The story of Kevin Clash - follow your dreams and the world is yours style story. The film/documentary narrated by Whoopi GoldbergReceived picked up loads of positive talk following the Sundance Film Festival. Release date not yet known in the UK.
30 September 2011
28 September 2011
Bike ride time
The late September heat wave has arrived and it's time for everyone to go on a bike ride. Here is some inspiration...
27 September 2011
Ken Buchanan
The story of Edinburgh's Ken Buchanan is full of talent - tainted with heartache. The Lightweight Champion of the World lit up the lives of many during the early 70s. He lost his world crown to Roberto Duran in controversial circumstances. At the age of 50, 23 years after the fight in NYC Ken when back to hunt out Duran. He couldn't find him. They were reunited after 38 years last summer at the WBC Night of Champions event.
George Harrison
George Harrison: Living in The Material World a film by Martin Scorsese is out on DVD from October 10. The trailer is enough to get you excited, it runs like a walking pre order advert.
26 September 2011
Condo in London
George Condo's paintings are coming to London in October. His portraits of the Queen caused chaos in the Daily Mail office. His album cover for Kanye did exactly what the hip hop man wanted - got banned in parts of America.
Mental States at Hayward Gallery, London SE1 18. Oct 8 - Jan.
Drawings by George Condo at Sprueth Magers, London W1 11. Oct 11 - Nov.
Mental States at Hayward Gallery, London SE1 18. Oct 8 - Jan.
Drawings by George Condo at Sprueth Magers, London W1 11. Oct 11 - Nov.
Alan Fletcher - Mind Over Matter @ Kemistry Gallery
This week is the last chance to check out Mind Over Matter: Alan Fletcher's The Art of Looking Sideways at Kemisty Gallery in Shoreditch, London, EC2A 3PD. It's all in celebration of the mighty fine book that was published 10 years ago, jam packed with Alan's curiosity, iconic design and witty quotes. If you haven't got it, stick it on your christmas list my granma got me my copy.
22 September 2011
Altered Focus: Burma
Filmed in the summer of 2009, 3 British skateboarders travelled around Burma documenting what they saw. The footage gives a rare insight into the country ruled by a military junta that suppresses its people. No doubt these guys took risks filming in public but the long hair, skinny jeans and skateboards seemed to diffuse the situation.
"Please use your liberty to promote ours" - Aung San Suu Kyi
"Please use your liberty to promote ours" - Aung San Suu Kyi
21 September 2011
Soul Surfer
At 13 Bethany Hamilton was attacked by a shark during her morning surf. She was tipped for the top. The youngster from Hawaii hasn't let what happened that morning stop her getting what she always wanted. Disney have got hold of the inspiring story and the movie is out in the UK this Friday.
20 September 2011
Superdads!
Today a legend is born. But who is dad of the year?
Check out this guy...he draws a picture on his kids' lunch bags! Lunch Bag Art.
Jim says he is just trying to make some cool pancakes for his daughter. Jim, you are succeeding. Jim's Pancakes.
Check out this guy...he draws a picture on his kids' lunch bags! Lunch Bag Art.
Jim says he is just trying to make some cool pancakes for his daughter. Jim, you are succeeding. Jim's Pancakes.
12 September 2011
LAUGHS
Latest video from the guys at Everynone who are also responsible for the brilliant Words, Moments, Rewords and Symmetry.
Google how laughing helps your health.
Google how laughing helps your health.
Jeb Corliss
This guys passion takes him to some crazy places. In April 2006 he was arrested on the 86th floor of the Empire State Building as he attempted to jump using a parachute he'd snuck in under a fat suit. He visits some of the most amazing places in the world in his unique way. 'Grinding The Crack' is the latest from the 35 year old nutter.
Journey to the Center won Banff's Best Film on Mountain Sports award in 2008. It follows Corliss's journey to BASE jump into a cavern in southwest China.
Journey to the Center won Banff's Best Film on Mountain Sports award in 2008. It follows Corliss's journey to BASE jump into a cavern in southwest China.
08 September 2011
Pat Tillman
The story of Pat Tillman is truly remarkable, a multi-talented, hugely passionate and seriously loyal man. Everybody should know about him. Despite making it clear he did not see himself as 'special' it is clear to all he was very much so. To find out more check out the BBC 5live 30min documentary, the ESPN Biography or the film; 'The Tillman Story'.
07 September 2011
Tavi Gevinson
Tavi Gevinson has recruited a team and launched her online magazine Rookie this month. She's 15. If it is anything like her blog The Style Rookie then it's probably going to be pretty massive amongst teenage girls.
06 September 2011
9/11: The twin towers
Respect to Paul Kerley at the BBC who has put together a fantastic slideshow taking a look back at the life of the Twin Towers see it here.
05 September 2011
Jeff Luker
Sick pictures from American photographer Jeff Luker. Born in 1985 he says he lives in Portland, Oregon/ New York City/ Massachusetss and sometimes other places, depending on what day it is. I say nice pics.
Keep up to date with Jeff and go see his blog here also check out the 'Go Forth' stuff he's done for Levi here.
Keep up to date with Jeff and go see his blog here also check out the 'Go Forth' stuff he's done for Levi here.
03 September 2011
Eric Schmidt's MacTaggart Lecture 2011
Eric Schmidt's MacTaggart lecture from the 2011 Edinburgh TV festival is an interesting read for anyone who wonders about future media. Entitled 'Television and the Internet: shared opportunity', Eric 'the exec chair of google' Schmidt's speech is available in full text here.
Back to the Start
Combine Willie Nelson's cover of Coldplay's "The Scientist' with the work of film-maker Johnny Kelly and you're pretty much guaranteed a decent vid. Enjoying the story of the farmer, seeing the error of his ways and going sustainable.
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