That’s What I Am is the latest in a string of family films produced by WWE Studios, following the likes of Legendary (2010) and The Chaperone (2011). Although it is clearly a message film from the outset, it has a good heart, solid performances by young actors, and enough of a multi-layered story to keep you interested, though it lacks the sophistication of its counterparts and doesn’t fully satisfy its audiences.
In 1965 California, Chase Ellison (Tooth Fairy) plays Andy Nichol, an eighth grader who just wants to fit in, stay clear of bullies, and get the girl. His charismatic and slightly effeminate English teacher Mr. Simon, played by Oscar nominee Ed Harris (The Hours), pairs Andy with the school’s social pariah Big G, played by newcomer Alexander Walters, to work on an assignment. Andy must decide if he’s willing to maintain his neutral status and disappoint his favorite teacher or complete the assignment and make himself prey to the bullies — add to the mix Andy’s adoration of Mary Clear, played by veteran rocker Peter Frampton’s daughter Mia Rose Frampton. Andy thinks he won’t stand a chance with Mary if he’s caught hanging out with Big G. Meanwhile, Mr. Simon is accused by one of the bullies of being a “homo,” and his father, played by WWE Superstar Randy Orton, threatens to go public with the rumor if the school doesn’t remove Simon. As you probably have guessed, Big G and Mr. Simon are the moral compasses of the film and they help guide Andy to do the right thing and learn some life lessons. Continue reading “Film Review: That’s What I Am” »
This is the story of a home inside of a home: Once upon a time a banker and an antique book collector bought a piece of land where sat a lonely, yellow abode. The new owners began stripping away the yellow paint as their first task, which revealed to their great surprise some ancient and valuable Vilnius bricks. They also discovered that originally, this little building was a cannon foundry. Because of the significant historical value, they decided to completely restore the old building and bring it back to life. Enter Architectural Bureau G.Natkevicius & Partners. Because it was a little too small for the dwelling they had in mind, they decided to also build a home around it, made of mostly glass, to show off and protect their prize, which also provided them with amazing 360 degree views of the fantastic landscape. They attached a wonderful staircase to the outer part of the old building to access the new levels they’d created. The result of their creativity, planning and hard work, was a stylish modern home with a rustic inner flair. And that is the story of a home inside of a home, in which they probably will live happily ever after.
Adapted and directed by Dan Rush, and based on a short story by Raymond Carver, Everything Must Go tells the story of Nick Porter (Will Ferrell) a career salesman whose days of being on top are long gone. The same day Nick gets fired, for falling off the wagon one last time, he returns home to discover his wife has left him, changed the locks on their suburban home and dumped all his possessions out on the front yard. Faced with his life imploding, Nick puts it all on the line – or more properly, on the lawn – reluctantly holding a yard sale that becomes a unique strategy for survival.
For Spring/Summer 2011, Veja introduces a sneaker-boat hybrid shoe called the “Méditerranée”. Using an organic cotton canvas upper that was grown without pesticides or fertilizers and a rubber vulcanized sole made from wild rubber trees grown in the rain forests of the Amazon, the shoe comes in a beige colorway with white laces, a branded sole and your choice of a red or navy accents. Available now through selected retailers.
During my world travels, I’m always on the look out for bags and luggage to minimize my load but yet effectively maintain a cool factor. Lexday introduces a new line of styles and addresses the full spectrum of needs from the outdoor enthusiast to the city dweller. The Classified Collection includes six styles in all black with production limited to 550 pieces per style, each bag being individually numbered from 1 to 550. The Lexdray signature look is equal parts modern and classic – a style that’s timeless and universal. The collection will be carried at Reed Space in NYC, Colette in Paris, Union in LA , The Darkside Initiative in SF and Concepts in Boston beginning the first week of May.
Shot in Florence with the Italian Model Caterina Maiorana and with the stylist Marco Bellomo. The shoot takes inspiration from the Spring season of 90′s, following a sexy, powerful and elegant woman, always running away for something.
New Balance has designed a premium collection of 576’s inspired by the areas surrounding their UK Flimby Factory, The Lake District. These new 576′s take reference from the scenery found in these locations.
The 576CDW features premium leather and waxed sail cloth mixed with life vest details. The 576CSF is a combination of rich earthy leather, durable old school back packing textile and hiking laces, while the 576CSB features leather replicating water on beach stones combined with canvas and rope details.
Each pair comes with a map of the area on its tongue tag and a Union Jack embroidered on the heel. After much anticipation, the Lake District Pack has finally landed in the US retail stores Blends, CNCPTS, and Amazon and retail for $160.
The WVIL camera is a concept camera envisioned by Artefact’s award-winning design team. It answers the question: “what’s next for camera design?” The patent-pending WVIL system takes the connectivity and application platform capabilities of today’s smart phones and wirelessly connects them with interchangeable full SLR-quality optics.
From now through August 6, ten special, limited-edition Levi’s x MOCA Trucker Jackets designed by the most dynamic and influential artists from the graffiti and street art community will be released every two weeks in limited-edition quantities. The Levi’s x MOCA Trucker Jackets feature artwork on the back panel created by artists including Keith Haring, Shepard Fairey, Chaz Bojorquez, Kenny Scharf, Lady Pink and KR. Each jacket is packaged in a commemorative box bearing a stamp reminiscent of the artist’s “tag” and will be available for purchase at The Geffen Contemporary at MOCA (152 North Central Ave). The Levi’s® x MOCA Trucker Jackets retail for $250 and go on sale on the designated day of its release at 11:00 a.m. Continue reading “Kenny Scharf for Levi’s x MOCA” »
Wieden + Kennedycontinues its winning streak with multiple Cubes from The Art Directors Club, which today released the list of winners for its 90th Annual Awards Show. The agency’s Portland office, which recently earned the grand top prize at the Andy Awards for the Old Spice “Responses” campaign, nabbed ADC Hybrid and Gold cubes for the effort as well as Gold for the Questions spot, while its Amsterdam hub earned two Golds for Nike’s Write the Future World Cup film. Y&R made a strong showing as well. Its Chicago office won double Gold for the It Rarely Stops spot for the National Domestic Violence Hotline, while New York also took Gold for the VH1 Anti-Rock Star campaign.
