Monthly Archives: June 2009

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Film Saint John of Las Vegas

by Chris Gore
June 11, 2009 - 10:14 pm


“He never wins.  At anything!  He never even wins at those cheap lottery scratch cards.”

Steve Buscemi does not do funny things.  Steve Buscemi does not say funny things.  Steve Buscemi is just funny.  Buscemi has always shined in even the smallest role in films like Reservoir Dogs and The Big Lebowski, but he shines brightest in his leading role in Saint John of Las Vegas by first-time director Hue Rhodes.  If silent film star Buster Keaton is the model for deadpan loser humor, than Buscemi is the modern day equivalent.

Steve plays John, a lowly insurance claims officer cursed with the worst luck in the world.  He’s not just a loser, he is an epic fail.  His keys don’t work.  He can’t open the door at work.  He never wins.  At anything!  He never even wins at those cheap lottery scratch cards. He’s not just stuck in cubicle, he’s stuck in his life.

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Film Godspeed

by Chris Gore
June 11, 2009 - 5:00 pm

Charlie is a faith healer just out to do some good and lift the spirits of those he encounters.  But after his family is brutally and randomly murdered, even the faith healer can lose faith.  Charlie is truly lost after his loss, until a woman named Sarah enters his life.  She may be leading him to salvation… or to those who killed his loved ones.  Betrayal leads to violence in its most brutal forms… including crushing another human’s skull in one of those turn-your-head-away-and-plug-your-ears types of scenes.  At least for the squeamish.

Godspeed is one of those simple thrillers that excels in the way that all great thrillers do – the most intense scenes involve two people talking. Take away the gunplay and the violence and the blood, the really engaging drama occurs two actors create a moment so intense you can feel a pin drop… if there were a pin around.

Words by Chris Gore

Film Why CineVegas Matters?

by Chris Gore
June 11, 2009 - 4:52 pm

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The CineVegas Film Festival calls itself the “Most Dangerous Film Festival in the World.”  Having attended more than 100 festivals worldwide where I’ve heard the hype and seen the promotions and the marketing, I will say that CineVegas is not fucking kidding.  Not one damn bit.  I’ve been coming to CineVegas more than five years if memory serves and it probably doesn’t because, well, it’s Vegas and drinking is involved, so it might be seven years.  Anyway, that doesn’t matter, what really matters is that no other film festival can provide the kind of danger… the kind of bad that is so good… like gambling and strippers and clubs and parties and depravity.  You’ll find some of those elements in the films and the ones you miss can be found anywhere in Vegas.

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Music Bad Boy Bill Banks Bucks for Beats

by Shop Keeper
June 10, 2009 - 8:07 am

Bad Boy Bill Interview

To call Bad Boy Bill accomplished would be a bit of an understatement. Voted America’s Favorite DJ (BPM Magazine). Winner of URB’s Massy Poll. Co-founder of Beatport.com, the leader in electronic dance music downloads. That might be enough success for some, but not for this world-renowned DJ. With over two decades of DJing under his belt, Bad Boy Bill is ready to release his first full-length artist album.

“I think people are going to be surprised because its different than what they probably expect from me,” says Bill. “And I like that.”

Bad Boy Bill and Alyssa Palmer

Out July 28, Bad Boy Bill The Album (Nettwerk) packs a double punch: the impressive collaborators we anticipate from an industry vet (Duran Duran’s John Taylor; Alyssa Palmer; JJ Flores; Steve Smooth; Alex Peace), combined with unexpected self-aware lyrics and unique production that seamlessly weaves Bill’s electronic edge into rock, hip hop, and rap.

While most of the tracks on The Album have been closely guarded secrets, Bill has previewed lead single “Falling Anthem” extensively, to rave reviews. Number 9 on the Billboard Dance Chart and steadily climbing, the track features vocals by the talented producer and singer Alyssa Palmer, and has already been remixed by Herve, Harry Choo Choo Romero, and Sylvane.

