03-27-09
Sugar
The boo and I won tickets (God bless WNYC) to see a screening of the new film, Sugar hitting theaters in NYC and LA on April 3rd. Directed by Anna Boden & Ryan Fleck (the duo behind Half Nelson) this is not your typical baseball epic. Following the life of Miguel “Sugar” Santos as he makes his way from the Dominican Republic to America via a Kansas City minor league team, the film is a story as much about baseball as it is about cultural assimilation, and finding yourself in a most surprising way. Great music, beautiful shots, and breakthrough introductions to some really amazing talent. Highly recommended. (Great site too, but don’t read the synopsis provided if you want the surprise ruined…)
03-25-09
Where The Wild Things Are
This post deserves a bigger photo – can’t wait for this film, especially after seeing the trailer. A masterpiece finally brought to the screen by an influential director. Mark your calendars for October 12th.
02-18-09
The 99% Conference
“When ideas do happen, it is not by accident. What separates creative people who make their ideas happen from the constant dreamers? Perhaps we all have an obligation to show our ideas some respect. Behance is partnering with Cool Hunting to host “99%.” A conference that focuses less on inspiration, and more on how idea generation and organization come together to make ideas happen.” Read more about the scheduled speakers.
01-28-09
Bad Brains Documentary
Not much info available yet, but a Bad Brains Documentary is now in post-production. Get a preview here. The film traces the history of the group from their inception in 1979, interviews with all 4 members, and testimonials from Henry Rollins, Adam Yauch and a number of others. We’ll be staying posted to the official MySpace page for release details.
