Death proofing me softly

Subi just saw "Death Proof" yesterday for the first time, so I had the joy of watching it again. I think it's the best thing madame Tarantino shot. The way it lifts you up at the end is exactly what I wanna figure out how to do with my own theatrical shit.

This scene for example is so amazing.

And here's a little shout out I found on Youtube to the editor (yet another proof to support the argument I'm sticking with for years already: the guy is a real feminist):

Fire in my belly by David Wojnarowicz

Another unexpected turn the day took. The Video consists of two films: Wojnarowicz's piece titled "Fire in my belly" (1986-7) and another excerpt that didn't make it to the tim, which he defined as a work in progress. I recommend the first one, it's much more interesting and evocative, in a very simple, direct way but still somehow with a very nice touch to it.

Graffiti rock rocks!

Here's something I came across today; a 1984 pilot for a TV show that didn't air. I love the little hip hop dictionary and especially the colored lights on the backdrop. Also, check out Vincent "Prince Vince" Gallo around 10:00. FRESH!

People vs. Art

I love it when art causes "Violent and disgusting outburst[s] of emotion"



Maybe she was playing too much of this game:

Also it made me think about this lovely series of painting by Israeli artist Zoya Cherkassky:

And this action carried out by Gadi Sprukt and Jack Faber, with Tel Aviv museum's hysterical response

Egyptism

Egypt was always at the center of attention and an object of fascination for cultural orientalists. I'm sure there are many historical, mythological and imaginary reasons for that special occidental love, and I would leave it to the theoreticians to explain. I'm as usual fascinated with the fascination and the way it evolved into pop culture. So here are two amusing/disturbing 20th century performative moments that materialize this perversion:

Wilson Keppel and Betty doing their popular Sand Dance routine (c. 1933): And the gorgeous Kate Bush making her properly insane and absolutely not PC contribution to the discourse (1979):

History of cool #1: Josephine Baker

Starting a new in-blog series exploring the history of cool.
Kicking off with this master of performance