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"A Kiss From Tokyo" Theatrical trailer
2009-05-29 23:11:00
"A Kiss From Tokyo ", Theatrical Trailer (1964) - Yuki 7 dashes around the world in hot pursuit of the tantalizingly tricky Diamond Eye, who is stealing parts and plans and leaving behind a path of murdered scientists in her quest to build a missile inside her volcanic lair.This rather wonderful retro animated faux trailer was created by Stephane Coedel, a French animator living in London. The Character Yuki 7 is the creation of illustrator Kevin Dart, whose book "Seductive Espionage: The World of Yuki 7" is available for pre-order.I think the trailer works really well in capturing that Modesty Blaise, Golgo 13, Lupin The Third, Avengers, James Bond etc. spy vibe Props to kanYe West : Blog Via: Stephane Coedel - Vimeo Read More tags: animation, faux trailer, retro, spy, trailer

Coast Modern - Trailer
2009-05-29 11:26:00
CONTEMPORIST just posted the trailer for Coast Modern . An Independent documentary film about West Coast modernism in architecture. Los Angeles to Vancouver and all points in between. "The film by Vancouver, Canada based filmmakers Michael Bernard and Gavin Froome will take us on a journey through three generations of modern architecture on the West Coast of North America. From the early 20th century, through to the second wave of post-war America, to today’s current modernist renaissance. This film speaks with the architects and their patrons, and asks if Modernism’s time has finally come or did it ever really go away."www.coastmodernfilm.com Via: Coast Modern on Vimeo Read More tags: architecture, houses, modern houses, modernism, trailer
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The Red Machine - Trailer
2009-05-29 00:45:00
Trailer for independant film "The Red Machine " a spy caper set in 1935 in Washington, D.C. and 1928 in Tokyo. The film stars independant film favourite Lee Perkins (Carnies, Edges of Darkness, KatieBird *Certifiable Crazy Person).Co-directors Stephanie Argy and Alec Boehm won several awards for their 1930's newsreel style short "Gandhi at the Bat". www.redmachinethemovie.com Read More tags: crime, drama, independent film, lee perkins, period drama, teaser trailer, trailer, war
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Nosaj Thing - "Drift" Digital Download
2009-05-26 19:35:00
Nosaj Thing has gained a strong reputation with his remixes of Flying Lotus etc. (check his MySpace profile). His new LP title "Drift " is available for digital download from today (26th of May), the CD hits shelves June 9th. These days I've pretty much dispensed with CD except for the occasional mix CD, prefering digital or Vinyl depending on what I'm buying. Drift features Nosaj Thing's stunning beat driven ambient electronic soundscapes.Listen to the full tracks "Quest" over at Analog Giant and 'Coat of Arms' at spinner.com. You can also listen to previews of all the tracks at amazon.com and boomkat (UK) Via: Nosaj Thing - "Drift" Digital Download Read More tags: ambient, beats, downtempo, electronica, experimental, hip hop, idm

