On November 2nd, Akira creator Katsuhiro Otomo was the recipient of the Japanese government’s Medal with Purple Ribbon. The award usually goes to individuals who have contributed to traditional art forms. Otomo, 59, won critical acclaim for his 1983 manga debuts, “Domu: A Child’s Dream” and “Akira.” In 1988 he directed the classic cyber punk animation film version of Akira. The manga world’s foundation is partly built on the shoulders of this film. Its super nova force continues to spread and …
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Isaac Julien ‘s Ten Thousand Waves art instillation is held at New York City’s Museum of Contemporary Art. If the floating woman looks familiar, it’s actress Maggie Cheung (In A Mode For Love, 2046, Hero, etc.). The show runs through February 17, 2014. Official description: Ten Thousand Waves (2010) is an immersive film installation projected onto nine double-sided screens arranged in a dynamic structure. Especially conceived for The Donald B. and Catherine C. Marron Atrium, the installation choreographs visitors’ movement through …
‘There are now two Americas” according to writer, journalist, and author David Simon. He’s the creator and writer of “The Wire,” “Treme,” and “Homicide: Life On The Street.” Some think “The Wire,” myself included, is the illest show ever created in the history of television. It takes a living breathing picture of a disenfranchised society and suffocates you, inhale. It’s easy to understand how he wrote “The Wire.” He reported on the crime beat for the Baltimore Sun. Its impossible …
In response to Boondocks fans tweeting about the show, Adult Swim responded with this… Regina King, the voice of Huey and Riley Freeman posted Can you guess what I was doing today??? along with… In celebration, here’s a compilation of treats. I am the stone that the builder refused I am the visual, the inspiration That made Lady sing the blues I’m the spark that makes your idea bright The same spark that lights the dark So that you can know …
Directed by Andreas Johnsen, the film’s title The Fake Case refers to the $2.5 million lawsuit the Chinese authorities have against artist Ai Weiwei and his art company, Fake. The film recently debuted at the Documentary Film Festival in Amsterdam, Netherlands. It documents Ai talking about the dark past with his mother, spending time with his son, while secretly creating art that reflects his time in detention. Ai, son of the legendary poet Ai Qing, is a Chinese artist famous for speaking out against China’s …
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