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The Mighty Boosh DVDs
(18 August 2009) - by Ariston Anderson Last month's release of the cult British show "The Mighty Boosh" on DVD made my summer into a viewing marathon and I have to say, it's nothing short of life-changing. Created by comedians Julian Barratt and Noel Fielding from a series of radio and stage shows, the award-winning series is what would happen if Luis Buñuel chewed up the Kids in the...
(18 August 2009) - by Ariston Anderson Last month's release of the cult British show "The Mighty Boosh" on DVD made my summer into a viewing marathon and I have to say, it's nothing short of life-changing. Created by comedians Julian Barratt and Noel Fielding from a series of radio and stage shows, the award-winning series is what would happen if Luis Buñuel chewed up the Kids in the...
The State Complete Series: Interview with David Wain
(09 July 2009) - Over 15 years since debuting as MTV's first foray into sketch comedy, "The State: The Complete Series" is finally a reality. After more than a decade of starts and stalls, the cult-classic will be available 14 July 2009 as a five-disc DVD set, complete with full cast commentary, un-aired sketches, outtakes and interviews. The often witty, occasionally absurdist, always irreverent show had a brief,...
(09 July 2009) - Over 15 years since debuting as MTV's first foray into sketch comedy, "The State: The Complete Series" is finally a reality. After more than a decade of starts and stalls, the cult-classic will be available 14 July 2009 as a five-disc DVD set, complete with full cast commentary, un-aired sketches, outtakes and interviews. The often witty, occasionally absurdist, always irreverent show had a brief,...
The Live! Show
(24 April 2009) - The year was 1979. Cable television had just broken the big three television networks' stranglehold in America when Jaime Davidovich began appearing on boob tubes across New York City. Appearing every week on "The Live! Show," Davidovich developed the character Dr. Videovich, a satirical television psychologist who claimed to treat TV addiction. The show featured fake advertisements for Videovich's treatments and products as well...
(24 April 2009) - The year was 1979. Cable television had just broken the big three television networks' stranglehold in America when Jaime Davidovich began appearing on boob tubes across New York City. Appearing every week on "The Live! Show," Davidovich developed the character Dr. Videovich, a satirical television psychologist who claimed to treat TV addiction. The show featured fake advertisements for Videovich's treatments and products as well...
Philips Prestigo Touch Screen Universal Remote
(10 April 2009) - Beautifully designed, highly functional and easy to set-up, Philips' Prestigo remote rivals top-of-the-line models with similar features but costs significantly less. The latest model, the STR9320 (still yet to hit the market), hosts 300,000 devices in its memory, requiring little more than a few taps to program it to work with up to 20 components. But the "activity" settings are the real revelation, allowing...
(10 April 2009) - Beautifully designed, highly functional and easy to set-up, Philips' Prestigo remote rivals top-of-the-line models with similar features but costs significantly less. The latest model, the STR9320 (still yet to hit the market), hosts 300,000 devices in its memory, requiring little more than a few taps to program it to work with up to 20 components. But the "activity" settings are the real revelation, allowing...
Amy Lau: Dexter Dining Room Chairs
(11 November 2008) - by Ariston Anderson You'll be sure to make a splash of a dinner party when guests sit down on one of Amy Lau's limited edition Dexter dining room chairs. Inspired by the Showtime serial killer show, the chairs are made from white lacquered wood and upholstered in white ultraleather (i.e. vinyl). But what makes these chairs truly unusual are the hand-embroidered blood designs by Leah...
(11 November 2008) - by Ariston Anderson You'll be sure to make a splash of a dinner party when guests sit down on one of Amy Lau's limited edition Dexter dining room chairs. Inspired by the Showtime serial killer show, the chairs are made from white lacquered wood and upholstered in white ultraleather (i.e. vinyl). But what makes these chairs truly unusual are the hand-embroidered blood designs by Leah...
Addictive TV: Olympics 2008 Remix
(07 August 2008) - by Kyle SmallTired of all the Olympic controversy? Want to maybe see the games in a new, refreshing way? Well, this might be your chance. World famous London-based VJs Addictive TV are remixing the upcoming Olympic Games for live TV. For an Austrian television network, the duo will remix live feeds of the games with music, outside footage and special effects, among other creative...
(07 August 2008) - by Kyle SmallTired of all the Olympic controversy? Want to maybe see the games in a new, refreshing way? Well, this might be your chance. World famous London-based VJs Addictive TV are remixing the upcoming Olympic Games for live TV. For an Austrian television network, the duo will remix live feeds of the games with music, outside footage and special effects, among other creative...
