Bong, Carax and Gondry teamed up on this little jewel of a movie about Tokyo.
They explore the chicken and the egg question: Do we shape cities, or do cities shape us...?
Tuesday, February 3, 2009
Monday, January 19, 2009
Obsession with North Korea
Okay so I have developed a slight obsession over the past month, after hearing about the leading South Korean movie director who got kidnapped by the Kim Jong Il so North Koreans could get to enjoy some good (yet highly controlled) movies too. Apparently the bugger has a healthy collection of western movies that are all obviously forbidden over there but that he seems to enjoy quite a lot.
From there I got to discover a set of videos shot by Vice magazine reporter Shane Smith who managed to get in. (check the tea girl episode, its my favorite one :) )
For those who'd like a more academic presentation of the topic, Paul Koontz, ex Netscape mogul, was also lucky enough to get in.
Man, I wish I got to see completely car free roads more often too...
Oh, and this video shows the crazy North Korean of arirang : a 120 000 people coordinated show (thats not the audience..!)
Let's bash European planning
... Just to make us feel better.
Well actually this mainly criticizes German planning, so I'm little confused as to why the author had to call it Euroburbia, but I find that at least he tells it like it should be, Europe does suffer from car-centricity, in its own way.
Read for yourselves
Well actually this mainly criticizes German planning, so I'm little confused as to why the author had to call it Euroburbia, but I find that at least he tells it like it should be, Europe does suffer from car-centricity, in its own way.
Read for yourselves
Place l'Acadie to be redeveloped
Is this going to be another griffintown or the next Benny Farm? First info session will take place on Jan 28
@ Première église évangélique arménienne, 11455 rue Drouart.
@ Première église évangélique arménienne, 11455 rue Drouart.
What? A movie about cities, biking and politics? How unusual ...
http://www.strikeanywherefilms.com/
Friday, November 28, 2008
Using Subway Trains to Create Reef
The New York Transit Authority has a program that retrofits old subway trains into artificial reefs.
The square meter density of fish appears to have been multiplied par 400, boosting the habitat and the local recreational fishing, generating millions for states such as Delaware.
Sunday, November 16, 2008
Movies!
A message from Adam P.
Hello all,
This week boasts three urban planning-related events I am attending and would encourage you to do the same.
1.
On Tuesday at 20h00 there is a screening of Radiant City at Cinema Politica, McGill. Read about it here: http://www.cinemapolitica.org/films/426
It's a 2006 film showing a side of the suburbanite life, and boasts appearances from your favorite vitriolic urban critic, James Howard Kunstler, among others. It's Canadian and comedic. I will head down from our 4th floor hangout at around 19h40, if you would like to join me.
2.
On Friday at 19h30, there will be a world premiere screening of Roadsworth: Crossing the Line at Cinema Politica Concordia. Please let me know if you are interested in attending this event, and I would be glad to go with you. Read about it here: http://www.cinemapolitica.org/films/394 It is also part of Montreal's International Documentary Film Festival. www.ridm.qc.ca
SYNOPSIS - ROADSWORTH CROSSING THE LINE: Over a period of three years, the stencil artist Peter Gibson, aka Roadsworth, made his mark on Montreal in the early hours of the morning by launching a self-described "attack on the streets."
3.
On Saturday 22 November, there will be an event called Street Dog. It should be a lot of fun! Read the flyer text below.
A celebration of bikes and biking. Open to all bikes and riders.
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Une célébration du cyclisme et des cyclistes. Ouvert à tous les vélos.
Alleycat races not your style? A Street Dog Street Meet might be more your cup of tea.
Scavenger Hunt. Race. Prizes. Party.
November 22nd 2008
Registration and Pre-race activities 12-2pm @ Parc La Fontaine (corner Brébeuf and Rachel).
Race 2-5 pm.
Gathering and Film 6:30 pm @ 1757 Amherst.
To pre-register or for info:
streetdogmontreal@gmail.com
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Les courses "alleycat" vous intimident? Alors peut-être qu'une rencontre Street Dog vous fera plaisir.
Rallye/Chasse au trésor. Course. Prix. Fête.
Le 22 novembre 2008
Enregistrement et activités d'avant course 12-2pm
au Parc La Fontaine (coin Brébeuf and Rachel).
Course 2-5 pm.
Rassemblement et Film 6:30 pm @ 1757 Amherst.
Pour préenregistrement ou pour information:
streetdogmontreal@gmail.com
Hello all,
This week boasts three urban planning-related events I am attending and would encourage you to do the same.
1.
On Tuesday at 20h00 there is a screening of Radiant City at Cinema Politica, McGill. Read about it here: http://www.cinemapolitica.org/films/426
It's a 2006 film showing a side of the suburbanite life, and boasts appearances from your favorite vitriolic urban critic, James Howard Kunstler, among others. It's Canadian and comedic. I will head down from our 4th floor hangout at around 19h40, if you would like to join me.
2.
On Friday at 19h30, there will be a world premiere screening of Roadsworth: Crossing the Line at Cinema Politica Concordia. Please let me know if you are interested in attending this event, and I would be glad to go with you. Read about it here: http://www.cinemapolitica.org/films/394 It is also part of Montreal's International Documentary Film Festival. www.ridm.qc.ca
SYNOPSIS - ROADSWORTH CROSSING THE LINE: Over a period of three years, the stencil artist Peter Gibson, aka Roadsworth, made his mark on Montreal in the early hours of the morning by launching a self-described "attack on the streets."
3.
On Saturday 22 November, there will be an event called Street Dog. It should be a lot of fun! Read the flyer text below.
A celebration of bikes and biking. Open to all bikes and riders.
-------------------------------
Une célébration du cyclisme et des cyclistes. Ouvert à tous les vélos.
Alleycat races not your style? A Street Dog Street Meet might be more your cup of tea.
Scavenger Hunt. Race. Prizes. Party.
November 22nd 2008
Registration and Pre-race activities 12-2pm @ Parc La Fontaine (corner Brébeuf and Rachel).
Race 2-5 pm.
Gathering and Film 6:30 pm @ 1757 Amherst.
To pre-register or for info:
streetdogmontreal@gmail.com
-------------------------------
Les courses "alleycat" vous intimident? Alors peut-être qu'une rencontre Street Dog vous fera plaisir.
Rallye/Chasse au trésor. Course. Prix. Fête.
Le 22 novembre 2008
Enregistrement et activités d'avant course 12-2pm
au Parc La Fontaine (coin Brébeuf and Rachel).
Course 2-5 pm.
Rassemblement et Film 6:30 pm @ 1757 Amherst.
Pour préenregistrement ou pour information:
streetdogmontreal@gmail.com
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