Rooftop Films has announced that Jose Gonzalez will headline the 2011 Summer Series Live Music program. Gonzalez will perform before the screening of the documentary "The Extraordinary Ordinary Life of Jose Gonzalez." The bands Widowspeak and Snowmine will also take part in the festival and additional musical acts will be added shortly. Visit http://rooftopfilms.com/2011/performers/ for more information on the Live Music series. The full release from the festival follows. May ...
- 5/19/2011
- Indiewire
I'm a big jazz fan, so one of the things I've been looking forward to the most about "L.A. Noire" is how they'll use the pop music of the post-wwii era in the game. Rockstar's pretty much perfected the art of assembling music that reflects the tone of the interactive work they create.
"GTA: Vice City" introduced new wave acts like The Human League and A Flock of Seagulls to a generation of gamers who were born after their music topped the charts Similarly, "Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas" packed its radio stations full of classic electrofunk, Reagan-era R&B and mid-1990s hip-hop when it hit the PS2 in 2004. The approach changed a little bit out of necessity for "Red Dead Redemption," since last year's hit Western game was set in an era before the proliferation of radio devices was widespread. So, the music in "Rdr" ranged from...
"GTA: Vice City" introduced new wave acts like The Human League and A Flock of Seagulls to a generation of gamers who were born after their music topped the charts Similarly, "Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas" packed its radio stations full of classic electrofunk, Reagan-era R&B and mid-1990s hip-hop when it hit the PS2 in 2004. The approach changed a little bit out of necessity for "Red Dead Redemption," since last year's hit Western game was set in an era before the proliferation of radio devices was widespread. So, the music in "Rdr" ranged from...
- 5/16/2011
- by Evan Narcisse
- ifc.com
It's pretty embarrassing that I live in New York City and haven't been to a Rooftop Films event yet, since their whole thing is showing awesome indie movies -- many of them New York premieres -- in awesome outdoor venues (in my defense, I'm incredibly lazy). I met the guys who founded and run Rooftop at South by Southwest this year, and they're smart, passionate, and cool. They even funnel one dollar from every ticket sold to Rooftop screenings to a grant they dispense to filmmakers they like in order to help them fund future projects (SXSW selection "The City Dark," for example, was made with Rooftop funds).
For their fifteenth summer film series, Rooftop's pulled out all the stops. Highlights include the NYC premieres of Fantastic Fest favorite "Sound of Noise" (with a live performance by the film's "musical terrorists" [!!!]) and "Bellflower," one of my favorite films of the year so far,...
For their fifteenth summer film series, Rooftop's pulled out all the stops. Highlights include the NYC premieres of Fantastic Fest favorite "Sound of Noise" (with a live performance by the film's "musical terrorists" [!!!]) and "Bellflower," one of my favorite films of the year so far,...
- 5/10/2011
- by Matt Singer
- ifc.com
This year’s Hot Docs Canadian International Documentary Festival kicks off tomorrow and runs through May 8. For nearly twenty years Hot Docs has showcased the best in documentary film from around the world, and 2011 is no different. Featuring over 200 films in total, picking which films are worth seeing is a tall order for even the most seasoned fest-vet.
With that in mind, allow us to present the first part of our Hot Docs coverage – A selection of documentaries that may just pique your interest. Be sure to check back over the next week or so for our full reviews.
Beauty Day
Ralph Zavadil is is a man who lives on impulses. It’s an subconscious force we all juggle with but for Zavadil his method has taken a life all it’s own. A literal persona, Cap’n Video predates Jackass, Dudesons and even Tom Green, it turns out that the roots of absurd,...
With that in mind, allow us to present the first part of our Hot Docs coverage – A selection of documentaries that may just pique your interest. Be sure to check back over the next week or so for our full reviews.
Beauty Day
Ralph Zavadil is is a man who lives on impulses. It’s an subconscious force we all juggle with but for Zavadil his method has taken a life all it’s own. A literal persona, Cap’n Video predates Jackass, Dudesons and even Tom Green, it turns out that the roots of absurd,...
- 4/27/2011
- by Dork Shelf
- DorkShelf.com
2011 is finally working up to something stronger this month; are we all in agreement that these first few months have been kind of slow in terms of music? Or maybe we’re just impatient. Anyways, while we’ve surely had some musical finds each month, April has definitely kicked it up a notch. In just the first week, Toronto will be visited by acclaimed international acts such as The Joy Formidable, The Raveonettes, Foster the People, The Mountain Goats, Nat Baldwin (of the Dirty Projectors), Cut Copy and Toro Y Moi.
