She was the it girl for years but eventually that was not enough for Agyness Deyn. When she started acting, people would think: what the hell. But she proved everybody wrong. The new movie Electricity is a little masterpiece and it’s all down to Ms. Deyn. A journey seen through the eyes of a young woman with epilepsy that brings extraordinary hallucinations as she searches for her long lost brother. Here is the Trailer:
Foo Fighters Sonic Highways – Music was my first love…
I know the series just came to an end and it’s not a trend and ist’s over…but I have to let you know – in case you missed Sonic Highways your life is not complete. If you ever wondered why music matters and what it means to us to the world and to people – this is it. Who ever thought Dave Grohl is just the drummer of Nirvana or just the singer of the Foo Fighters. Man were you wrong. He is the custodian of music and one of the greatest guys ever.
8 cities in the US, their contribution to music and one Foo Fighters Song per episode written on the spot. Amazing. Watch it and love it. Her is a clip:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=q0TrqXHoL10
Serial – Best Podcast Ever
Who would have thought that the best show of the year is not on TV but is a bloody podcast. It is called Serial and it is just brilliant. Actually more than brilliant. Serial is a podcast exploring a nonfiction story over multiple episodes. First released in October 2014, it is a spinoff of the radio program This American Life. Season 1 is an investigation into a 1999 Baltimore murder. Hae Min Lee was an 18-year-old student at Woodlawn High School. Lee was last seen at approximately 3:00 p.m. on January 13, 1999. Her corpse was discovered on February 9 in Leakin Park and identified two days later, with the case immediately being treated as a homicide. Lee’s ex-boyfriend Adnan Musud Syed was arrested on February 28 at 6 a.m. and charged with first-degree murder, which led to “some closure and some peace” for Lee’s family. A memorial service for Lee was held on March 11 at Woodlawn High School. Syed was found guilty of Lee’s murder on February 25, 2000 after a six-week trial, and was given a life sentence despite pleading his innocence.
Go and download it. It is still ongoing and we do not know where the truth lies.
Ariel Pink – Picture Me Gone
Sometimes it’s not only about the music but also about the Video. This gem by legendary Asriel Pink is certainly one of those… how creepy are those latex masks and how wonderful is the mood in this tour de force of Lalaland meets the end of the world. Picture me gone is a great song anyway but nothing beets the video:
Graffiti of the Week – Street Art Nr. 141
Two Dots – A very Addictive App
This is not brand new but it doesn’t matter. Two Dots is a great app that is a mixture of Candy Crush and Tetris for lack of a better comparison. The premise is easy. Connect dots and clear levels. Simple but challenging. And do you know what? The app is free.
Pulp: a Film about Life, Death & Supermarkets
Pulp is one of the greatest bands ever and front man Jarvis Cocker without a doubt one of the coolest chaps that ever walked and will walk the earth. So no surprise thatPulp: a Film about Life, Death & Supermarkets is not just a regular documentary but a master piece. Watch the trailer:
For those who never heard of Pulp…here is a reminder. Not Common People but Babies:http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=38by00DGid0
Funky Gourmet – World Class in Athens
Athens Greece was not on the map if it came to extraordinary chefs. That has changed. Funky Gourmet is embracing its Greek origins and has just been awarded with 2 Michelin Stars.
It’s a place where chef and owners Georgianna Hiliadaki and Nick Roussos have lots of fun with their funky meets gourmet concept of plates that aim to activate the sense of their customers in unconventional ways.
They are Greece’s top avant-garde restaurant and with amazing dishes like Squaring The Pea and Choriatiki salad the do stand out. This is not just some crazy molecular cuisine but unbelievable food that just tastes amazing.
Meltdown Floor Lamp for Cappellini by Johan Lindsten
Cappellini is one of the best furniture brands there is and the Meltdown ceiling lamps released in 2013 an instant classic. Now genius designer Johan Lindsten makes a new appearance with the Meltdown Floor Lamp. Even better. The 3200 Euro price tag is steep. But hey, you only live once. Johan Lindstén was born in 1981. After earning his degree in design in Stockholm in 2008, Johan established his own studio, Lindstén Form Studio where he has launched several interesting products in his collection. From limited editions that have been sold to museums and iPad accessories to sound absorbers and furniture, Johan Lindstén sees his designs as an outlet to transform emotions and thoughts into physical objects. He takes the opportunity to influence people’s state-of-mind by making the surrounding ambience more beautiful and joyful.