FILMS Handmade Nation is a film that documents a movement of artists, crafters and designers that imbue traditional handiwork techniques with a punky do-it-yourself spirit. The San Francisco Film Society will be showing the film on March 11, 2009, 7:30 pm at Mezannine.
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FILMS The 5000 Fingers of Dr. T is the only film written and designed by Dr. Seuss. I haven’t seen the actual movie but I did watch the trailer. It feels very dark and dazzling all at the same time. I would say it’s a mix of Charlie and the Chocolate factory, The Wizard of Oz, Nightmare Before Christmas, and Cirque Du Soleil.
FILMS In advance of the US television premiere of Helvetica on January 6th, ITVS has organized free screenings of the film in dozens of cities across the country. It will be showing in San Francisco on December 9 at the San Francisco Main Public Library @ 6pm. There will also be a panel of speakers after the showing and will be moderated by the Academy of Art graphic design director, Phil Hamlett.
FILMS This couple is absolutely adorable. It’s amazing how with a postal clerk and librarian salary they can manage to build one of the most important contemporary arts collections in history. They truly redefined the meaning of being an art collector.
FILMS This charming title sequence from the classic, To Kill a Mockingbird is beautifully art directed. If only we could continue to be this artistic/creative in all our movie title sequences.
FILMS Remeber the awesome documentary about Helvetica? Well, the director, Gary Hustwit, has returned with another masterpiece called Objectified. It’s a feature-length documentary about industrial design and takes a look into creativity, consumerism, and mass-production of objects that surrounds us. Objectified will have its world premiere screening in early 2009. Stay tuned!
www.jacksonpollock.orgwww.jacksonpollock.comPollock film
ART Jackson Pollock is best known for his rhythmic drip paintings. This website allows you to play around and create your own digital version of a Pollock masterpiece. It’s interesting to see what abstract shapes are created, however, I still prefer getting down and dirty with the actual paint. Art is all about that hands-on experience with the medium.
“The painting has a life of its own. I try to let it come through.” -Jackson Pollock
Freedom on the FenceHenry Tomaszewski
Film Freedom on the Fence is a documentary film about the fascinating history of Polish posters and the role they played in the social, political, and cultural life of Poland. The film is scheduled for release in Fall of 2008.
