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“i was cackling throughout this whole thing. this man reminds me of the freaks of the dada movement and i love it endlessly! its so dumb but i love artists who are just purely chaotic and do whatever comes to mind.“ its hard to give it a better review, but i couldn’t help but see the dark side of warhol, in here with trickles of trump, jeff koons, kanye, vito accunchi and elon musk basically all those sensationalist desperados begging for your attention at any price. ideas that are often so silly i would have rejected it it my small shop… like the fascist finger sculpture infront of the stock exchange, or the perfume ad at the venice biennale. while i still highly recommend this film and while i fully enjoyed the guggenheim show which i attended at the launch, i will always consider maurizio a french fry – and not a proper meal. by uh
“4 more years, 4 more years…” of this, do you remember?
captain kirk and the crew are examining radio signals originating on earth and become confused by the messages broadcast by president trump. enjoy. by cm
“everything is wrapped in mystery… the arrogance of the human experience to think we can dominate nature”
“who are the “savages”?”
“…these elections are a form of choreographed escapism, for the public to avoid and evade facing the real problems of the society… its like a safe place you take children to when they are frightened by real issues in their lives, and you give them something to focus on..”
georg wilhelm friedrich hegel – just observing
hulk hogen “…its a way of calming a population that’s getting increasingly nervous… the show changes nothing, it calms the public, it distracts, you hope that they forget, and then its over, and pretty quick, like trump, biden, bush obama…”
richard wolff is a professor emeritus of economics at the university of massachusetts amherst, wolff has also taught economics at yale university, and the sorbonne in paris, and more – click here if video not available richard wolff: the final case against donald j. trump
henry kissinger – war criminal
this interview reminds me of adam curtis’ incredible documentary called “hypernormalization” which i am sure richard is a fan of too… if you have not seen that, it means you’re new to TS, so here is the link to that post from some years ago – more relevant today than ever – must watch a work of art in its own right. enjoy this interview, its genuinely thought provoking… by dd
“…most people learn to deal with life and relationships… the artists doesn’t, because he is unable to spend the time to do that…”
“my personal life tends to remain in a state of chaos – and i never seems to have the time to put it all together…”
“i understand people more, before i was incredibly naive, i would fall in love at the drop of a hat, or give myself fully to people… i now know the way of the world these days”
this was the first ever authorized nick cave documentary directed by nanni jacobson
nick cave with iggy pop
above – nick cave and anita lane. the film spans nick caves career from birthday party onwards.
above – a young brad pitt and nick cave in and early film : johnny suede
nick in berlin
this docu was broadcasted on tv stations in various countries (germany, australia, israel, switzerland, austria, italy)
nick cave straight to you documentary – if not available here click here
the macabre crooner documented here with his favorite outfits and gorgeous lyrics, the highs and lows of life are all captured here… some nice insights on an intimate level with nick cave. nick reveals how he has finally aged and knows the world a bit better, burned by love, still unable to manage his personal life, and disappointed by the outcome of his rehab, he still finds himself in his depths of darkness, but he feel he has now a good grasp on life and is finally a well-adjusted citizen of sorts. the footage is not beautifully shot but the substance and insights are all there. recommended for any nick cave fan. by xy
stars ralph fiennes, walter murch, and winston churchill amongst others
ralph fiennes reads the transcripts of norman darbyshire who was a british spy who worked for the SOE and the MI6. he played a key role in the 1953 coup d’état that overthrew mohammed mossadegh, the democratically-elected prime minister of iran.
the cia is quoted acknowledging the coup was carried out “under cia direction” and “as an act of u.s. foreign policy, conceived and approved at the highest levels of government”.
watch how the MOSAD worked with iran in helping the shah to remain in and grip to power.
coup 53 documentary directed by taghi amirani – if unavailable click here
must watch… riveting, provocative and revelatory, coup 53 plays out like one of john le carré’s spy thrillers and is one of the most important and relevant documentaries of our time. 10 years in the making, the film – a meta textual account – seeks to uncover the past and expose the underhandedness that went into staging a coup d’état, by british and american forces, in 1953 iran- overthrowing the democratically elected government of prime minister mossadegh, reinstating the shah as head of the state, and ultimately leading to the revolution.
through a series of video interviews and transcripts – some aired as part of a documentary-series ‘end of empire’ and some that never saw the light of day, but were carefully preserved – the film’s director – taghi amirani – stitches together an intricate yarn that is gripping, powerful and extremely detailed in both its analysis and its cinematic scope. this is what documentaries need to be. riveting, provocative and revelatory, coup 53 plays out like one of john le carré’s spy thrillers and is one of the most important and relevant documentaries of our time.
