September 2015

The Libertines "Heart Of The Matter" (Roger Sargent, dir.)

It helps to know the Libertines backstory to really "enjoy" this new video — short version: great band, almost destroyed by core member Pete Doherty's staggering drug abuse — but you'll likely get the gist even if you're clueless. It's a truly perverse peep show, where Doherty and bandmate Carl Barat assualt their restrained doubles with drugs and violence. It should be a tough watch, but not to the paying customers on the other side of the glass who squeal with delight at the action.

A "Grocery Trip" through Google's Deep Dream Generator

Google'' Deep Dream Generator is one of those mindbending little projects that remind that Google is a) still not evil, and b) must be slipping acid in their office water coolers. DeepDream is a perhaps impossible to describe image manipulation toy, where the Googlebrain takes a pictures and morphs it into something insanely trippy. For reasons far beyond my comprehension, it involves dogs, owls, fish and other wildlife that have seemingly been irradiated.

Jamie Lawson "Wasn't Expecting That" (Bouha Kazmi, dir.)

Bouha Kazmi’s eloquently executed music promo for Jamie Lawson’s track ‘Wasn’t Expecting That’ is a beautifully crafted tender film. Its combination of brilliant performances and gorgeous visuals make for a moving watch. The powerful narrative is composed of multiple scenes expertly cut together, exploring wonderful and sometimes sad moments of a couple’s life together. Bouha rose to prominence last year picking up bucket loads of awards for his promo “Tokyo” for The Ramona Flowers, as well as being nominated for a Young Director Award at Cannes.

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