He looked clever, even when acting dumb, something Columbo often did to trick the villains.
I need to plan a Peter Falk marathon now (weep).
Saturday 25 June 2011
Just one more thing....
I'm sad now, I loved watching this guy. Peter Falk, the man who was famous for his portrayal of the scruffy looking Lt. Columbo. He lived a long life and was an active actor until 2009. He was such fun to watch, awesome actor. His deliveries were full of life, his gestures, his facial expressions, all the talent needed to build up a believable character.
He looked clever, even when acting dumb, something Columbo often did to trick the villains.
I need to plan a Peter Falk marathon now (weep).
He looked clever, even when acting dumb, something Columbo often did to trick the villains.
I need to plan a Peter Falk marathon now (weep).
Thursday 16 June 2011
Brilliant U2 music videos (Because there are not many of them)
I love their music but their videos have often only concert or just standing singing type of clips. Not too interesting in other words.
U2 isn't completely without some good visual stuff though. For those remembering Achtung Baby the visuals were great intertwining own satellite tv station (Zoo Tv) and Bono's different stage personas The Fly, Mr. MacPhisto, Mirror Ball Man and someone who looked like a Zoo Tv crew member singing Bullet the Blue Sky, Running to Stand Still etc. Mmmm those were the days.
But they haven't been lazy after that, although it feels long between the music video gems there have been some brilliant videos from these guys.
Windows in the sky (alternate version)
There are other great music videos for this song but this video really took me by surprise. The flow of images is soothing to watch and the images themselves are what every U2 fan will feel happy to see.
Elevation
This video is just great fun and what I find rare from U2. A mishmash of strangeness complimented with hilarious and convincing clips of The Edge in Tomb Raider. Him of all people, that's adorable. Watch out for that air-floating elephant.
Stay (Faraway so Close)
Mmmm, the angels of Wim Wenders. U2 acts as helping and comforting angels while the viewers are escorted safely around in Berlin. Otto Sander and the beautiful Nastassja Kinski are in this little masterpiece too as well as in the film U2 did this song to (Far Away, So Close)
Lemon
An idea based on Victorian Eadweard J Muybridge's photographic studies of people in motion. The fabulous Mr. MacPhisto is in it doing all his grand moves.
All I Want is You
Anyone remember the film Freaks? Remember and remember, it was made in 1932. U2 seem to have a liking for it as this video shows. The story differs in that the lady in this video comes off as sweet, which makes this story sadder than the creepy Freaks.
Hold Me, Thrill Me, Kiss Me, Kill Me.
MacPhiiiiiisssssto!
Before Nolan fans told me that Batman Forever was shite (and basically all other no-Nolan Batman films for that matter) it was fun to watch. Frankly I still find it fun to watch.
Mr. MacPhisto discussed with Schumacher the possibility of a part in the movie as a villain. He was told he would have been perfect but Tommy Lee Jones and Jim Carrey were already hired in for the crazy parts. Instead U2 made a song for the soundtrack and let MacPhisto star in it against The Fly.
I'll Go Crazy If I Don't Go Crazy Tonight.
U2 apparently didn't have time to pose or act in a video which after watching this I think isn't a bad thing at all. I found this song to be one of their anonymous songs but this music video works in harmony with the music and made me interested in this tune. It's sweet in story and style.
The Unforgettable Fire
I think this must be my favourite. I love the glittering cityscapes, the lights and the seamless transitions from city scenes to the completely different winter sceneries. I love that slick looking tv with The Edge and Larry playing, I love the effect of the carousel drastically increasing the spin. The visuals are dramatic and the lighting makes my eyes yell "THANK YOU!" There's an dark atmosphere that lays thick in this video, the lyric and the music which is so gratifying. Indeed unforgettable.
One (Anton Corbijn version)
The band has of course scenes where they are standing playing but this video's slow moving pan and still like images makes it a pleasant watch. Corbijn filmed the band in drag and make-up and made them emotional touching and dignified. A classic, both video and music.
The Original of the Species
This is another video that made me like the song. Sometimes it seems that if the brain links good visuals to a tune that said tune increases it's attractive quality. Bono actually looks charming in this video. I feel inspired to make U2 fan art.
