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Q: Why? A: FOOD

Personally, my own health has been on my mind lately which luckily I was reminded about author Michael Pollan. Pollan is someone I have been paying attention too for a while, and I have yet to read his book, The Omnivore’s Dilemma (anybody lend me a copy?), but whenever book excerpts and articles arise with his name, I'm right there.

SYNAESTHESIA 2: Set 1(ENGremix)

Seeingin1_4

What a show it was for this year's SYNAESTHESIA. Thanks to all who came out and enjoyed the experience. Muchas Gracias para todo Pan Lefties and Performers who helped put on a killer show!

Here's a little taste of SYNAESTHESIA II for those who'd wish to enter for the first time or those who'd like to re-visit.

Set 1
MUSIC: VORTEX 4
VIDEO: Seeing in 1/4 - J.M. Aragón
Oil, Gas, and the Machines that Love Them - Brenda Limón

oye, Geraldine, thanks for...

[and now another entry in the continuing series of rants from a leftist.]

oye, Geraldine, thanks for remindin me why I abandoned ur Democrat Party in the first place back in those Bubba years.

Panasonic AG-HMC150 and Sony HVR-Z7U make me go crazy

We interrupt more important blogs to post this geek luvfest for new video cameras that make me want to empty my bank account. The geek in me is all excited about the new HD no-tape-required camcorders,
Panasonic AG-HMC150 (coming soon) http://gizmodo.com/357336/panasonic-ag+hmc150-shoots-on-sdhc
and Sony HVR-Z7U http://www.freshdv.com/2008/02/first-sony-z7u-user-reports.html

Sibel Edmonds: Have You Heard of Her? No? Wonder Why?

Sibel Edmonds is an FBI Whistle blower who is making news all over the world. Except in the U.S.A. hmmmmm... Take a look at these articles:

Film gets the last laugh, for now...

The Digital Dilemma- a report by the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences- brings some new perspective on film vs. digital debate. In the end we may have to go back to film as a way to preserve, or at least until silicon valley makes a breakthrough. Read the NY times article http://www.nytimes.com/2007/12/23/business/media/23steal.html

"aguamiel: secrets of the agave" / film trailer work-in-progress

2aguamiel_dec12.mp4

Here is the start of my "aguamiel: secrets of the agave" film trailer that I put together for my final school project at the University of Wisconsin.

Time article: Radiohead Says: Pay What You Want

Radiohead Says: Pay What You Want
Monday, Oct. 01, 2007 By JOSH TYRANGIEL

"Pony Train" by Pony Pants

pony_train.mp4

This is going to be part of the Dry River doc I'm doing.
Pony Pants is one of the best bands I've seen play at Dry River and this is sort of their signature song.

"Film is dead." -David Lynch

Inland Empire, the latest movie from director, David Lynch, has had a surprising effect on me. I confess, I have not been much of a Lynch fan in the past. I'm not familiar with most of his work. My experience has been limited to Blue Velvet (ok, but not great for me, people may cringe) and Wild at Heart (i liked better, go figure).

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