Came across the work of Estonian photographer Alexander Gronsky today and am quite enjoying it. See more of his work here. From Norlisk series From Pastoral series From Less Than One series
Forgotten Iowa
I really love this Forgotten Iowa photography project by photographer Cody Weber. First of all half of my family live in Iowa, many whom I have never met. I am interested in seeing this place that continues to be a mystery to me. I have also documented many of the small towns of my home […]
20,000 Days on Earth
Very excited for this documentary about Nick Cave. Info on screenings here.
Skating the Swiss Alps
Joël Tettamanti, another Cheap & Plastique featured artist, worked on this 23-minute film documenting a skate trip in the Swiss Alps with Bertrand Trichet and Carhartt WIP. The short film is called Swiss Banks. More info on the project on Grey Skate Magazine‘s blog here. You can find my interview with Joel from 2011 here. […]
The Punk Singer
Went to see The Punk Singer last night. Many times during the film I had to stop myself from getting emotional (tear eyes). Kathleen Hanna is an amazing lady. It is a really good documentary and brought back many memories of my college days in the early 90s. It is playing in Williamsburg at the […]
Everybody Street
Very much looking forward to seeing this film in the theater this week. Cheryl Dunn is a talented lady. Williamsburg theater info here.
Over Your Cities Grass Will Grow
Watched Over Your Cities Grass Will Grow this evening. Great, inspiring film!
How to Make a Book with Steidl
A good Memorial Day flick (if you are interested in more intellectual pursuits)! It is available on Netflix, here.
56 Up
The 7 Up series is one of my favorite documentary series of all time. You should watch it, from the start! The latest just opened at the IFC Center last night. Excited to see it this weekend! 56 Up is playing at the IFC Center now. More info here. NY Times review here. Gothamist chats […]
Gordon Matta-Clark
It’s Gordon Matta-Clark night at Chez Violette! Gordon Matta-Clark–Conical Intersect (1975) Gordon Matta-Clark–Fresh Kill (1972)
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