The recipe for a rock ‘n’ roll explosion is simple: Take a bunch of frustrated teenagers. Mix equal parts isolation and desolation. Stir in a lot of boredom and add a conservative society for good measure. That’s exactly what gave birth to Brisbane, Australia’s mid-’70s art rock revolution. From the moment The Saints released their genre-defining “(I’m) Stranded” — ... Read More »
Listen up and look out … Music+Travel Worldwide is coming! The latest from Museyon Guides, Music+Travel tours the globe searching for the freshest sounds coolest scenes, and it hits bookstores this October. Visit 12 cities from Beijing to Buenos Aires, from Addis Ababa to Australia. There you’ll discover the sounds of experimental music, new cumbia, Ethiopop, art rock and much, ... Read More »
They showed you Europe and they wOwed you with Asia/Africa/Oceania; now our friends over at Women on the Web are giving a sneak preview of the third title in our Film + Travel series — North & South America. If you’re celebrating the long weekend, take a tip from wowOwow and schedule a recession-friendly staycation with your DVD player. Our ... Read More »
What better way to celebrate Labor Day than with ‘Working Girl,’ the story of a Staten Island secretary who sticks it to the man and makes it big on Wall Street. Tess (Melanie Griffith) is a secretary with big dreams and no way to make them come true, until her demanding, demeaning and downright nasty boss (Sigourney Weaver) breaks her ... Read More »
After a disappointing summer, we’re starting to get excited for this fall’s upcoming films. Well before you head to the theater, check out the Daily Beast‘s roundup of the season’s top 25 offerings — from Spike Jonze’s take on Maurice Sendak’s children’s classic ‘Where the Wild Things Are‘ to a remake of ‘Fame‘ to ‘Surrogates,’ the newest sci-fi thriller starring ... Read More »
The main character from Japan’s long-running ‘Otoko was tsurai yo‘ (It’s Tough Being a Man) series, is set to get a park named after him — in Vienna, Austria, of all places. Why the love? Turns out Tora-san, the bumbling and love-struck star of the films 48 installments is a beloved character in the European capital, in part because of ... Read More »
Feelin’ hungry for some stick-to-your-bones Southern grub? Then step on down to Arcade Restaurant, located in the heart of Memphis’ historic South Main District at the corner of South Main and Calhoun Avenue. It’s the oldest restaurant in Memphis, and a city landmark, so it should come as no surprise that the Arcade has appeared in its fair share of ... Read More »
Few films capture a city as well as ‘Manhattan,’ Woody Allen’s 1979 cinematic ode to his hometown. Well, NYU student Ricky D’Ambrose has repurposed the film to fit his local digs — just across the bridge in Brooklyn. Check out the trailer and see what you think. How does Brooklyn stack up against Manhattan? [Flavorwire via Vulture] Find ... Read More »
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