November 30th, 2006

VIDEO: It all started in San Francisco in 1994. I was invited to video tape this one in 1995. The year after that Scott Beale of Laughing Squid flew to Portland and shot a full-on mockumentary of the 1996 event which will be presented by John Law on December 19th in San Francisco at the 1996 Portland Santacon 10th Anniversary Party.

November 29th, 2006

VIDEO: A fantastic flying machine has been grounded for good. Recalled by the manufacturer and the CPSC this Kite Tube is reportedly responsible for two deaths and almost 40 brutal injuries. There is even a web site dedicated to helping the killer tube’s victims.

In this video the gentleman flying seems to be an expert – but we never got his name. I shot this 6 miles south of Blythe, California along the Colorado River during the Thanksgiving Day weekend.

Music by Hydraulic Clown Head

November 27th, 2006

VIDEO: A stop-motion animation short film that follows the frustrating life of U.D. Chunk, a non-conforming undigested chunk of food who refuses to be absorbed into the absurdly dysfunctional system inside the human body. Produced by The Chiodo Bros., Chris Sickels and Brian Krueger.

Stephen, Edward and Charles Chiodo have been friends of mine and a creative workforce in Hollywood for many years. Known for their cult classic film KILLER KLOWNS FROM OUTER SPACE and more recently having created the puppet design and execution for TEAM AMERICA, the ‘Bros’ definitely have a weird side.

November 21st, 2006

VIDEO: Last Saturday night Laughing Squid celebrated 11 years in service to Planet Earth.

Music by Hydraulic Clown Head

November 15th, 2006

VIDEO: DEVO’s Mark Mothersbaugh discusses his childhood and the band’s roots at Kent State University in the late 1960s.

November 8th, 2006

Brown bag memories have never faded. The quest must continue.

After my Las Vegas success I couldn’t complain. But ten years had passed and it was a new time, a new place, new marvels to discover.

Music by John Beal

November 6th, 2006

VIDEO: In top Hollywood form Podtech launches a new yearly event, The Vloggies. In this video surprise guest producer Jerry Zucker reflects on his Kentucky Fried Movie days – and much more. For the whole story and some fabulous still photos see Scott Beale’s collection. Podtech also has a some cool footage of the event.

Screen credits:
Vloggy Statue Still: Scott Beale/Laughing Squid
Music by John Beal

November 1st, 2006

VIDEO: Micaela O’Herlihy is a Los Angeles artist, a filmmaker and a mother. She immortalizes her bizarre ex-boyfriends on canvas, appreciates animalistic sex and her films have screened at Sundance.

 
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