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SXSW Announces Terrence Malick’s Song to Song as Opening Film

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Jan 6, 2017

SXSW Announces Terrence Malick’s Song to Song as Opening Film

SXSW announces Song To Song, from celebrated director Terrence Malick will make its World Premiere Friday March 10, 2017, during the 24th edition of the SXSW Film Festival. Rooney Mara, Ryan Gosling, Michael Fassbender, and Natalie Portman star in this modern love story set against the Austin, Texas music scene, as two entangled couples chase success through a rock ‘n’ roll landscape of seduction and betrayal.

We’re also delighted to announce Eshom and Ian Nelms’ hybrid action thriller with dark humor Small Town Crime; Jeff Malmberg and Chris Shellen’s lyrical portrait of a tiny hill town in Tuscany, Spettacolo, the second feature after their award-winning Marwencol; first time filmmaker Jennifer Reeder’s coming-of-age Muslim melodrama Signature Move starring Fawzia Mirza; and Latin American phenomenon René Pérez Joglar’s chronicle of his global exploration of his genetic roots in Residente.

In their highly successful Episodic section, we will be featuring the world premiere of Neil Gaiman’s American Gods, directed by David Slade. The first of many projects in SXSW Film’s new VR/AR strand is Viacom NEXT’s The Melody of Dust, an invitation inside the tortured mind of an artist.

Tegan and Sara have created a new foundation aimed at empowering LGBTQ girls and women

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Jan 5, 2017

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Tegan and Sara have created a perfect extension of their work, identity, and commitment to supporting and building progressive social change. The twin sisters have created The Tegan and Sara Foundation working for economic justice, health, and representation for LGBTQ girls and women. The foundation will work in partnership and solidarity with other organizations fighting for LGBTQ and women’s rights, raising funds and awareness. Their mission is founded on a commitment to feminism and racial, social and gender justice, fighting the inequality that prevents LGBTQ girls and women from reaching their full potential.

In a statement on their website, the twin sisters write, “LGBTQ girls and women are disproportionately affected by poverty. 23% of lesbian women live in poverty. Women of color are 3 times more likely to live in poverty than white, LGB women. Transgender women are four times more likely to have a household income under $10,000 and twice as likely to be unemployed. One in five transgender women have reported being homeless at some point in their lives.

“LGBTQ women have higher rates of obesity, gynecological cancer, depression, suicide and tobacco/alcohol abuse. Discriminatory laws, provider bias, insurance exclusions and inadequate reproductive health coverage leave 29% of LGBTQ women struggling to pay for health insurance.

“Less than 1% of TV characters are lesbian. Since the start of 2016, 25 queer female characters have been killed on-screen – continuing a decades-long trend.”

Miles Davis x LCD Soundsystem’s Videos Are Perfect Together

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Jan 5, 2017

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Miles Davis x LCD Soundsystem’s Videos Are Perfect Together

Alessandro Grespan posted this video back in 2011, which is blowing up again now, which he created by perfectly timing the playback of LCD Soundsystem’s New York I Love You, But You’re Bringing Me Down, along with Miles Davis’ improv performance from Louis Malle’s 1958 film Elevator to the Gallows. Sounds legit.

This Crosley Dansette Turntable Is A Stunner

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Jan 4, 2017

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This Crosley Dansette Turntable Is A Stunner

No doubt the modern resurgence of the turntable bears testimony to the rekindled romance of listening to one’s music on the purest form it was meant to be heard–analog. And there’s no need to abandon the fun-loving styles from yesteryear. Let Crosley reintroduction of the Dansette Series take you to a time where these simple yet iconic styles ruled. In the Mid 1960’s, at the height of its popularity, the British-branded Dansette player came to be known as virtually a household staple. These vibrant artifacts clearly define a statement in pop culture from days gone by. This portable player can be taken on the go or attached to the included legs to quickly become a furniture-style statement in any setting. Enjoy your albums in classic style with modern convenience.

There are so many stores now selling turntables (even though vinyl sales dropped this year.) What sets this retro-style record player apart from others is its ability to stand as a piece of furniture all on its own. It has a pair of full-range speakers built in, plays vinyl at 33-1/3 and 45 RPM speeds, and has an AUX input for other music sources.

Denzel Washington Reads Greeting Cards

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Jan 3, 2017

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Denzel Washington and Jimmy Fallon take turns giving extremely dramatic readings of standard greeting cards.

Keith Richards, Robert Plant, Bruce Springsteen, Bruce Cockburn, Sting, Bono lend their voices to “We Are Not Afraid”

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Jan 3, 2017

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Keith Richards, Robert Plant, Bruce Springsteen, Bruce Cockburn, Sting, Bono lend their voices to “We Are Not Afraid”

Keith Richards, Robert Plant, Bruce Springsteen, Bruce Cockburn, Sting, Bono, Ringo Starr, and Patti Smith are among more than 200 cultural figures who have supported and participated in “We Are Not Afraid”. a new video targeted to raise funds for victims of religious and political violence around the world.

The song is written by Nigerian reggae artist Majek Fashek, who has donated his song to the cause and the video is directed by Kevin Godley. All proceeds generated by the project will be donated to Human Rights Watch and the International Rescue Committee.

Never Before Seen Footage Of Elvis Presley Playing A Stringless Prop Guitar

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Jan 3, 2017

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Never Before Seen Footage Of Elvis Presley Playing A Stringless Prop Guitar

Recently, rare footage of Elvis Presley was uncovered. At the height of his career, Paramount Pictures offered to fly Elvis from his Memphis abode to California for a screen test. Screen test footage is usually kept private, making this an especially nice treat.

Watch Elvis jam out to his hit song, “Blue Suede Shoes.” Despite using a stringless prop guitar, Elvis still shreds as if he’s in front of thousands of screaming fans. His rocking performance certainly impressed Paramount, who swiftly offered the musician a three picture deal.

This Is SO Good. The Story Of Pearl

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Jan 3, 2017

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An emerging musician recovers the hatchback that she used to live in together with her dad, who raised her single-handedly as a street musician. Set inside their home, a beloved hatchback, Pearl follows a girl and her dad as they crisscross the country chasing their dreams. It’s a story about the gifts we hand down and their power to carry love. And finding grace in the unlikeliest of places.

Sha Na Na In 1973 Will Put You Right Back Into Your Childhood

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Jan 3, 2017

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Sha Na Na In 1973 Will Put You Right Back Into Your Childhood

Sha Na Na performs nineteen songs for the enthusiastic studio audience in attendance for a taping of German music television show Musikladen in 1973. For many people, including myself, this band was really the first leap into the rock and roll pond when theirsyndicated variety series ran from 1977 to 1981.