That is so funny and true: repetitiveness, same scenario, same or very similar people, same crowdy and smoky places. Nothing thrills them anymore, no-one kills them anymore:)
The Pierces/Boring
The sisters’ Secret also appears in Dexter, Season 3 promo; bloody, bloody secret
Very interesting BBC documentary about human striving for happiness (in two parts). Beginning form Freud’s theory it tries to uncover the great forces which are used to control the masses in the modern democracy. The first episode is about Freud’s nephew Edward Bernays who broke the taboo on women smoking by persuading them that cigarettes were a symbol of independence and freedom. But Bernays was convinced that this was more than just a way of selling consumer goods. It was a new political idea: by satisfying the inner irrational desires that his uncle had identified, people could be made happy and ready to be controlled. It was the start of the all-consuming self which unfortunately has come to dominate today’s world.
Part 1
Happiness machines 1/6
Part 2
(via neo-nomad)
(via swissmiss)
In this time of overwhelming rituals I somehow identify more with the wild…
Very nice project on Behance Network…
… which reminds me of “All we gotta do” protest song by a master dr House/Hugh Laurie (once posted on the old blog, but it’s perfect!:)
Helvetica is a feature-length independent film about typography, graphic design and global visual culture. It looks at the proliferation of one typeface (which is probably the most famous type in the world and celebrated its 50th birthday in 2007) as part of a larger conversation about the way type affects our lives. The film is an exploration of urban spaces in major cities and the type that inhabits them, and a fluid discussion with renowned designers about their work, the creative process, and the choices and aesthetics behind their use of type. I wouldn’t mind to get it as a christmas gift, naturally together with the Wisdom book by Andrew Zuckerman:)
The Art of the Title is a blog totally devoted to title sequences of the films. Brilliant idea to gather them at one place, some are stunning. Below, two of my the most favorite:
Six Feet Under – it’s just perfect, perfect. Watch it here.
Dexter – wonderful, macabre opening to the show. Watch it here.
Today I stumbled upon “9 crimes” – a lyrical, delicate and romantic song by Damien Rice.
And I watched “9 songs” for the next time – a beautiful erotic movie, passionate and bursting with desire. How different it is from “9 crimes” and how close at the same time…
I just can’t get this movie out of my head! Jellyfish (Meduzot), an amazing production by Etgar Keret and Shira Geffen, has intertwined my neurons, thoughts and emotions with one another. This is a watery picture: water as a sign of transition, rebirth, freedom is actually the main character. On the other hand, people are floating in their lives like medusas without control over themselves in this sea of unconsciousness… This is an outstanding and very poetic story (and beautifully filmed!) about loneliness, longing, independence, connection and – most of all – forgiveness. It’s a must!
