilometer (Aeroplane remix)<br />Tiga - Mind Dimension (Soulwax remix)<br />M83 - Couleurs<br />Empire of the Sun - Walking on a Dream<br />Cut Copy - Nobody Lost, Nobody Found<br />Suzy Q - Tonight<br />Mini Viva - Left My Heart in Tokyo (Fred Falke Mix)<br />Little Boots - New in Town (Fred Falke remix)<br />Bronski Beat - Smalltown Boy<br />Presets - A New Sky<br />Ladyhawke - Paris is Burning (Cut Copy remix)<br />Lykke Li - I'm Good, I'm Gone (Metronomy remix)<br /><br /><object width="340" height="285"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/9_ljcTPh918&hl=en&fs=1&color1=0x006699&color2=0x54abd6&border=1"></param><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true"></param><param name="allowscriptaccess" value="always"></param><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/9_ljcTPh918&hl=en&fs=1&color1=0x006699&color2=0x54abd6&border=1" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" allowscriptaccess="always" allowfullscreen="true" width="340" height="285"></embed></object><br /><br />CSS - Let's Make Love and Listen to DFA (Wordy Rappinghood mix) ----- so genius!!! Discovered this gem dancing in Joiners Arms on a wednesday night!<br /><br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">Bonus:</span> Total Eclipse of the Heart (Literal video version) <br /><object width="340" height="285"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/4XkD5sJwwrE&hl=en&fs=1"></param><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true"></param><param name="allowscriptaccess" value="always"></param><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/4XkD5sJwwrE&hl=en&fs=1" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" allowscriptaccess="always" allowfullscreen="true" width="340" height="285"></embed></object><br /><br />God, it never stops being funny. Props to <a href="http://www.youtube.com/user/dascottjr">Dascottjr's</a> video editing and comedy chops.Teresahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16305109410075749867noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35884480.post-49335304283744027802009-03-19T05:25:00.001-07:002009-03-19T05:26:10.973-07:00The Bees Knees: DISASTER SQUAD<object width="400" height="300"><param name="allowfullscreen" value="true" /><param name="allowscriptaccess" value="always" /><param name="movie" value="http://vimeo.com/moogaloop.swf?clip_id=876164&server=vimeo.com&show_title=1&show_byline=1&show_portrait=0&color=&fullscreen=1" /><embed src="http://vimeo.com/moogaloop.swf?clip_id=876164&server=vimeo.com&show_title=1&show_byline=1&show_portrait=0&color=&fullscreen=1" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" allowfullscreen="true" allowscriptaccess="always" width="400" height="300"></embed></object><br /><a href="http://vimeo.com/876164">6 Scenes of "Bumming a Cigarette"</a> from <a href="http://vimeo.com/user430979">pcrmdisastersquad</a> on <a href="http://vimeo.com">Vimeo</a>.<br /><br />It's a dangerous game to bum a ciggy...Teresahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16305109410075749867noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35884480.post-53650664507199091522008-12-31T11:36:00.000-08:002008-12-31T13:09:00.525-08:00Top of the Pops: My haphazard list of 2008 favorite pop itemsHere are my faves from the year:<br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">Movies</span><br /><br />1. <span style="font-style: italic;">The Dark Knight</span>. I loved it from start to finish. Batman voice and all. The scene where he flips a semi over the Joker is cinematic bliss. The sound design, the cinematography, Heath Ledger's acting, it all just came together. It exceeded my own personal hype and that's saying something.<br /><br />2. <span style="font-style: italic;">Let the Right One In</span>. This film was amazing. So subtle and engaging. Despite the violence, this was a tender love story of two lost souls coming together.<br /><br />3. <span style="font-style: italic;">Slumdog Millionare</span>. Just see it, mmmkay.<br /><br />4. <span style="font-style: italic;">Iron Man</span>. RDJ still has that magic touch. I thought it was gonna be another throwaway comic book movie. Boy was I wrong. It was entertaining from start to finish, even with Gwenyth Paltrow as the female lead.