The White Stripes (Documentary) at UC San Diego
Date: February 23rd, 2010 Category: People, Things Tags: films, music, white stripes [ View Comments ]
On Tuesday, March 2, 2010 at 8:00PM you can check out the White Stripes documentary entitled “Under Great White Northern Lights” at UC San Diego’s The Loft. This is a free showing of the film so get there early. You can check out the film trailer here at the White Stripes official website. You can also check out the extended trailer here on YouTube.
Oh, and if you can’t tell by looking at my blog design, the White Stripes are by far my favorite band! So, you know I’ll be there…
Here’s the synopsis of the film:
From the cinematic genius of Emmett Malloy is spawned this unprecedented account of The White Stripes reality- their unrivaled musicianship, and unfiltered commentaries on life and life on the road, all in the Canadian summer of 2007. Through his 16mm camera lens, Malloy brings to full exposure the essence of Jack and Meg White in his documentary “Under Great White Northern Lights.” The film was conceived from the band’s initiative to do the undone- tour each province in Canada, every reasonable (or unreasonable) nook of the landscape including bowling alleys and city buses, in order to deliver their legendary sound to unsuspecting townspeople and diehard fans alike. And as to be expected, the duo does it all. They play their longest show ever at the Savoy Theater on their 10th anniversary, only to balance it out with a subsequent one-note ensemble. And somewhere between tinkering on old pianos and firing off cannons in an empty field, the band evokes and sustains a most intimate connection with their audience. “Under Great White Northern Lights” illuminates the soul of the White Stripes, their rooted spirit for Rock ‘n Roll, and their unshakable dedication to their fans. As Jack White simplifies it in the film, “from the ocean to the permafrost” he and Meg only come to delivery some of the most unforgettable performances our generation has ever seen.
5-Second Films
Date: December 28th, 2009 Category: People, Things Tags: 5-second films, films [ View Comments ]
Check out these awesome short films. Really short! Each movie is only 5 seconds in length. Head over to 5-Second Films and check out all the rest of their vids. Hilarious…
Here’s one sent to me by a friend titled “Late For Work”
30-Second Bunnies Theatre
Date: September 23rd, 2009 Category: Things Tags: animation, films, funny [ View Comments ]
A friend of mine told me about these funny animated flash movies where bunnies re-enact famous movies in 30 seconds. Awesome stuff. I’ve embedded 2 of my favorites. Check out “The Shining” (below) and then click the “continue reading” link to watch “Casablanca”. Check out the rest of this animated series here.