Bombaycowgirl

Not that I ever really have enough time to blog, but lately even less...

That is my excuse for a lousy update schedule and not putting time into my journals.

Till next time!

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What are your thoughts on this film? Mine, well, does it have to go there? My gut tells me I understand why everyone likes this movie, but also that I don't care, it's not my favorite, it’s a reference piece for the most part, but I’m open that it may grow on me...

 

The film is set in a dystopian 2027. Let's hope we never see it come down to this. Some might say, “Get use to it -- that is what's coming”. OR, “we should see what could happen”. I guess the latter is more the point. I still don't care.

 

I appreciate this film for what it is, a film. The cinematography is amazing. There are some really great single-shot sequences. I’ll admit I enjoy the story of eternal hope, of love that never ends. The acting was really good as well. Clive was/is great. Cuarón informed the art department that the film was the "anti-Blade Runner", rejecting technologically advanced proposals and downplaying the science fiction elements. It was a refreshing departure.

 

Just something, can’t put my finger on it exactly just didn’t allow me to become sucked in as much as pushed away. Maybe the bombs and blood, of which I’m not a fan of, but again I guess that is the point. It doesn’t change the fact that I don’t like it – even if it is just a movie. Why is it okay to see such violence? It can't be good for the soul...

 

Cuarón's dislike for expository film is refreshing too, so I’m a big fan of his style (Y tu mamá también is a favorite), and as he says -- "It's become now what I call a medium for lazy readers....Cinema is a hostage of narrative. And I'm very good at narrative as a hostage of cinema."

 

And I think the film industry is an important part of a global dialogue and good at percolating our sub-conscious with "a complex meditation on the politics of today", so these types of films are important for that cause.

 

That is all I can say about it right now. So how is that for a film review you didn't ask for?

 

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It was a beautiful show. I highly recommend you see these guys live, amazing...

We all met back at the Little Joy after the show, I adore that pic of Becky (the lead singer for Lavender Diamond).

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Refreshing. Inspiring. Uplifting.

Damn, it's good stuff. I just like it.

One of these pieces will be my first real investment in art. I believe in these guys, so I'm going for it.

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Here's what you do. Look up Elf Cafe. Go. Before you enter this amazing organic sustainable foods restaurant, go to the corner liqueur store and pick up a bottle of wine called 'Sincerity'. The folks at Elf Café helped them choose this wine for their patrons to pick it up. You’ll like, trust me. Enter this fantastic place and enjoy the most delicious filling meal knowing full well that it’s good for you, and our beloved planet. If you like music you might appreciate that most the staff is also the band ‘Viva K’.

I was there with my business partner, Joe McGraw and someone we hope to work with (Jay Babcock) in regards to a revolution soon to come. Okay, well… it’s a dream that’s growing. Why not call it a revolution? You’ll know more of what I mean, soon.

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How cute is this! My mother, sister and I decided to have a painting day. See tags for who did what. I cheated a bit...

Mom's painting is great! Krisie's painting is great. Mine was a result of a bad hang-over and won't be shown, however, the one I did choose to show is my second in my 'Alive: Seeking Beauty' series.

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Seriously, are these people for realz?

TechDirt.com Post:

The buzz today is about the Motion Picture Academy's decision to have YouTube yank all the uploaded videos from the Oscars. However, unlike Viacom, who at least seemed to have a plan behind its decision to pull clips from YouTube, the Motion Picture Academy seems to be doing it for either spite or stupidity. Ric Robertson, exec administrator for the Academy, gave one of the most bizarre explanations. It's got nothing to do with money, apparently as he said it's "really not about (protecting that) business opportunity." Even though the Oscars have their own website with clips, Robertson says he plans to even yank down their own clips. Apparently, it's all an effort to "whet people's appetite for next year's show." Yes, apparently the Motion Picture Academy believes that the best way to get people interested in next year's Oscars is to... remove all evidence of this year's Oscars. Back at the Tech Policy Summit earlier this week, David Garfield of the MPAA insisted that movie studio execs weren't as stupid as everyone made them out to be -- but with stories like this, it's not hard to see where that reputation comes from.

 

Oh the irony: http://techdirt.com/articles/20070228/120118.shtml

 

 

 

I'm posting pics again folks...

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On a light-hearted front (this is as close as it gets right now), I play fan fare to another much better blog and this particular post.