The month will also see anticipated album releases by locals Timber Timbre as well as those from tUnE-yArDs, The Kills, Of Montreal and more.
In terms of more local acts, we have some fun highlights:
Neon Windbreaker – This five-piece has been racking up references for their jokes and lax business models (such as selling their music with food at...
The month will also see anticipated album releases by locals Timber Timbre as well as those from tUnE-yArDs, The Kills, Of Montreal and more.
In terms of more local acts, we have some fun highlights:
Neon Windbreaker – This five-piece has been racking up references for their jokes and lax business models (such as selling their music with food at...
- 4/1/2011
- by Jessica Lewis
- DorkShelf.com
Snoop Dogg. Naomi as a figure from Avatar. And the wrath of Adrianna. 90210 delivered a fun, storyline-packed episode this week. What did you think of the final installment for a few weeks?
As you ponder developments and await the next new episode, we invite you to visit our 90210 music section. We make it easier than ever to download a number of singles from the hour, including the following examples:
Jose Gonzalez - "Heartbeats" Andy Clockwise - "Love And War" Tamar Kaprelian - "Sinner Or A Saint" Black Pistol Fire - "Suffocation Blues" Nneka - "The Uncomfortable Truth"...
As you ponder developments and await the next new episode, we invite you to visit our 90210 music section. We make it easier than ever to download a number of singles from the hour, including the following examples:
Jose Gonzalez - "Heartbeats" Andy Clockwise - "Love And War" Tamar Kaprelian - "Sinner Or A Saint" Black Pistol Fire - "Suffocation Blues" Nneka - "The Uncomfortable Truth"...
- 3/1/2011
- by matt@mediavine.com (Matt Richenthal)
- TVfanatic
[This list contains spoilers for Mass Effect 2 and others.]
From the release of Mass Effect 2 way back at the outset of the year, to the monumental success of Halo: Reach only a few short months ago, 2010 has been a year that hasn't failed to disappoint, delivering masterful games across every genre and every platform...
Mass Effect 2: Death Of Thane
With a surprising January release, Mass Effect 2 set the storytelling bar high, and was an immediate Goty contender. The game as an entire package was a flawless mix of third-person shooter and story-driven RPG. As every quest was completed, the organic relationships with my team members were portrayed with such vibrant fluidity that it was difficult to fault the character interactions I was experiencing.
Throughout the final mission, my companion Thane was tragically and suddenly killed. The efforts and time I had put into getting to know Thane, building up a relationship and level of “trust” with the character...
From the release of Mass Effect 2 way back at the outset of the year, to the monumental success of Halo: Reach only a few short months ago, 2010 has been a year that hasn't failed to disappoint, delivering masterful games across every genre and every platform...
Mass Effect 2: Death Of Thane
With a surprising January release, Mass Effect 2 set the storytelling bar high, and was an immediate Goty contender. The game as an entire package was a flawless mix of third-person shooter and story-driven RPG. As every quest was completed, the organic relationships with my team members were portrayed with such vibrant fluidity that it was difficult to fault the character interactions I was experiencing.
Throughout the final mission, my companion Thane was tragically and suddenly killed. The efforts and time I had put into getting to know Thane, building up a relationship and level of “trust” with the character...
- 12/17/2010
- Shadowlocked
This past Saturday night, Neil Patrick Harris hosted Spike TV’s 2010 Video Game Awards not only honored the top games of the year, but also served up an incredible feat in stage design / visual presentation and an eye-popping array of game trailers. Despite some noticeable glitches in the show’s execution, Spike TV pulled off an entertaining awards show. Check out the press release and all the winners below, plus some of the best new trailers that debuted at the Vga’s, including Mass Effect 3, Batman Arkham City, Portal 2, Thor: God of Thunder, Uncharted 3, Portal 2, and more!
“Red Dead Redemption” Takes Home Game of the Year Honors, Winning Four Vector Monkeys in All
Live Show Unveils World Premiere Footage From Thirteen Of The Gaming Industry’s Most Anticipated Titles
Los Angeles, Dec. 11, 2010 /PRNewswire/ — Spike TV’s eighth annual “Video Game Awards” was a night to remember, as industry giants...
“Red Dead Redemption” Takes Home Game of the Year Honors, Winning Four Vector Monkeys in All
Live Show Unveils World Premiere Footage From Thirteen Of The Gaming Industry’s Most Anticipated Titles
Los Angeles, Dec. 11, 2010 /PRNewswire/ — Spike TV’s eighth annual “Video Game Awards” was a night to remember, as industry giants...
