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Thursday, August 26, 2010

A scary 13 minutes!

Kitchen Sink \ Alison Maclean [1989] from veana on Vimeo.



watch now!

I saw this short on the sci-fi network several years ago. Beautifully shot! Fantastic music. Unique Story! You can't go wrong here! Disturbing horror film. A woman is cleaning her kitchen sink. Just when she thinks it is spotless, she notices what appears to be a strand of hair near the drain. As she pulls on it, she realizes it is coming out of the drain…and is very long.

Nominated for Golden Palm.

Directed by Alison Maclean / New Zeland / 1989

Tuesday, August 24, 2010

Video from Magic Garage 6 and Dream Explosion

LA Art Shows August 21 2010 from Patrick McPheron on Vimeo.



A video showcasing 2 art shows that I had work in. Bagavagabonds Dream Art Explosion in Culver City. These guys know how to throw a party! A great show where the art sold for $50 bucks or less and went to this charity makesomethingschool.com/news/

The second show of the night was a "Choose your own Adventure" by Magic Garage Productions & the Catalyst Artist Collective LA. Tons of bands and acts plus over 60 artists! An awesome show with outstanding work!

Monday, August 23, 2010

MARCEL THE SHELL WITH SHOES ON

MARCEL THE SHELL WITH SHOES ON from Dean Fleischer-Camp on Vimeo.



One of the best videos I have seen in months! This is why the internet is GREAT! Cute and SUPER FUNNY! I expect a lot of introverted talking objects popping up in videos in the next few months..... thanks to this one breaking waves!

Directed by Dean Fleischer-Camp
Marcel is voiced (untreated & unenhanced) by a genius named Jenny Slate
Written by Jenny Slate + Dean Fleischer-Camp
deanfleischercamp.com

Wednesday, August 18, 2010

How to Make Justin Bieber Sound Incredible: Slow Him Down 800 Percent


VIA GAWKER
You totally hate Justin Bieber, right, because you're a rebel, or whatever? That's just because you haven't listened to Bieber slowed down 800 percent. Now his new single "U Smile" is a 30-minute epic. And it sounds awesome. No, really.

Courtesy of musician Nick Pittsinger, who used the free program Paulstretch, this is "U Smile" made slower. Like, a lot slower—eight times slower, to be exact. And all of a sudden the not-bad piano pop track sounds like the climactic score to some kind of historical epic, or Dead Can Dance, or, like, Animal Collective, or something. It sounds like the ocean, but, like, in heaven, man. Plus, it's 35 minutes long:

J. BIEBZ - U SMILE 800% SLOWER by Shamantis

Someone needs to get that on Pure Moods V. You can download it here, for the next time you're super stoned and don't have the Gladiator soundtrack with you.

DREAMS art show



Another show I have work in this Saturday! All the work will sell for 50 bucks or less and goes to charity! SO GO!
FILTER Magazine Presents...Bagavagabonds DREAM Art Explosion
8/21, 7pm – 1am @ The Brick Building • 8870 Washington Blvd, Culver City CA

Live performances by:
Voxhaul Broadcast, We Barbarians, Risers, Lord Huron, New Kingdom, The Drakes and
AKA Freak Hawk (members of The Franks, The Outline, and Superhumanoids)
DJ sets by: JUST MATTER and Hatbox

Tons and tons of original art for sale for $50 bucks or less with proceeds benefiting Make Something!!
http://www.makesomethingschool.com/news/

-Ping Pong Lounge and Art Installation from K-Swiss
-Knockaround Sunglasses presents the dream photo booth shot by Colin Young-Wolff
-Insight Garage Artists Spotlight
-Live and Free screen-printing from the BV crew
-Original Films in the “5 for 50” screening room
-Dream Confessional – you’re secret is safe with us
-“Night Terror” - you’ll see
-The Zzzz Room with never-before-songs by Band of Horses’ Ben Bridwell, Bonnie “Prince” Billy, Cold War Kids, Here We Go Magic, We Barbarians and plenty more

$10 (donation). All ages. Free Drinks. Bring Cash for Art!!!
Endless thanks to our friends and partners at FILTER, Insight, K-Swiss, Jarritos, PBR, Knockaround, Scion
RSVP NOW to: sirfrancisdrake@bagavagabonds.com

Tuesday, August 17, 2010

Magic Garage 6



If you are looking for something to do this Saturday.... You should probably find yourself here at Magic Garage 6. It is an annual group art show going down in a great space in the warehouse district in Los Angeles. I have been to couple of other events here and they are always awesome! PLUS it is "Choose your own adventure" theme...AND I HAVE WORK IN THE SHOW!... which is pretty darn fantastic.

Click here for more info and directions!
http://www.artslant.com/la/events/show/119627-magic-garage-6-choose-your-own-adventure

Saturday, August 14, 2010

Paris Hilton returns to my dreams



I apologize for this minor detour from the typical blog post of inspiration!


Let me start by saying I am not obsessed with Paris Hilton. I don't cut her out of the tabloids for a special "Paris" scrapbook. I don't have any of her perfumes or "albums." In fact, I am sort of annoyed with her baby voice antics. Now I did watch her show, The Simple Life...but that's about all. BUT somewhere in my brain there is a little room covered in animal prints and lined with pink furry walls...this is where Paris lives and over the last few years she pops up in my dreams. I have had dreams where I have gone to her house and slept in her very messy room. Paris and I have made out. Gone to after parties. Dreams with Paris are fun! And after a very long spell, Paris returned to my dreams last night....

I was at a store looking through clothes when she walked in. Paris began talking to the person I was with and not saying anything to me at all. I made small talk with her as she looked though the clothes and then she recognized me and said "Ohhhh I know you...but I can't remember your name." I replied, "ohhh It's Patrick." Paris then said,"yah, thats right Patrick Wayne." I told her she had redeemed herself for knowing my middle name. We had a laugh and then she said " We should go on an airplane ride around LA." I thought this seemed like a good idea and I agreed. Then the dream transitioned to a hotel that we were arriving at together. She ordered a drink at the front desk and then went to the room. When I went up to the counter I could tell the guys thought, "What is she doing with this loser." I ordered my drink and then paid for hers even though I didn't have the money. I also bought a bottle of liquor and then the guy told me Paris was in room 212. On the way to the room I ran into some friends of mine. They were wondered where I was going and I told them they wouldn't believe who I was with. Someone said ," Michelle Obama?".... I replied, " no... but close!" haa haa but I'll never know what happened because I woke up when before I got to the room!!!

I always have a feeling of accomplishment and a bit of a braggadocio when I am with Paris. Ohhhhh man. I need to put a shiny bedazzled lock on that pink door in my brain. She is bad news for my dream ego.

Tuesday, August 3, 2010

Judging books by their covers...

In light of the possible serial killer lurking around my home town of Joplin, I'd like to take the time to remind everyone of the golden rule of "Don't judge a book by its cover." It's best to open the book but be cautious... because you may find a serial killer inside.

.....AND also take the opportunity to show you this amazing performance that reiterates the above.