Thursday, January 31, 2008

EXHIBIT::BE KIND REWIND AT DEITCH PROJECT

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Those who are familiar with the work of Michel Gondry, know that he is one of the most individualistic and innovative directors within the past 10 years. And this newest project is no exception.
Gondry, is bringing yet another unique idea to the table, which will allow us to get interactive with his newest film Be Kind Rewind.
Deitch Projects, located in New York, will curate a 2nd exhibit for Gondry. The first was back in 2006 for his film Science of Sleep.
Taking the similar theme from Be Kind, viewers will be able to recreate their own films all set in the back lot of Deitch. They will also be able to rent the films of other visitors at the Be Kind Rewind “rental store”.

The exhibit will begin Feb.16 and will last through Mar 22nd.

INFO::DEITCH PROJECTS

DESIGN::ANDREA CLAIRE'S JASPER LAMP

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Designer Andrea Claire creates this parchment linen lamp, which is simplistically pleasing yet strong enough to enhance any dull room with a little character.

**Comes in varied styles.

BUY::ANDREA CLAIRE JASPER LAMP $400

Tuesday, January 29, 2008

DESIGN/EVENT::Chloë Sevigny launch party for Opening Ceremony

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Actress, party girl, and fashion icon Chloë Sevigny is launching her new line for Swedish/ New York store Opening Ceremony. Now everyone can wear the funky and eclectic duds the indie actress sports.
The party will be held at Webster Hall on Monday the 4th with an exclusive guest list.
The party will be co-hosted by M.A.C Cosmetics and Self Service magazine.

DJS::PAUL SEVIGNY, BENJAMIN CHO, BRIAN DEGRAW, LEO FITZPATRICK (yep, that guy from KIDS).

DESIGN/EVENT::NY FASHION WEEK SCHEDULE

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Fashion Week is approaching and everyone is dishing out their best networking tactics to get a seat in a surely packed house for countless shows for some of the best designers of our generation.
The Mercedes-Benz sponsored event will take place from Feb.1-8th. The schedule is listed, but shows and times are subject to change.

So go get your schmooze on!

SCHEDULE::MERCEDES-BENZ NY FASHION WEEK

NEWS::FLORIDA PRIMARY

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Hillary Clinton is still going strong. Clinton, leading at 51% is followed by fellow Democrat Barack Obama at 30% for the Democratic party during the Florida Primary coverage airing this evening.
Senator Clinton is vehemently talking about issues that we're all concerned about: healthcare, education, and the Iraqi war.

If you've felt like you haven't kept up with the polls, the time is now. The 2008 election is critical one, which will determine our future dramatically, so get informed!

NETWORK::CNN
CNNPOLITICS.COM

FLORIDA PRIMARY POLLS AS OF 9:10pm
DEMOCRAT::
CLINTON 51%
OBAMA 31%
EDWARDS 15%

REPUBLICAN::
MCCAIN 36%
ROMNEY 32%
GIULIANI 15%
HUCKABEE 13%
PAUL 3%

Monday, January 28, 2008

MV::ANDREAS NILSSON DIRECTS MOBY "ALICE"


**Double-click to start.

Experimental director Andrea Nilsson, who often directs mv's for The Knife, creates a montage of clips of explosive measures.
Song is pretty cheesy, but watch it on mute if need be.

DIRECTOR::ANDREAS NILSSON
PROD.CO::UNSIGNED BY CHOICE
ARTIST::MOBY
TRACK::ALICE

Sunday, January 27, 2008

AD::YSL PROMO DIRECTED BY CHRIS SWEENEY & SARAH CHATFIELD

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Keeping to the fashion forward nature that YSL embodies, two Colonel Blimp directors execute a promo that is as equally fantastic as the new collection.

WATCH THE PROMO::COLONEL BLIMP

DIRECTORS::SARAH CHATFIELD,CHRIS SWEENEY
PROD.CO::COLONEL BLIMP
DESIGNER::YSL

Friday, January 25, 2008

EVENTS/LECTURE::DIRECTOR ALBERT MAYSLES @ THE MET

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"Grey Gardens" Directed by Albert Maysles (1975)

Grey Gardens is one of my favorite documentary films and an absolute classic. Albert Maysles ability to direct and gain the trust of two reclusive East Hampton women, Edith Bouvier Beale, and her daughter Edie is both poignant and astonishing. A must-watch for doc film students and moviegoers alike.

