Posted by The G on July 29, 2011 under Encounters with G | 
Photo by G.
Hank Azaria and G
I love Hank Azaria! He’s been in so many great films and TV shows, not limited to The Simpsons, Friends, Mad About You and he’s currently starring as Gargamel in The Smurfs movie. I ran into Hank the other day as I was walking down Broadway in the theater district and he was very nice. He was going to see “How To Succeed in Business Without Really Trying,” which stars Daniel Radcliffe and John Larroquette. I didn’t want Hank to get mobbed, so I didn’t tell him how many roles he’s played in so many of my favorite programs, but I am saying it now! Thanks again Hank and good luck to the success of The Smurfs movie, which is out today!
Posted by The G on June 15, 2011 under Artsy Fartsy |
Photo by G. Art by Olek.
Olek in Black Light
YARNANA is an explosive film experience, featuring the “Crochet Madness” of New York artist, Olek. Inspired by the silent film genre, it relies solely on powerful music, sound design and physical expression. The characters speak through modern dance, physical comedy, capoeira, martial arts, poi, belly dancing, breakdance, acrobatics, gymnastics and the instincts of soul searchers. Lost on the streets of New York, a crochet girl must decide what’s real before her crochet world unravels. Sounds pretty cool, doesn’t it.
The film cannot be made without your help, so here’s how you can do your part. Olek has launched a Kickstarter campaign to help get the film funded. The donations will cover the hard costs of camera rentals, equipment and lighting rentals, costumes, props, special effects, insurance, locations, construction, food, etc.
The film is expected to begin shooting in July, so there’s no time to waste to help get “Yarnana” made.
Let’s do this everyone!
You can follow the progress of “Yarnana” on tumblr: http://yarnana.tumblr.com/
Posted by The G on June 14, 2011 under GNN |
Photo by G.
Baby Daddy and Jake Shears of Scissor Sisters
Music Week is reporting that Baby Daddy and Jake Shears from our beloved Scissor Sisters have been commissioned to write the music for an upcoming Fraggle Rock movie. The film will be based on the classic children’s TV series. No word on release dates as of press time.
Posted by The G on April 24, 2011 under G Reviews |
Photos by G.
Jack Osbourne and Ozzy Osbourne
On April 24, 2011, I attended the world premiere of the documentary about Rock and Roll’s Prince of Darkness – “God Bless Ozzy Osbourne” at the Tribeca Film Festival. (Side note: best way ever to spend Easter!) The film is great. It is a chronological look through Ozzy Osbourne’s life. Ozzy talks about knowing he could never take a corporate job and how at age 10, he discovered the music of The Beatles and knew exactly what he wanted to do in his life. There’s great footage from his Black Sabbath days through his solo career inter spliced with all of the excesses of the rock and roll life along the way.
God Bless Ozzy Osbourne (poster art by Shepard Fairey)
Ozzy talks very candidly throughout the film about his days of legendary partying, moments such as the death of his guitarist Randy Rhoads (who died in a plane crash) that changed his life and he also discusses sobriety. You’ll hear testimonies from all of his kids that say what a lousy father he was (though it appears that all have mended fences now), from rockers such as Tommy Lee who tells stories of epic drug and drink binges (and smearing shit on a hotel room wall). There’s even a scene where Ozzy watches old videos and provides commentary (from not liking the video to having no recollection of it being filmed). Yes, Ozzy Osbourne has cheated death many times. As you will see from “God Bless Ozzy Osbourne,” he’s more alive than ever and he’s not stopping any time soon. You’ll laugh, you’ll rock and you’ll have a whole new appreciation for the life of a man who is truly one of a kind.
Everyone that attended the premiere was treated to commemorative laminates of the event as well as an exclusive T-shirt designed by Shepard Fairey with the poster art. When you think it couldn’t get any better, Ozzy and the film makers took a few questions from the audience! What a night!
God Bless Ozzy Osbourne
See a special guest (and legend) who was spotted in the crowd – after the jump.
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Tags: 2011, Documentary, Film, God Bless Ozzy Osbourne, Jack Osbourne, Movie, New York, Ozzy Osbourne, Photo, Poster, Premiere, Review, Robert DeNiro, Shepard Fairey, Tribeca Film Festival
Posted by The G on January 2, 2011 under The G Spot |
Photo of the poster by G.
I Am Number Four
Nice to meet you Number Four. I am Number Two.