- 12/13/2010
- by Lillian 'zenbitch' Standefer
- ScifiMafia
hollywoodnews.com: Spike TV’s eighth annual “Video Game Awards” was a night to remember, as industry giants gathered to celebrate the outstanding artistic and technical achievements in the world of gaming over the past year. Hosted by acclaimed television, film, stage and video game star Neil Patrick Harris and featuring world premiere footage from thirteen highly anticipated releases, the two-hour event premiered Live, Both Coasts, on Spike TV Saturday, December 11 at 8:00 Pm Et / 5:00 Pm Pt from The La Convention Center in downtown Los Angeles.
“This was a huge night for the gaming universe,” said Casey Patterson, executive producer Spike TV’s “Video Game Awards.” “We honored the best and previewed the future of games next year with incredible world premieres.”
A host of gaming industry developers and other luminaries from all over the entertainment world witnessed Rockstar Games’ “Red Dead Redemption” net four awards including “Game of the Year,...
“This was a huge night for the gaming universe,” said Casey Patterson, executive producer Spike TV’s “Video Game Awards.” “We honored the best and previewed the future of games next year with incredible world premieres.”
A host of gaming industry developers and other luminaries from all over the entertainment world witnessed Rockstar Games’ “Red Dead Redemption” net four awards including “Game of the Year,...
- 12/12/2010
- by HollywoodNews.com
- Hollywoodnews.com
Spike TV's eighth annual "Video Game Awards" aired December 11.
And the winners are :
Game Of The Year
"Red Dead Redemption" (Rockstar Games/Rockstar San Diego)
Studio Of The Year
BioWare
Best Xbox 360 Game
"Mass Effect 2" (Electronic Arts/BioWare)
Best PS3 Game
"God of War III" (Sony Computer Entertainment/Sce Studios Santa Monica)
Best Wii Game
"Super Mario Galaxy 2" (Nintendo/Nintendo)
Best PC Game
"StarCraft II: Wings of Liberty" (Blizzard Entertainment/Blizzard Entertainment)
Best Handheld Game
"God of War: Ghost of Sparta" (Sony Computer Entertainment/Ready At Dawn Studios)
Best Shooter
"Call of Duty: Black Ops" (Activision/Treyarch)
Best Action Adventure Game
"Assassin's Creed: Brotherhood" (Ubisoft/Ubisoft Montreal)
Best RPG
"Mass Effect 2" (Electronic Arts/BioWare)
Best Multi-player
"Halo: Reach" (Microsoft/Bungie Studios)
Best Individual Sports Game
"Tiger Woods PGA Tour 11" (Electronic Arts/EA Tiburon)
Best Team Sports Game
"NBA 2K11" (2K Sports/Visual Concepts)
Best Driving Game
"Need For...
And the winners are :
Game Of The Year
"Red Dead Redemption" (Rockstar Games/Rockstar San Diego)
Studio Of The Year
BioWare
Best Xbox 360 Game
"Mass Effect 2" (Electronic Arts/BioWare)
Best PS3 Game
"God of War III" (Sony Computer Entertainment/Sce Studios Santa Monica)
Best Wii Game
"Super Mario Galaxy 2" (Nintendo/Nintendo)
Best PC Game
"StarCraft II: Wings of Liberty" (Blizzard Entertainment/Blizzard Entertainment)
Best Handheld Game
"God of War: Ghost of Sparta" (Sony Computer Entertainment/Ready At Dawn Studios)
Best Shooter
"Call of Duty: Black Ops" (Activision/Treyarch)
Best Action Adventure Game
"Assassin's Creed: Brotherhood" (Ubisoft/Ubisoft Montreal)
Best RPG
"Mass Effect 2" (Electronic Arts/BioWare)
Best Multi-player
"Halo: Reach" (Microsoft/Bungie Studios)
Best Individual Sports Game
"Tiger Woods PGA Tour 11" (Electronic Arts/EA Tiburon)
Best Team Sports Game
"NBA 2K11" (2K Sports/Visual Concepts)
Best Driving Game
"Need For...
- 12/12/2010
- by Michael Stevens
- SneakPeek
[video_twistage 1]
Organizations using social media, there's something you must know: getting thousands of Facebook fans or Twitter followers isn't as important as what you do with them. In this week's episode of Work Smart, an important charity in my town asks how they can improve their online presence--especially in social media. I offered a few tips for using outlets like Twitter and Facebook to attract and engage web-savvy donors and volunteers, and then associate editor at Mashable, Jennifer Van Grove, gives her advice.
To print this mind map, click here (Pdf file).
