If you're one of those people who loves the artistic idea behind the music group, Gorillaz, you're going to want to watch this 91-minute documentary tracking the history of the most successful animated band ever.
Bananaz, which will be released on DVD on June 1, was shot by filmmaker Ceri Levy and begins in the late '90s at the birth of the concept band… Continue
Has this man discovered the one, invisible jetpack left by our alien friends or is he just completely loco in the brain-o? Either way, you can't help but love this idea. Max "Bunny" Sparber throws on his invisible jetpack and putters around our favorite city, San Francisco.
Why does he do it? According to him it's because "there is no better way to be a tourist than by gently floating by the… Continue
How long do you think it would take to build a 200,000 LEGO brick model of the legendary Japanese Warship, Yamato? It took Jumpei Mitsui six years and four months to create the warship, which is built at a scale of 1/40, weighs over 330 pounds (150kg), measures 21 feet (6.6m) from bow to stern, and is 3 feet (1m) wide at the widest point of the ship. I bet Jumpei's mom… Continue
Angelenos, this one's for you! If you're looking for a nice, romantic getaway but don't want to travel too far, look no further than Ace Hotel, Palm Springs for their Ranch Hand special.
For $1,000 (or $250 per night) you'll get:
* Four nights for the price of three in a Patio Fireplace room
* A 60-minute horseback ride in the Indian… Continue
Here's a sweet, short film that combines artist James Jarvis' passion for running with his signature potato-headed stick-man figures. Jarvis approached Nike with this idea instead of the other way around, making it more about the art than the Nike brand.
As Jarvis states, "I was talking to a friend at Nike, Kerry Shaw, about this idea and, given the… Continue
Added by alice on April 23, 2009 at 11:53am —
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What happens when you take every third frame of footage - print it, shred it and shoot it three times and then blend it with adjacent frames by different stripes configuration? You get something as artistic and wild as this music video called “Everytime” by Oi Va Voi. If you were wondering if this was a laborious project it was! The low-budget music video… Continue
In honor of Earth Day 2009, I bring you the following websites. They all feature great design, and also provide helpful information.
The Green Guide - Dubbed the “green living source for today’s conscious consumer”, the GREEN GUIDE makes living in an environmentally-aware way personal, practical and positive.…
Next time your boss pissed you off just bust out one of these hilarious file folders and take it into a meeting. You'll either get a few chuckles or be fired immediately. Just don't blame me if you get fired. (But I'll take the credit if you get a few laughs or get promoted for your wit and bravery!)
Ooo this should be interesting. MTV has created a new, funky character called ‘Cherry Girl’ who's part of MTVNI’s ongoing commitment to environmental issues through MTV Switch, a youth-focused, global, multiplatform campaign designed to inspire and promote environmental issues.
She's an impulsive character, who finds that her actions, which are seemingly… Continue
You've been saving your hard earned cash for that one spectacular weekend. Where is it going to be? How about Las Vegas for the Uncork'd experience presented by Bon Appetit magazine? It's a four-day extravaganza that will feature an array of one-of-a-kind and immersive experiences with world class celebrity chefs, vintners and the biggest names in the… Continue
Added by alice on April 22, 2009 at 1:13pm —
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Show runs from April 23rd-May 16th @ Andipa Gallery: London
This weekend's art+culture pick comes to us from London and features UK's leading urban artist, Banksy. From April 23rd through May 16th, Andipa Gallery presents 20 original works on canvas, pallet and steel. Measuring fourteen feet (4 meters) in length, Are You Using That Chair (above) will… Continue
Andrew Brooks has a way of making us feel that a someone high up above is watching over us. The presence of light in his photos makes you feel as though a divine power really exists.
How does he do it? Andrew's creative process has him capturing hundreds of images to create a complete work. He has meticulously developed a sequence of cut, paste and… Continue
To celebrate the spirit of independent film, Apple is hosting dozens of free filmmaking events from April 22 to May 3. Presented by Apple and indieWIRE, the Meet the Filmmakers series will give you a behind-the-scenes look at the latest projects from leading filmmakers and actors. All events are free and seating is available on a first come, first served… Continue
Added by alice on April 22, 2009 at 11:57am —
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Gorillaz, The Behind-the-Scenes Documentary
200,000 LEGO Brick Japanese Warship
Unquestionably the funniest pic I've seen in a while!
In Honor of Earth Day 2009
TokyoFlash Watches
