January 2009
Better Late Than Never
Rather than make a Top Ten of 2008, I thought I’d direct your attention to ten films I enjoyed that were overlooked by audiences and/or year-end list makers. Think of it not as a definitive statement on the last year, but rather as a list of recommendations… sort of a reverse birthday present from me to you.
Boy A (John Crowley) Che (Steven Soderbergh) The Edge of Heaven (Fatih Akin)...
“Robyn Turns 26” by Pavement
on the...
No Way Jose!
My birthday dinner at The Bazaar is off because they will randomly be closed on Thursday (private party?), voiding my reservation. Those spherical olives will have to wait…
The "Let's Get Tess Lynch, Yum Watch, &, Max...
A plea from Douglas Reinhardt of the new boutique firm Tumblr Talent Agency. Thanks for having our backs, SkeetOnJammers. (Note: I convinced Douglas to try Indian food for the first time. I think the samosa made quite the impression).
skeetonmischa:
Before I retreat to the Overlook Hotel that has become my mind over the last few weeks, I must call upon you, the reader, the Tumblr faithful, the...
“Strung Out” by William Bell and Mavis...
“I’m glad the extras from “Electric Feel” finally found some work again…”
– another comment on The Killers video
Watch(via seafolk but with different songs).
Los Angeles Times: Juliette Commagere seeks... →
@ The Roxy tonight, 9:30
This video and song are past the point of homosexual. . come on with that leotard? Its not even visually stunning, just trying to be a artsy 80’s style. And Im not really feeling that super gay song either.
- comment on myspace
“So this is what The Road Warrior would look like if it was directed by Joel...”
– comment on Stereogum
WatchThis is the video for The Killers that I worked on. If you see a little man covered in stuffed animals at the end, it’s me.
Juliette is playing tomorrow night at the Roxy,...
“Optimo” by Liquid Liquid
Ultimate...
“Cars” by Mark Tango.
“12th Street Clutter” by Zombie Court
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“Genius of Love” by Tom Tom Club,...
"The Deal Is Done": Weiner & Lionsgate Agree To... →
bigscreenlittlescreen:
Everybody exhale. After a threatened desertion of the series, Mad Men showrunner Matthew Weiner will be coming back for a third and fourth season, to the tune of a seven figure deal.
Is it cool if I post my Favorite Films of 2008 list in a few weeks? I’m still playing catch up and I must be thorough. After watching In The City of Sylvia last night and totally freaking out, I realize there’s a lot of potential gems that I’ve not yet experienced.
Here’s what I haven’t seen yet:
Afterschool Ballast Changeling Che (seeing it tomorrow) A Christmas...
My Tumblr crushes
These are my most liked Tumblrs. No surprises here. I endorse these blogs thoroughly.
In alphabetical order, so as to not upset/embarass anybody/myself:
blairports / britticisms / dr.ned / ericanicole / magicmolly / mmddyyyy mollylambert / pleasegoeasyonme / skeetonmischa / tesslynch thisismyfavoritesong / yumwatch
Note to fellow Tumblrs: if you hit refresh, additional crushes may be...
“Split, Pt. 2” by The Groundhogs from...