Category Archives: Documentaries

An Illustrated History of Ecstasy: The Zero Calorie Entheogenic Martini

Posted on March 22, 2013 by oddly

“MDMA, it was beginning to be apparent, could be all things to all people.” Could there be many chemical paths to heaven? (Link)

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Arcade Fire Currently Working on New Album at James Murphy’s DFA Studio in NYC

Posted on March 20, 2013 by oddly

Earlier this year, the Arcade Fire gave up the church studio where they recorded Neon Bible and The Suburbs, putting it on the market for $325,000. Word also surfaced last year that they were working with James Murphy on their … Continue reading →

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James Murphy Shares Photos and Details of the Short Film He’s Directing for Canon

Posted on March 13, 2013 by oddly

Former LCD Soundsystem main man James Murphy is making a short film with the help of veteran director Ron Howard for Canon’s Project Imaginat10n campaign. He’s shared a bit more information about the film, which is based on a series … Continue reading →

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Watch Dave Grohl, Trent Reznor, Josh Homme Play “Mantra” From the Sound City Soundtrack Live:

Posted on March 7, 2013 by oddly

Dave Grohl assembled an all-star group for the soundtrack to his documentary film, Sound City, about the iconic California studio. The soundtrack, out March 12, features Trent Reznor and Josh Homme on the closing track, “Mantra”. Rolling Stone has posted … Continue reading →

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List of Inventors Killed by Their Own Inventions:

Posted on March 1, 2013 by oddly

Wikipedia brings us this list of inventors killed by their own inventions. The list is a catalogue of misfortunes, hubris, and cautionary tales. Take for instance the fellow pictured here, Franz Reichelt, who fell to his death at the Eiffel … Continue reading →

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Legs and Armadillos_

Posted on February 4, 2013 by oddly

Armadillos are New World, placental mammals with a leathery armor shell. The Dasypodidae are the only surviving family in the order Cingulata, part of the superorder Xenarthra, along with the anteaters and sloths. The word armadillo means “little armored one” … Continue reading →

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Deep Screen, An Interactive Matrix of 6,000 Lights

Posted on January 29, 2013 by oddly

“Deep Screen” by artist Muti Randolph is an interactive installation of 6,000 LED lights that are suspended in a matrix. The installation reacts to viewers as they enter, creating dazzling displays. (Link)

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Strange Attractor_

Posted on January 23, 2013 by oddly

A strange attractor is created when lovers synchronize their minds, bodies, and computers using botanical substances. Sufi love madness meets media prophecy. You have never seen anything like it. (Link)

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HBO buys Pussy Riot documentary at Sundance Film Festival

Posted on January 21, 2013 by oddly

Titled Pussy Riot – A Punk Prayer, the feature-length documentary premiered at the Sundance Film Festival on Friday (January 18). In a statement, directors Mike Lerner and Maxim Pozdorovkin said they “are thrilled to be working with HBO on bringing … Continue reading →

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You must dedicate your life to mastering your skill_

Posted on January 2, 2013 by oddly

“Once you decide on your occupation… you must immerse yourself in your work. You have to fall in love with your work. Never complain about your job. You must dedicate your life to mastering your skill. That’s the secret of … Continue reading →

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