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Calder Moore

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Evan Collins on Are.na doing the lord’s work categorizing pomo corporate & aesthetic design trends (primarily 80s/90s/00s atm) for their project CARI.

Org Nouveau, miss you love you

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Extension of cemetery, Montecatini Alto, Leonardo Savioli, 1966-75. Photography by Oscar Ferrari 

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Waterproof Walkman headphones sold in water bottles

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Windows 7 user pictures - usertile44

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good afternoon. I'm preparing for my mother to join me later today in beautiful sunny Los Angeles. I've got a few hours of work to clock before knocking down two brews and a glizzy. In the interim, I thought you all might appreciate:

A Casual Assessment of 2024 in Film so far

AI ✨ is killing Hollywood- So far this year, there's been very little work for real Hollywood talent, and much of the work is going overseas. As the AI revolution progresses, this will probably get worse (most of what they call AI is overseas labor and not really a tiny brain in a USB port). However, there's probably still plenty of work to be had at smaller studios, the Artist may simply see less work at the major outlets: Netflix, Disney, etc. At least for a few years.

Capitalism is a Joke- Sony Pictures bought Alamo Drafthouse as a pet project to put Demon Slayer at exclusive theatrical events (I predict). The dudes at Skydance Media, one of whom is the son of the guy who runs Oracle, are buying Paramount Global for an absurd amount of money.

However! The good news is, there have been some seriously terrific movies that have dropped this year. If you want to feel like your brain is going through a blender, the experimental film market has 'Kinds of Kindness' from Focus, 'The Beast,' a Lea Seydoux project out of France, 'The People's Joker,' a partially animated autobiographical-parody film from Vera Drew, and 'AGGRO DR1FT', the newest and most experimental to date from Harmony Korine.

In my top 5:

5. Robot Dreams

A largely silent film about an anthropomorphic dog and his robot companion who are separated, but dream about returning back together. I'm dead serious that just writing the synopsis of this movie gives me full body chills- not in the simple story, it's unremarkable in literally only that aspect. The film is detailed, it's carefree but deliberate, emotionally grounded but still fun. Think 'Bojack Horseman' meets a Peanuts cartoon. If one or both of those things revs your engines like it does mine, this is for you.

4. Dune 2 Guys @ The Same Time (Streaming on Max)

Worm! Worm! Worm! Worm! Worm! Worm! Worm! Worm! Wormn! Worm! Worm! Worm! Worm! Worm! Worm! Worm! Worm! Worm! Worm! Worm! Worm! Worm! Worm! Worm! Worm! Worm! Worm! Worm! Worm! Worm! Worm! Worm! Worm! Worm! Worm! Worm! Worm! Worm! Worm! Worm! Worm! Worm! Worm! Worm! Worm! Worm! Worm! Worm! Worm! Worm! Worm! Worm! Worm! Worm! Worm! Worm! Worm! Worm! Worm! Worm! Worm!Worm! Worm! Worm! Worm! Worm! Worm! Worm! Worm! Worm! Worm! Worm! Worm! Worm! Worm! Worm! Worm!

3. Challengers (or Dune 2 Guys @ Separate Times)

What can I say? I love Zendaya.

Seriously, what can I say about 'Challengers?' I was largely Guadagnino agnostic while everyone else seemed a bit more enthralled with 'Call Me By Your Name' and 'Bones and All'. That said, he's the kind of director I want to support with my $$ because he's making interesting choices and seems to be continually directing new projects and doesn't seem to have interest in making something with much CGI. 'Challengers' is my idea of a blockbuster and will only grow in my estimation over time, not decrease. Incredibly dense and rewarding script and the aesthetic choices made in the film give me a lot more reason to return to 'Call Me By Your Name' as an adult.

2. The Sweet East (Streaming on Hulu)

Released by Utopia, this film played a few New York theaters somewhere in the region of Christmas to New Years of 2023, which makes this a 2024 movie by my estimation (living in New York City is exclusive in a way that it's a little like being at a film festival all of the time).

This is a 'picaresque', or a 'road film,' starring Talia Ryder and featuring Simon Rex, Ayo Edebiri, and Jacob Elordi. I seriously think this is the coolest movie with the coolest cast ever. Technically not the 'best' of the year yet, but it's something I'd recommend anyone to watch regardless of life experience. It's a stunning portrait of sexuality, coming of age, and Ryder is pure fun, her own little agent of chaos amidst a kooky cast. You're not a real film bro until you watch this movie. Fr. Look at that cast list again.

1. Lisa Frankenstein (Streaming on Peacock)

The best movie of the year.

This is basically a John Waters movie directed by Robin Williams' daughter. Script by Diablo Cody of 'Jennifer's Body' and 'Juno.'

By the way, all of my top three are there because a) the story hinges on an incredible leading woman b) all three cast a SUPERB leading actress.

This won't be the last time I talk about many of these films but you should already have seen them, so consider this a good forewarning.

Thanks for tuning in. Here's a picture of my knee.

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Circadia - BG images

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Sony Style Store in the Sony Center complex - Berlin, Germany (2000)

"Located right in the heart of Berlin - the new Sony Style Store is the first flagship store in Europe to be inaugurated after the ones in New York, San Francisco and Sydney. Simple backlit glass walls with large bubbles fashioned out of Plexiglas spheres and cubes of frosted glass are the dominant element of the interior, serving to display the products and graphics throughout the premises. Colourful gel cushions just beg to be touched. On the first upper level the theme is cool, futuristic and light. Beetle-like illuminated objects made of translucent Plexiglas and aluminium are used to display the audio products. Video cameras at the window provide a panned view of the interior. The home entertainment area on the second upper level is clearly organised, pared down and elegant. Inviting, liveable arrangements with comfortable armchairs, lamps and hi-fi systems and a high-end studio incorporate the essence of a home movie theatre. "Playtime" is the motto of the uppermost level.

In contrast with most of the games, the space is bright, futuristic and abstract. The relaxed atmosphere invites visitors to play and touch the Playstations. Specially designed title presenters on the walls show current Sony music that can be listened to on headphones or watched in the form of a video or a DVD on a monitor which is mounted above head height. A centrally located round counter that is four metres in diameter serves as an information centre and, during events, it constitutes a major focus when it is used as a bar."

Designed by Design Company, München

Scanned from the book, 'Concept Shops' by Ingrid Wenz-Gahler (2002)

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F A N T A S Y

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there's something sweeter

about the houses on Kenmore and Santa Monica

the boulevard is a little wider

and they look like someone lives in them

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Lenny Kravitz’s house in Miami, designed by Architröpolis (1999)

1960s & 70s space age/disco aesthetic had a strong influence on Y2K design, especially in this example (eg. the homage to Verner Panton). There are some 90s cyber-updates, like $30,000 automatic sliding glass doors, and the bathroom ‘mirror’, which is actually a “camera & video-screen that records everything to videotape”. The music video for his 1999 single, ‘Black Velveteen’ was filmed in the home, featuring lyrics like “The 21st Century Dream”.

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Quake II: The Reckoning (1998)