A friend mentioned this 90s classic to me today. It's a wonderfully odd film with a fantastic soundtrack. Unfortunately up until recently any footage from it was fairly low resolution and I don't think it was even available on bluray. Looks like that's been changed as it recently had a 4k re-release in cinemas. A classic! … [Read more...] about El día de la Bestia 4k Trailer
Soundtracks
Le Grand Bleu Cinema Concert Tour
Le Grand Bleu (The Big Blue) directed by Luc Besson is one of those films that left a mark on me when I was growing up. I first saw it the year of its initial release (1988) in Paris on 70mm at the now defunct Kinopanorama. It's a visually stunning film, so being able to see it on the gigantic screen on 70mm made for a great experience, one that has stuck with me for more than … [Read more...] about Le Grand Bleu Cinema Concert Tour
Da Octopusss Release An Album Finally
If you've seen either Banlieue 13 or its sequel then you'll probably recognise the sound of French group Da Octopusss (yes there are 3 "s" in that). The soundtrack for Banlieue 13 was never officially released, so the only way to get your hands on the tracks from the film were via YouTube or other, less legal, sources. They've finally released their first album called Da … [Read more...] about Da Octopusss Release An Album Finally
Visualising Music With Last.fm
I listen to music on my desktop machines and share the data with Last.fm. I also pay for the Last.fm subscriber service, as it allows me to find new and interesting music to listen to.The amount of data that Last.fm have about music is truly astounding and you can do some pretty interesting things with the information if you know how.Fortunately there are people out there who … [Read more...] about Visualising Music With Last.fm
Across The Universe – Watch It Now
I've just finished watching Across the Universe in glorious high def.I'll probably write a proper review of it tomorrow on FilmReviews.ieIn the meantime I have two words for you - watch it! … [Read more...] about Across The Universe – Watch It Now