Mad Aesthetics

Hey, here I'm with somewhat random post again. Actually, I was planning to talk about my favourite commercials for some time but then I though that no one needs it and then I accidentally watched one of them and just opened the gates to endless void of my most precious aesthetically pleasing videos that I've carefully collected over the years but none of my friends seem to like it as much as I do, so there it is, I came to you, creatures of the internet, to spill it out and seek a confirmation that I'm not mad yet.

Please enjoy my little compilation, excluding a lot of shortfilms and some other videos because it would've literally taken forever to watch all of it.

Starting with my ultimate dream aka Sergei Polunin whom I sure you've heard about million times

Can't get enough of it and honestly can't wait to go see him live too, I'm afraid I'll have a heart attack or something. Speaking about beautiful men, take a look at these two

Then of course Luca Fersko and his pretentious deep and spontaneous creation

Let's keep the theme going with this fashionable videos

Who said Lucky Blue? Every girl 'cause he's damn hot

Speaking about hot guys, not everyday and everywhere you see such a cluster of handsome, cool and just gorgeous boys

Now, when we safely made it so far (maybe not 'cause it's not just wet, we're drowning), just take a few minutes to appreciate and remind yourself of dis "solo" beautifulness

I know, I know it hurts so much because it simultaneously so unbelievably cool but also so so painful but don't dare die here, I've got you covered with one of my most fav sketches of all time

Do you think we're done with music videos, well, hell no. My russian heart is forever deeply connected with Kamikaze because it is so close so true 

Okay okay okay

Before it is too much, let me just show you those commercials I was talking about earlier 

 And finally two glorious and inspirational videos for you, lads 

So now there's the question. Does the fact that I can live my life just by watching these videos instead of eating, going out, doing anything, does it make me a pretentious egoistic typical white ass bitch? Maybe, maybe... but I don't care 'cause this is my love this is my life 

I'm done 

Bye 

Ivanka, out
<3  <3

Fresh talk. Big update (aka what's new?)

Hello, you internet creatures, haven't seen you for a long time. I know that no one needs my explanation on why and where and when and what happened as when we last met I'm pretty sure the spring was on the calendar (maybe not) but what matters is that I'm here so let's have a talk.

No philosophical deep thoughts or crazy theories these time, just some news and things I've loved recently and hopefully something interesting for you.

Sooo ... let's go

I'll break it in parts starting with
cinematic news

First, Will's (aka Will Darbyshire) short series called Watercooler is out. Yay. So many amazing people (such as Adrian Bliss, Harry Hitchens, Arden Rose,  Ewan McIntosh, Olly Craig, Tom Rosenthal and others) worked on this project and it's truly a piece of art in it's peacefulness, veracity, philosophy and  craziness in a nutshell. I advise you to set off some time and go watch it

here's a trailer for you but beware the spoilers 

go watch the series on their channel called vanilla


Now, it woudn't be me without talking about Bertie Gilbert, right? Right you are. Despite the fact that  ya boy is now verified on twitter it's not the most important part of my report today but an upcoming movie that he directed is. It's called PLAYGROUND and if you follow Bert on any social media you probably know what kind of aesthetics to expect (needless to say Chris Kendall stars in it).

before I move on to the next topic, let's just take a moment to appreciate first: Bertie's new haircut and second, most important, how Savannah just slayed it with her fabulous look at buffer festival

Going back to mr. Chris Kendall who has a new series coming out now (like omfg)
I don't think it needs any comments, it's just a different type of humour out there

here, watch the pilot episode of WHIPPED (and yeah it's set in a sex shop ya all)

Dunno if that can be still called new but in case you missed or never heard of it or just maybe wanna rewatch it, here's a reminder of Pj's (aka kickthepj) last short film which is super hilarious and cool as per usual

Hair and Brimstone

full here

Also maybe check Ewan's short film RUBIX
let me just say, it has my heart so I strongly recommend it to anyone who has't seen it yet
 just watch the trailer and you'll understand

full film here


Btw, speaking of Dan Stokes (whom you've probably just seen in the trailer), he's got some deep and cool stuff too, like these