10 years in the making, the film – a meta textual account – seeks to uncover the past and expose the underhandedness that went into staging a coup d’état, by british and american forces, in 1953 iran- overthrowing the democratically elected government of prime minister mossadegh, reinstating the shah as head of the state, and ultimately leading to the revolution.
through a series of video interviews and transcripts – some aired as part of a documentary-series ‘end of empire’ and some that never saw the light of day, but were carefully preserved – the film’s director – taghi amirani – stitches together an intricate yarn that is gripping, powerful and extremely detailed in both its analysis and its cinematic scope. this is what documentaries need to be. by nw
less rasta more rude-boy – margaret thatcher’s england fueled the fire behind the two tone ska back in 1979 – with a distinctive look and an original sound
anti racists, all inclusive, with a jamaican influenced british made beat
“two tone britain (2004) – ska 2tone documentary” if not available click here
the two-tone music genre and movement originated in the late 1970s in coventry, england, when young musicians combined reggae, ska, and rocksteady with punk and new wave. the term “two-tone” was coined by jerry dammers, the keyboard player for the specials, one of the most prominent bands in the two-tone movement. the name represented the racial unity and harmony that came from black and white musicians working together. by dd
and the other gem of a set on the bible form the the “animals”
we love this man… just brilliant. watch him take apart the old testament in the funniest of ways. and don’t worry the bible is next. all that’s missing is the qur’on followed by the adventures of pinoccio to finish the set. by uh
fascism may be defined as a form of political behavior marked by obsessive preoccupation with community decline, humiliation, or victim-hood and by compensatory cults of unity, energy, and purity, in which a mass-based party of committed nationalist militants, working in uneasy but effective collaboration with traditional elites, abandons democratic liberties and pursues with redemptive violence and without ethical or legal restraints goals of internal cleansing and external expansion. – robert paxton
with the recent surprise win for the left in the french elections, some may be tempted to think fascism is on the back foot. unfortunately, that’s not the case. let’s take a look at the state of rising fascism in europe. second thought is a channel devoted to education and analysis of current events from a socialist perspective. listen away. by bb
“…i mention my girls already they’re my they’re my stepdaughters i’m a stepdad stepdad took over the lease on a couple of girls few years back. thank you very much other other step parents here any other broken homes? few? go ahead you were able to come out where’s the where’s the step that out somebody raise your hand your stepdad right back there thing i said raise your hand you clap i mean yeah still appreciate. how many stuff kids you have sir one grand you are you and your wife gonna have more do you think got one on the way congratulations good for you is that amazing it’s amazing. i think that’s fun i would love to have more — i would love to have more enough i would probably love him more than the old ones do you think that that would be true i mean probably. of course not on purpose, of course you would do your best to love them exactly the same. and they would never even know unless they watch this special.
i would do my best to love them exactly the same we’re just admitting that i’m a human and there’s a small chance that i would love the new ones more and there’s nothing that i could do about it. and for those of you looking at me being judgmental right now, why don’t you pretend for a moment do you spent your whole life wanting to have a boat you wanted to grow up and be a boat owner and then one year you married someone the had a boat it was everything you thought it was gonna be when you loved that boat and you helped take care of it and then the next year you made your own boat using nothing by your genitals. which one are you gonna be more excited about? it’s all i’m trying to say it’s not i don’t i don’t even think it makes you a bad person i think is just a pride of workmanship, i think.” enjoy by sv
having just seen these boys in NY on their farewell tour we felt this was an apt post.
“every era has its heroes and every scene has its legends. the 80s had the stray cats and today they are the indisputable icons of neo-rockabilly. when the us trio stormed the top of the charts in their adopted country of england, punk still reigned in the united kingdom. but brian setzer, slim jim phantom and lee rocker brought that certain something that the mohawked men also had: a feeling for danger and rebellion. impressive footage of this time include two performances in germany: one in 1981 in cologne and one in 1983 at the loreley which were recorded by wdr.
these are genuine recordings that make the trio’s fascination still accessible today. both concerts will be released for the first time in a good quality and with a superb sound on dvd and cd. the stray cats can come to live at home just as they were at their best: young, raw and wild! brian setzer, today an “older statesman” of rockabilly and a platinum holder with his successful brian setzer orchestra, works passionately but was perfectly groomed as he struck the strings on the stage of the cologne satory halls.
