Tell Them Anything You Want, the brilliant short documentary on Maurice Sendak filmed by Spike Jonze and Lance Bangs during the making of Jonze’s adaptation of Where the Wild Things Are, will be playing theatrically one night only at New York’s IFC Center. This exclusive screening also concludes with a special Q&A session with directors Spike Jonze and Lance Bangs.
Back in December we got a taste of David Cross’ new comedy sandwich which featured Will Arnett, Spike Jonze and Cross as the titular character in the UK (Channel 4) comedy The Increasingly Poor Decisions of Todd Margaret. And thanks to a little something called “the interwebs”, us Americanos get to laugh at Todd Margaret’s poor decision making as well. Here’s the pilot episode of The Increasingly Poor Decisions of Todd Margaret in three bite-sized portions suitable for snacking throughout the day.
And Speaking of Spike, here’s a clever and surprisingly fitting video mash of James Gandolfini’s iconic Tony Soprano voicing Carol from Jonze’s adaptation of Where the Wild Things Are.
And speaking of Sundance, Spike Jonze opened the festival last night with his 35 minute short film about young robots in love with I’m Here. For those watching films in Utah this week and next, be sure to check this screening schedule and catch I’m Here when you’re there!
And more from Graham at Spike’s lovely site We Love You So:
“It’s a robot romance and a futuristic fable rooted in the universal emotions of first love, ruminating on youth, identity, autonomy and loss. What began as a small project in the wake of Where the Wild Things Are.
These clunky, sensitive machines feel as familiar as old friends by the end of the film, thanks in no small part to the same subtle special effects wizardry that brought the Wild Things’ facial features to life. Spike snapped the image above (first pic below) in the final screening to approve special effects shots before quickly blossomed into a 35-minute tale that provided Spike ample room to fully flesh out his melancholy heroes, a pair of robot lovers. I’m Here’s worldwide premiere.”
Projections
Opening reception: Saturday, January 16th, 6-9pm
Roberts & Tilton
5801 Washington Blvd. Culver City, California 90232
Show runs from January 16 through February 20, 2010
Hoping you’re work week doesn’t start out like Todd Margaret’s (David Cross). Or actually now that I think about it, maybe hoping it does. David Cross, Will Arnett and Spike Jonze in the opening scene from the English comedy The Increasingly Poor Decisions of Todd Margaret. Pilot premieres in December, unfortunately only in the U.K.
Brought to you by Oscilloscope Laboratories and Amoeba Music.
(flyer design once again creatively crafted by Keith Scharwath)
Beautiful Losers Shorts
Saturday, December 5th, 7:30pm
The Cinefamily611 N Fairfax Avenue, Los Angeles, CA 90036Buy tickets here
From our family at the Cinefamily:
“In celebration of the DVD release of Beautiful Losers, Aaron Rose will be showcasing short films by key artists in his critically acclaimed documentary, as well as never-before-seen interviews with artists from the scene, sharing personal stories behind one of the most influential cultural moments of a generation.”
Dancing, fighting, opening, auctioning, speaking, signing, arting. Many a great things happening this weekend, but for me and my Friday the 13th birthday weekend, the best present I can receive would be an exciting Manny Pacquiao victory. Hope you have a fun filled Filipino weekend!
The weekend begins with a Friday the 13th full of Wonder as New York’s DJ Spinna and Bobbito bring their traveling Stevie Wonder tribute to Hollywood with Wonder-Full LA4 at The Vanguard.
Wonder-Full LA4
Friday, November 13th, 10pm
The Vanguard
6021 Hollywood Blvd Hollywood, CA 90028
tix are $20 at the door
Giant Robot boldly follows Deth P. Sun’s lead as his melancholy cat-like characters come to LA in his new solo show Please Be Brave at GR2 on Sawtelle.
Deth P. SunPlease Be Brave
Opening reception: Saturday, November 14th, 6:30-10pm GR2
2062 Sawtelle Blvd. Los Angeles, CA 90025
Show runs from November 14 through December 2, 2009
Juxtapoz celebrates their 15th year of existence by throwing The Big Payback, a group art show and charity auction held in conjunction with Upper Playground and Power House Project of Detroit at the Factory Place Arts Complex in downtown LA. Proceeds from the auction will support the goal of purchasing five homes and employing local Detroit contractors, electricians, plumbers, and carpenters to perform the renovations. See the pieces by some of the urban art world’s best being auctioned off on Juxtapoz.com and bid on them at Charitybuzz.com.
The Big PaybackJuxtapoz 15th Anniversary Art Auction
Opening reception: Saturday, November 14th, 7-10pm
Factory Place Arts Complex
1330 Factory Place Bldg A., Los Angeles, CA 90013
Online auction continues through November 20, 2009
The main event of the weekend for fight fans and Filipinos everywhere: Manny Pacquiao fights Miguel Cotto for the Welterweight championship and a record setting seventh title. Nike Sportswear graciously hosts the fight at the Montalbán Theater in Hollywood. RSVP required.
Spend Sunday with Family, the extraordinarily eclectic bookstore on Fairfax that is, as they host a very special speaking and signing engagement with Spike Jonze to celebrate the release of Heads On & We Shoot a “unique collaboration behind Where the Wild Things Are-the combined work of Maurice Sendak, Spike Jonze, Dave Eggers, and all the cast and crew.”
Spike Jonze-book signing and Q&A
Heads On & We Shoot
Sunday, November 15, 5pm
Family
436 N. Fairfax ave. Los Angeles, CA 90036
free!
And finally a weeks worth of free admission to the MOCA and the Geffen Contemporary as they both open their doors to bring their acclaimed collection of postwar art to the community with complimentary admission during the opening week of Collection: MOCA’s First Thirty Years.
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