TPB AFK: The Pirate Bay Away From Keyboard (Documentary – Full Stream)
TPB AFK: The Pirate Bay Away From Keyboard Directed by Simon Klose Synopsis It’s the day before the trial starts. Fredrik packs a computer into a rusty old Volvo. Along with his Pirate Bay co-founders, he faces $13 million in damage claims to Hollywood in a copyright infringement case. Fredrik is on his way to […]
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Tony Scott 1944-2012
Some sad and shocking news, director and producer Tony Scott took his own life on Sunday afternoon. It was reported that he drove his black Toyota Prius to the Vincent Thomas Bridge in the San Pedro port district of Los Angeles, parked on the left side of the bridge and then jumped off without hesitation; ending his life at the age […]
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Hunter S. Thompson
It’s Hunter S. Thompson‘s birthday today, he would have been 75 years old. It just occurred to me he offed himself at a pretty early age, 67. At least he went out the way he wanted to; I can respect him for that. So here’s a host of images related to the man, hero, author, […]
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Planet Rock and Other Tales of the 808 / You Know
I was going to save this for this week’s PCR but it can stand on its own. UK production company You Know and Arthur Baker bring you, Planet Rock and Other Tales of the 808, a documentary on how the Roland TR-808 changed the musical world starting from its most seminal record Planet Rock. This hip hop, dance […]
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Nora Ephron 1941-2012
Last week, we watched as Adam Carolla got raked over the coals for implying, “that dudes are funnier than chicks.” Somehow the blogosphere translated that glib statement into a blanket proclamation of, “women AREN’T funny.” Almost every humorous voice had something to say on Twitter; and because it was a slow news day in the 24 […]
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88:88 (A Short Film) / Joey Ciccoline (UPDATE)
88:88 – Val has lost control of her life. Those around her deny the reality of the extraordinary experiences she feels powerless against. Realizing she must stand alone, she has only one remaining option – to find a way to fight back. Starring Rachael Kahne and featuring voice work from Ramon De Ocampo and Erin Tawlks, 88:88 is an intriguing […]
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Pop Culture Roundup 21
Blackjack! It’s Pop Culture Roundup 21, Frens. We featured an onslaught of Django Unchained images previous PCR installation; the film’s trailer is now live. View it in its entirety at the header above. I’ll be attending and viewing Prometheus in IMAX 3D at midnight. This is happening; review to follow but in the meantime…a Prometheus clip from the Microsoft […]
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Holi / Variable
New York-based film production company Variable produced this bewitching short capturing India’s Holi Festival. Filmed in ultra-high speed and crystal definition, the festive explosion of color is displayed in syrupy slow-motion. –@teemunny (Hat tip to Kris C. for the pick) The world is fascinating. People and cultures inspire us. Sadly, the fast paced lifestyles of […]
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Pop Culture Roundup 14
Number 14 coming at you… JIRO DREAMS OF SUSHI (trailer above at header) is the story of 85 year-old Jiro Ono, considered by many to be the world’s greatest sushi chef. He is the proprietor of Sukiyabashi Jiro, a 10-seat, sushi-only restaurant inauspiciously located in a Tokyo subway station. Despite its humble appearances, it is […]
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Wu: The Story of the Wu-Tang Clan (2008) (Full Movie)
Showtime‘s hilariously schlocky, Los Angeles sex-filled romp, known as Californication, just ended their fifth season the other night. It’s a ludicrous show; complete junk food. This season they introduced a character named Apocalypse Samurai, a Hollywood caricature of a rapper-turned-actor portrayed by Wu-Tang Clan leader RZA. RZA will be 43 years old this July. Seeing the […]
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ABC monsters / La Pompadour
Last week we featured 123 Films, the numeric countdown of some well-known films. Here’s an alphabetical version, ABC monsters by France’s La Pompadour. It’s ‘A through Z’ of the all of the monsters and villains from your favorite movies. Try and name them all. –@teemunny
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SOLIPSIST / Andrew Thomas Huang
so·lip·sism noun [sol-ip-siz-uhm] : a theory holding that the self can know nothing but its own modifications and that the self is the only existent thing;also : extreme egocentrism (also see Wiki) The winner at SLAMDANCE 2012 of the Special Jury Prize for Experimental Short directed by Andrew Thomas Huang. Compelling and rich. Seriously, wow, just artful, imaginative film-making. –@teemunny
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