U2 isn't completely without some good visual stuff though. For those remembering Achtung Baby the visuals were great intertwining own satellite tv station (Zoo Tv) and Bono's different stage personas The Fly, Mr. MacPhisto, Mirror Ball Man and someone who looked like a Zoo Tv crew member singing Bullet the Blue Sky, Running to Stand Still etc. Mmmm those were the days.
But they haven't been lazy after that, although it feels long between the music video gems there have been some brilliant videos from these guys.
Windows in the sky (alternate version)
There are other great music videos for this song but this video really took me by surprise. The flow of images is soothing to watch and the images themselves are what every U2 fan will feel happy to see.
Elevation
This video is just great fun and what I find rare from U2. A mishmash of strangeness complimented with hilarious and convincing clips of The Edge in Tomb Raider. Him of all people, that's adorable. Watch out for that air-floating elephant.
Stay (Faraway so Close)
Mmmm, the angels of Wim Wenders. U2 acts as helping and comforting angels while the viewers are escorted safely around in Berlin. Otto Sander and the beautiful Nastassja Kinski are in this little masterpiece too as well as in the film U2 did this song to (Far Away, So Close)
Lemon
An idea based on Victorian Eadweard J Muybridge's photographic studies of people in motion. The fabulous Mr. MacPhisto is in it doing all his grand moves.
All I Want is You
Anyone remember the film Freaks? Remember and remember, it was made in 1932. U2 seem to have a liking for it as this video shows. The story differs in that the lady in this video comes off as sweet, which makes this story sadder than the creepy Freaks.
Hold Me, Thrill Me, Kiss Me, Kill Me.
MacPhiiiiiisssssto!
Before Nolan fans told me that Batman Forever was shite (and basically all other no-Nolan Batman films for that matter) it was fun to watch. Frankly I still find it fun to watch.
Mr. MacPhisto discussed with Schumacher the possibility of a part in the movie as a villain. He was told he would have been perfect but Tommy Lee Jones and Jim Carrey were already hired in for the crazy parts. Instead U2 made a song for the soundtrack and let MacPhisto star in it against The Fly.
I'll Go Crazy If I Don't Go Crazy Tonight.
U2 apparently didn't have time to pose or act in a video which after watching this I think isn't a bad thing at all. I found this song to be one of their anonymous songs but this music video works in harmony with the music and made me interested in this tune. It's sweet in story and style.
The Unforgettable Fire
I think this must be my favourite. I love the glittering cityscapes, the lights and the seamless transitions from city scenes to the completely different winter sceneries. I love that slick looking tv with The Edge and Larry playing, I love the effect of the carousel drastically increasing the spin. The visuals are dramatic and the lighting makes my eyes yell "THANK YOU!" There's an dark atmosphere that lays thick in this video, the lyric and the music which is so gratifying. Indeed unforgettable.
One (Anton Corbijn version)
The band has of course scenes where they are standing playing but this video's slow moving pan and still like images makes it a pleasant watch. Corbijn filmed the band in drag and make-up and made them emotional touching and dignified. A classic, both video and music.
The Original of the Species
This is another video that made me like the song. Sometimes it seems that if the brain links good visuals to a tune that said tune increases it's attractive quality. Bono actually looks charming in this video. I feel inspired to make U2 fan art.
Monday 6 June 2011
What on earth have I been doing lately?!
I have been working on my DeviantArt gallery and used hours upon hours commenting on others artwork. I am trying my best to give good comments that not only says "Thumbs up", "Cool image" and similar.
This takes time but I of course hope for some comments back. I am taking this seriously because I upload print images that I intend to sell, I need money and hope my creative work is good enough.
I also post images that is not for sale but many of them can be downloaded and some of them goes under Creative Common, which means others can use the art work for non-commercial purposes.
I do also post fan art from time to time. Making fan art is a fun way to exercise your skills. I made this after a fellow deviant wrote she wished for a vampire drawing of Leonard Nimoy.
http://majkinja.deviantart.com/
This takes time but I of course hope for some comments back. I am taking this seriously because I upload print images that I intend to sell, I need money and hope my creative work is good enough.
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| This is one of my images for sale. (This image is a compressed jpg file) |
I also post images that is not for sale but many of them can be downloaded and some of them goes under Creative Common, which means others can use the art work for non-commercial purposes.
I do also post fan art from time to time. Making fan art is a fun way to exercise your skills. I made this after a fellow deviant wrote she wished for a vampire drawing of Leonard Nimoy.
http://majkinja.deviantart.com/
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