Special thanks to Jennifer Van Grove of Mashable.com, Jose Gonzalez of Father Joe's Villages for appearing in this episode, and to Popplet. You can download Popplet for the iPad.
Organizations using social media, there's something you must know: getting thousands of Facebook fans or Twitter followers isn't as important as what you do with them. In this week's episode of Work Smart, an important charity in my town asks how they can improve their online presence--especially in social media. I offered a few tips for using outlets like Twitter and Facebook to attract and engage web-savvy donors and volunteers, and then associate editor at Mashable, Jennifer Van Grove, gives her advice.
To print this mind map, click here (Pdf file).
Special thanks to Jennifer Van Grove of Mashable.com, Jose Gonzalez of Father Joe's Villages for appearing in this episode, and to Popplet. You can download Popplet for the iPad.
- 11/10/2010
- by Gina Trapani
- Fast Company
I just finished the main story for Red Dead Redemption last night and I was rightly satisfied and definitely want to go back and play through again. I’m sure being an outlaw and not being pursued by police on a near constant basis had something to do with it, but I digress. Something I was very impressed with while playing through the game was the music selection and cues, especially when you enter Mexico for the first time. If you feel the same way, well you’ll be glad to know you’ll be able to purchase the soundtrack of the game on iTunes right now.
Composers Bill Elm and Woody Jackson did a fantastic job capturing that dying old West and Mexico feel and reflected it in the score. 15 instrumental tracks are included on the soundtrack, produced by David Holmes (Ocean’s 11/12/13) and vocal tracks from Jamie Lidell,...
Composers Bill Elm and Woody Jackson did a fantastic job capturing that dying old West and Mexico feel and reflected it in the score. 15 instrumental tracks are included on the soundtrack, produced by David Holmes (Ocean’s 11/12/13) and vocal tracks from Jamie Lidell,...
- 5/24/2010
- by Trung Bui
- GameRant
I am a bit shocked but definitely thrilled that I Am Love won last week's Trailer Park poll with 26% of the votes. Now, if only that meant it would also do better at the box office than losers like Sex and the City 2 and The Other Guys, which came in second place (you Cinematical readers certainly have different tastes).
This week's crop of trailers is pretty underwhelming. None are relatively bad -- okay, maybe the one for Grown Ups is bad, but it's still the perfect kind of advertising for the kind of movie it is and the kind of audience it's targeting -- but for the most part they're extraordinarily ordinary. And that's fitting since the only trailer I could even imagine making my top choice this week is for a film called The Extraordinary Ordinary Life of Jose Gonzalez. Part of my reason for liking this international...
This week's crop of trailers is pretty underwhelming. None are relatively bad -- okay, maybe the one for Grown Ups is bad, but it's still the perfect kind of advertising for the kind of movie it is and the kind of audience it's targeting -- but for the most part they're extraordinarily ordinary. And that's fitting since the only trailer I could even imagine making my top choice this week is for a film called The Extraordinary Ordinary Life of Jose Gonzalez. Part of my reason for liking this international...
- 4/17/2010
- by Christopher Campbell
- Cinematical
Indie singer songwriter Jose Gonzalez - don't let the name fool you, he's Swedish - has followed an unlikely path to become one of the darlings of the music scene. A sort of modern Nick Drake, Gonzalez was charting a career path as low key as his music until the day came that Sony decided to use one of his songs in a global ad campaign. And, boom, an international star was born. A painstaking, meticulous writer, Gonzalez takes his time between albums to make sure everything is exactly right and now Swedish documentary The Extraordinary Ordinary Life Of Jose Gonzalez offers an intimate look at his creative process.
With a combination of video diary, surveillance camera, concert and tour footage as well as animations the filmmakers Mikel Cee Karlsson and Fredrik Egerstrand have followed one of Sweden's most interesting artists José González. The film was shot over a three...
With a combination of video diary, surveillance camera, concert and tour footage as well as animations the filmmakers Mikel Cee Karlsson and Fredrik Egerstrand have followed one of Sweden's most interesting artists José González. The film was shot over a three...
- 4/12/2010
- Screen Anarchy
The Tallest Man on Earth (Aka: Kristian Matsson), is one of the many cool kids from Sweden (see Lykke Li, Jose Gonzalez, jj, etc.) who have, of late, burst onto the American independent-music scene. Matsson has opened for Bon Iver and grabbed critics’ attention with Shallow Graves, his quietly wonderful debut. Now, his second LP will be out in April via Dead Oceans....
- 1/25/2010
- Pastemagazine.com
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