Film Review: A-Team

Film review:A-Team

There's been a trend of Hollywood remakes of old films and TV series in the past lately. Some good while some bad. The modernization of the A-Team was a smart witty action packed film that had me whistling the theme song when leaving the theater. Produced by Ridley Scott, it has the same plot of the old series with being sentenced for a crime they didn't commit and faced with impossible situations that they cleverly overtaken. The story starts off of as kinda of a prequel to the whole series, starting with them being set up then escaping from prison with a bit of vengeance and a bit wanting to complete a mission. The film takes place today with an Alpha team after the Gulf war, a bit of a Black water soldiers of fortune undertone at times. The location sets that changed kept the film at interest. The characters which makes the A-Team, many people were a bit hesitant about, were on point. Hannibal is played by Liam Neeson, Face is played by Bradley Cooper, Murdock was played by Sharlto Copley and B.A. Barckus is played by UFC Champion Quinton Jackson. I think most people were a little worried and may be opposed to the role formally played by Mr.T but the cast was very believable from the get go. There's always someone out that has to complain about something. Overall I found the film explosively amusing and well done for a remake.

J Dilla - Nothing Like This

Nothing Like This

A very interesting animated video from the Stone Throws album Chrome Children. A well produced track for a well produced video. I really enjoy all the soft pastel coloration and more round type shaping. Hope you enjoy.

J Dilla

J Dilla Documentary

J Dilla is simply an amazing person and artist. I first found out about Dilla long ago when he was with Slum Village. I kinda drifted off on to other tunes but always came back impressed what Dilla produced. His beats were just on a scale from one to ten, a 20. He passed away long ago from a rare blood disease and possibly Lupus. Finishing Donuts from his hospital bed and touring Europe from a wheel Chair. Also was 75% finished with his last album The Shining. His work ethic was just on point as his beat production. I just have soo much respect for him and inspired every time I think of him or see pictures of him working on tracks. The 3 part interview below captures Dilla better than I can put to words and what he did.
Respect always to J Dilla.

Eyen by Plaid

Eyen by Plaid

Plaid is an amazing moody electronic duo from England and have a new album coming out soon. This is a pretty interesting video from the group. Hopefully they'll be coming to the states.

For info on Plaid:
http://www.plaid.co.uk/
http://www.myspace.com/plaid4thepeople

Thirteen Assassins

Thirteen Assassins

New film coming out from one of my favorite directors, Takashi Miike. He's just amazing and very much on the shock value and helped capture the Yakuza on the cinema. He is one of the masters of horror cinema with a large cult following. Looking forward to meeting him someday soon. I'm very excited to see what will come of this film. Featuring Hiroki Sugimura from Battle Royale and Izaki from Crow Zero. The trailer for the film is down below.

More info about the film:

http://www.13assassins.jp/main.html

Children's Story by Tom Waits

Children's Story
by
Tom Waits



An interesting children's story by the interesting Tom Waits. Been thinking about this story for a few days during my morning walks. Not the most cheerful story to tell but still an interesting story to listen to. The animation to the story fit's. I wonder what it would be like to spend a few days with Tom Waits, I'm sure we both have many stories to swap over a campfire. One of my musical hero's since I was four feet high.

DJ Premier

DJ Premier

Premier has to be one of the first people that come to mind on amazing hip hop music producers of all time. His words have always been an inspiration to myself and others. Here is a small yet powerful interview he did with Fader magazine. I agree with everything he has to say. " People need to raise the bar"