<br /><br />5. <span style="font-style: italic;">In Bruges</span>. I re-watched this on xmas. Colin Farrell excels in this black comedy. Who knew he could be funny? But the film isn't just about humor, it's about atoning for what you've done and realizing life doesn't end up as planned.<br /><br />Honorable Mentions: <span style="font-style: italic;">The Fall</span>, <span style="font-style: italic;">Forgetting Sarah Marshall</span><br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">TV</span><br /><br />1. "The Wire" - Best crime drama ever!<br />2. "Doctor Who" - There's a good reason it's the longest running tv series.<br />3. "30 Rock" - MILF Island. That is all.<br />4. "Venture Bros"<br />5. "Stargate: Atlantis" - Yeah, I'm a sci-fi geek. But seriously, give it a chance.<br />6. "Lost" - I was substantiantly less angry at the tv this season.<br /><br />Honorable Mentions: "It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia", "Terminator: The Sarah Connor Chronicles", "True Blood", "Law & Order", "Supernatural", "The Office"<br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">Albums</span> (.i.e cds I actually made an effort to buy)<br /><br />1. Cut Copy - <span style="font-style: italic;">In Ghost Colours</span>. They're one of my fave bands, so not too surprising they're my number one pick.<br /><br />Key Tracks: "Out there on the Ice", "Far Away", and "Unforgettable Season"<br /><br />2. Friendly Fires - <span style="font-style: italic;">Friendly Fires</span>. This is my 2008 new music discovery. I'd listened to their cover of "Your Love" for over a year. Then, they got sorta lost in the noise. On a whim, I went to see them open up for The Virgins. Needless to say, I was blown away. These guys have tight, funky and dance-electric set that kept me coming back for more (4x so)!<br /><br />Key Tracks: "Jump in the Pool", "Paris", and "White Diamonds".<br /><br />3. The Presets - <span style="font-style: italic;">Apocalypso</span>. More musical genius from down under! My birthday gift to my best friend was tix to their gig at the Glasshouse. After two songs, she was an instant fan. These guys are professional electronic music artists. This album is techno/electro perfection. They pump you up from start to finish. Forget Justice, it's all about these synth heroes.<br /><br />Key Tracks: "My People", "A New Sky", "Kicking and Screaming"<br /><br /><br />4. Does it Offend You, Yeah? - <span style="font-style: italic;">You Have No Idea...</span> These fellas got me excited for dance rock again. Remember that first time you heard "Banquet", but had no idea who sung that song, but you were determined to find out. That's how it was with me and DIOYY. And then I heard "Dawn of the Dead". Game, set, match. Fan for life.<br /><br />Key Tracks: "Dawn of the Dead", "Let's Make Out", "We Are Rockstars"<br /><br />5. Santogold – <span style="font-style: italic;">Santogold</span>. I waited for this album with baited breath. See this girl in concert and you'll find out quick she's no M.I.A. imitator. She's the real deal. She'll make you her dance slave and be your electronic queen. For real, son.<br /><br />Key Tracks: "Creator", "L.E.S. Artistes", "You'll Find a Way"<br /><br /><br />6. M83- <span style="font-style: italic;">Saturdays=Youth</span>. I was always a bit "meh" about M83. Thought it was too instrumental. <span style="font-style: italic;">Saturdays = Youth</span> changed my tune with a quickness. Mr. Gonzales reminds you that singles are good, but albums are better. It's a cohesive blend of gentle, synth melodies and distortion that are searching for memories of days gone by.<br /><br />Key Tracks: "We Own the Sky", "Kim & Jessie"<br /><br />7. Ladyhawke –<span style="font-style: italic;"> Ladyhawke</span><br />8. TV on the Radio - <span style="font-style: italic;">Dear Science</span><br />9. The Teenagers - <span style="font-style: italic;">Reality Check</span><br />10. Lykke Li - <span style="font-style: italic;">Youth Novels EP</span><br /><br />Honorable Mentions: Jamie Lidell - <span style="font-style: italic;">JIM</span>, Hot Chip - <span style="font-style: italic;">Made in the Dark</span>, Bloc Party - <span style="font-style: italic;">Intimacy</span>, Hercules & Love Affair<br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">Singles</span> (I make no apologies for a good tune)<br /><br />1. "Dawn of the Dead" – Does it Offend You, Yeah?