New Tunes: Ghost Observatory
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Monday, a friend turned me onto a really innovative, unique electronic rock group Ghost Observatory. Awesome stuff. Funk, rock electronic and synth all rolled up and laid out nicely. So far I’ve tuned into two of their albums, Robotique Majestique and Paparazzi Lightning.
They are my new addiction while I’m at work (don’t worry caffeine, you’ll always be my number one addiction) that I just can’t seen to stop listening to. I came to watch one of their music videos on YouTube and realized I’ve seen them preform before on Austin City Limits (yes, PBS). Anyway, great stuff. Give em a listen. Here’s the video.
Tags: Austin City Limits, Ghost Observatory, music
Burn After Reading
Posted by derekbender | Filed under Random
One of my most anticipated films of the year is the Coen brother’s new film Burn After Reading. The Coens directed last year’s best picture No Country for Old Men, and they are responsible for The Big Lebowski, Blood Simple and O Brother, Where Art Thou?, some of my favorite films.
Here’s the synopsis:
This new dark-spy comedy stars Academy Award nominee John Malkovich as an ousted CIA official, whose memoir accidentally falls into the hands of two unwise gym employees (Brad Pitt and Frances McDormand) intent on exploiting their find. Also featuring George Clooney, Tilda Swinton and Richard Jenkins.
The (hilarious) red band trailer can be found here on Slashfilm.com. Can’t go wrong when you give John Malkovich a hatchet.
Apart from it being in the running to be one of the best films of the year, it also has a really well designed poster. Very spy-like with a flavor of communist Russia which makes sense with the espionage theme of the movie. Also some great custom typography.
Tags: burn after reading, coen brothers, film, movie, poster
The Darjeeling Limited
Posted by derekbender | Filed under Random
I finally got around to watching Wes Anderson’s latest, The Darjeeling Limited. I’m a big fan of all of Anderson’s work - Rushmore, The Life Aquatic, and Bottle Rocket. One of my favorite films, The Royal Tenebaums, is also one of his films. So I was surprised when The Darjeeling Limited didn’t live up to my expectations. Read the rest of this entry »
Tags: film, movie, the darjeeling limited, wes anderson
I’m Tired - But Here’s an Update Anyway
Posted by derekbender | Filed under Random
Wow. I’ve been busy. Sorry for the lack of updates lately. Here’s the gist of what I’ve been up to… Read the rest of this entry »
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World War 2 Poster Nostalgia
Posted by derekbender | Filed under Design, Random, Typography
Today I came upon a site that serves as a database/repository for old World War II-era propaganda/war effort posters.
The Government and Geographic Information and Data Services Department at Northwestern University Library has a comprehensive collection of over 300 posters issued by U.S. Federal agencies from the onset of war through 1945.
Tags: Design, nostalgia, posters, Typography, ww2
New Illustration Wallpaper
Posted by derekbender | Filed under Design, Random
New. Check it out. Available in 3 sizes.
Tags: Design, illustration, wallpaper
Amazing Music Video from Justice
Posted by derekbender | Filed under Random
I happened across this video awhile ago and was amazed by the gorgeous motion graphics, execution and simple idea behind this great music video. So when I came upon it again recently I just had to post it. Nothing short of spectacular.
Tags: illustration, motion graphics, music, tshirt, video
Best…T-Shirt…Ever
Posted by derekbender | Filed under Random
Wow. So. Cool.
Tags: apparel, avant garde, Design, t-shirt
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