inside jim jarmusch’s new collab with the skateroom

the collaboration includes an unreleased series of the filmmaker’s photographs printed on skate decks

as well as an exclusive short film of miami skateboarder beatrice domond shot by jarmusch himself

a short film by jim jarmusch, starring beatrice domond

jim jarmusch, the acclaimed filmmaker and visual artist, is a self-proclaimed night owl. his best ideas and most creative revelations come to him after dark which, in a remarkable way, really translates into the atmosphere of his projects. one such project was the rare photography series taken by him in the 1980s. jarmusch repeatedly captured the screen of an analogue television while watching a vast repertoire of black-and-white films. the result was a selection of intuitively taken snapshots, hidden in the archives until now. four decades later, the skateroom is proud to feature those captivating works in our first skate art collection with the iconic filmmaker. a nod to jarmusch’s collage-making practice, the photographs have been featured on skate decks in seemingly random sets of threes. whether their placement seems contrasting or connected is up to the eye of the viewer. the artist himself refers to the process as more dreamlike than logical, with the dark background of each board adding to the mysterious effect. as with all collections from the skateroom, this collaboration will contribute to the funding of skatepark construction and educational initiatives for underprivileged youth worldwide. purchasing an edition is not only a chance to own a unique artwork from jim jarmusch, but also an opportunity to make a tangible impact, one skate deck at a time. by uh

24 hours war : ferrari battle with ford at the lemans – a documentary film by nate adams and adam carilla

enzo ferrari sporting a good year jacket

ferrari 330 P4 lemans 1967

only one company wins 1st

“24 hours war” a documentary film by nate adams and adam carilla

 

great companion to the ford vs ferrari film  – this documentary was made prior to the actual film and gives actual first hand stories of what actually took place before and on the race day. in the early 1960s, henry ford II and enzo ferrari went to war on the battlefield of le mans and tested the limits of international racing. this epic battle saw drivers lose their lives, family dynasties nearly collapse and two giant of car manufacturers develop their finest cars. by dd

we now have the technology – in beta mode: floppy disc, oscilloscope, pc, techmoan… go!

thanks to jerobeam fenderson of oscilloscope music (oscilloscope music – intersect)

demonstration on how exactly it works (N-SPHERES – jeroboam henderson)

halfway between noise music, experimental and techno, the folks at oscilloscope music have a floppy disc based app for mac and pc that creates graphics on a hardware oscilloscope using just the audio content. for those without one of these ancient devices it emulates the oscilloscope graphics conveniently on your computer screen. as seen demonstrated on techmoan. for more of this and other rarities visit bkbunnyland. by bb

spoiled child: always at the the right place, at the right time… again

“pop fashion rebel” jeremy scott showed up for his “spoiled child” launch in NYC

good music…

 

good drinks…

good skin…

good fun…

all for the future of wellness… at spoiled child where you can find everything…

from $45 hair masks, to $89 drinks, to $58 skincare, to $350 hoodies. there is even an $89 yoga mat for your consideration.

jeremy was to fashion what sex pistols were to music, or warhol to heavy art. he was one of the first to mash up adidas with designer fashion. made bad, look good (we wont forgive you for that j). made moschino well more moschino…. of course today all that seems par for the course… but somebody had to wear that safety pin first. seems like a long way to go to get here with wellness and all – but i suppose the whole kidrobot, BBC, glossed up jeff koons spaceman makes total sense for a face-cream, if its from the prince of pop. right? kiss! kiss! bang! bang! photo credit: matt weinberger. by kgb

ian brown: your brilliant but yo voice ain’t that good

ian brown formally of stone roses

documentary worth a watch (the works 2000)

 and here’s tony wilson of granada (also owner of factory records – hello!) – LOL – hi tony!


and finally a BBC docu on the stone roses

the stone roses, along with other bands like happy mondays and james, helped to define the madchester scene, a vibrant and influential period in british music. you hear that oasis? liam’s gonna have somethin’ to say… by ar

a swedish love story : beautiful cinematographery jörgen persson and directed by roy andersson

swedish cinematographer jörgen persson the man responsible for the color and look of this forgotten film

a swedish love story 1970 a film by roy andersson

roy (arne lennart) andersson swedish film director

now showing on mubi

shot mostly with a long lens the film brings a beautiful sense of quiet innocence. while the subject matter is rather boring, like great french films of the late 60s, the film is more about memorable moments, rather than the story. a welcome find on this lost 1970’s film just out on mobi. worth watching. by kl

being jewish after the destruction of gaza

buy the NYTimes best seller book available on amazon here

 

displaced palestinians make their way as they flee jabalia after the israeli military called on residents to evacuate.

 

PBS interview with new york time best seller author and journalist peter beinart

there is much uncertainty about the second phase of the ceasefire in gaza. after nearly 16 months of war, the humanitarian situation there remains dire. author and journalist peter beinart believes equality between the israelis and palestinians is the only way to secure peace and safety for good. it’s something he addresses in his new book “being jewish after the destruction of gaza.” the author joins the show to discuss. by xy

this is the end… my beautiful friend… what happened to jim morrison on that last day in paris

jim morrison in better days

the chateau marmont on sunset frequented by morrison and where john belushi was found dead. whole nother story, but very similar, to come.

above image at the roundhouse london photo by ethan russell

jim morrison in less “better days”

stranger days… arrested at the doors concert for “lewd behavior” banned from performing for 2 years

jim morrison and girlfriend, pamela courson, who played a role in his death

paris is always a good idea

 

1- the end of jim morrison if unavailable try HERE

“1971. when jim morrison was at the height of his career, the doors seemed unstoppable. six years of intensive career, 6 albums, 200 concerts. jim morrison had become a music legend…until a tragic end. full documentary on the life of this rock icon, from the beginning… until the end.” – director: michaelle gagnet

 

2- the final 24hrs if unavailable try HERE

“july 2, 1971. jim morrison is one of the most famous rock singers in the world. but morrison is at war with his own dark demons. In 24 hours his darkness will consume him and he’ll be dead. using archive footage, dramatic reenactment and interviews with his closest companions, final 24 details the last 24 hours of morrison’s life.” directed by mike parkinson”

2 good documentaries, i preferred the 1st one (the end of jim morrison) to some extent… but both are worth a watch. a good outline on a story, i had heard and read, but never knew the tiny details off. bit sensational, but filled with great people like french directors alain renais, and agnes varda, on top jaques demy…. all friends of jim morrison apparently. by uh

 

 

Chris Hedges : democracy and fascism

journalist chris hedges, at the new school, discusses his recent book empire of illusion: the end of literacy and the triumph of spectacle.

christopher hedges is an american journalist, author, commentator and (surprisingly!) a presbyterian minister

in his early career, hedges worked as a freelance war correspondent in central america for NPR, and dallas morning news. hedges reported for the new york times from 1990 to 2005, and served as the times middle east bureau chief and balkan bureau chief during the wars in the former yugoslavia. in 2001, hedges contributed to the new york times staff entry that received the 2002 pulitzer prize for explanatory reporting for the paper’s coverage of global terrorism. by sr