Bill Cosby's Koos Van Den Akker Sweaters Auction
(05 June 2008) - Like most children of the '80s, Bill Cosby has always held a special place in my heart. Whether hanging with the Huxtables or enjoying some Jello pudding, Mr. Cosby played an integral part in my development, which is why I was particularly touched when I discovered these sweaters up for auction. Each sweater was actually worn by Bill Cosby on "The Cosby Show" and...
(05 June 2008) - Like most children of the '80s, Bill Cosby has always held a special place in my heart. Whether hanging with the Huxtables or enjoying some Jello pudding, Mr. Cosby played an integral part in my development, which is why I was particularly touched when I discovered these sweaters up for auction. Each sweater was actually worn by Bill Cosby on "The Cosby Show" and...
Rojo TV
(08 May 2008) - Just launched today by Barcelona-based art publisher and artist management group Rojo, their new online TV channel Rojo TV is an artsy alternative to the others. Unlike the streaming QOOB TV, which features short movies but done more by filmmakers and designers than fine artists, Rojo TV focuses only on creative video works from artist-filmmakers, such as Javier Longobardo, Iris Piers, Marco di Noia...
(08 May 2008) - Just launched today by Barcelona-based art publisher and artist management group Rojo, their new online TV channel Rojo TV is an artsy alternative to the others. Unlike the streaming QOOB TV, which features short movies but done more by filmmakers and designers than fine artists, Rojo TV focuses only on creative video works from artist-filmmakers, such as Javier Longobardo, Iris Piers, Marco di Noia...
Remote Control K.I.T.T. Car
(18 February 2008) - Watching the new "Knight Rider" TV movie over the weekend stirred up all sorts of great memories from the original show, including (of course) the deep-seated longing to own a car like K.I.T.T. ("Knight Industries Two Thousand"). While this remote control toy version might be missing a couple details (like the ability to print money), it does feature a turbo booster button, makes sound...
(18 February 2008) - Watching the new "Knight Rider" TV movie over the weekend stirred up all sorts of great memories from the original show, including (of course) the deep-seated longing to own a car like K.I.T.T. ("Knight Industries Two Thousand"). While this remote control toy version might be missing a couple details (like the ability to print money), it does feature a turbo booster button, makes sound...
Apple TV v2
(13 February 2008) - Adding a few capabilities that help realize its full potential, the newly-launched version of Apple's computer-to-TV entertainment software is a massive improvement over the original. The biggest plus for aesthetes like us is the 1080p output which means you can stream HD movies, TV shows and podcasts (including featured titles like CHV!) with little more than a click in iTunes (TV and movies will...
(13 February 2008) - Adding a few capabilities that help realize its full potential, the newly-launched version of Apple's computer-to-TV entertainment software is a massive improvement over the original. The biggest plus for aesthetes like us is the 1080p output which means you can stream HD movies, TV shows and podcasts (including featured titles like CHV!) with little more than a click in iTunes (TV and movies will...
The Best of CES
(14 January 2008) - The annual Consumer Electronics Show took the breath out of Vegas last week. While there was an endless slew of things to see, we found a few stand-outs worth reporting on. Iqua 603 SUN, Solar Powered Bluetooth Headset This compact Bluetooth headset from Iqua offers all the same features as the big brands, but stands out with the innovative integration of a solar cell....
(14 January 2008) - The annual Consumer Electronics Show took the breath out of Vegas last week. While there was an endless slew of things to see, we found a few stand-outs worth reporting on. Iqua 603 SUN, Solar Powered Bluetooth Headset This compact Bluetooth headset from Iqua offers all the same features as the big brands, but stands out with the innovative integration of a solar cell....
Battle: Vinyl War
(26 September 2007) - Four years, three painstakingly-detailed sets, 28 sassy characters, a head-shaking 10,000 photos later and Terpins Greco, the 40-member Brazilian team responsible for producing Battle: The Vinyl War, is finally seeing the juicy fruits of their labor. This month and next their stop-motion animation will be shown on Brazil's Cartoon Network channel in a four-part weekly series. The shorts, which clock in at a brief...
(26 September 2007) - Four years, three painstakingly-detailed sets, 28 sassy characters, a head-shaking 10,000 photos later and Terpins Greco, the 40-member Brazilian team responsible for producing Battle: The Vinyl War, is finally seeing the juicy fruits of their labor. This month and next their stop-motion animation will be shown on Brazil's Cartoon Network channel in a four-part weekly series. The shorts, which clock in at a brief...