Management - Trailer
2009-05-22 13:45:00
Management chronicles the chance meeting of Mike Cranshaw (Steve Zahn) and Sue Claussen (Jennifer Aniston) when she checks into the roadside motel owned by Mike's parents in Arizona. A bottle of wine 'compliments of management' jump starts the cross-country journey and unique courtship between two different kinds of people who are both ultimately looking for the same thing - a sense of happiness.Woody Harrelson, James Hiroyuki Liao, Fred Ward and Margo Martindale also star and Stephen Belber directs.The film is on limited release in the US, so check your local theater listings. Read More tags: comedy, jennifer aniston, romance, romantic comedy, woody harrelson
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The Documentary Blog's "Hot Docs 2009" Coverage
2009-05-20 15:26:00
The Documentary Blog's jay C covered the Canadian Hot Docs film festival. If your partial to the odd documentary it's well worth jumping over to his blog and checking out the reviews.You can also check out Jays Five: Documentary recommendations article he wrote for us a while back to, if you have not done so before. Via: The Documentary Blog’s Hot Docs 2009 Recap Read More tags: documentaries, documentary
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"The Link" Premiers May 25th On The History Channel
2009-05-20 13:48:00
"History Channel , together with the University of Oslo and the Senckenberg Research Institute, yesterday revealed a landmark scientific find: the 47 million year old fossilized remains of a primate. The most complete fossil primate ever found, the young female specimen -- known as "Ida" -- is set to revolutionize our understanding of human evolution. Twenty times older than most fossils that explain human evolution, "Ida" is a transitional species showing characteristics from the very primitive non-human evolutionary line (prosimians, such as lemurs), but she is more related to the human evolutionary line (anthropoids, such as monkeys, apes and humans). This places Ida at the very root of anthropoid evolution -- when primates were first developing the features that would evolve into our own. The scientists' findings are published today by PLoS One, the open source journal of the Public Library of Science."Find out more at the History Channel websit...
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Transformers Ravage USB Flash Memory
2009-05-20 00:51:00
With Michael Bay's Transformers : Revenge of the Fallen on its way to cinema's soon, the multi product franchise is as hot as ever. This Transforming USB Flash Memory is aimed more at those (probably 30 somethings) who remember the 80's toy range with misty eyed fondness. In terms of technical spec its not the best flash drive at just 2 gigabytes, but thats not really why you want it anyway.Available to pre-order from www.bigbadtoystore.comVia www.techfresh.net Via: nerdapproved.com Read More tags: flash memory, transformers, usb, usb flash drive
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Revolving Video Podcast Episode 12: The Takeuchi Code
2009-05-19 16:12:00
Episode 12 of the cult podcast Revolving Video . This episode the guys talk about Arnold Schwarzenegger's role in Sylvester Stallone's The Expendables. Shinya Tsukamoto's long awaited Tetsuo III, the passing of Dom Deluise and the upcoming Rotoscoped Spaghetti western ‘Hired Guns’. Along with Jackie Chans ‘Chinese Zodiac’ and news that Fox is suing an Indian company over a re-make.Then Chris reviews The Yakuza Way, which stars the legendary Riki Takeuchi (Big Man Japan, Fudoh: The New Generation, Dead or Alive, Deadly Outlaw: Rekka). Jamie reviews The Da Vinci Code and looks forward to Angels & Demons.All that plus some music and as usual weird news to start including a man who ate his own fingers as a protest and a stone baby. Plus they get to mention Gary Daniels (Fist Of The North Star, Cold Harvest, Knights) again. For full show notes and to comment / leave feedback visit the Revolving Video blog or email them revolvingvideo [at] hotmail...
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Sherlock Holmes - Trailer
2009-05-19 13:39:00
First trailer for Guy Ritchie's take on the classic detective created by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle. The film simply titled Sherlock Holmes is due for a boxing day release. This adaption see's the titular hero revamped in a vain similar to the The League of Extraordinary Gentlemen. Sadly the film version and not Alan Moore's fantastic comic. The reactions across the net for this trailer have been very positive. I personally don't feel that excited, sure Basil Rathbone style fog and deerstalkers has been done to death and would not fly today. However I'm a bit surprised Richie and the screenwriters have taken it to such safe blockbuster action comedy ground. One would have hoped for a little touch of snatch / Lock, Stock and Two Smoking Barrels infused to give it just a little more edge. After all Sacha Baron Cohen and Will Ferrell are meant to be taking on the roles of Holmes and Watson in a still "Untitled Sherlock Holmes Project", which one imagines ...
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Blood: The Last Vampire - Trailer
2009-05-19 13:02:00
UK trailer for director Chris Nahon live action adaption of Blood : The Last Vampire the now classic anime from 2000. French director Nahon previously directed Jet Li in Kiss of the Dragon and Jean Reno in Empire of the wolves."A vampire named Saya, who is part of covert government agency that hunts and destroys demons in a post-WWII Japan, is inserted in a military school to discover which one of her classmates is a demon is disguise."Gianna Jun (My Sassy Girl, Uninvited) stars as government sponsored half breed vampire Saya. Liam Cunningham, JJ Feild, Koyuki and Colin Salmon also star.The film opens in teh Uk on June 26th, the US date is still to be confirmed. *New International (UK) trailer added Blood: The Last Vampire - Posterwww.bloodthelastvampire.co.ukwww.bl oodthelastvampire-movie.com Via: 24fps Read More tags: anime, blood the last vampire, horror, manga, martial arts, vapire
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Divine Lounge Chair From Ventury Paris
2009-05-18 22:17:00
Reflecting French standards of style and elegance, the maison Ventury Paris has come up with its Divine confidential series, the ultimate collection of exceptional furniture to suit your style. Brainchild and innovation of Emmanuel Touraine and Vincent Cadena, these are fabulous lounge chairs that are retro yet modish!The Divine lounge chair available as a limited run, those wishing to make pricing and purchase inquiries should visit www.ventury.fr Read More tags: chair, funiture, lounge chair, paris, retro, ventury
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Ink - trailer
2009-05-18 19:51:00
Trailer for Jamin Winans (11:59) very impressive looking independent sci-fi fantasy film Ink."As the light fades and the city goes to sleep, two forces emerge. They are invisible to us except for the power they exert over us in our sleep. These two groups battle for our souls through our dreams. One force supports our hopes and gives us strength through good dreams, the other force leads us towards desperation through our nightmares.Chris Kelly, Jessica Duffy, Quinn Hunchar,Jeremy Make, Jennifer Batter, Eme Ikwuakor and Shelby Malone star.Check out the second trailer on our Virb page. www.doubleedgefilms.com Read More tags: fantasy, independent film, trailer
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Precious - Poster
2009-05-18 19:51:00
Teaser poster for Precious the tale of an overweight, illiterate teen who is pregnant with her second child is invited to enroll in an alternative school in hopes that her life can head in a new direction. The film is based on the book by Sapphire (born Ramona Lofton) and directed by Lee Daniels.I love this poster, the trailer however leaves me cold. I just can't be doing with the "woman has problems, woman gets over problems" genre. However the reviews have been great and it was a hit at Sundance, which has thrown up some great films over the years. So maybe I will like it when I get around to seeing it, if I can just shake the creepy Dr Phil / Oprah "believe in yourself" vibe the whole thing has. Still triumph over adversity is central to much of our literature and some will argue most of our waking lives, so I can see why it appeals to many. Check the trailer out for yourself over at our Virb page. Precious stars Mariah Carey, Lenny Kravitz, Paula Patton,...
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Gamer - Trailer
2009-05-18 19:50:00
Gamer is a high-concept action thriller set in a near future when gaming and entertainment have evolved into a terrifying new hybrid. Humans control other humans in mass-scale, multi-player online games: people play people...for keeps. Mind-control technology is widespread, and at the heart of the controversial games is its creator, reclusive billionaire Ken Castle (Michael C. Hall). His latest brainchild, the first-person shooter game "Slayers," allows millions to act out their most savage fantasies online in front of a global audience, using real prisoners as avatars with whom they fight to the death.Kable (300's Gerard Butler) is the superstar and cult hero of the ultraviolent "Slayers." Kable is controlled by Simon, a young gamer with rock star status who continues to defy all odds by guiding Kable to victory each week. Taken from his family, imprisoned and forced to fight against his will, the modern day gladiator must survive long enough to escape the ...
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Moree "Lounge" Table
2009-05-18 11:37:00
The Lounge indoor table by Moree is an internally illuminated table. Constructed from UV resistant materials. The table takes one standard 60W E27 Standard light bulb and comes with a 5 metre cable.The  "Lounge" Table from Morree is available exclusively from PID.se Read More tags: lighting, modern table, table

