Tuesday, 1 March 2011

Sketchbook - what I been watching

Whole Train


Whole Train. It's a great film, directed by Florian Gaag, about a Munich graffiti crew.
For a change, it's a pretty accurate look at graffiti artists. Theres some stunning graffiti in here by Neon, Won, Cemnoz, Pure and Ciel. That train that pulls up early on is amazing. Love the Won character.
I had to watch the film in German as the subtitles didnt work. I don't even understand German and it was still a great film.
Cant wait to watch it again with decent subs.
I could have drawn the racking, the bombing in ski masks, the fighting with police but this scene, not exactly the most dramatic scene to sketch from a movie, it's one that I most Identified with.
What I miss most is the black book sessions. Either before we went painting or after an event chilling out we all just sketched up in our piece books, swap books. Looked over tons of graff photos and magazines. Good times with good friends.
Graffiti and Hip Hop is fucking awesome.

Whole Train website

Won ABC crew and scroll down to 'Wholetrain Movie Ghostpaintings'

Sunday, 13 February 2011

Sketchbook - what I been watching

Let Me In



A great little moment from the remake of 'Let the right one in'. It was not a bad remake. Not quite as atmospheric as the original. Chloe Moretz was pretty good but I think the director missed out by having her come across as so innocent. And they shouldnt have done the dodgy CG effects. The physical make-up effects were just fine so why go there..

The original was much better. Watch 'Let the right one in'. make sure it has the correct subtitles as it does make a difference to the characters. It might not sound like you need the exact translation but it makes a huge difference to the relationship between the 'little girl' and her Keeper. More details here iconsoffright.com

Tuesday, 8 February 2011

Sketchbook - what I been watching

Black Swan

Everyone must know this one by now. Pretty basic story structure made nice and wierd by Darren Aronofsky. It's pretty good, and it certainly doesn't hurt to see Natalie Portman and Mila Kunis going at it. This sketch is a scene I was suprised to see.

Did Natalie really do that? Maybe I need to watch it again just to make sure. Rewind!!!    :)

Sketchbook - what I been watching

Reign of Assassins

Directed by Chao-Bin Su and John Woo. Not a bad wire-fu movie. Always a fan of Michelle Yeoh. 'Drizzle' is a daft name for a character though.
Ridiculous story about a group of assassins called The Dark Stone fighting over the remains of the enlightened monk Bodhi. Felt sorry for poor old Lei Bi, he had a family to support!

Review over at Twitch film http://twitchfilm.com/reviews/2010/11/reign-of-assassins-review.php

Sketchbook - what I been watching

Zatoichi.
I love Zatoichi. Every episode and every movie.
If I can remember which episode this is Ill re-edit the pic

More information on Zatoichi at Wikipedia http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Zatoichi

Wednesday, 2 February 2011

Gravy Paste - "Bail it Out" RMX - B. Dolan

My Gravy Paste remix of 'Bail it out' by B. Dolan

  Gravy Paste - "Bail it Out" RMX - B. Dolan by Strange Famous Records

Also, the B. Dolan album "Fallen House Sunken City' is bloody good

Tuesday, 25 January 2011