Fantastic Mr. Fox Premiere

Jill and I got to go to the Fantastic Mr. Fox premiere at the Mann Chinese Theatre. Before the film, we got treated to a special surprise. Wes Anderson came out to introduce the film! He's a lot taller in person. It doesn't stop there though. He also brought up his favorites Jason Schwartzman, Eric Anderson and BILL MURRAY! I nearly flipped out seeing Bill Murray. You know, like how fans faint and cry at Michael Jackson concerts? Ok, maybe not that crazy but it was awesome. So anyways, that was a nice surprise and the film was equally great. It made me laugh the most out of any of his films. Well adapted story. Beautifully and meticulously composed. Great voice cast. Techniques unseen in stop motion animation (granted I haven't seen EVERY single stop motion in the world but you get my point, you see it and say "damn, I wish I shot that"). All that pre-controversy just goes to show everyone got pushed a bit harder to make a great piece that fans are thankful for. Go see it when it comes out.



My eyes could see every detail of their face but my awesome iPhone could not.

The movie poster for MY LIFE

I was just sitting at work looking through images and came upon the original Star Wars posters. God.... what amazing posters. So then I thought of Indiana Jones and looked those up. Man....so awesome. It's official, when I die and it WILL be written in my will, I would like a custom poster of me with all the main characters in my life, where I've been and the adventures I went through summed up in one monumental poster and sealed over my grave. Not just any style of poster though. A poster done by Drew Struzan, the man behind the poster magic for all of these films.









There's an interactive idea in this. Mr. Struzan, if you are reading this, email me and let's figure out how to spread your awesomeness through the mighty interwebs.

Daniel Johnston Show

I had the great pleasure of going to see Daniel Johnston perform last night at The Music Box compliments of mi amigo, JR. His solo act is the best. He rocks a tiny guitar that looks more like a ukulele on him. It helps make music become a backdrop and his story have more emphasis. It feels honest. A band joined him for the second half of the show which made everything feel diluted and flashy, over powering his lyrics. Definitely, not as intimate.



If you haven't yet, you should watch his documentary, The Devil and Daniel Johnston. His art is also held in high regard. All worth checking out.

3 Apples Hello Kitty Show

I attended the launch party for the 3 Apples Hello Kitty Show yesterday at Royal/T. Some interesting pieces from the likes of Biskup, Choe, Baseman and a ton more. Definitely some interesting outfits. Cosplay was ridiculous. Hands down favorite piece was Friends With You's Hello Kitty hot air balloon. It was the only interactive piece there. You sat in a hot air balloon with controls that let you go up and down. It made for a good laugh. You can get your fill of kitty consumerism till November 15. On a side note, Kimora Lee is an absolute giant of a human being. Remember that giant in the movie, Big Fish? It's on that level son!

She's taller then the kitty, I swear.


Sam of Friends With You


Up and down




Photo hacking, an enjoyment of mine. Say hi to Karen and Monica.


I blame the iPhone for this blurry pic.

Beautiful Losers

I was able to catch a showing of Beautiful Losers yesterday. The director was there to host a little Q&A session but the most bangin part of it was the director, editor and Money Mark was there (he scored the film). Very awesome surprise, especially seeing Money Mark.

I liked how the director stated it was more a visual essay because it certainly isn't a documentary. It follows artists from when they seemed like they were nothing to where they are now. Mike Mills, Margart Kilgallen, Ed Templeton, Barry McGee, Chris Johanson and more (those were my favorites). The most moving part of the whole thing is seeing Margaret Kilgallen alive on screen doing her thing. I absolutely love her work.


"One of our goals with BEAUTIFUL LOSERS is to inspire people to go out and MAKE SOMETHING!"

Check it out if you can.
http://beautifullosers.com/index.html

Your face might stay that way.

You can make the funniest face in the universe! Here's what you do: With your forefingers and thumbs, pinch the corners of your eyes and mouth together. Instant funny! (or it might just be me)

This is Bryan.

Working

I'm a chaotic organizer. I've decided to let it just happen and stop fighting it with organizing tools. Google calender has helped me significantly, though I don't keep up with it too much. I don't abide by it but I allow it to recommend things that need to be done, if that makes any sense. Ideas are spread all over in singles and duplicates on my computer and on tiny to medium sized pieces of paper. And in other people's brain. Ill say something, forget what I said and have to ask. Medication needed? probably. In the end, I find multiple desks full of my crap. It all still makes sense to me though. I like physically cleaning it all up at the end. It makes everything feel wrapped up and I'm ready for the next thing.


This is stage one. I overtake the conference table.