Essentially every movie is a love story. Boy meets girl, they fall in love, they live happily ever after – you know the score. It’s what we’ve come to expect and chances are we’d be pretty peeved if it didn’t go down that way.
If for some reason everything didn’t go according to plan and the couple who were so clearly destined to spend the rest of their lives together didn’t walk off into the sunset in each other’s arms. That might be why when a film does decide to delve into the unexplored aspects of relationships and modern romance, it’s often met with mixed opinions, leaving audiences unsure how to digest it. Annie Hall, Woody Allen’s ninth directorial gig does just that, and in doing so he cements his status as a filmmaker unafraid to go against the grain, showing the reality of relationships, that who you believe to be the ‘one’ may not always be the ‘one’ for you and why, in the end, that might not always be such a bad thing. It’s also one of the most enduring romantic comedies to hit cinemas, packed with smart, often hilarious moments which feel as fresh today as they did thirty years ago. Read More
Tourist Magazine the brain child of Sanna Helena Berger brings together short stories, journals, beautiful photography, great music and a general insight into the lives of a selection of Artists, Writers, DJ’s, Designers, Travelers & Photographers. Sitting nicely in a position that is not only accessible and genuine but side steps the usual fashion blog repetition. www.touristmagazine.co.uk (issued every few weeks)
It was back in 2006 when Tokyo Police Club came from nowhere with their debut mini-album ‘A Lesson in Crime’. Raw, melodic and bursting with energy, as refreshing and catchy as The Strokes ‘This Is It’. The best thing to come out that year? …My memory is hazy.
Lets now leapfrog their first full length album ‘Elephant Shell’ a slower, sweeter more introspective affair, which I felt was more of a hangover from their initial success; a brain melting tour and promo schedule. Now it’s July 2010, Tokyo Police Club release ‘Champ’ with absolutely no sign of TDSA (The Difficult Second Album).
Altered Zones is the new dashing website launched by Pitchfork. After a first visit the least we can say that it looks pretty nifty. The project is simple. Altered Zones is the amalgam of three music fanatics editors, Emilie Friedlander (Visitation Rites) and Sahil Varma and Jack Shankly (Transparent) and various other contributors who will share their tastes and recent discoveries. The website like it’s name creates an inter dimensional escape that sticks to the heart of the music posted. Check it out.
Eight Armed Pet is the portfolio site of Wednesday clubs one and only Chris Gorden. This newly launched alias is filled to the brim with lovely editorial delights for such clients as Ride, Document and +1 Magazine as well as a whole host of other project. I’m especially fond of the clean, minimalist design of his Document covers set.
6 Breaths‘ is a two part film installation by Tim Richardson for the world premiere of Sydney Dance Company choreographer Rafael Bonachela’s latest work. A unique combination of 3D scanning and animation, the films are an expression of breath in three dimensions. The narrative within the films follows the thematic cycle of life within Bonachela’s choreography. From beginning: first breath, to end: last breath and rebirth.
For six weeks from September 14 2010, London gallery Chelsea Space is hosting PROCESS, an exhibition focusing on the working practices of the late designer Barney Bubbles. The show will contain many never-before-seen items drawn from private collections, including student notebooks, design equipment and tools of the trade, working sketches, original artwork, paintings, reference books and photography. These were the raw material for record sleeves, posters, advertising, branding and marketing campaigns for such performers as Ian Dury, Hawkwind, Elvis Costello, The Damned and Billy Bragg as well as for Conran Design and provisions company Justin de Blank.
Chelsea Space
16 John Islip Street
London SW1P 4JU
September 14 – October 23 2010
In 2009, A Grave With No Name (Myspace) released their first album Mountain Debris. Behind such an amazing album is Alex Shields. Originally from Harrow Alex has given us one of the rare albums that survive time. His influences range from Evan Dando (Spotify) to William Basinski’s (Myspace) diffusive lyrics and have blossomed into a conjuration of talent and creativity. The album was mostly recorded in Alex Shields’ home in East London which results in a beautifully crafted record. Listen carefully to the lo-fi spirited Sofia and feel the summer vibes take over you then jump to Lavender and surrender in a harmonious consciousness of elation. Alex Shields picks up the very core of originality to put you in a state of beatitude. Alex has recently released through the net a four new songs that stay true to his talent that will feature on the next album. Crows is a doleful piano based song that will whisper wistful longings.
There’s just something in KP’s riding that has me inthralled everytime I see a new edit. Weather it was back in the day at the tenter age of 19 destroying everything insight on Road Fools 8 or this most recent Empire Web Video he never ceases to amaze me with his own form of tech and original moves. Smooth street lines, no foot can crank-flips and backwards manuals galore are just some of the reasons why KP has always been such an big inspiration on my riding.
Karolin Schnoor is an illustrator and designer living in London. She was born in Berlin but moved to London to do a foundation degree. One year turned into five and she still calls London home. After graduating with a degree in illustration, Karolin has worked on a range of projects with clients including Nokia, Time Out, Amelias Magazine, The Worn Journal, INQ Mobile and YCN.