Watch the video, then read: http://blogs.papermag.com/2007/02/20/performance-dvd-with-mick-jagger-and-directed-by-nicholas-roeg-and/

 

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Did you know that meat eaters are the biggest polluters? Yet another simple pleasure gone to the wind. Actually too much red meat hurts my stomach these days, so I'm okay with cutting down even more.

"It's not just the well-known and frequently joked-about flatulence and manure of grass-chewing cattle that's the problem, according to a recent report by the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO). Land-use changes, especially deforestation to expand pastures and to create arable land for feed crops, is a big part. So is the use of energy to produce fertilizers, to run the slaughterhouses and meat-processing plants, and to pump water."

 

Christian's against flatulence. Get the whole story, here: http://www.csmonitor.com/2007/0220/p03s01-ussc.html

 

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Every generation must pass the torch...

In the early 90's we had Jabberjaw and the all-important (humor me) riot grrrl scene, the Echo Park and Silver Lake landscape was bursting with talent such as the Geraldine Fibbers, Extra Fancy, Vaginal Davis (oh the day of Club Sucker), Beck and more. These were dedicated artists with fresh exciting ideas that spilled over, in my view, and created an enviroment that the new kids on the block are leveraging today. There continues to be a LA / East Hollywood / Downtown scene with a revival that has been brewing over the last few years, as many magazines from Spin to newsweeklies such as LAWeekly have reported. But that is pop culture phenomenon and not necessarily a break-through. I've been in search of an emerging art and music scene knowing that every generation has one and it's time for something new. Where are the new beatniks? I feel the static in the air, but what/who/where is the source?

The idea is to find something off the beaten path that reflects fresh approaches and perspectives (music, art, expression).

Turns out the kids are at it again. It's amazing how every generation steps up and delivers their take. The evolution continues. Some of these kids become collage artists of pop cultural history, and some make their own history. I'm looking for the latter or a brilliant theoretical take on the now and its influences.

It's the low-brow grown-up scene vs. the kids. Let the art mosh pit begin.

On one side of the coin you have events like "Charity by Numbers" assembled by Gary Baseman for the Corey Helford gallery, an altruistic art curation in the vein of Robin Hood -- steal from the rich and give to the poor. Each artist has their vintage "paint by numbers" slant available by auction on eBay to benefit the Alliance for Children's Rights. Got $2,500+ to spare?

I appreciate the effort. The art is amazing and the roster impressive with folks such as Mark Ryden, Shepard Fairey, Camille Rose Garcia, Gary Panter and Tim Biskup stepping up to help the cause. The idea was good. It reminded me of an art contest I won for Disney as a kid, "take this design and give it your spin". The issue I have is that nothing looks original. Haven't we seen these cartoonish designs in Juxtapoz magazine (I loved that magazine) for years? I get it. This is a quick show to raise money. It's a fun idea. Thanks, but the rich folks will spend money on whatever is good, you might as well innovate.

On the other side (yes, I'm painting in black n' white right now) events like last Friday's L.A. Record release party present an ageless continuum. The kids are obviously inspired by the masters, influenced by previous design, enjoy the kitsch of yesterday but there is something more, deep down, they are getting on to something. This may be a moment, a stepping-stone into something new. Over a hundred kids packed into a warehouse downtown to appreciate the art of what L.A. Records is presenting, to listen to new bands, to bring their energy to it.

I didn't stay long but caught an amazing set by the local group, 'Bad Dudes'. These kids got sound! It's power-pop-rock-noise-jazz-fusion with a back drop that is better than your Apple visualizer. Maybe it was the good sushi and too much sake before our appearance, but a friend and I thought they were great. I plan on seeing them again tomorrow at Safari Sam's, a quick in and out.

But yes, passing of the torch is needed and thankfully we have no choice but to comply. It happens each day, but a movement takes time.

It's now up to a new generation to use art to make a dent in this world. These days I'm more apt to sit in the back of our precious artist incubator, Little Joy, while the kids (twenty somethings, it is in fact a bar scene to some degree) frolic up front. There is a little art scene and these are the kids bucking the current youth culture trends, for the most part. If you look through the 60/70's rock posers you'll find real artists. If you look beyond the emo goth rock and hideous 80's revival that has taken over the Hollywood hipster scene, you'll find some real artists. They are lurking, creating and if you peer close enough you might catch something special.

It starts with the kids. I'm grateful for their perspective and spirit, even as I find many annoying and unbearably predictable – a movement is finding its voice.

