Futuristic thriller Ex Machina is a sinister directorial debut from 28 Days Later writer Alex Garland. Starring Domhnall Gleeson and Oscar Isaac, who will next be seen together on JJ Abrams hotly anticipated Star Wars: Episode VII, Ex Machina follows Gleeson’s coder Caleb, who wins a trip to the retreat of his company’s CEO Nathan … Continue reading
Category Archives: Take 5_
#TheFutureIs… Fashion: The Next Step… The Next Black
When Coco Chanel spoke the words “Fashion passes, style remains” she couldn’t have known how relevant it would be 50 years on. With every season, we see more colours, collections and styles than ever before. As fashion moves faster and faster, the concept of clothing hasn’t changed much in over 100 years. Textiles still cover … Continue reading
Wearing Your Haptic On Your Sleeve
Wearable tech designer Billie Whitehouse, who is also co-founder of Wearable Experiments, spoke at PSFK CONFERENCE 2014 about her goal to give what we wear intelligence and more purpose. Her first major project was Fundawear, vibrating underwear that transmits touch over the Internet for couples who are apart from each other. A awkwardly fun product, … Continue reading
Delivering The Future… ‘Ain’t No Planet High Enough’
It’s Sunday and as it’s been a while since last we did this together, kick back, fix a smile and let’s take 5! Enjoy this short from the guys at Alfred Imageworks who pioneer visual media through motion graphics built on original concept planning as opposed to adaptation to preexiting trends. Theirs is a philosophy … Continue reading
Years Of Living Dangerously
YEARS OF LIVING DANGEROUSLY takes the viewer directly to the heart of the climate change story in this awe-inspiring and cinematic documentary series event. Combining the storytelling styles of Hollywood’s top movie makers with 60 Minutes’ Joel Bach and David Gelber’s reporting expertise, the docu-series reveals critical stories of heartbreak, hope and heroism as the … Continue reading
God’s Whisper…
God’s Whisper… You need this in your lives… Every now and then in music we get to experience an artist that paves their own road with a unique style and approach that is fresh to our ears and hearts. The 17-year-old Atlanta based Raury is that artist. Inspired by a range of influences including Bon … Continue reading
Chip Off The Old Block
Chinese artist Li Hongbao recently paired up with the videographers from Kid Guy Collective to make this brain-twisting clip in which his paper sculptures are stretched, spun, and contorted in a surreal fashion. Continue reading
Graceless
Graceless Abby and Zara are not real. They were created by pan-dimensional beings to help save space and time. Starring Ciara Janson. The Sphere Series 1 Episode 1 of 3 Abby – Ciara Janson Zara – Laura Doddington Marek – Fraser James Daniel – David Warner Nan – Patricia Brake Nicholas – Alex Mallinson Written … Continue reading
Mixing It Up_ Painted Black Act I
With tonight’s performance being dedicated to electronic music and taking place at Irving Plaza NYC, Painted Black Act I is the first of 3 events by MATTE Projects. With the lineup including Klangkarussel, Little Dragon and Thomas Azier we really wish we were there! Rounding it off will be Stefan Biniak and for those of us who … Continue reading
Any Colour As Long As It Is BLACK
Going far beyond your typical music gig, PAINTED BLACK is being curated as an exploration of a colour (can we call Black a colour?) and a lifestyle, with the first event taking place at Irving Plaza NYC next Friday 13th February 2014. Programmed as a series of three Acts (I, II, III) over 3 seperate dates, … Continue reading