Following the philosophical artsy theme I offer to you a video that is so alluring and sexy and beautiful and all cool things in the world, that is Enter The Game by 

i-D 

I dunno how to explain it but I can't stop watching it because everything looks so perfect in it almost like a dream, something mystical and nearly out this world, something so smooth and tasty yet spiky and raw 

So, how is it? Can you relate to what I was saying earlier?
Well, anyways, sit down or maybe lay down as I'm going to present to you what I regard as one of the most motivational and brilliantly executed videos that I've ever seen
You may object saying something along the lines of "how can I relate to a skating video when I can't even ollie/ have no skateboard/ think skateboarding is stupid and so on..." Stop right there because that's not the point of this video (although let's admit his pro skating gives my life every time I watch it 'cause it's really freaking cool, damn son, it just is) the important thing is the message and that is to follow you dream and do what you love
from one of my fav humans Chris Chann a motivational video "The DREAM"

"if you don't have a deadline you have no excuse but to succeed"



Finally, now when you're inspired to get up and do something there's a short series just for you where Camille Rowe (read my little post about her here) explores wellness (aka how to make your life better) so you have a starting point

What on Earth is wellness ft Camille Rowe (trailer)

 full series on vogue's channel



Yo, there is definitely a lot more that I want to tell you about and I will, soon, but for now go enjoy your life and just relax
Pursue your dream because you can

until next time

XoXo

Favourite Super 8 shortfilms on youtube

I can't express how obsessed I am with Gerard Way's old school videos for Hesitant Alien. And then Bertie Gilbert and Adrian Bliss published their Super 8 short films and I just fell into the devouring hole of being mesmerised and taken away by all that sweet and warm home-like feelings.
P.S. - if you dunno Super 8 is a vintage Kodak camera with 8mm motion picture format. It's no longer produced (but Kodak recently came up with a new version which is pretty impossible to obtain tho) but some people still use it and it makes everything look like it was shoot in 1950s. Oh, and it uses film stock, you guys.

So as per usual I watched as much Super 8 short films on youtube as I could. (which is a lot, man, believe me)

And now, for all you little vintage lovers and people lost in time, I present my favourite Super 8 short stories:

Adrian Bliss 

"Super 8 - 2015"

 Bertie Gilbert 

"At long last - Super 8"

Adrian Bliss 

"Super 8 - Tokyo & New Orleans"

Ray Roberts 

"Moments in Paris - Super 8 film"

Zack Hosseini 

"Santa Monica on Super 8"

Kevin Schaefer
"Valentine (A short film shot on Super 8)"

Andrew Hillock
"Super 8"

Maxime Aubert
""Frontenac" (short film Super 8 mm tri-x)"

TTSvision"The Title Sequence - PayDay (Super 8 film)"

Mankie99
"Rare camera footage - the magic rolling board 1976 - (super 8 film) skateboard"

Jarbas Agnelli

"Super 8 - 1974"

Christofer Drew
"Super 8 tapes - 1"

Hjortfot
"Super 8 Ektachrome 64 Summer in Stockholm"

Mandrake 75
"A glimpse of Paris - clip (Super 8 film + video)"

WM Teh
"South Africa - Super 8"

Tommy Krappweis

""Die Tasche" - Erster Realfilm von Tommy Krappweis (Super 8 ca. 1984)"

P.S. - what are your fav Super 8 videos? Tell me, bros
love

XoXo

On discovering things to watch

image via pinterest

You are in constant search of something to watch? You haven't found your soul movie yet? You feel like everything you watch looks the same? That means you gotta find something new in the cinematic universe. I know, I know that despite sounding really easy because of how much we have to watch, it is in fact quite hard for the same reason. There are various ways on doing that and I'm eventually going to talk about all of them later on but for now I want you to take a look at the one that I use myself most of the time.

Random, not so random.