Maysles will discuss and share excerpts of four of his documentary films at The Metropolitan Museum of Art.

"If you can't get a man to propose to you, you might as well be dead." -Edith 'Little Edie' Bouvier Beale

WHEN::FRIDAY, FEB.1
TIME::6PM
TICKETS::$23, $10 (STUDENT)

Thursday, January 24, 2008

BUY/DESIGN::MACBOOK AIR

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Steve Jobs has done it again. With the "thinnovative" design of the newest MacBook Air, avid Mac fans will be sure to surround Apple stores around the nation to get first dibs on the sleek item.

** Should be noted that MacBook Air has one USB port, no removable battery, no optical drive, comparatively limited hard disk space. So, in other words, it's not suited for everyone. But it just looks so good!

BUY::MACBOOK AIR $1,799-$3,098

Wednesday, January 23, 2008

MV::FEIST "I FEEL IT ALL" DIRECTED BY PATRICK DAUGHTERS



Frequent collaborators Feist and director Patrick Daughters team up once again for this sparkling video.

Daughters directed "Gold Lion" for the Yeah, Yeah, Yeahs, which has a similar feel.(view here)

ARTIST::FEIST
TRACK::I FEEL IT ALL
DIRECTOR::PATRICK DAUGHTERS
PROD.COMPANY::THE DIRECTORS BUREAU

Tuesday, January 22, 2008

EVENTS/MUSIC::2008 COACHELLA LINEUP ANNOUNCED!

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Finally! The lineup is up and going for all to decide whether they'll be at the big show or not. But why wouldn't you be there?

PLATFORM FAVE'S::

FRIDAY, APRIL 25::
JENS LEKMAN:MUM:ARCHITECTURE IN HELSINKI:MODESELEKTOR:ANIMAL COLLECTIVE:CUT COPY

SATURDAY, APRIL 26::
PORTISHEAD:KRAFTWERK:M.I.A:HOT CHIP:COLD WAR KIDS:BOYZ NOIZE:CINEMATIC ORCHESTRA:MARK RONSON

SUNDAY APRIL 27::
CHROMEO:THE STREETS:I"M FROM BARCELONA:THE FIELD:

**Tickets for COACHELLA go on sale Friday, January 25 at 10:00 AM
3 DAY PASS: $269-
SINGLE DAY: $90-

FULL LINEUP::COACHELLA 2008

BUY::CRITERION COLLECTION::4 BY AGNÈS VARDA

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Newest release via Criterion Collection.

"Agnès Varda used the skills she honed early in her career as a photographer to create some of the most nuanced, thought-provoking films of the past fifty years." -CC

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BOX SET INCLUDES::Le bonheur:Cléo from 5 to 7:La Pointe Courte:Vagabond

BUY::CRITERION COLLECTION $99.95

Monday, January 21, 2008

EVENTS::RESTAURANT WEEK BEGINS!

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New York is famously known for having some of the best restaurants in the world.
Well renowned chefs from all over the globe have made it the city for luxurious eating. And whether or not you can consider yourself a “foodie”, you’ll be sure to appreciate the extensive list of dining and cuisine to be offered for this years highly anticipated Restaurant Week: an annual event in which dozens upon dozens of restaurants participate in reduced/prix-fixed dinners.

BOOK NOW::RESTAURANT WEEK LIST

Saturday, January 19, 2008

BUY::MY SUMMER SANDAL

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Found via Style.com, this versatile sandal brings back the gladiator style with an updated look.
We experienced the gladiator sandal not too many summers ago, but with the sleek style of woven black leather, you'll feel like you're pulling off this Grecian look for the very first time.

SIGERSONMORRISON::BUY::$495. (212) 219-3893

Friday, January 18, 2008

MV::NIMA NOURIZADEH DIRECTS HOT CHIP "READY FOR THE FLOOR"



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This incredibly uber tacky 80's style (think Devo) mv is brought to you by Partizan director Nima Nourizadeh. It's incredibly silly and keeps to the light hearted nature that London band Hot Chip likes to project-- successfully I might add.