he was a “rebel without a cause,” similar to the young james dean. but this guitarist has a desire: he wants to bring rock n’ roll back to life. he wants to play his guitar as eddie cochran did. no question that he has succeeded; he is still loved for this today and this is whyhe is the first guitarist after the legendary chet atkins to have his own signature gretsch model which he plays exclusively. the stray cats aren’t only made up of setzter with his phenomenal guitar playing and his “crooning”. lee rocker and slim jim phantom are responsible for their special sound, too: phantom’s simple drumming became an example for rockabilly drummers worldwide and his wild screams in the songs belong to stray cats exactly as brian setzer’s licks and lee rocker’s clattering bass do. he treated his instrument like a lover which he hugged or like monkeybars on which he did gymnastics.
the bad boy attitude was internalized by the “street cats.” both concerts also underline how rapidly stray cats’ career progressed. between both recordings were filled worlds. in 1981 they were rockers and by 1983 they had become known as tender teddy boys in part of the scene. and internally not everything was at its best, leading the band to a break up one year later. there is nothing to feel about the current performance on the rhine. the band rocked the mixed audience as usual and were even honored by their discoverer dave edmund. next to stray cats were acts such as u2, joe cocker and steve miller. the influence stray cats had on music and fashion is in hindsight unmistakable.
where would psychobilly legends such as meteors or demented are go!, who were founded as a counter movement to rockabilly, be today? would the sound of the 50s still be so popular today if the stray cats had not brought it back to life in the 80s? and what would bands such as duran duran or culture club have carried if the us trio had not established creepers, snake and tigers patterns, or knee-long coats? today we enjoy classics such as “stray cat strut,” “runaway boy,” “rumble in brighton,” and “rock this town” like they will never be heard live again with two concert recordings for eternity.” by uh
julian assange freed pending his plea deal with the US– here is looking back at what happened…
rape allegation (all dropped and forgotten) involving swedes anna ardin and sofia wilen
julian assange before his arrest and time in united kingdom’s belmarsh prison. assange stood up to the most powerful forces in history and made them bow their heads in shame. he humiliated the US and then faced their wrath. within weeks of seeking refuge in sweden, julian assange had a warrant out for his arrest for rape and sexual molestation (all cases were eventually dropped)…
“i am not a cia agent” anna ardin who assange had sexual relationship with upon his stay in sweden prior to the allegations
sofia wilen another of assange partners during his stay in sweden
four corners BBC sex lies and julian assange documentary – a total political hit
four corners BBC hero or villain – julians wiki partner dishes out some hate toward assange
60 minutes the 2011 6o minutes interview
“…what followed next may define the modern era. quickly after the accusations began, concerns emerged about the legal barrage aimed at him. this documentary by the BBC gets to the heart of the matter and tells a tale of david and goliath. “sitting outdoors with the world’s coolest, smartest people! it’s amazing!”, anna ardin tweeted, as she sat at a barbecue she had arranged for assange.
yet according to the allegations she would later bring against him he had recently sexually abused her. “you wouldn’t send such messages if you had been raped by someone the night before”, argues assange’s lawyer.
assange believes that the whole legal snafu is aimed at sending him to the united states to face trial for revealing state secrets.”quite incredible to see this documentary now and see everything he was saying, all his paranoia was all valid…. by dd
meet mschfs original founder and chief geek officer, mister gabe whaley
mschf is an art collective / media company / viral for hire agency and very successful at it… of course you must know about the big red boots
we reckon the big red boots was genuine art project which them lead to the collab. with crocs that generated commercial income.
times new NEW roman
one of their earlier projects and our favorite one is the type design project to create “times new NEW roman” which is the same as times new roman but 10% wider. so when you write your college essay your 8 pages will result in 10 pages. nice cheat!!
turbo tax but more fun. tax heaven 3000 was a spoof tax software designed by mschf where the anime girl will walk you through questions, some quite personal, such as your social security number and in the end help you calculate your taxes. about 200 were created. genuine art project.
this “nike, drop of blood in the sole, lil nas satan shoe” project was the first time we ever heard about mschf… back then it smelled like marketing and we paid little heed… but was it marketing?
vans shoes sues mschf for its wavy baby sneakers. not really buying this lawsuit – but we guess you gotta keep the magic under lock and key for it to work.
mschf founder gabe whaley & the art of going viral | EP 33 by business untitled
and here’s an interview with mister gabe whaley himself, telling his sweet story to success from west point to buzz feed. well done gabe!! you are a commercial version of tobias wong whom we loved (RIP)… but you are a 100% better than daniel arsham (reddit)who occupies a similar space. by sv
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