Basically, the idea behind this method is that you still get to see someone familiar to your eye but you have a whole new variety of genres and stories to discover. So without further ado

let's get into it. 

It's quiet easy and simple you just choose an actor that you like or any new actor that you've just seen for the first time and go straight to his movie list (no matter where on the internet). And then you watch all of them. All these movies the he/she stared in or just had a small second plan role... It doesn't matter really. Of course I'm not telling you to force yourself to watch a movie that you don't like but give it a chance because you never now. For example, last year I discovered so many great movies, that I adore now, when I chose Anton Yelchin as my "actor of the moment" and seriously I don't think I would've ever found or watched most of these films any other way rather than this one. Oh, and you'll also see that actor/actress on a whole new level.

I mean, I'm sure we all have used this method before with our favourite one and only, actors and actresses but it's time to go more broad with it.

P.S. - if you're looking for people to choose as your cinematic "target" and don't know with whom to start then go ahead and ask me anywhere you'd like. 'Cause I have a list kinda, lol

XoXo

Persona #2 Anton Yelchin

Hello, internet nerds. How r u feeling today? It's time for another Persona post where I obsess over cool people and try to convince you that you've never seen them before because I'm THAT hardcore and hipster. Hell yeah.

I was thinking about this one for a while, no, actually I wasn't. Last week I immediately decided to dedicate my second post to the mightiest of all Benjamin Cook but as I just sat down I suddenly came to the realisation that no matter how hard I try at this point there's no way I can write something about him without sounding like a dumb person because my language is nowhere near his so I'm taking my time and going to read some dictionary before bed, might as well learn some dead language just incase.

Well, if you're still here then congrats to you human being (or whatever/whoever you are).

Today's victim that we're, I mean I, am going to hail (pls stop with Cap, man, that's traumatising) and worship is Anton Yelchin (for whatever reason my autocorrect just keeps changing it to Yeltsin, wtf, politics????).

Anton Yelchin aka the most adorable human ever

You may already know him from playing the most adorable and cool modern day Chekov in new-school Star Trek. Oh, yes, this role gave him a lot of fame but little did you know that has a lot to offer. I'm not talking about the commonly acknowledged fact of him being a true cinnamon roll and as well that he is originally from Russia (Russia is cool, shut up). Oh, believe me, I have something to say this time, as he happened to be a victim of my "person" bing watching once (read about "person bing watching" here, the link will be here as soon as I post it). Anyways, what I can say is that I freaking watched nearly all films and series with him (in them) that I was able to. Here is a short least of them:

A Man Is Mostly Water, Delivering Milo, 15 Minutes,Along Came a Spider, Hearts in Atlantis, Rooftop Kisses, House of D, Fierce People, Alpha Dog, Charlie Bartlett, Middle of Nowhere; New York, I Love You; Boy in the Park, Star Trek, Terminator Salvation, Memoirs of a Teenage Amnesiac, You and I, Like Crazy, Fright Night, The Beaver, The Smurfs, The Smurfs: A Christmas Carol, The Pirates! In an Adventure with Scientists, Movie 43, From Up on Poppy Hill, Only Lovers Left Alive, Star Trek Into Darkness, Odd Thomas, The Smurfs: The Legend of Smurfy Hollow, The Smurfs 2, Rudderless, 5 to 7, The Apprentice, Cymbeline, Burying the Ex, Dying of the Light, Experimenter, Broken Horses, The Driftless Area, Green Room, Unity, We Don't Belong Here, Star Trek Beyond <...> and there's more to it, I'm just too lazy to write that much text.

You're probably like: "Why did you write this? We have wikipedia and IMDb for this". Well, you're right, I simply wanted to give you a grip on how much he had done. Now, let me say a few things about movies that I enjoyed the most:

Fierce people (movie, 2005-7)

kinda main role (to my mind)

It's arguably not the best movie but I have to mention it to the fact that it changed my life, I mean I had an existential crisis after watching it. It starts as a light but yet catchy story to follow but so much happens throughout the whole movie that it's nearly impossible to understand what's going on. Maybe that's what people don't like about it because there are so many brilliant rough ideas instead of just one but polished. Yeah, still one hell of a movie to watch. Beware, tho, that if you are really sensitive this one may not be for you. I'd say more but spoilers, you know.

