Why are the former Soviet republics so good at making theater?

Seriously. Derevo. Belarus Free Theatre. And this amazing version of Shakespeare’s The Tempest from Georgia. More of these companies should come to the U.S.

Posted by Dissentertainer on May 24th, 2011 at 12:25 am
Category: Live Art, Video | Tags: georgia, shakespeare, soviet union, the tempest, theater | Subscribe to comments RSS feed for this post.

Life Is Flashing Before Your Eyes

A real gem of 1970s animation courtesy of inimitable psychedelic animator Vincent Collins. This piece was collected as part of Tony Vegas’ compilation Acidburn Flashback Tabu, which is sadly only available on VHS, though a good soul over at rhizome.org did the world a service by posting some great excerpts. Or you can go down the rabbithole and read Timothy Leary’s review for Entertainment Weekly.

Posted by Dissentertainer on July 15th, 2010 at 12:07 pm
Category: Video | Tags: 1970s, animation, psychedelia, Video, Vincent Collins | Subscribe to comments RSS feed for this post.

Music for Stoners vol. 2: Devin the Dude – “What I Be On”

Happy holidays, stoners. No matter what tools YOU use to get you in a good mood, this track from Houston rapper Devin the Dude’s new album Suite 420will give you a smooth head start.

Devin the Dude – “What I Be On” | Buy Album

Posted by Dissentertainer on April 20th, 2010 at 2:55 pm
Category: Music | Tags: Devin the Dude, drugs, free, Houston, marijuana, mp3, Music, music for stoners, rap, Suite 420, What I Be On | Subscribe to comments RSS feed for this post.

Music Monday: Indian Jewelry – “Oceans”

Houston weirdos Indian Jewelry only seem to poke their heads out of their psychedelic cave every few years, but when they do it’s well worth letting them escort your ears down the rabbit hole for a few spins. They describe the first track off their upcoming album TOTALED as part “swamp electro”, part “nightmare throb” and part “sonic angel dream.” I can’t say I argue with that. Though I do wish the dream lasted longer than two minutes.

Indian Jewelry – “Oceans”

Read more: Indian Jewelry shares first MP3 from TOTALED, announces tour dates with HEALTH

Posted by Dissentertainer on April 19th, 2010 at 10:37 pm
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Dorkgasm: PIXELS by Patrick Jean

I have no words to describe how this short film “PIXELS” by French filmmaker Patrick Jean makes me feel inside. Via Paris-based effects studio One More Productions (who are also responsible for this strangely alluring ad for a perfume called Orgy featuring three girls and one roast chicken).

Posted by Dissentertainer on April 16th, 2010 at 5:11 pm
Category: Video | Tags: animation, film, Patrick Jean, Video, video games | Subscribe to comments RSS feed for this post.