Make this year count

23 Dec 2008

It is that time of year when holiday greetings come from far and wide. We’ve gotten some pretty cool e-cards, but our favorite so far is this handcrafted, laser-cut, numbered edition card from filmmaker Jared Eberhardt.
But then Eberhardt has made his name with his crafty videos and spots for CSS, Hisma and Alfa Romeo.
The Post-Its […]

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Elemental Girls

18 Dec 2008

This is a kids show (Seireishojotai - which translates as “Elemental Girls”) in Japan about 5 highschool girls who are actually sexy Eco-super heroes that fight polluters and other environmental villains.
i just think its so rad that their costumes are so skimpy.
I am definitely going Green!
(or maybe pink - i dig the glasses)

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Timecrimes

12 Dec 2008

A unnamed scientist (portrayed by director Nacho Vigalondo) explains time travel in the film Timecrimes. This illustration would make a fun t-shirt design. Maybe we will see more of this image if the rumored Cronenberg English-remake of the film happens.
Timecrimes, the debut feature film, from Spanish director Nacho Vigalondo opens today in Los Angeles and […]

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Make Something from Nothing

Student-made zines from the Make Something workshops on display in the Montalbán’s reception space
Anyone who attended one of the Cinema Tuesdays evenings at Nike Sportswear’s Montalbán Theater in Hollywood this year, probably wondered what was up with crazy upstairs room covered in doodles and strung with DIY posters, t-shirts and sneakers.
The Nike’s launch of the […]

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Winter in LA, Ducks in Venice

11 Dec 2008

1:44:08 PM, December 10, 2008 - Sunset Avenue, Venice, California
Walking from the Flux office to Flake for lunch yesterday we came across this flock of ducks. I’m pretty sure they are ducks and not geese cause I looked it up at “What’s the difference between a duck and a goose?.”
It is 73° F and Sunny […]

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Pes shares stop-motion setup

8 Dec 2008

This morning on his Facebook page, celebrated animator PES shared tips for those looking for gear to make stop-motion movies.

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Choose One: Recycle, Compost or Landfill

1 Dec 2008

While visiting the new California Academy of Sciences over the Thanksgiving holiday I spotted their unique trash receptacles. While recycle bins are quite common, I had not yet seen bins labeled “compost” and “landfill” at a public facility. It is cool to encourage people to think about where their waste actually goes.
On top of the […]

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Art Basel, Miami

23 Mar 2008

[ 4 Dec 2008 to 7 Dec 2008. ] Every December the art world descends on Miami. The action is centered around three main areas: South Beach (convention center; hotels; and the container galleries), the Wynwood Art District and the Miami Design District.

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