<br /><br />2."Single Ladies (Put a Ring on it)" – Beyonce<br /><br />3. "Sex on Fire" – Kings of Leon<br /><br />4. "American Boy" – Estelle featuring Kanye<br /><br />5. "Dance Wiv Me" – Dizzee Rascal featuring Calvin Harris<br /><br />6. "Day n Nite" Crookers Remix – Kid Cudi<br /><br />7. "I'm Not Over" – Carolina Liar<br /><br />8. "I'm Good, I'm Gone" – Lykke Li<br /><br />9. "Far Away" – Cut Copy<br /><br />10. "Jump in the Pool" – Friendly Fires<br /><br />11. "Black & Gold" – Sam Sparro<br /><br />12. "Great DJ" Calvin Harris Remix – The Ting Tings<br /><br />13. "Live Your Life" – T.I. featuring Rihanna<br /><br />14. "Leavin" MSTRKRFT Remix – Jesse McCartney<br /><br />15. "Ready for the Floor" Jesse Rose Remix – Hot Chip<br /><br />16. "Universal Mind Control" – Common<br /><br />17. "Hold On" – Holy Ghost!<br /><br />18. "Electric Feel" – MGMT<br /><br />19. "Paris is Burning" - Ladyhawke<br /><br />20. "Blind" – Hercules & Love Affair<br /><br />21. "Little Bit of Feel Good" – Jamie Lidell<br /><br />22. "Hip Hop Saved My Life"/"Superstar" – Lupe Fiasco<br /><br />23. "Kim & Jesse" Montag Remix – M83<br /><br />24. "I'm Not Gonna Teach Your BF How To Dance With You" – Black Kids<br /><br />25. "This Boy's in Love" – The Presets<br /><br />Honorable Mentions:, "Mrs. Officer" - Lil Wayne feat Bobby Valentino, "Golden Age" - TVOTR, "Love No" - The Teenagers, "Heartbreak" - Metronomy, "4 Minutes" – Madonna featuring Justin Timberlake, "Damaged" – Danity Kane, "Vanished" – Crystal Castles, "Electric Feel" Justice Remix - MGMT<br /><br />Happy NYE! I hope 2009 is better than 2008. <br /><br /><div style="margin-top: 10px; height: 15px;" class="zemanta-pixie"><a class="zemanta-pixie-a" href="http://reblog.zemanta.com/zemified/cb8ac55e-0676-433d-9a4e-436a76aeb7c0/" title="Zemified by Zemanta"><img style="border: medium none ; float: right;" class="zemanta-pixie-img" src="http://img.zemanta.com/reblog_e.png?x-id=cb8ac55e-0676-433d-9a4e-436a76aeb7c0" alt="Reblog this post [with Zemanta]"></a></div>Teresahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16305109410075749867noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35884480.post-18978644904145771142008-12-04T17:24:00.000-08:002008-12-04T17:27:01.057-08:00Justice FeverOkay, I've talked my fair share of crap about Justice. I'm just sick of LA hipsters going crazy like they've never heard music before when some fake ass dj spins "D.A.N.C.E.". And it's not just me, <a href="http://laist.com/2008/12/01/jason_bentleys_first_day_on_the_job.php">Jason Bentley</a> agrees has his concerns too.<br><br>But at the end of the day, I must admit that I've danced my sweet lil' ass off to what these french dudes spin. I've seen them twice at Coachella (2007 and 2008), at Detour Fest 2007 (where they sucked), and at their first LA show w/ Mstrkrft on Halloween 2006. The guys must have something goin' on, right?<br><br>See proof on this clip from their upcoming cd/dvd:<br><a href="http://vids.myspace.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=vids.individual&videoid=47661067">JUSTICE - PHANTOM II</a><br><object width="400" height="340"><br /> <param name="allowScriptAccess" value="sameDomain"><br /> <param name="allowFullScreen" value="true"><br /> <param name="movie" value="http://mediaservices.myspace.com/services/media/embed.aspx/m=47661067,t=1,mt=video"><br /><embed type="application/x-shockwave-flash" allowscriptaccess="sameDomain" allowfullscreen="true" src="http://mediaservices.myspace.com/services/media/embed.aspx/m=47661067,t=1,mt=video" width="400" height="340"></embed><br /></object><br><br>That's like <span style="font-style: italic;">Girls Gone Wild </span>- Justice edition!<br>Teresahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16305109410075749867noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35884480.post-17269007913374444442008-11-20T15:28:00.000-08:002008-11-20T15:32:53.776-08:00I'm Good, I'm GoneIronically, only after seeing Ms. Lykke Li in concert did I jump on her hype train. What can I say, I'm skeptical. I remember GWFAS spouting her praises last year, but it just got lost in the noise.