House of D (movie, 2005)

one of two main roles

It was a little bit confusing for to see Robin Williams in such a strange almost insane role and just overall this movie is kinda confusing. It is a "coming-of-age" story as you people say. Uhm, it's defiantly not the winner as both (Anton and Robin) have much more amazing movies but you'll have some fun and tears and maybe some food for thought as well. I just love the cast.

Charlie Bartlett (movie, 2007)

main role

Don't even get me started on this one. It is hilarious and deep and realistic and cool and just everything in the world. I can guaranty you'll fall in love with that smart badass guy played by Anton. He's such a propaganda of the youth and things and problems that we have, uh, so cool. Did I mention that the cast? It's golden including Robert Downey Jr., Kat Dennings and other awesome people. 

Like crazy (movie, 2011)

one of two main roles

It's so good. What starts as typical teenage love story then turns into a whirlpool of emotions, real life problems and intimacy. We not only see the characters express their feeling beyond any words but we also learn the hardships of long-distance relationships and just the love itself. It offers an opportunity to plunge into the world of brilliantly staged scenes, great actors and human emotions and romantics. Such a great thing, my God, I can't even.

(yes, that's the movie with the bed scenes ya all seen)

(yes, this in a way reminds of Will and Arden if to think about it. btw I love them so much, literally relationship goals) 

You and I (movie, 2011)

kinda one of the main roles

There's nothing special about this one. It tells a story about two girls and their struggles as try to run away from the life that they were forced into by their parents. I don't expect you to a Russian band called T.A.T.U. but basically a movie is based on it's history. It's interesting to watch to see two worlds collide but it can be quite confusing because it constantly switches between two languages (russian and english)

Fright Night (movie, 2011)

one of the main roles

A classical vampire-next-door tale. The plot is not the most important thing here is the cast. They all are so sassy and sexy, you wouldn't believe until you watch not to mention David Tennat as vampire hunter. Just a look at them and adore them

Finally a little list of other movies highly appreciated by me, that are on the thought provoking side:

Hearts in Atlantis

Only Lovers left Alive

Middle of Nowhere

Ruderless

and okay, Star Trek, how can I forget about it.

The reason for me speaking so much about the in which Anton stars instead of his biography or anything else is that by seeing all these different roles you realised how diverse he can be. I think he has a lot of really deep and meaningful roles right next to silly and stupid ones. That's what I love about him, of course, besides him being such a lovely human being and a pure cinnamon roll. 

Just remembering all those things that he had to go through, like moving to another country at a very young age, learning new language, being bullied everywhere and all sorts of problems, makes me so proud of where he's now. I hope he'll more great roles and opportunities to pursue his acting carrier in the future. Sending lots of love and support.

For now it's all. Love ya

XoXo

Placebo: Alt. Russia

Placebo. Russia. 2014

Today, 30th of May 2k16, is a world premiere of Placebo's feature film.

This 70 minute cinematic creation tells us a story about Placebo's tour throughout Russia in 2014.

Basically, we get to experience this country at it's every angle as we go through the depths of Siberia by taking trans-siberian express with the band. As you may remember 2014 was the time when Crimea situation appeared and it happened so that Placebo had their tour just at it's peak.

We get to follow the band through the path that David Bowie toured lots of years ago. 

We see the real country with real people. It's almost unbelievable how cool it was to watch people of this huge country finally meet their heroes and idols (aka the band). During their tour they got to meet lots of different artists who belong to Russia and are absolutely amazing and outstanding. A whole new unspoilt view on this country appears in front of our eyes as we watch the film.

