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
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
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
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
http://vimeo.com/83676607#at=0 Created for CR Fashion Book, ‘Entropy’ has been made by NYC Agency Swell. Defined by the Encyclopedia Brittanica as “…the measure of a system’s thermal energy per unit temperature that is unavailable for doing useful work” the short leverages digital technology to showcase fashion in a highly refined manner. Perfect synchronization of music and … Continue reading
One of the most intriguing Disney films to come out this year isn’t a Disney film at all. Apparently, Disney had no idea it was being made and now that they do, it’s a wonder that the people behind it aren’t getting sued. Escape From Tomorrow attracted a lot of attention at Sundance for its … Continue reading
The future of modern mega cities is definitely happening in China. A time-lapse film by Joerg Daiber. Shot in Shanghai, China with Lumix GH2, Gorillapod, 14-140mm and 7-14mm Lumix Lenses. Postproduction with Adobe Creative Production Suite. Music: Johann Sebastian Bach: Toccata & Fugue Continue reading
http://vimeo.com/40524878 As it’s the weekend, revisiting this great short about a robot in space. Set 6000 years in the future, Robbie charts the existential reflections of an aging robot drifting alone through space on the last of his battery life. Surprisingly moving. Made mainly with NASA footage and VoiceOver. Continue reading
Seems like there’s scope for some fun with ideas about evolution vs. invention with M. Night Shyamalan’s forthcoming release and how mankind survives the future through application of technology… Continue reading
Kick back… after all, it is the weekend! If you haven’t already seen Exit Through the Gift Shop it’s a must; in the meantime enjoy the trailer of the Banksy biopic (or as close to a biopic as the elusive street artist allows), filmed by Thierry Guetta and narrated by the inimitable Rhys Ifans; music … Continue reading
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