As for me, I'm always seeking beauty, but that is tough to define. Sometimes the most disturbing images are moving and therefore beautiful. It turns me on, reminds me I'm alive. I must have it near or fear I'll wilt away. And so for the first time in my life I am myself creating vs. only appreciating. As I am decidedly in search of the emerging artist movement, even finding ways to extend the voice of progressives, I am also looking somewhere closer to home. I finished my first painting (my Disney project doesn't count, I was 7) and am starting my second in a series I've planned called "Alive: Seeking Beauty". I would have a hard time being more honest and raw than that, and isn't that what's it all about?

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Valentines Day is the pinnacle of capitalist exploitation and greed and demonstrates Western society's obsession with superficiality and material consumer driven desire. Nevermind my OCD issues with Marc Jacobs for a second...

Large corporations are using this day as an excuse to suck more money from the pockets of unsuspecting or delusional consumers. They are using the premise that to show you love someone, you MUST buy them something, from high-end gifts to point of purchase heart shaped suckers.

Plus…..

Environmentalists and human-rights activists have long criticized the floral industry. Flowers arrive drenched with pesticides, they say, and some companies are accused of having poor labour practices. I only like to exploit kids to get ahead of bathroom lines.

There has got to be a better way to say you care. If you must particpate in this silly game, then at least think with your hearts concern for our beloved planet and it's total inhabitants.

How to romance your sweetheart - and the planet

The colour associated with Valentine's Day is red, not green, for good reason. Most traditional gifts leave a big environmental footprint, but here are some alternatives.

FLOWERS

What to watch out for:

Environmentalists say the industry relies too heavily on pesticides, not to mention the jet fuel burned bringing flowers to market. And the International Labor Rights Fund says the threat of firing is held over the (mostly female kids) work force to prevent complaints about conditions.

What you can do:

Whole Foods carries some locally grown flowers and also works with organic farms in South America. Another choice is EcoFlora, above, which offers organic and local flowers but no conventional ones. The wrappers used to package flowers are compostable.

CHOCOLATE

What to watch out for:

Chocolate industry watchers have cited child labour and tiny wages as problems with cocoa production, while pesticide use and deforestation turn off the green-leaning. For those conscious on both fronts, it's important to keep in mind that ..."organic" and ..."fair trade" are two completely different designations.

What you can do:

Look for Cocoa Camino's line of premium fair-trade and organic chocolate.

CHAMPAGNE

What to watch out for:

For champagne to be champagne, it has to be bottled in France, meaning transportation can contribute to an ecological footprint. In addition, pesticides, herbicides or chemical fertilizer can be a concern.

What you can do:

Organic champagne is produced without pesticides, and further measures can be taken to increase the soil's vitality. Look for organic sparkling wine.

GOLD JEWELLERY

What to watch out for:

The world's smelters, those responsible for removing the gold's impurities, add 142 million tons of sulphur dioxide to the atmosphere every year, or 13 per cent of global emissions. Meanwhile, a metal mining is the No. 1 toxic polluter in the United States, according to the Worldwatch Institute.

What you can do:

Buy recycled or vintage gold, which is available at used-clothing shops and jewellery stores across the city. You can also ask jewellers about the source of the gold they're selling, which may encourage the sale of more environmentally sound jewellery in the future.

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Happy Holidays To All The Pirates!

I'm taking a break from Buzznet.

Enjoy yourself.

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http://www.xbiz.com/article_piece.php?cat=43&id=18452

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First a quick and hearty thanks to my Buzznet friends Anouketal and Nonnon for the very sweet card! It was awesome to get the snail mail! Thanks to you both!! It gave me a lingering kind of smile where people look at you and just can't figure out what you're thinking. It just made me glad -- kinda like that Cream song. Love that.

So... did you know that 32 is the new 23?!?!

Oh yes. It is.

I feel younger than ever. I feel like I look better than ever which just feels good. Life is not perfect but not so bad. No compliants. Keep moving ahead.

Sunday was a day long celebration to the good life. Mimosa's started at 10am and went to around 7pm ish?? I think??? We ate amazing food prepared by Ms. Cindy Cheer. We danced two step in quicktime to the best playlist I have ever put together (I'm biased I know). And I made sappy toasts to my friends who could and could not make it out. It was a fabolous day. I'm a happy girl. Grateful for my amazing friends and this little thing called life.

