Archive for May, 2011
bk street art
May 28th, 2011 by chocko
williamsburg, brooklyn nyc
Tags: art, brooklyn, graffiti, new york city, nyc, street art
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Mismatched Couples (1985) directed by Yuen Wo Ping
May 28th, 2011 by Mr. C
Director: Yuen Wo Ping Actors: Donnie Yen, Dick Wei, Kenny Perez, May Lo mei mei, Brandy Yuen Donnie Yen busted out some ‘boombastic’ b-boy grooves coupled with some ‘shagadelic’ kung fu moves in this fun, hong kong comedy from 1985! I guess you can call it, breakdancing fu! I haven’t watched this joint since the […]
Tags: brandy yuen, breakdancing, breakdancing fu, dick wei, donnie yen, kenny perez, kung fu comedy, may lo, mismatched couples, yuen wo ping
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Our Concert Could Be Your Life
May 25th, 2011 by chocko
Last Sunday’s show at Bowery Ballroom in New York City was a special one and it featured 14 bands paying tribute to the book by Michael Azerrad titled “Our Band Could Be Your Life” which chronicled the American punk and indie rock scene in the 1980’s. Every band on the bill covered a band written […]
Tags: bowery ballroom, buke and gass, callers, citay, concert, dan deacon, delicate steve, grooms, indie, mike azzerad, new york, new york city, nyc, punk, st. vincent dirty projectors, ted leo, this band could be your life, titus andronicus, white hills, wye oak, yellow ostrich
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On the Shoulders of Giants (2011)
May 23rd, 2011 by Mr. C
Directed by Deborah Morales Written by Kareem Abdul-Jabbar This documentary was written by one of the greatest NBA players of all time (and college,too), Kareem Abdul Jabbar. He would tell us a story about the greatest basketball team that you’ve never heard of, The Harlem Renaissance better known as the HARLEM RENS! This documentary would […]
Tags: basketball, deborah morales, documentary, harlem renaissance, harlem rens, kareem abdul jabbar, on the shoulders of giants, sports
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Detonation: Violent Games (1976)
May 16th, 2011 by Mr. C
Director: Teruo Ishii Genre: Japanese biker gangs, exploitation If TOEI wasn’t busy producing mega monster movies like Godzilla, you can bet your Takoyaki balls that they were looking for the next biggest thing in the exploitation arena to knock out of the ballpark at the box office! In this case, it’s the 1970’s invasion of […]
Tags: detonation, exploitation, japanese biker gangs, teruo ishii, violent games
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The Oily Maniac (1976)
May 13th, 2011 by Mr. C
Director: Ho Meng Hua Produced by Shaw Brother Studios (1976) Actors: Danny Lee, Chen Ping, Lily Li, Hua Lun Genre: Horror, exploitation Make sure to secure your quarts,gallons,and drums of engine oil, y’all! The OILY MANIAC is coming ‘atcha! This movie is another fine example of a Shaw Brother produced horror & exploitation joint at […]
Tags: chen ping, danny lee, exploitation, ho meng hua, horror, hua lun, lily li, oily maniac, shaw brothers
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Kenny “Babyface” Edmonds played at the Paradise Theater in the boogie down Bx!
May 11th, 2011 by Mr. C
Legendary singer/songwriter/producer – Kenny “Babyface” Edmonds played at the Paradise Theater on the Grand Concourse in the Bronx on Sunday, Mother’s Day! It was a very special day for all the ladies that night as a double header explosion of R&B started out with TANK who proceeded to rile up all the females into ecstasy […]
Tags: babyface, bronx, paradise theater, r&b, tank
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JUSHIN THUNDER LIGER and HIROSHI TANAHASHI invade Mitsuwa
May 10th, 2011 by chocko
Japanese Professional wrestlers Jushin Thunder Liger (the one with the mask) and Hiroshi Tanashi (the dude with the killer mullet) stopped by Mitsuwa Marketplace in Edgewater, New Jersey today for an autograph session to promote their upcoming wrestling matches in the area. It was a pretty unusual spot to see wrestlers..their table was set up […]
Tags: njpw, pro-wrestling, wrestlers, wrestling
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Adrock and Kathleen Hanna were at MoMA
May 9th, 2011 by chocko
Last Thursday, Adrock of The Beastie Boys rocked the turntables at MoMA in conjunction with the exhibition there called Looking At Music 3.0 which focuses on the underground music scene during the 80’s and 90’s. Adrock was all smiles as he provided the music in the outdoor sculpture garden. He covered pretty much every genre […]
Tags: adrock, beastie boys, bikini kill, cey adams, kathleen hanna, le tigre, the julie ruin
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Zatoichi – Stage play (2007) directed by Takashi Miike
May 9th, 2011 by Mr. C
Written & Directed by: Takashi Miike Starring: AIKAWA Show, ABE Sadawo, NAGATO Hiroyuki Genre: Samurai Stage play This Zatoichi stage play directed by Takashi Miike in 2007 is a pure work of art & a must see for any Zatoichi-Chanbara fan! The entire 166 minute play is stunningly performed & expertly crafted with very smooth […]
Tags: abe sadawo, aikawa show, nagato hiroyuki, stage play, takashi miike, zatoichi
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Ghetto Klown at the Lyceum Theatre
May 6th, 2011 by Mr. C
Johnny “legs” Leguizamo was large and in charge once again on broadway with his latest one man show dubbed, GHETTO KLOWN! Leguizamo was definitely in his comfort zone of live theatre by showcasing his great storytelling abilities all meshed together with his comedic, class clown undertones often adding a bit of physical comedy which he […]
Tags: broadway, ghetto klown, john leguizamo, lyceum theatre
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Beastie Boys “Hot Sauce Committee Part Two”
May 4th, 2011 by chocko
The new Beastie Boys album Hot Sauce Committee Part Two dropped yesterday. It’s been at least 4 years since their last album. It’s safe to say Adrock, MCA and Mike D are back! This album is a must-have for all the fans out there. Definitely, pass the sauce-16 tracks of vintage Beastie dopeness…bad ass beats […]
Tags: adrock, album review, hip hop, mca, mike d
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