Seeing as I have been posting about my new operating system, I think this video is entirely appropriate: Via SF Signal (Update: oh, and by the way, Donny Osmond = freakin’ brilliant!) Technorati Tags: donny osmond, nerdy, seth green, weird al, youtube
Great video, catchy tune: For a flava of Bat For Lashes live, check this one out: And another live video: I’m definitely planning on getting their debut album in the next week or two. Yes, I could download it from Amazon.com or iTunes. But I’m feeling archaic these days and will probably hit up an …
The first time I heard Diamanda Galas was in a car, driving through the fog at 2 am, listening to her Plague Mass being played on WRIU. Freaked me the fuck out – wasn’t sure if I was hearing a human or a demon or an angel. I’ve seen her live twice and both times …
You’ve heard of Darth Vader, but what about CHAD VADER, DAY SHIFT MANAGER!! Check it out, yo: Stormtroopers, Stormtroopers, Stormtroopers everywhere . . . and far sexier than you may have though possible. Red & Jonny have a unique predilection for taking pictures of themselves in all sorts of contexts wearing Stormtrooper helmets. The effect …
Sketch Comedy – Billyburg Style: Technorati Tags: poykpac, hipsters, brooklyn, sketch comedy
I saw this over on Feministing and wanted to share it with anyone who might stop by here. Her words are beautiful and ugly and intense and, sadly, so very necessary. According to the comments at Feministing her name is Andrea Gibson and you can find more of her work at her website. Technorati Tags: …
Was listening to Radio Paradise and they played “Strange Boat” by the Waterboys – who never quite got the attention, at least in the US, that I think they deserved. Couldn’t find “Strange Boat,” but came across one of their few hit singles on YouTube. You know, there was a time when I actually liked …
This film is haunting, creepy, beautifully made, and says so much about how beauty is created within the mind of the beholder. There is a short interview with the director, Andy Huang on the 7th Annual San Diego Asian Film Festival’s site, Technorati Tags: animation, feminism, film, science fiction
Back in the mid-80s, Howard Jones was a favorite of mine. Somehow his earnest, New Wave, synth-pop tunes connected to the romantic/idealist that was the teenaged LtL. In particular his albums “Human’s Lib” (Howard Jones) and “Dream Into Action” (Howard Jones). His songs definitely feel dated, almost silly at time, but songs like “Elegy” and …
Thanks to Neil Gaiman for posting this on his blog. While this YouTube video is pretty good quality, I would also suggest you check out Marcondes’ website for a greater quality version as well as other short films. I had never heard of him before today, but hope to see much more of his incredible …