December 2008
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30 Unforgettable Movie Opening Sequences →
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Dec 31st
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Before I post the last entry of my “Favourite Songs of 2008” series tomorrow, I thought I’d link a handful of other fantastic songs from this great year that I shared here on Tumblr already (that haven’t already been re-mentioned). I’ve left out a lot of gems over this month of posting of course, but hopefully I’ve brought attention to at least one or two...
Dec 31st
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ListenFavourite Songs of 2008 Kanye West - Street...
Dec 31st
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The Peanut Butter Solution [1985, d. Michael Rubbo] Only one of my favouritest movies as a child (and forever more no doubt). I rented this on VHS more times than all the Back to the Futures combined I bet (that’s a lot). It creeped the hell out of me then, and still does after briefly scanning the above video. Sure, it’s a kids movie, made on the cheap in Quebec, but as with so many...
Dec 30th
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ListenFavourite Songs of 2008 Black Milk - Losing Out...
Dec 29th
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ListenFavourite Songs of 2008 Kleerup - Thank You For...
Dec 27th
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ListenFavourite Songs of 2008 N*E*R*D - Anti-Matter...
Dec 27th
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Dec 25th
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Dec 25th
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ListenFavourite Songs of 2008 Brazillian Girls -...
Dec 24th
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Listenmagicjuan: 10. The Foreign Exchange - I Wanna...
Dec 23rd
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ListenFavourite Songs of 2008 TV on the Radio - DLZ...
Dec 21st
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True Hip-Hop Stories: Lords Of The Underground I’m really enjoying this series. Here’s hoping D-Nice keeps it up in ‘09.
Dec 21st
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The Big Shave (1967, d. Martin Scorsese) I always enjoy seeing the early works of my favourite directors. No exception here. Gotta love the music and blood hallmarks that Scorsese would go on to perfect. I can’t help but notice a bit of influence this may have had on noted admirer Wes Anderson - specifically this scene from The Royal Tenenbaums. [via the filmlinc blog]
Dec 20th
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Dec 20th
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ListenFavourite Songs of 2008 Q-Tip - Move [The...
Dec 19th
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ListenFavourite Songs of 2008 Wiley - Wearing My Rolex...
Dec 19th
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ListenFavourite Songs of 2008 Big Boi - Royal Flush...
Dec 18th
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My Bloody Valentine 3-D [trailer] Well what do we have here? Although it bears no resemblance in tone, plot or Canadianess to the awesome original, this MIGHT just be fun. With it being a January studio release and a horror remake, the bar is set pretty low. Early word seems positive enough and most importantly, it spurred the DVD re-release of the original (that includes the long-rumoured,...
Dec 17th
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Mutant Ninja Turtles Inspire Violence →
This ancient (1991 is ancient, yes?) article is filled with perfect quotes: “73 educators from 19 states who responded to the survey said kids emulate the turtles’ karate chopping and pizza chomping, but little else.” - I totally chomped like only Mickey could!! Dude. “Levin sees no end in sight” - To this day, I can’t escape the kids and their makeshift...
Dec 17th
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Ad Songs of the Year [Advertising Age] →
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Dec 17th
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ListenFavourite Songs of 2008 Hercules and Love Affair...
Dec 17th
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ListenFavourite Songs of 2008 Cut Copy - Hearts on Fire...
Dec 16th
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ListenFavourite Songs of 2008  Kidz In The Hall -...
Dec 14th
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Dec 14th
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Dec 12th
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ListenFavourite Songs of 2008  Why? - Fatalist...
Dec 12th
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Dec 12th
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bol: The Sound of Young America: True Hip-Hop Stories
Dec 12th
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Top 40 Music Videos of 2008 →
I haven’t been in the habit of seeking out music videos much these last few years, but lists like this keep me somewhat informed about the solid stuff still getting made. Highlights for me (from that list): The BPA [ft. David Byrne & Dizzee Rascal]: “Toe Jam” Flying Lotus: “Parisian Goldfish” Gnarls Barkley: “Who’s Gonna Save My Soul?” ...
Dec 12th
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Dec 12th
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ListenFavourite Songs of 2008 The Teenages - Homecoming...
Dec 12th
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The New Cult Canon: Exotica →
I was very pleased to see a New Cult Canon entry on one of my favourite films of the 90’s. I was able to catch it in beautiful HD a couple weeks ago and it hasn’t aged a bit. It’s still as devastating and captivating as ever, gorgeously shot, with a haunting soundtrack/score and outstanding performances. A proud moment in Canadian film history.
Dec 11th
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ListenFavourite Songs of 2008 GZA - 7 Pounds [Pro...
Dec 11th
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ListenFavourite Songs of 2008 Vast Aire - Back 2 Basics...
Dec 10th
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ListenFavourite Songs of 2008 Flying Lotus - Beginners...
Dec 7th
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Dec 7th
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How they shot The Godfather →
Nice article, in promotion of the book. The next time I happen across $700, it’s mine. I love this photo, in particular:
Dec 7th
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“I end careers, years, pierce ears fierce with spears They say I’m gifted, get...”
– - Elzhi Read along while listening to the track below. Still stunned.
Dec 6th
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ListenFavourite Songs of 2008 Elzhi - Motown 25 (feat....
Dec 6th
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Dec 6th
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ListenFavourite Songs of 2008  Portishead -...
Dec 5th
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Films Seen - November 2008
(all ratings our of 5 stars; bold indicates a first-time viewing) 11-01 : The Shining [1980 / Stanley Kubrick] ***** 11-02 : The Dirk Diggler Story [1988 / Paul Thomas Anderson] *** 11-09 : The Wizard of Gore [1970 / Herschell Gordon Lewis] **** 11-09 : The Midnight Meat Train [2008 / Ryuhei Kitamura] **** 11-11 : The Ten [2007 / David Wain] **½ 11-14 : The...
Dec 4th
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Dec 4th
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ListenFavourite Songs of 2008 James Pants - KA$H (feat....
Dec 4th
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ListenFavourite Songs of 2008 The Streets - The...
Dec 3rd