Marmalade Clothing
2009-05-18 00:37:00
OK, so there must be something about Marmalade that is uber cute, first Marmalade Ho and now Marmalade Clothing (I also had a rather charming guinea pig called Marmalade). Maybe I will now keep my eye out for fashion named after spreadable condiments.  Goes well on toast? A fashion must.Marmalade Clothing is the concept of Polish born, Toronto based designer Magadalena Sokolowska. Her signature style celebrates vintage shape and colour, with her bubble-gum design distinctively 60’s retro flavoured.You purchase pieces from the collection here Read More

Marmalade Ho
2009-05-18 00:14:00
I discovered Marmalade Ho by complete accident (thanks to a typo and Google), but I’m glad my atrocious spelling led me to perhaps the cutest thing in fashion I have ever seen.Who could not fall in love with the Helix Cat and Runny Mouse prints? And Bunny Bang Bang, well that’s just genius. Even more bizarre than these adorable prints, is perhaps the story behind how they came about. Click on “What Ever Happened to Marmelade Ho?” and you get the story of a “deceptively cute looking girl living in a place called Clone town. She’s a creative individual in a dull town full of chain shops which are full of the same mass produced rubbish.” The story goes on to explain how she fell into her drawings and met Iik- iik, Mii-ow and Bunny Bang Bang.It’s all utterly bizarre, adorably imaginative and wonderfully kitsch– well worth checking out.www.marmalade-ho.co.uk   Read More tags: marmalade ho