The Reel New York Film Festival
(16 August 2007) - I recently started watching "The Reel New York Film Festival," a show highlighting experimental works, shorts, documentaries, animated shorts and narratives made by New Yorkers and/or about New Yorkers on local cable. Now in its twelfth season, tonight's program features several shorts including Jane Nisselson’s “Electromagnetic Spectrum,” which—in the tradition of the Eames science films—communicates a basic science phenomena via an apparently non-scientific situation....
(16 August 2007) - I recently started watching "The Reel New York Film Festival," a show highlighting experimental works, shorts, documentaries, animated shorts and narratives made by New Yorkers and/or about New Yorkers on local cable. Now in its twelfth season, tonight's program features several shorts including Jane Nisselson’s “Electromagnetic Spectrum,” which—in the tradition of the Eames science films—communicates a basic science phenomena via an apparently non-scientific situation....
Internet TV Alternatives
(23 July 2007) - Apple TV snagged much of the fortune and fame as a stylish, no-fuss way to transfer web content to your television screen. (How very Apple.) For all of the sleek box's plug-and-play appeal, several new products showing up in the market offer different interfaces, capabilities and special features for all people—tech-savvy and not. The following are a few ways to make converting online content...
(23 July 2007) - Apple TV snagged much of the fortune and fame as a stylish, no-fuss way to transfer web content to your television screen. (How very Apple.) For all of the sleek box's plug-and-play appeal, several new products showing up in the market offer different interfaces, capabilities and special features for all people—tech-savvy and not. The following are a few ways to make converting online content...
The Great Global Warming Swindle
(09 March 2007) - I quite liked Al Gore's An Inconvenient Truth. I say quite, because although his arguments were compelling, at the back of my mind, I knew I was still watching the practiced performance of a politician. Such a polished one, in fact, that many who would normally seek to counter such bold claims swallowed them whole. The fact that it's now won an Oscar and...
(09 March 2007) - I quite liked Al Gore's An Inconvenient Truth. I say quite, because although his arguments were compelling, at the back of my mind, I knew I was still watching the practiced performance of a politician. Such a polished one, in fact, that many who would normally seek to counter such bold claims swallowed them whole. The fact that it's now won an Oscar and...
Aga John Patchwork Rug
(08 February 2007) - Thanks to our recent sponsor Bravo, we were able to get the scoop on the patchwork rug from Erik Kolacz' winning design in last night's episode of the new show Top Design. Handmade in Izmir, Turkey, the 5'9" x 7'9" rug features geometric pieces of brown and white cow hides in an asymmetrical pattern finished with a leather chain-stitch and retails for $2400. Other...
(08 February 2007) - Thanks to our recent sponsor Bravo, we were able to get the scoop on the patchwork rug from Erik Kolacz' winning design in last night's episode of the new show Top Design. Handmade in Izmir, Turkey, the 5'9" x 7'9" rug features geometric pieces of brown and white cow hides in an asymmetrical pattern finished with a leather chain-stitch and retails for $2400. Other...
Apple TV
(09 January 2007) - Overshadowed a bit by the iPhone's debut (and though it was already announced last September), Apple TV ($299) is a device that holds its own in the growing shift to (finally) get the internet out of the confines of the PC. For complete coverage including gratuitous photos, check Gizmodo and Engadget. What follows are the standout details. Like the iPhone and .Mac, one of...
(09 January 2007) - Overshadowed a bit by the iPhone's debut (and though it was already announced last September), Apple TV ($299) is a device that holds its own in the growing shift to (finally) get the internet out of the confines of the PC. For complete coverage including gratuitous photos, check Gizmodo and Engadget. What follows are the standout details. Like the iPhone and .Mac, one of...
EyeTV for DTT stick
(08 August 2006) - After launching earlier this month, my new EyeTv for DTT (Digital Terrestrial Television) has just turned up and it's nothing short of revolutionary. About the size of a lighter, it slots into a USB port on my iMac to receive digital TV, which can then be recorded on the hard drive. An electronic program guide is included to make life even easier. Those already...
(08 August 2006) - After launching earlier this month, my new EyeTv for DTT (Digital Terrestrial Television) has just turned up and it's nothing short of revolutionary. About the size of a lighter, it slots into a USB port on my iMac to receive digital TV, which can then be recorded on the hard drive. An electronic program guide is included to make life even easier. Those already...
Three Out-of-the-Living-Room TVs
(30 June 2006) - For times when you can't afford to tear yourself away from your plasma screen, here are some products that will allow you to realize the extent of your inner "big brother" tendencies, bringing hi-def throughout your home or office. The Trak-Kit (right), officially launched at this year's ICFF, eliminates the need for multiple screens by allowing a single TV to follow you wherever you...