I did not ask for presents but got a few that were truly amazing. Every gift from Cindy is a god sent, and so is she -- too much to list. Colin put his new song on disc. He and Bradley are amazing singer song writers! Now I can play it on repeat instead of waiting for them to play it live. Many friends gave me what I asked for which was "no presents just your presence" and that is "just right". It's about the bonding remember. That's what I care about.

We had a good time.

I write this journal quick because I'm super busy before the Holidays and a planned vacation. I'll be lurking around... but no pictures for awhile. I'll try to write again soon. Be well. Be happy. Just be.

 

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P.S. Check out the video.

OMG, such an amazing show last night. She rocked the Henry Fonda. We had incredible seats. The whole audience was alive, dancing and rocking out.

Let's all sing: "Do you want to touch -- yeah!, Do you want to touch -- yeah!, Do you want to touch me where -- there! Yeah!"

We adore her.
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I know this is chessy, but I'm a girl who actually cares. It gives us hope. That is all I know and it feels good. I voted with my Mom today. It's a beautiful tradition since my first vote at 18. Same location. Same old guy that lives in my Mom's park working the ballots. We don't vote the same but I have to say she's really become progressive in her mature age. I adore that. Hung out with Flo who is our guiding light and dear old family friend. Adore her.

Now I'm off to see Joan Jett! Hellz yeah!


Let's hear it for the girls.
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Highly recommend this film by Michel Gondry. Evan and I saw this movie at the beautiful Vista theater last night. "Super fine". It is a mellow, off beat, visually fun and silly experience. We chatted about the film and played a few games of pool at Little Joy, then filled our bellies at the Brite Spot. After we went our seperate ways. I found my own sleepy wonderland.

The weather is changing in LA. The Halloween vibe is ramping up. As I rode my bike around town this past weekend I had a favorite fall moment with the sun bursting through clouds as a light sprinkle begins to come down and the chill sets in. We had a first rain. I sped up my pace and raced the dark clouds home. Don't you love the fresh smell of fall? Our air is NOT at all clean right now, I look pass that and see how beautiful LA is in our short but sweet fall season.

Quick update on the phone situation. My phone is offically dead. It died around 9:30pm Friday night in B Post's gutter. That sucked, but the B Post family had a nice gathering so I was happy. A new phone is on the way, but my temporary does not have a camera phone. Not having a camera phone is taking some adjustment. I was at a great art show Saturday and would have gone nuts with photos, but alas ... no photos were taken. All in my head. What's new.

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I want to upload pictures but am yet again having issues with my phone. Time to change it up. Time to lighten up. Time to make it work. Oh goodness. Anyways, it's time to use your imagination! Even if I could upload I forgot my phone for half the weekend.

Part of Friday night was spent with Tom for a one-on-one chat. Good things are in the works. Well, good things outside his broken leg (*ouch*). You can catch more details at TomGreen.com. Nice guy. Funny. Smart. Like him. I'm on a mission. Then Tunde and the wild bunch invited me to join them. Did it. Always a good time. Got tired. Left early because boy do I need to catch up on sleep.

Saturday was mellow. Read the LAWeekly at the Coffee Table, made some phone calls. The exciting part of the day was Dave's BDAY / retiring young, travling around the world not sure when I'll see you again party. That was fun. Super happy for him and Ash. But still tired. Left early. That night I took myself to see the U.S. vs. John Lennon. Recommend it. More sleep.

Aren't Sunday's great? I went to the beach and finally finished Sula by Toni Morrison. What a book. Toni Morrison is beyond blessed with words, stories, details of life that make up life. Speaking of imaginations! Truly amazing. The Abbot Kinney festival was fun. The infamous Joe McGraw calls it a "bourgeois gathering". He might be right. I saw some good in it and managed to have a good time all by myself. Ellen DeGeneres and her girl Portia De Rossi seemed to enjoy it as well. Nice to see them happy and it really seemed like they were. Came home. Rested. Then went straight over to John-Henry and Heather's house. They had a lovely pot luck with some friends from New Orleans. They became local just about a year ago. Katrina really broke up the local scene in New Orleans amongst too many other things. Many of them found themselves in Los Angeles and you know what, they might just shake it up a bit. I'm hoping they do. I suspect these talents will find a way into many hearts and minds. They found their way into mine. Happy for the new friendship.

Ready for more sleep now. Peas out my friends. To you and yours. And to the day I can yet again post.

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