Bad Boy Bill – Falling Anthem (Herves-We are a Beautiful Disaster Remix Radio Edit)

Art/Design Daze & Crash – Graffiti Gatekeepers

by Geo Hagan
June 10, 2009 - 8:05 am

Brooklyn's Ad Hoc Gallery

Alison Buxton, the co-owner of Brooklyn’s Ad Hoc gallery is perhaps the nicest, most open-minded, welcoming person you’ll ever meet. Her gallery business card lists her as “Co-founder, Cat Wrangler and Problem Solver,” and one can only imagine her handling these duties with love and the utmost of human respect. In that light, there couldn’t have been a better venue than her avant-garde gallery for two great heroes of Graffiti culture, Daze & Crash, to show their latest collaborative retrospective.

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Music The Long Lost

by Shop Keeper
June 10, 2009 - 8:02 am

The Long Lost New Song

The Long Lost consists of husband-&-wife Alfred (a.k.a. electronic Daedelus) and Laura Darlington. In contrast to the avant-electronics and hip-hop aesthetics of Alfred’s music as Daedelus, The Long Lost is a union of two songwriters & producers with a penchant for sad sounds and delicate, electro-acoustic melodies. Psychedelic lullabies for lovers and the lovelorn. As well as Sa-Ra, Laura has also sung for Flying Lotus. A fascinating and utterly individual project, The Long Lost take the subject of love away from the cliches and hackneyed wailing of the mainstream and reconnect it to those strange and uncontrollable emotions were all so in thrall to.

The Long Lost – Amiss

Art/Design Twin Atlantic Scratches the Skin

by Barbie Brady and Sidney Bensimon
June 9, 2009 - 9:29 am

Twin Atlantic Get L.A. Tattoos


The truest way to set a memory is to mix it with a little of both pleasure and pain. Scottish rock band, Twin Atlantic, broke virgin skin in the service of remembering their time recording in Los Angeles. For singer Sam, and drummer Craig, it was their very first tattoo. Bass player Ross already has a few mementos of his own from previous encounters with inkslingers abroad. While Guitarist, Barry, just watched it all unfold.


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Music Please Don’t Touch!

by Shop Keeper
June 9, 2009 - 9:28 am

Polly Scattergood writes ethereal pop songs. Here is the original mix of Please Don’t Touch (video) below and then you tell me what remix does it for you? I’m a little fond of the Dub Mix…..its very Blondie-esque.

Polly Scattergood – Please Don’t Touch (The Golden Filter Remix)

Polly Scattergood – Please Don’t Touch (The Golden Filter Remix)(Pop Mix)

Polly Scattergood – Please Don’t Touch  (The Golden Filter Remix)(Dub Mix)

Music Nickodemus

by Shop Keeper
June 9, 2009 - 9:26 am

Nickodemus Interview
After a strong debut album Endangered Species, Nickodemus unleashes his second solo album, Sun People!   Inspired by sunny days and good people, the album mixes positive dance music from all over the globe including Guinea, Colombia, Puerto Rico, Brazil, Romania, India, Turkey, United Kingdon & his hometown Brooklyn, NYC!  Some of the original Endangered Species  cast returns for Sun People  including Jay Rodriguez, Quantic, Hector “Tempo” Alomar & the Candela Allstars, Zeb, Nappy G & Real Live Show. New additions to the signature Nickodemus sound on Sun People include Guinean born singer Ismael Kouyate, Indian classical & pop singer Falu, Richard Shepherd of Radio Mundial, Brazilian born singer Liliana of the band Maracatu, the versatile voice of Nuriya, members of Taraf de Haidouks, and The New York Gypsy Allstars.

Nickodemus -2 Sips Magic 1

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Oddity “Rick” James Stewart Plays Like a Champion

by Barbie Brady
June 9, 2009 - 9:14 am


Rick James Stewart

For those of you into the Supercross scene you are well aware of James Stewart Jr., better known as James “Bubba” Stewart, and as seen above, alter ego, “Rick” James Stewart. For those of you not in the know I’m about to school you, Stewart is really the first black supercross athlete who has pretty much dominated just about every race he’s competed in.

Stewart won the 2009 Monster Energy® AMA Supercross, an FIM World Championship, season finale in Las Vegas. On the winner’s stand he was presented  with a one of a kind, custom, Guitar Hero Guitar.

Rick James Stewart's Custom Guitar Hero Guitar
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