August 2010
53 posts
“Since we all came from a woman, got our name from a woman, and our game from a...”
– Tupac Shakur (via maryjanes) (via watchmyheartgrow, blackenedbutterfly) (via adailyriot) (via brave-slut) (via hermajestyxx)
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There’s a lot of stories about Detroit in the news today. Mostly bad, some good. They often talk about the broad implications of certain policies expected to go into effect, or policies that have damaged the city. Frequently, reporters and journalists discuss the decreasing population and the crime that is rampant in the city. There are other stories that come from the suburbs, where...
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Withoutabox
I’ve decided that I’m going to be sending an edited version of my short “275” (Removing all my Conan O’Brien footage, :[ ) to some local film festivals through withoutabox.com. I’m having a little difficulty with creating the proper format to upload my film. But, I’m also using iMovie, so perhaps that part of the problem too.
What it really comes down to...
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morninggloria:
juthikalala:
Okay guys, you have to help me out here.
STFU, Islamophobes is up and running! I need more followers so if people would be so kind as to promote this blog so we can hopefully destroy (or at least try to) hatred against Muslims.
Please join and submit posts!
Necessary/timely.
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Most of my Idols are in their 40's
More than I actually realized. Over the past month (while I’ve been filming a short that may actually wrap up filming soon) I’ve sent two letters to a directorial hero of mine. After the first letter, she got back to me with incredible speed. It was pretty awesome. She was busy, however, and while she wanted to write me back, she had to put it on hold. I was asked to e-mail her a...
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Let's dissect all the films that I've done. →
Today I sent an e-mail to one of my directing idols. I included a link to my youtube page. Now looking back on my films, I feel a little embarrassed.
If you haven’t seen my shorts, here’s a good opportunity to check them out, along with my most recent feelings on them all.
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Scott Pilgrim Vs. the Mainstream →
A review in which I get angry, because I want to go to a mainstream film and not be offended.
I guess that means Inception was actually better than I originally thought? I had very little political qualms about that…Any who, check it.
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Hey, tumblr.
How does everyone feel about Jean-Luc Godard’s Vivre sa vie? Any must-read essays or reviews of the film? I’m still developing my thoughts on it…
these go to 11.: one thing i never understood... →
I didn’t understand a lot of things about 9/11, but one thing that always bothered me was the fact that the men who hijacked and crashed those planes were super psyched about going to heaven and getting like seventy virgins apiece, presumably to deflower.
They’re super excited.
About virgins.
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A No-Budget film trick
I’m sure many people do this, but just in case no one thinks of this, here’s a little trick for college/high school/any folks like me that are doing short films as a one-person crew. I find it sometimes difficult to write shorts that just take place in one room (though it can be done, I’m just not talented enough to think of more than one for the time being), or even just houses....
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MMM: "The Rejected"
feministfilm:
Last night’s Mad Men had a nudity warning, at least two “shit”s, and some weed—scandalous! Of course, all I care about are the gender issues that came to rise in this episode, and fortunately for me, there were plenty. We’ve got pregnancy, Pond’s, and pussy proprietorship to get to today, so I’d better get cracking. Needless to say, thar be spoilers ahead. (How many followers would...
I didn't know you couldn't reply to my posts.
That’s stupid. And now you can.
Also, I’ve enabled the ability to ask me questions. Why? Because I like to pretend that people are reading.
morninggloria:
If I were a crazy billionaire, I’d offer to give $100 million to public radio if only Garrison Keillor would once open A Prairie Home Companion by saying “Okay, all y’all motherfuckers best not clap during the powdered milk song, lest I break your fucking kneecaps. Straight?”
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I was Disappointed by Inception. →
And then the internet goes :o !
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"Tiny Furniture": Redefining Feminist Filmmaking...
feministfilm:
When purchasing tickets to this year’s Traverse City Film Festival, I jumped at the chance to see Tiny Furniture for several reasons:
The name is fucking adorable. I’ll see any film whose title recalls fond memories of my childhood dollhouse.
It was written and directed by a lady, who also stars in the thing—namely, Lena Dunham, who I read shitloads about when Greenberg came out...
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Bad Language American History: Pearl Harbor, 1941
michaelianblack:
These fucking Japs were all, “Let’s go to Hawaii and fuck up some American shit.”
So they did.
America was all, “Those fuckers just blew up our coolest ships.”
Everybody was PISSED!
Then FDR goes on the radio and is all, “This fucking day sucked.”
Then there was a war.
Michael Ian Black’s comedy CD is genius. Most of what he’s done is genius. I saw him up at...
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So, it'd be great if you all would click on this... →
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I like this. I like Hannah. Check it out, she does awesome covers.
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Hey Tumblr
I’m not completely with it. Does anyone have any blogspots to recommend to not-so-little, not-so-old me?
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How to Fold a Flag: Adjusting to Civilian Life →
Jon Powers, one of the veterans that is the focus of this film, follows me on Twitter. I met him on the street at the Traverse City Film Festival. I hope this review does him proud.
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The Detroit Free Press costs $1.00
And most days I feel that it absolutely is not worth it. When decent papers in the state like The Record Eagle (who’s glory days have passed, but is still superior to the current Freep) still cost 75 cents, I am shocked to see the junk in the Free Press that I saw today.
What was most appaling to me were the two headlines covering most of the front page. The big story was on celebrities...
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“If you hate your parents, the man or the establishment, don’t show them up by...”
– Henry Rollins (via тијана) (via fib)
fuck yeah best quote ever
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This is why my dad doesn’t know how to talk to me. Because I’m “too smart” for my own good and I make him feel stupid. I also call him out on his shit. He’s an old school fool who thinks that parents should just be...
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Where'd the Film go?
Perhaps you’re asking where all my crazy long posts about film have been. Well, I’ve been thinking about it, and while I absolutely love Tumblr and will continue to use it, I’ve recently started a blogspot for my longer posts about film or whatever.
Tumblr is clearly meant for a shorter medium, and I don’t want to clog people’s dashboards. It also comes from a...
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Sleater-Kinney's Carrie Brownstein Scores Feminist... →
I’m pro-anything associated with Carrie Brownstein.
Film sounds incredibly interesting. Hope I’ll get a chance to see it.
Perhaps my next historical art adventure should be getting in touch with the west-coast feminist punk movement.
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100 Awesome Tumblr Movie Blogs →
feministfilm:
filmme-fatale:
totalfilm:
It’s Tumblr Tuesday, and we couldn’t think of one Tumblog to recommend - so here are 100! Enjoy!
Shit, you guys are awesome <3
Total Film is IT. If you’re interested in the best of tumblr’s (perhaps the internet’s?!) film blogging, check them out! Then check out their 100 recommendations. Also, peep the preview for Total Film issue 171 here!
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Men, Political Moderates, and Catholics... →
Well it’s about damn time we hear some mildly good news on the social equality front.
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Exclusive Behind-the-Scenes Details from "12th and...
feministfilm:
As I mentioned in my review of 12th and Delaware, I had the privilege of attending a Q&A session with Heidi Ewing, one of the film’s co-directors. Heidi had a lot to say about the filmmaking process, her personal stance on abortion, and several scenes that didn’t make it into the movie. She also revealed herself to be a pretty cool and inspirational lady, so read on!
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