Author Archive: Jennifer Zarichnyj

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Losers

By Jennifer Zarichnyj | November 15th, 2011 in Culture | Locale:

Losers, a new short film from Everynone, has finally provided anti-bullying propaganda that not only effectively conveys a message, but is visually stimulating as well.

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The Origins of Tennis

By Jennifer Zarichnyj | November 15th, 2011 in Music | Locale:

Colorado dream-pop band Tennis create sweet indie tunes for the modern seafarer-at-heart. Husband and wife duo Alaina Moore and Patrick Riley formed their band after a sailing expedition, and it’s safe to say that the relaxing, watery atmosphere had an influence on their sound. In Origins, Moore’s sugary vocals are subtle, yet never overshadowed by the synths and cymbals that surround them.

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The Mathematics of Poly

By Jennifer Zarichnyj | November 15th, 2011 in Tech | Locale:

Poly™, an innovative new iPad app, transforms ordinary photos into a constellation of colors with the swipe of a finger.

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Datarock’s Escape

By Jennifer Zarichnyj | November 15th, 2011 in Music | Locale:

This week, Norwegian dance-pop troop Datarock premiered a new video for their high-energy ode to escape, California.

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R. Crumb’s Record Covers

By Jennifer Zarichnyj | November 15th, 2011 in Talks | Locale:

Philadelphia based underground-comic extraordinaire R. Crumb is well-known for his off-beat stories of awkward boyhood fantasies that transcend into adulthood. Crumb’s other big passion lies in music, and he has illustrated hundreds of album covers for his favorite style of music: hillbilly blues.

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Moby Does The Right Thing

By Jennifer Zarichnyj | November 14th, 2011 in Music | Locale:

NYC based musician/DJ Moby released his tenth studio album, ‘Destroyed.’, earlier this year. The Right Thing, a dreamy disco-inspired jam, is the fourth single. The song is sad sounding, and the video that accompanies it definitely evokes some melancholia.

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The Game of Things

By Jennifer Zarichnyj | November 14th, 2011 in Fashion | Locale:

German filmmaker Cristian Straub was commissioned by label Ethel Vaughn for this fashion film. The Game of Things is more of an experience than a video, as it forces the audience to recall their own past through a series of striking images and flashbacks.

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Tenille Dashwood: Million Dollar Baby

By Jennifer Zarichnyj | November 14th, 2011 in Film | Locale:

The story of Australian WWE wrestler Tenille Dashwood is especially important; Dashwood serves as a reminder that hard work can be rewarded. This interview with her brother, Rhett, is an intimate look into the trials and tribulations of a female wrestler.

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Kid Cudi x Cage: Maniac

By Jennifer Zarichnyj | November 2nd, 2011 in Film | Locale:

Kid Cudi has teamed up with fellow rapper Cage and actor-cum-filmmaker Shia LaBeouf for a short film all about the most dangerous game. The aptly-titled Maniac, a ten-minute, French-dialogued blood bath, opens with a disclaimer due to the graphic content of the video, which shouldn’t be taken lightly—if you’re squeamish, that is.

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Haunted Maze

By Jennifer Zarichnyj | November 1st, 2011 in Culture | Locale:

LA based artist Albert Reyes is a man after our own heart. Since 2004, Reyes has constructed an annual spooky Halloween maze in his backyard. He combines found objects with homemade creations to keep guests guessing at every turn.

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