Nourizadeh also directed Hot Chips popular single "Over and Over", which for those who know me, know that it was my obnoxious ring tone for quite some time.

ART/EXHIBIT::NEW YORK

Here are few current exhibits to grace our community of museums & galleries:

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"Television Delivers People"
WHITNEY MUSEUM OF AMERICAN ART
945 Madison Avenue at 75th Street
December 12–February 17

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MOLLY SPRINGFIELD
MIREILLE MOSLER LTD.
35 East 67th Street
November 30–February 2

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ALBERTO BURRI (BIO)
MITCHELL-INNES & NASH
534 West 26th Street
November 29–January 19

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ZHANG HUAN
ASIA SOCIETY
725 Park Avenue at 70th Street
September 6–January 20

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Francis Alÿs
DIA AT THE HISPANIC SOCIETY OF AMERICA
Broadway between 155th & 156th Streets
September 20–April 6

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"Panoramas of the Moving Image"
MOMA- MUSEUM OF MODERN ART
11 West 53rd Street
September 12–February 25

Wednesday, January 16, 2008

BOOKS::TASCHEN SALE 1/18

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Taschen, purveyors of exquisite pop culture books, is having a Warehouse Sale. Take 50 - 75% off thousands of lightly worn and display copies. Starts Friday (1/18) through Sunday (1/20).

Taschen, 107 Greene Street (near Prince Street), (212) 226-2212, taschen.com

Thursday, January 10, 2008

BEAUTY::AVEDA INSTITUTE HAIRCUTS

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AVEDA is one of the most well respected salons in the world. Aside from their impeccable reputation for hair styling, their environmentally friendly products are sure to draw in those who make a conscious effort not to emit any more co2 into the world than there already is.

The prestigious Aveda Institute schools some of the next best talent out there.

The major perk is that anyone on a tight budget for a haircut can get a great cut for not a lot of money! And although it feels like a free clinic when you walk in, sitting along side dozens of those also trying to take advantage of the budding style makers, it’s still worth the wait.

Student cuts range from $20 and so on. However, stylists are picked at random, so don’t get attached to anyone!

BEFORE YOU GO:: Make sure you have plenty of time in your schedule! Students must consult with their instructors periodically throughout the cut, just to make sure all goes smoothly, which can make the cut last a good 2-2 ½ hours.

SITE::AVEDA INSTITUTE NEW YORK
PRICES::$20 & UP
LOCATION::233 SPRING STREET

Wednesday, January 9, 2008

EVENTS::MICHEL GONDRY DISCUSSION @ APPLE STORE SOHO, Jan.11th

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Be sure to arrive early. Seating is limited and space gets packed in quickly.

"indieWIRE Presents: Michel Gondry, Filmmaker, Be Kind Rewind
Filmmaker Michel Gondry will participate in a discussion and show scenes from his latest film, Be Kind Rewind, which stars Jack Black and Mos Def. When a man whose body accidentally becomes magnetized unintentionally erases every tape in his friend’s video store, the pair set out to remake the lost films, including Back to the Future and The Lion King. Be Kind Rewind was edited with Apple’s Final Cut Pro software. The event will be moderated by indieWIRE Editor-In-Chief, Eugene Hernandez."

TRAILER::BE KIND REWIND

WHEN:: January 11
TIME::7:00 p.m
LOCATION::103 Prince St 10012
CONTACT:: (212) 226-3126

BEAUTY::KIEHLS LIP BALM SPF 15

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Platform will now review beauty products! It seems like a shame not to, since I’m so addicted to them.

The newest addiction? KIEHLS Lip Balm SPF 15.

Aside from soothing your dry, cracked, peeling lips, they offer gloss with a tint of hue to liven up any washed out look.
Available in three shades:

-Hue 30G light golden color with peach tones, similar to Golden Berry Lip Gloss
-Hue 58B sheer lip-gloss with cooler red tones, similar to Black Raspberry Lip Gloss
- And a clear gloss that looks really great when mixed with any nude lip liner.

PRO INGREDIENTS INCLUDE:: Cotton Seed Oil, Squaline, and Vitamin E. Yum!

