Randall shared this documentary trailer with us this morning on one of my favorite New York artists. I’ve heard great things about it and can’t wait to see it.

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“IRON MAN in Second Life ®”

Machinima directed, edited and produced by Annie Ok

Iron Man brought to Second Life ® by Picture Production Company in collaboration with V3 Group

Iron Man avatar in Second Life ® by Jonny Dusk

Iron Man movie footage courtesy of Marvel Entertainment, Inc

Iron Man, the Movie © 2008 MVL Film Finance LLC. Marvel, Iron Man, all character names and their distinctive likenesses: TM & © 2008 Marvel Entertainment, Inc. and its subsidiaries. All Rights Reserved.

Second Life ® is a trademark of Linden Research, Inc ®. Iron Man is not affiliated with or sponsored by Linden Research ®.

http://theppc.com/silverscreen
http://ironmanmovie.com
http://annieok.com

Four Eyed Monsters screens tonight at 3rd ward
@ 9, Shorts @ 8 and Doors open at 7.
195 Morgan Ave, Brooklyn NY

David Merten, video 2007

In 1998, Jonathan Keller of Detroit began taking pictures of his own face. Two years later, Noah Kalina started “Noah K. Everyday”.

Noah Kalina is a Brooklyn-based photographer that has photographed his face everyday from January 11, 2000 and is still a work in progress. He says in the FAQ on his site that, “I will take a photo today, and tomorrow and until the day I die”. In an April 15th LA Times article I read that “Arno Klein, a neuroscientist at the New School, has been taking similar pictures of his daughter every day since she was born, and if things go according to plan, she may be the first to lay claim to a genuine whole-life portrait.”

I think it’s interesting to watch the things Noah likes to consistentally wear and the facial transformation that happens after being in NY for a while. Truly lifelogging gone mad turned to art. Will be interesting to watch as he ages.

[youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=g_5dlqVJdBs[/youtube]

THE 11th HOUR

[youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=k8rRFFi_stY[/youtube]

By Arin Crumley & Susan Buice
showing on YouTube for 1week only (June 8 - 15th)

This films pure honesty is touching and is truly one of the best modern love stories I have seen in a long time. Please support these artists and their film.

Curated art work by the artists of Creative Growth Art Center. On MONDAY JUNE 11 a selection of their films that range from 13 seconds to 3 minuets will be shown.

The party is from 7-9 (maybe longer ) w/ DJ Carl Bennett
FILMS WILL PLAY AT 8 PM

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Remix 2007 is a mixed program of dance and film. Filmmaker Cheryl Dunn brings two award winning films to the Tank, the first, “Come Mute” is a modern-day parable of the struggle to add creativity to everyday life. The second, “Backworlds for Words” is a documentary about a skateboard ballet, choreographed by artist/professional skateboarder Mark Gonzales. Cheryl Dunn is joined by two choreographers: Fabrice Lamego principal dancer of the Elisa Monte Dance Company, who is bringing two pieces to the Tank “What If?’ and “Duet for an Endless Life,” and new choreographer Katie Grifler rounds out the trio with her new work “Solo-Show”.

Performance on June 1st at 7:30 p.m.
$15 General Admission
The Tank
279 Church Street between White and Franklin
212.563.6269