Trailer Watch: COMPLIANCE

I live for movies that make me feel uncomfortable. ( See "My Beautiful Dark Twisted Movie" list for reference) I know that sounds weird. But I always appreciate a fearless director/writer and an actor who gives such a convincing performance.

That being said, I MUST see Compliance. 

Glitter and Gloss

I love going to the Arclight theater in Hollywood because (1) it's the best theater ever and (2) they always have really cool artist showcase. And last month they had a dope exhibit from a Belgium born artist named Anja Van Herle. Love Love Love.

When the day comes for me to move into my loft in Downtown LA, better believe I will have one of these gracing my wall.

Anja Van Herle, at the Arclight.

Official Website - Anja Van Herle

What a great birthday present

Yesterday CBS films released the first trailer for Seven Psychopaths directed by one of my favorite writer/directors Mr. Martin McDonagh (of In Bruges). This is going to be one dark, twisted, f*cked up movie and I can't wait!



Starring Colin Farrell, Woody Harrelson, Sam Rockwell, Christopher Walken, Tom Waits, Gabourey Sidibe, Abbie Cornish, and Olga Kurylenko. The movie 
opens in domestic movie theaters Oct. 12

New Music Obsession: CHILDISH GAMBINO

"Realist motherf*cker in the game like Tron." ... enough said.

Call him what you want...Childish Gambino, Donald Glover, Troy Barnes (if you're a fan of Community) whatever. All I know is that I'm calling him the sh*t...period.

Quick back story for those of you who aren't too familiar with Mr. Gambino. He got his start as a writer on 30 Rock (Tina Fey is his homegirl) he's apart of the sketch group Derrick Comedy, and he stars on the hit cult show Community. I mean, he's kind of a big deal.

He droped his first record as Childish Gambino back in 2008 then followed it up with 2 mixtapes in 2010 (I Am Just a Rapper and I am Just a Rapper 2) Then finally in 2011 he made it legit, releasing Camp, his official debut.

His word play is ridic!

"These black kids want somethin' new, I swear it,

somethin' they wanna say but couldn't cause they embarrassed."

I'm obsessed with this video..."Heartbeat"

Obsessed with this album.

and this mixtape. 

In GOOD We Trust

G.O.O.D. MUSIC is finally here!

Can we just talk about the dopeness in this group, right now?!? You got Kanye, Cudi, Big Sean, 2 Chainz (in my 2 Chainz voice), Pusha T, COMMON and Q fucking Tip! I mean, walk away from me.

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Mixtape Spotlight: Me & Mr. Jones

Another brilliant mash-up mixtape from Terry Urban. This time he brings us Nas vs. the late Amy Winehouse. Magic.

Download it HERE via Okayplayer

The Future of Film

Keanu Reeves takes us on a tour through the past and future of filmmaking with some of the best in the business. This documentary looks so fascinating and is so relevant in cinema right now. Times are changing.

Official Website

We made it in America...

"Sweet King Martin, sweet Queen Coretta,

Sweet Brother Malcolm, sweet Queen Betty,

Sweet Mother Mary, Sweet Father Joseph,

Sweet Jesus, we made it in America

Sweet baby Jesus, oh sweet baby Jesus..."