<br /><br />Now I can't make it through the day without listening to "I'm Good, I'm Gone". I even voted for it on stereogum's Gummy Award '08! Perhaps, it's simply I'm in the right place emotionally and otherwise to appreciate this song. <br /><br />Check her out for yourselves:<br /><br /><object width="425" height="344"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/ngd45o-M_M4&hl=en&fs=1"></param><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true"></param><param name="allowscriptaccess" value="always"></param><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/ngd45o-M_M4&hl=en&fs=1" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" allowscriptaccess="always" allowfullscreen="true" width="425" height="344"></embed></object><br /><br />"I'm Good, I'm Gone" from the album <span style="font-style: italic;">Youth Novels</span> by Lykke Li.<br /><br /><div style="margin-top: 10px; height: 15px;" class="zemanta-pixie"><a class="zemanta-pixie-a" href="http://reblog.zemanta.com/zemified/55e631b8-d2cd-4c8f-9e21-198279b83bf5/" title="Zemified by Zemanta"><img style="border: medium none ; float: right;" class="zemanta-pixie-img" src="http://img.zemanta.com/reblog_e.png?x-id=55e631b8-d2cd-4c8f-9e21-198279b83bf5" alt="Reblog this post [with Zemanta]"></a></div>Teresahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16305109410075749867noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35884480.post-53353916627909533332008-11-07T11:56:00.000-08:002008-11-07T11:59:01.851-08:00Third Time's a Charm: Friendly Fires at The El Rey TheaterMore Friendly Fires photo goodness from their gig with Lykke Li on Monday Night.<br><br><img src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3051/3011165100_f1b0c68880.jpg"><br><br><img src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3177/3011151008_22fb959cdc.jpg"><br><br><img src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3203/3010320583_1ab56a005f.jpg"><br><br>I'm telling ya! These guys are amazing, fantastico, lovely, fun, and simply make some serious dance grooves. <br><br>Lykke Li was alright. I liked her stage presence, very Stevie Nicks-esque. I guess I would have enjoyed it more if I was more familiar with her songs.<br><br>The Mae Shi were guaranteed fun while Grand Ole Party was a tad mechanical indie rock for me. With a dash of stage banter and bit more charisma, maybe I'd be more interested in Grande Ole Party.<br><br>Find pics of all four artists on my <a href="http://flickr.com/photos/teresaelectro/sets/72157608736887038/" target="_self">Flickr Set</a>.<br /><br /><div style="margin-top: 10px; height: 15px;" class="zemanta-pixie"><a class="zemanta-pixie-a" href="http://reblog.zemanta.com/zemified/88fa4cf1-4a75-4a68-9171-58efc9724e86/" title="Zemified by Zemanta"><img style="border: medium none ; float: right;" class="zemanta-pixie-img" src="http://img.zemanta.com/reblog_e.png?x-id=88fa4cf1-4a75-4a68-9171-58efc9724e86" alt="Reblog this post [with Zemanta]"></a></div>Teresahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16305109410075749867noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35884480.post-8175065629354183032008-10-29T09:45:00.000-07:002008-10-29T10:11:01.804-07:00I am not feeling so happy today. This video made today a bit more bearable.<br /><br /><object width="425" height="344"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/MsduHmjQlgI&color1=0xb1b1b1&color2=0xcfcfcf&hl=en&fs=1"><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true"><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/MsduHmjQlgI&color1=0xb1b1b1&color2=0xcfcfcf&hl=en&fs=1" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" allowfullscreen="true" width="425" height="344"></embed></object><br /><span>Directed by Daniel Brereton for Warp Films<br /><br /></span>These <a href="http://www.msplinks.com/MDFodHRwOi8vd3d3Lm1ldHJvbm9teS5jby51ay8=" target="_self">Metronomy</a> fellas are wonderful. I partied with them at SxSW 2006, definite highlight of the festival. Buy their new album, <span style="font-style: italic;">Nights Out</span>.<br /><br />They'll be in LA in January, and i'll be front in center if I'm still living here on these fare shores.