More LateMag Links
2009-05-17 13:23:00
LateMag On Myspace Myspace page for LateMag LateMag On Virb Our Virb page, featuring a mix of extra content Latemag On Tumblr Tumblog of LateMag content, stripped down to a mix of links images and photo's. A few extra bits thrown in as well. Read More
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The Road - Trailer
2009-05-17 12:07:00
The road is adapted from Cormac McCarthy's Pulitzer Prize winning novel of teh same name. The film is directed by John Hillcoat, best known for directing Nick Caves Screenplay for the Australian western The Proposition. Ethan and Joel Coen won an Oscar with their adaption of  McCarthy's dark crime thriller No Country for Old Men in 2007."A father and his son walk alone through burned America. Nothing moves in the ravaged landscape save the ash on the wind. It is cold enough to crack stones, and, when the snow falls it is gray. The sky is dark. Their destination is the coast, although they don't know what, if anything, awaits them there. They have nothing: just a pistol to defend themselves against the lawless bands that stalk the road, the clothes they are wearing, a cart of scavenged food--and each other."Charlize Theron, Viggo Mortensen, Guy Pearce, Robert Duvall and Garret Dillahunt star. Download the HD version at Yahoo! Movies Via: Yah...
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Spartacus At Cineworld
2009-05-16 22:06:00
For a limited time only, Universal Pictures are re-releasing five of their most beloved Cinema Classics in cinemas around the UK.  The films will be Spartacus, Blues Brothers, Scarface, The Thing, National Lampoon’s Animal House. This is a brilliant chance to see some of Hollywood's stone cold classics on the big screen starting with Spartacus. Directed by Stanley Kubrick and starring: Kirk Douglas, Laurence Olivier, Jean Simmons, Charles Laughton, Peter Ustinov, John Gavin. Via: Spartacus At Cineworld Read More tags: cineworld, stanley kubrick, universal pictures

I'll never Die Alone - Trailer
2009-05-15 18:09:00
A violent thriller set in the outback of remote La Plata region, I'll never Die Alone (aka No moriré sola) is a tough and pounding story of revenge for rape, mercilessly carried out by a group of women intent on pursuing their attackers to the bitter end I'll never Die Alone was written and directed by Spanish born Argentine director Adrian Garcia Bogliano. The film won Best foriegn film and Best Directoe at A Night Of Horror , Sydney, and In Competition at Amsterdam AIFFF, and Bruxelles BIFFF.Visit pauraflics.blogspot.com and the films offivcial page www.oneeyedfilms.com/NoMorireSola/english .htm for more details Via: almasoscuras.com Read More tags: argentina, horror, rape revenge, spain
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Zombie Virus On Mulberry Street On UK DVD 18th May
2009-05-14 19:05:00
Next monday (18th May) Momentum Pictures will finally be releasing independent horror  Mulberry Street on DVD. Re-titled for the UK market as Zombie Virus On Mulberry Street. It's the heart of a sweltering summer in New York City and the residents of 51 Mulberry Street are going about their daily business in the knowledge that they are soon to be evicted from their run down building. Among them is Clutch (Nick Damici), a retired boxer waiting for his daughter Casey's (Kim Blair) imminent return home from the war in Iraq.Elsewhere in the city, a previously unknown rat-borne virus is spreading throughout the human population so quickly the emergency services are struggling to contain it. As day turns to night, the victims of this new plague begin to mutate into flesh-hungry creatures forcing the authorities to quarantine the island of Manhattan by sealing off all bridges and tunnels.Back at Mulberry Street, Clutch and his neighbours have heard the news and are preparing...

