THE BONEYARD PROJECT
The Boneyard Project is an avation art project by Faile, Andrew Schoultz and Bast. Filmed by Jason Wawro, the short visual documentary bring us the backstory of the process in painting scrapped military aircraft that has been repurposed as canvas for contemporary artist.
She Builds Domes in Air
In this 16mm film by the acclaimed artist Catherine Sullivan, Kristen McMenamy stalks the darkly delicate world of the Alexander McQueen spring/summer collection – Sarah Burton’s third and most celebrated yet. The spring/summer 2012 issue of AnOther Magazine presents an exclusive Alexander McQueen special, with stills from Sullivan’s film accompanying an intimate conversation between Burton and AnOther’s fashion features [...]
“Leaping Tall Buildings: The Origins of American Comics” Coffee Table Book
Coffee-table bound for comic heads and a handy primer for those uninitiated with the spectacular depth and scope of the comic book universe, Leaping Tall Buildings: The Origins of American Comics offers a historical survey of the industry through profiles of the luminaries who helped build it, starting in the 1930s. Set for an April release [...]
Bob Marley by David Burnett
The Bob Marley story has been told and retold again but this new book from photographer David Burnett takes a look at the life of the reggae legend from a new angle. Burnett began shooting Bob on assignment for Time Magazine in ’76 just as the star began to rise; and he kept shooting through [...]
CHEMICAL BROTHERS CONCERT FILM ‘DON’T THINK’ TO HIT THEATRES IN JANUARY
You don’t have full bragging rights as an artist these days unless you have your very own concert film. And the Chemical Brothers are the latest act to jump on the bandwagon with their ‘Don’t Think’ doc, which will hit select theatres Jan. 26. Filmed July 31 at Fuji Rock Festival in Japan, the flick “places [...]
DC Comics Unveils New Identity
Set to be unveiled across various products and media beginning in March 2012, the new DC logo will adapt to fit the distinctive brands, characters and marketable objects to which it will be applied. The logo is a component of the company’s aesthetic overhaul which includes the successful, albeit controversial New 52, a publishing initiative whereby [...]
I Am Bruce Lee Trailer
Coming to theaters this February is the new documentary I Am Bruce Lee. Featuring footage from the likes of The Big Boss, First of Fury, Way of the Dragon, Enter the Dragon and The Game of Death, the film delves into the life of Bruce Lee and his current legacy in both martial arts and entertainment. The piece also contains interviews with [...]
Ride5 Films: FAILE
Faile, the Brooklyn-based street art collective formed by Patrick Miller and Patrick McNiel, have taken inspiration from many subjects throughout their 12 years working together. Focusing on everything from the female nude to prints and puzzles, the duo recently tackled one of the most iconic images of their childhood: the 1986 Space Shuttle Challenger disaster. ANIMAL caught [...]
The 10 Most Anticipated Movies Of 2012
As we are only days away from the new year, there are of course again a wealth of new movies about to be released in the new year. We previewed many of them, but it is hard to keep track. Here is a round up of the 10 most anticipated movies releasing in 2012, bringing [...]
‘Gucci: The Making Of’ Book by Rizzoli – A Further Look
After a preview earlier this year, we take a closer look at the new ‘Gucci: The Making Of’ Book by Rizzoli. The book comes in a beautiful leather make-up with the Gucci monogram all over, wrapped in the iconic Gucci green/red ribbon. It is now available for purchase. Read more about the book HERE.
Skull Style
Long lauded as a dark symbol of the occult, the skull has endured a rather fashionable resurgence in recent years. Cataloging some of the most intriguing and sometimes unnerving displays of the symbol’s use is Skull Style, a newly released visual encyclopedia of sorts on the subject as it has appeared in modern design. Covering nearly [...]
Prometheus Teaser Trailer
This is the official first teaser trailer for Ridley Scott’s Prometheus, which was originally conceived as a prequel to Scott’s 1979 sci-fi cult-film, Alien. Prometheus is not in a galaxy far, far away from the story that followed the crew on the deep mining ship of Nostromo over 40 years ago, as this space odyssey follows another team [...]