<br /><br /><a href="http://www.myspace.com/metronomy" target="_self">Metronomy Myspace</a><br /><br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">UPDATE</span>: Metronomy will be playing live on <a href="http://channelbee.com/move/lovejoy#1327">Channel Bee</a> Thurs, 10/30/08<br /><br /><br /><div style="margin-top: 10px; height: 15px;" class="zemanta-pixie"><a class="zemanta-pixie-a" href="http://reblog.zemanta.com/zemified/fd441585-c931-4c37-88d1-33633afa9617/" title="Zemified by Zemanta"><img style="border: medium none ; float: right;" class="zemanta-pixie-img" src="http://img.zemanta.com/reblog_e.png?x-id=fd441585-c931-4c37-88d1-33633afa9617" alt="Reblog this post [with Zemanta]"></a></div>Teresahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16305109410075749867noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35884480.post-87524684684637488292008-10-09T11:33:00.001-07:002008-10-09T13:34:03.868-07:00South Park bluntly explains it all<embed src="http://media.mtvnservices.com/mgid:cms:item:southparkstudios.com:187269::" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" wmode="window" allowfullscreen="true" scriptaccess="always" width="380" height="260"></embed><br /><br />HAHAHAHAHAHA! "South Park" just gets better and better, simply based on the fact that really don't give a fuck who they piss off. Aliens? in Indiana Jones? It was just too much for my mind to take. This parody video is the least ridicule Spielberg and Lucas deserve.<br /><br />Source: <a href="http://www.slashfilm.com/2008/10/09/lol-george-lucas-and-steven-spielberg-rape-indiana-jones-on-south-park/">SlashFilm</a>Teresahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16305109410075749867noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35884480.post-52950163325030719042008-10-08T15:02:00.000-07:002008-10-08T15:05:27.583-07:00Time Stands Still when I listen to themCheck my video of Cut Copy's "Time Stands Still" from their gig last friday at the Glass House.<br /><br /><object type="application/x-shockwave-flash" width="400" height="300" data="http://www.flickr.com/apps/video/stewart.swf?v=60247" classid="clsid:D27CDB6E-AE6D-11cf-96B8-444553540000"> <param name="flashvars" value="intl_lang=en-us&photo_secret=dea44a6eb6&photo_id=2923194015"></param> <param name="movie" value="http://www.flickr.com/apps/video/stewart.swf?v=60247"></param> <param name="bgcolor" value="#000000"></param> <param name="allowFullScreen" value="true"></param><embed type="application/x-shockwave-flash" src="http://www.flickr.com/apps/video/stewart.swf?v=60247" bgcolor="#000000" allowfullscreen="true" flashvars="intl_lang=en-us&photo_secret=dea44a6eb6&photo_id=2923194015" height="300" width="400"></embed></object><br /><br /><br /><br />I heart them so. And despite the technical difficulties, I loved their set at Detour. Nothing like rocking out on the streets of downtown Los Angeles.Teresahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16305109410075749867noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35884480.post-81112825608717208772008-10-08T14:51:00.000-07:002008-10-08T15:02:18.928-07:00Death Note IIThe devil aka Time Warner Cable ruined my "<a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Death_Note" title="Death Note" rel="wikipedia" class="zem_slink">Death Note</a>" recordings of the anime on Adult swim. It would record like 10 minutes of the middle or only one minute of an episode. After awhile,I got too behind in the story. Thus, I missed the first live action <span style="font-style: italic;">Death Note</span> when it was released in theaters last spring. Thanks to the magic of <a href="http://www.hulu.com/deathnote/">hulu</a>, I can catch up on the anime lickety split before renting the movie from Netflix.<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://www.lovehkfilm.com/panasia/aj6293/death_note_2a.jpg"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: none; cursor: pointer; width: 320px;" src="http://www.lovehkfilm.com/panasia/aj6293/death_note_2a.jpg" alt="" border="0"></a><br /><br /><span style="font-style: italic;">Death Note II: The Last Name</span> will play at select US theaters next week for two days only! October 15th and 16th in <a href="http://www.fathomevents.com/news/default.aspx?newsid=156">select cities</a>.<br /><br />Thank <a href="http://blogs.usatoday.com/popcandy/2008/10/more-death-tric.html">Pop Candy</a> for the heads up (and for making my day!)<br /><br /><div style="margin-top: 10px; height: 15px;" class="zemanta-pixie"><a class="zemanta-pixie-a" href="http://reblog.zemanta.com/zemified/901aa4fd-3d6b-4f6d-a919-36529c29efa7/" title="Zemified by Zemanta"><img style="border: medium none ; float: right;" class="zemanta-pixie-img" src="http://img.zemanta.com/reblog_e.png?x-id=901aa4fd-3d6b-4f6d-a919-36529c29efa7" alt="Reblog this post [with Zemanta]"></a></div>Teresahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16305109410075749867noreply@blogger.com0