That’s the title of this splendid video from the (hopefully budding) FUBEAR STUDIOS.
This flat-out delights me, despite the eventual fate of the fez wearing protagonist. It perks me up more than a morning cup of coffee (especially when the bear starts rocking out on guitar).
Personally, I want a sequel in which the bear rules the colony from his little glass chamber. It could be done.
I watched Blood Tea and Red String last night, and was quite impressed.
Thirteen years in the making, Christiane Cegavske’s dialog free film tells the tale of the struggle between the aristocratic White Mice and the rustic Creatures Who Dwell Under the Oak over the doll of their heart’s desire. The Mice commission the Oak Dwellers to create a beautiful doll for them. When she is complete, the Creatures fall in love with her and refuse to give her up. Resorting to thievery the Mice abscond with her in the middle of the night.
This stop motion fairly tale cloaks some rather dark messages of obsession and socio-political commentary. It’s probably not for everyone…but I loved it and I’m eagerly awaiting the sequel: Seed in the Sand due out in 2012. Anyone intrigued by the style of the more mainstream Jigsaw puppet in the Saw film series should definitely pay homage to Cegavske’s craftsmanship by watching her film.
In addition to the painstaking (though certainly worthwhile) effort of these films, Christiane Cegavske also has galleries of other mixed media arts on her website.
Although there is some phenomenal digital art out there, I’ll always have a soft spot for tangible creations that get an artist’s hands dirty.
I’ll preface this post by saying that I am *very* picky about anime. But I thank Artie (and Netflix Instant Queue) for bringing my attention to “Kakurenbo.” The film is based on a game of hide and seek that children play near the ruins of an abandoned city…with the persistent threat of being captured by demons.
I view Kakurenbo as a fantastic portrayal of a vivid nightmare. There is no back story, no developed plot…simply a game that embodies the terror of the chase, and culminates in a chilling twist with the seamless blending of innocence and evil.
Definitely worth the 20 minutes! Stick with it for the ending.
The latest creation from the wonderfully talented Matt Conant and Stephanie Yuhas is a parody of Britney Spears’ “Piece of Me.”
The Original slipped entirely past my radar, so I had to look it up for comparison. Turns out, “Piece of Me” is a lackluster, deadpan, failed attempt at self-satire (in my humble opinion, anyway).
But look at THIS video, oozing with charisma and carnivorous delights! Warning: NSFV (not safe for vegans)
Matt and Steph…you’ve done it again, my friends!
The great folks at PES have done it again! This unique stop motion animation uses innovative materials to replicate various foods and cooking processes. Very clever! Have a look:
I recommend their other films as well.
I think after Pan’s Labyrinth I’ll see any Guillermo del Toro project. In the wake of this fantastic monster I can’t wait to see what he does with the new Hellboy characters.
Wired recently featured an article on the film realizations of Hellboy sketches, and the book chronicling the collaboration of Del Toro and Hellboy creator Mike Mignola.
Let’s get this straight: I am not a fan of rock opera’s or heiresses who “act.” Yet I’m beyond excited to see Repo! The Genetic Opera.
The music is described as “Industrial Punk Cabaret” and the list of participants is drool-worthy. Among my favorites: Ogre, Sarah Brightman, Joan Jett, Buckethead, David J., Daniel Ash, Melora Creager, Poe…(I could go on, but oh movie, you had me at “Ogre”).
Check out the first official trailer:
An epidemic of organ failures devastates the planet. Panic erupts and scientists feverishly make plans for a massive organ harvest. Out of the tragedy, GeneCo, a multi-billion dollar biotech company, emerges. GeneCo provides organ transplantation for a profit. In addition to financing options, GeneCo reserves the right to implement default remedies, including repossession. For those who can’t keep up with their organ payments, collection is the responsibility of “organ repo men”, skilled assassins contracted by GeneCo, ordered to recover GeneCo’s property by any means necessary. – IMDB
I can’t believe I had to miss this last night. Fritz Lang’s Metropolis (one of my all time favorites) with a live score performed on Dewanatron instruments.
I can only imagine the synergy of Lang’s imagery and THESE lovely music makers.
I’m SO curious about what the film maker will do with this concept:
A new horror movie says what the rest of the world already knows: the English language is an infectious disease. Canadian filmmaker Bruce McDonald, who directed cult hit Roadkill as well as episodes of sexy space opera Lexx, stopped by the 680 News Radio Station in Toronto to do research for his his new horror movie Pontypool, which is set mostly in a radio station in Pontypool, Wales. He was pretty mum on the plot but spilled that, “The reason for this violence is that the English language has become infected with a virus.” Like a killer meme? Or something else? Maybe the plot follows William S. Burroughs’ idea that “language is a virus from outer space.”
These days, people can’t seem to let a good thing (or a bad movie) rest in peace.
This ambitious fellow decided to try his hand at a “serious, very scary” remake of Plan 9 from Outer Space. I applaud him ONLY (and I do mean only) for his choice of a release date: 09/09/09
Weren’t we all happy with Plan 9’s place in cinematic infamy?
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