BUY::$8.50 per tube

DESIGN::CREATE YOUR OWN BEDDING WITH INMOD DESIGN STUDIO

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For some of us, buying bedding can be one of the most tedious tasks when decorating your bedroom. It can’t be too busy, or too bright, it has to be just right (rhyming not intended). It can’t take over your room, but still has to have some personality that represents your taste.
Luckily, Inmod Design Studio has made it easy for those lost in the depths of a linen nightmare.
Their user-friendly site lets you, the buyer, customize and design your own bedding that matches your own personal style.

“The hand-embroidered sheets are crafted with premium fabrics including silk taffetta, silk dupioni, and a plush linen blend. Inmod Design Studio™ gives you complete creative freedom to design your own luxury bedding."

INMOD DESIGN STUDIO::PRICES VARY
STARTDESIGNING

Tuesday, January 8, 2008

LISTEN::GLASS CANDY, B/E/A/T/B/O/X

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SPEAKING OF AN ARTIST::GLASS CANDY

Going back to the days when I felt the rhapsody for electronica music, Glass Candy brings all those fantastical memories of youthful dancing and miniskirts back into the present.
It’s Ida No’s sultry vocals mixed with Johnny Jewels producing talents that make this semi-new duo an unstoppable must-listen-to force.
B/E/A/T/B/O/X is Glass Candy’s newest album. Their roller disco sounding track Etheric Device channels some Olivia Newton John mixed with a IDM influences.
For those feeling the dark days of nothing to listen to while getting ready (as I have been feeling of late) Glass Candy will be sure to get you in the "mood" once again, dancing to the genius computer generated tune(s).

YOU WILL ENJOY IF YOU ENJOY::CHROMATICS,KATE BUSH, OLIVIA NEWTON JOHN, CUT COPY

ARTIST::GLASS CANDY
ALBUM::B/E/A/T/B/O/X
FAVE TRACK::ETHERIC DEVICE
BUY::AMAZON.COM::$8.91
LABEL::ITALIANS DO IT BETTER
MYSPACE::GLASS CANDY

LISTEN::NPR INTERVIEW WITH DIRECTOR WOODY ALLEN

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"Woody Allen on Aging, Filmmaking and Escape".

NPR host Scott Simon interviews iconic director Woody Allen. He speaks about his new film Cassandra's Dream, starring Colin Farrell and Ewan McGregor, the luck he’s had in his life, and his inability to make friends.

Apparently, actress Scarlett Johansson tagged him the most antisocial person she’s ever met, in which he responded “I’m not antisocial, I’m just not social.”

LISTEN::WOODY ALLEN INTERVIEW

Monday, January 7, 2008

MV::DOUGAL WILSON DIRECTS GOLDFRAPP "A&E"



Director Dougal Wilson - Colonel Blimp – directs for British Electronica songstress Alison Goldfrapp (better known as Goldfrapp).
The video is another choreographed number, which has been quite the common technique these days for various directors (i.e. Diane Martel, Patrick Daughters).
It’s an autumn day coming to life, as Ms.Goldfrapp wistfully stares into the camera and sings the melodic tune “A&E”.

DIRECTOR::DOUGAL WILSON
PROD.CO::COLONEL BLIMP
ARTIST::GOLDFRAPP
TRACK::A&E

Saturday, January 5, 2008

AD::MONSTER JOBS "DAYBREAK"



MJZ director Nicolai Fuglsig draws out the dramatic experience we sometimes feel waking up early for work, or at least for a job we dread.

Director::NICOLAI FUGLSIG
Production CO: MJZ
Client::MONSTER

Friday, January 4, 2008

NEWS::BARACK OBAMA WINS IOWA CAUCUS

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The US Senator from Illinois and Democratic nominee for the 2008 presidential election won the Iowa Caucus: an electoral event that has been assumed to indicate who may win the election by using preliminary tactics from the 99 counties in Iowa, which delegate for Congressional District Convention and the State Convention.

Alongside Obama winner was fellow nominee and Republican candidate Mike Huckabee (who opposes abortion, same-sex marriage, and civil unions. Surprise, surprise!)

Fellow Democratic nominee Hillary Clinton came in third for at the Iowa Caucus.

Elections are scheduled to be held November 4th, 2008, which allows enough time for the polls to waver in either Obama’s or Clintons favor.
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