The Inevitable Next Step in Shark Movies
What to do when there’s a shark in the pool? WHAT ON EARTH SHOULD YOU DO?! This is whack, terribly frustrating and hilarious all at the same time. CRACKED never fails to deliver! The Inevitable Next Step in Shark Movies — powered by Cracked.com
Steve McQueen: A Biography
Your closet could be filled with jackets, jeans, and leather goods all stamped with the legendary name Steve McQueen, but do you know who this guy was? Unless you’re a classic movie buff, motorhead or 60-years old, you probably have no clue. This biography tells the whole back-story on the rise of Hollywood’s undisputed ‘King [...]
The Doors: A Lifetime of Listening to Five Mean Years
Music critic Greil Marcus’ new book on The Doors leaves the worn out Jim Morrison-deathcult-poet-myth alone and focuses solely on the band’s enduring music. That’s fresh. Check out the SOURCE!
DOWN MEMORY LANE
Remember the good o’days watching old Hong Kong slapstick or heart wrenching gangster Movies like Young & Dangerous and Fight Back to School? Remember the biggest idols – Stephen Chow, Andy Lau, Chow Yun Fatt, Sandra Ng, Ng Meng Tat, etc..? Happening tomorrow on the 15th of Dec at Blu Jaz located at 12 Bali [...]
Welcome to The House of Love
Yves Saint Laurent L’Amour Fou is an exceptional glimpse into the world of a fashion legend and everything and everyone that surrounded him. Featuring a prologue by Danielle Scutt, Test Presents recently hosted an intimate screening of the film. Click HERE to read more.
New Trailer: THEY CALL IT ACID
From the forthcoming film, THEY CALL IT ACID. The story of Acid House – the birth of Rave. The culture the Government failed to crush! Featuring over 60 interviews including the world’s top DJs and rare archive film from the first illegal Acid House parties. Music featured in this trailer: Wild Times by De-lite, Remix [...]
“Paris, Portrait of a City” Book
Jean Claude Gautrand takes a look at Paris in his latest book, Paris: Portrait of a City. Showcasing photography from past and present, it includes the works of Cartier-Bresson, Doisneau, Kertesz, Ronis and Lartigue. Perfect for the francophile in your life. Published by Taschen. To see more of Paris, click HERE.
THE PIGEONHOLE
The Pigeonhole is a book cafe & dynamic arts space that boasts a diverse variety of old, second-hand and rare books on topics ranging from religion to popular culture to botany to politics. Apart from an eclectic array of exciting arts programmes devoted to local independent art and music, the Pigeonhole also serves aromatic espresso, [...]
UPTOTHESKY FESTIVAL
If you love chilling out with friends over great music in an intimate atmosphere: 3 December at Old School, Mt Sophia. Immerse yourself in a full day of indie music and come discover eleven of the hottest bands in South East Asia such as The Trees & The Wild (ID), White Shoes & The Couples [...]
THEM JAM 2011 PROFILE: Derrick Loo
Previously trained as an economist, Derrick Loo made a major shift in his focus upon graduation, to pursue his passion in filmmaking and cinematography. His early endeavors include writing, directing and shooting his own short films, where some of them were selected for competitions and screenings in various festivals, both internationally and locally. Over time, [...]
The PDT Cocktail Book: The Complete Bartender’s Guide from the Celebrated Speakeasy
“If New York City is the global epicenter of cocktail concoction then the infamous PDT Speakeasy in the East Village is ground zero. This bartender’s guide from Please Don’t Tell’s mixmaster Jim Meehan elevates drinkcraft to a fine art. It includes recipes for all 304 drinks the PDT offers, plus rich illustrations, advice, and classic [...]
We Can Be Heroes
“There’s a seductiveness that surrounds the London club scene of the late ’70s and early ’80s. It was an era that spawned a host of new music, a few new drugs, some serious fashion and Boy George. With his new book, “We Can Be Heroes,” Graham Smith packages the nostalgia for those who romanticize or [...]
