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Artist Ralph Steadman is best known for his illustrations that accompanied the writings of the mad genius writer Hunter S. Thompson. When Steadman and Thompson were reporting on the Watergate hearings or something just as “ridiculous,” Steadman would asked Thompson “why?” and Thompson would often reply, “For No Good Reason.” The documentary explores Steadman’s art making process and in the trailer he kicks it with actor Johnny Depp in his studio. The film is directed by Charlie Paul and narrated by Depp. …
20 years ago today, April 28th, 1994 Warren G and Nate Dogg’s song “Regulate” was released on airwaves and in record stores. It was a smash hit, hitting the #2 on Billboard’s top 100 chart (#1 was “I Swear” by R&B group All 4 One), #8 on Billboard’s R&B/Hip-Hop Chart (#7 was “Funkdafied” by Da Brat), and currently the single has gone on to achieve platinum status. “Regulate” is from Warren G’s 1994 debut album Regulate… G Funk Era and is featured on …
Fascism Inc (2014) is a crowd funded documentary that looks at the relationship between economic/business elites and the rise of the Fascists/Nazi movement in Europe from pre WWII, making a link that the same trend is happening again between economic/business elites’ current relationship with Neo-Fascists/Neo-Nazi movements in Greece and the rest of Europe today. This documentary is put together by a group of leftist based in Greece and Cyprus, Infowar Productions. Here are some quotes and descriptions from the producers …
Supernatural is a unique documentary film that truly shows the power of music. It’s where the rubber meets the road. Director Rosylyn Rhee chronicles students from Japan learning how to sing gospel music. In Japanese culture, expressing raw emotion is considered rude in the company of others. Suppressed thoughts and feelings are buried under a mountain of societal contracts that forbid people from asserting themselves, talking in a direct manner or voicing their opinions. In a homogenous conservative country like Japan, everyone is equal, the …
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