(30 June 2006) - For times when you can't afford to tear yourself away from your plasma screen, here are some products that will allow you to realize the extent of your inner "big brother" tendencies, bringing hi-def throughout your home or office. The Trak-Kit (right), officially launched at this year's ICFF, eliminates the need for multiple screens by allowing a single TV to follow you wherever you...
Mork and Mindy Dunks
(19 May 2006) - Quite possibly the strangest idea yet as part of Nike's SB (skateboarding) range are these Mork And Mindy Hi-Top Dunks. For those unfamiliar with the character played by Robin Williams in the late-1970s/early-1980s, Mork was an alien from the planet Ork, who arrived on Earth in an egg. His catchphrase was "Greetings Earthlings" and Mindy was his girlfriend (kind of). If you never saw...
(19 May 2006) - Quite possibly the strangest idea yet as part of Nike's SB (skateboarding) range are these Mork And Mindy Hi-Top Dunks. For those unfamiliar with the character played by Robin Williams in the late-1970s/early-1980s, Mork was an alien from the planet Ork, who arrived on Earth in an egg. His catchphrase was "Greetings Earthlings" and Mindy was his girlfriend (kind of). If you never saw...
On Air
(24 March 2006) - For over a quarter century, MTV's been mining up-and-coming talent to create what are often the smartest, funniest, and all-around most compelling bits on the station—or anywhere on TV for that matter. Those old enough will remember the early wacky, animated logos, but more recently MTV's channel ids and ads have taken the form of short films and are often where designers like Huntergatherer...
(24 March 2006) - For over a quarter century, MTV's been mining up-and-coming talent to create what are often the smartest, funniest, and all-around most compelling bits on the station—or anywhere on TV for that matter. Those old enough will remember the early wacky, animated logos, but more recently MTV's channel ids and ads have taken the form of short films and are often where designers like Huntergatherer...
Planet Earth
(13 March 2006) - Now two episodes into a run of five, everyone I know who has seen the BBC's phenomenal Planet Earth has been blown away by its astonishing photography. Four years in the making, the ground-breaking camerawork is some of the best ever put on screen, including never before seen aerial views of Mt. Everest, shot onboard a Nepalese army spy plane. It's easily on par...
(13 March 2006) - Now two episodes into a run of five, everyone I know who has seen the BBC's phenomenal Planet Earth has been blown away by its astonishing photography. Four years in the making, the ground-breaking camerawork is some of the best ever put on screen, including never before seen aerial views of Mt. Everest, shot onboard a Nepalese army spy plane. It's easily on par...
Be an Art Star
(17 February 2005) - Artstar is. In the next couple weeks they will be having open calls for artists who are interested in participating in an unscripted television series about trying to make it big in the New York art world. Eight artists will be selected to put on a group show, and one might get a chance for a solo show-- both at Dietch Projects in SoHo....
(17 February 2005) - Artstar is. In the next couple weeks they will be having open calls for artists who are interested in participating in an unscripted television series about trying to make it big in the New York art world. Eight artists will be selected to put on a group show, and one might get a chance for a solo show-- both at Dietch Projects in SoHo....
Target: Design for All
(26 January 2005) - Design for All, you must go watch it right away. It's a brilliant illustration of what design is. Target's manifesto and promise is that you're going to love living by design. Lots of us already do, but there are so many people out there who don't get it. This spot sums it up perfectly as Target continues to make good design accessible to a...
(26 January 2005) - Design for All, you must go watch it right away. It's a brilliant illustration of what design is. Target's manifesto and promise is that you're going to love living by design. Lots of us already do, but there are so many people out there who don't get it. This spot sums it up perfectly as Target continues to make good design accessible to a...
Dukes of Hazardous Unabomber
(18 January 2005) - In New York this weekend? Don't miss this fascinating installation at Rare Gallery through Saturday. Chris Larson's massive sculpture, entitled PAUSE, is a full-size representation of the Dukes of Hazzard '69 Dodge Charger crashing into the Unabomber's cabin -- two metaphors for lawlessness converging in time and space and providing at least one interpretation of today's geopolitical climate. Rare Gallery 521 West 26th Street...
(18 January 2005) - In New York this weekend? Don't miss this fascinating installation at Rare Gallery through Saturday. Chris Larson's massive sculpture, entitled PAUSE, is a full-size representation of the Dukes of Hazzard '69 Dodge Charger crashing into the Unabomber's cabin -- two metaphors for lawlessness converging in time and space and providing at least one interpretation of today's geopolitical climate. Rare Gallery 521 West 26th Street...
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