February 2009
STAR Censors Black, Penn In Asian Oscar Broadcast →
editorlisa:
The words “gay” and “lesbian” were muted out of Dustin Lance Black’s and Sean Penn’s Oscar acceptance speeches in 50 Asian countries by satellite distributor STAR. Offensive! The censorship, not the words.
Has there been a writer who went the Herzog route (sort of) and decided to work...
– freedarko
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The Making Of Wrestle Jam: The Wrestler's Unsung... →
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cannella:
Mos Def Reads Malcolm X, “Message to the Grass Roots” (November 10, 1963), from Howard Zinn and Anthony Arnove’s book Voices of a People’s History of the United States, November 11, 2006, at the Berkeley Community Theatre in Berkeley, California.
Let’s make this an Howard Zinn monday.
18 of the Best Music Tumblelogs (via Mashable) →
nightswimming:
# 11. Video Killed The Radio Stars: Includes music videos, accompanied by relevant news, history, or mocking commentary, across categories like 80s, 90s, Sexy Girls, and Sexy Boys. Sample Video: The Cure, Boys Don’t Cry, even though boys certainly do cry.
SIAMO FAMOSI! :-) Thank you internet!
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2009 Academy Award Speeches (da /Film) →
nightswimming:
The speeches from Danny Boyle (Best Director), Kate Winslet (Best Actress), Penelope Cruz (Best Supporting Actress), AR Rahman (Best Sound, Best Score), Heath Ledger’s Family (Best Supporting Actor), and Sean Penn (Best Actor).
What the fuck is going on? Is this a tribute to John Travolta’s son?
– Sarah on Hugh Jackman and Beyoncé singing a song from Grease (via forwhenifeellikesharing)