Wandering Ginza Butterfly 1 And 2 On US DVD May 19th
2009-05-14 16:55:00
Synapse Films are releasing DVD Meiko Kaji's (Lady Snowblood, Female Prisoner #701) Wandering Ginza Butterfly and it's sequel Wandering Ginza: She-Cat Gambler. The sequel see's her joined by the legendary "Streetfighter" himself Sonny Chiba. Both films are directed by Kazuhiko Yamaguchi (Delinquent Girl Boss: Worthless to Confess, Sister Street Fighter).In Wandering Ginza Butterfly Kaji plays Nami, a girl boss who kills a local mob boss and spends a few years in jail. On her return to society she once again finds herself embroiled in underworld violence. The sequel see's her in the same role, this time however she is on a quest for revenge seeking the man who killed her father when she was a child. According to Twitch Film (you can find expanded plot details and trailers there as well) the DVDs features include New, fully restored, anamorphic widescreen (2.35:1) transfer mastered in high-definition from Toei’s original vault elements. Japanese la...

Interstuhl Silver Sunday by Hadi Teherani
2009-05-14 15:14:00
Home Edit featured the "silver" from Interstuhl, which is a three legged swiveling office armchair. Designed by Hadi Teherani The chair is available in either high (above) or low backed (models). models. The aluminum frame and brown upholstering contrast and compliment each other fantastically. I love the slightly villainous aesthetics of this design, it certainly coveys a feeling of importance. A contemporary classic in my humble opinion.Visit  Interstuhl online at www.interstuhl.de Via: www.homedit.com Read More tags: armchair, chair, modern chair, office chair
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Bespoke Interior Prints, Blinds and Murals From Surface View
2009-05-14 13:50:00
Switched On Set posted a stunning Misty Tree photo mural from Bespoke Interior print firm Surface View . The company allows you to "create stunning murals, blinds or prints all digitally printed with an image of your choice. Choose from an incredibly varied library of over 1000 images of artwork and photography, from sources as diverse as the V&A, Marvel Comics and Ella Doran."Prices start at £75 per sq metre plus VAT and its well worth browsing their website www.surfaceview.co.uk. I've picked out "Dreams Are Made Of This" (Blind) from Wayne Hemingway and Stella Mitchell's Land Of Lost Content Collection. Le Pouple Colossal (Print) from teh Natural History Museums collection of Illustrations and etchings. And "The Invincible Hammer Of Thor" (mural), a classic panel illustration from teh "Marvel" collection. Via: www.switchedonset.com Read More tags: bespoke, blinds, decor, images, interior prints, ...
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Deco Office Chair By Sitcom Furniture
2009-05-14 11:58:00
This appeared on PadStyle a while ago and I bookmarked it in Google Reader and then forgot I was intending to post it. I'm rather taken by deco influenced modern pieces, though I think it's a style thats probably best used in moderation unless you own a genuine deco property. The Deco Office Chair by Sitcom Furniture is constructed from solid hardwood with birch veneers and a java finish, and features a high-density sand fabric cushion. The chair is available from nikkoshops for $299 Via: padstyle.com Read More tags: art deco, chair, home office, office, office chair, seating

Reach A Short Animated Film By Luke Randall
2009-05-12 20:20:00
Luke Randall's Reach is the short tale of a tiny robot is given the gift of life with only one limitation, the length of his power cable. Apart from lovely animation, the sound design for teh short is rather impressive to. Reach is part of The National Film Board of Canada / Cannes Short Film Corner / Youtube online short film competition.  Via: National Film Board of Canada (YouTube Channel) Read More tags: animation, cannes, robot, short film
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Minimalismi
2009-05-12 20:10:00
Minimalismi is a web magazine dedicated to minimalist industrial and interior design, architecture, concepts and technology. Founded in 2009 in Milan, Italy with a clear goal of bringing the fresh and the exclusive from Italy and around the world to its international visitors. Via: Minimalismi Read More tags: architecture, industrial design, interior design, minimalism, minimalist, modern design

Susie Bubble By Paper Fashion
2009-05-11 23:37:00
Most fashionistas have seen photos of Susie Bubble (Style Bubble) and her eclectic style, but I wonder how many have seen her immortalised on paper? This brilliant portrait-come-fashion illustration is by Kathryn Elyse Rodgers, an apparel design apprentice from Boston. She's a really talented illustrator and you should check out her website for other great examples of her work - Paper Fashion    Read More tags: fashion illustration, paper fashion, style bubble, susie bubble