Category Archives: Meinung

The Brink – Jack Black and Tim Robbins for HBO

5502eb9e9689cbfa72bf46bb_the-brink-hbo-roberto-kim-benabib-jerry-weintraub-tim-robbins-jack-blackHoly shit, that looks fun. As Robbins says, “Congratulations, this plan is off to a great start.” You figured that out, right? Jack Black is out in the powderkeg called Pakistan to prevent World War III. In the mix are the Secretary oTheBrink_Titlecardf State and an ace fighter pilot. Tim Robbins is the D. C. official; Pablo Schreiber is the Navy flyboy and Aasif Mandvi is Black’s liaison. Sure, that’s a perfect setup for comedy. At least this clip makes it look that way.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QwsEKGMzTZM

Kris Ruhs – Superstar Artist in the Making?

5456297TrendEngel had the opportunity to see this artists show recently in Milano. The buzz is tremendous and people say he could be the next big thing – This sounds very strange if you are aware that Kris Rhus was born in New York in 1952 but looking at his oeuvre and his ability to integrate structure into his work makes you wonder why Rhus was not discovered decades ago. 30052012040458M_sfondo14 This video shows you some of his work from 3 years ago (400 views – so this is grass roots at its best:

Violet Magazine – Women Only

nelme4H8TrendEngel likes Violet magazine. WHO is Violet Magazine for? the woman who wants it all …. the woman who is looking to be educated in an entertaining way. It’s not just floaty, feminine and fabulous! This is one action packed, brimming full of resources for the everyday woman. The female entrepreneur, the woman in business, the woman who would like to work from home, the woman who likes to change things up.

Kim Gordon – Girl in a Band

ad7064a7Kim Gordon might easily be the most important woman in rock and pop .Often described as aloof, Kim Gordon truly opens up in Girl in a Band. Telling the story of her childhood, her life in art, her move to New York City, her love affairs, her marriage, her relationship with her daughter, and her band, this is a rich and beautifully written memoir. At the heart of the book is the examination of what partnership means—and what happens when it dissolves. An atmospheric look at the New York of the 80s and 90s that gave rise to Sonic Youth, as well as the Alternative revolution in popular music that Sonic Youth helped usher in, paving the way for Nirvana, Hole, Smashing Pumpkins and many other acts. One of the most revered people in modern rock and roll, Kim Gordon is also a highly regarded fashion icon, visual artist, and the source of much fascination.

Industry Standard – Berlin is Setting the Standard

Industry-Standard-Berlin-Venue-620x350Berlin does not have to hide behind London, Paris and New York when it comes to innovative food. Industry Standard in the middle of Neukölln is a good example.  This is what they say about themselves:

We believe in giving whole beasts their due, and that extends not only to offal and off-cuts, the high-lights and low-lights of the flesh, but to the radishes and rutabagas that went into making them. We want to extend this philosophy into everything on offer at Industry Standard: From the inspired witchery of our house-made bitters to our selection of natural and biodynamic wines (curated by Viniculture) that express the soil and sea, the sky and the sweat that fed them. Forgotten or unexpected connections. Whole beasts, some of which, admittedly, may be mythical.

We think that “comfort food” is a played-out conceit signaling compromise more than any attempt to really connect. Food can be challenging as well as comforting – comforting because it is just goddamn delicious.

Industry-Standard-Berlin-Beef-TartarSo for drinking, fighting, feasting, lusting, larding and barding, reverent riffs on deserved classics, come to Neukölln. We will feed you.

Well  – this is what TrendEngel says: This is one of the most surprising discoveries of the year. The tartar is extraordinary and very very special and the cauliflower to die for.