You see Russia, people, their emotions, how they live, what they do and most importantly their incredible love towards Placebo. Some political issues are also touched and a parallel between political situation and ordinary life is drawn. It's such a great cultural experience and a way to get rid of stereotypes because you get to know Russia by yourself without any prejudices.

Even if you're not interested in such a country, it's just aesthetically pleasing to watch guys roam around cities and town, talk to other people, hang out and laugh together and play concerts. It feels like they are a family and you're a part of it. That homie-like feeling is so surreal, man.

Overall, definitely go if you're a fan of this band or just a fan of good movies. You will enjoy it.

I truly adored watching this film.

XoXo

Cinematic #1 (Jan to May)

Hello, friends)))

As typical as it may seem but I also have some new year Resolutins and one of them was to watch 100 cinematographic creations this year. It is indeed a variation on 100 movies but as I'm craving series and some animated things as well I deicded to count all of it.

I now offer you to join me on my way as I will update you on things that I've watched or am watching so maybe you will be able to find something for yourself.
I know, I'm kinda running late with, because it's past 5 months already but hey I've whole summer ahead of me.

Take a look at things I've watched throughout these 5 months. In no particular order:

1. 10 things I hate about you (movie, 1999)

It is rather a light-watching movie. I did enjoy it but there's nothing really so new about it but it's still classic. Just an old good reminder that we shouldn't judge a book by it's cover. Overall go for it if you wanna relax on the rainy evening.

2. Penelope (movie, 2007)

Quiet the same as the previous movie I talked about with a little different view on it. Go for it if you are a fan of Mr. McAvoy like me.

3. One Day (movie, 2011)

Well that's the movie I'd want to draw your attention to. I really loved it. It reminds me of that french movie I once watched. Not to mention stunning Anne Hathaway and the perfect couple that she makes with Jim Sturgess.

4. Bravest Warriors
(cartoon on Cartoon Hangover, since 2008, 2 seasons)

As I'm a fan of anything hero'ish and yet comedy'ish. It is a good alternative to the all famous "Adventure Time" or "Star vs The Forces of Evil" or "Teen Titans GO!". Episodes are about 5 min long and so you can entertain yourself while on the subway or on short breaks.

5. The Lobster (movie, 2015)

Just watch it!

6. Tomorrowland (movie, 2015)

Just another utopian film
- Did it reach my expectations?

- Not really

- Is it good?

- Well, I think you could give it a try.

7. Gossip Girl
(series, 2007-2012, 6 seasons)

I don't think I need to comment on this one. Watched it the 3rd time. Still absolutely amazing.

8. Laurence Anyways (movie, 2012)

This is The Xavier Dolan's movie, nothing needs to be said.

9. Sherlock Special (series)

Moriarty - still sexy af. Sherlock - still that lunatic teenage star. Plot - extremely complicated and shady. But I would still recommend to watch it.

10. Jawbreaker (movie, 1999)

Just another movie about Barbie mean girls. But hey, someone dies there. If u like Mean Girls, Wild Child and movies like that then do try it. Yet but an old classic

11. The Island (movie, 2005)

One more movie about our society and the idea of utopia and stuff like that. Nothing really special about it. Maybe adore Scarlet Johansen here, she's so sweet.

12. Dead Pool (movie, 2016)

One hell of a movie. Dat cool sassy asshole with a great sense of humour and jokes about avocados and X-men, totally deserves your time, attention and love. God, this movie is freaking cool. Don't call it pretentious, you bastards, just admit it, Rayn Reynolds just did THE THING.








13. Kung Fu Panda 3 (animation, 2015)

It is what you expect to be: a fluffy adventure with a lot food, fights, jokes and some drama action. On this can't say that the 3rd is always the worst because it's kinda not. The animation is cool, the storyline isn't very tightened or confusing. There are lots bright colours and just overall a great light thing to watch.







14. Minority Report (movie, 2002)

Needless to say that a young Tom Cruise is staring here in this film but moreover the whole cast itself is amazing. This is kind of a detective, mystery, crime story set in the utopian future with a lot of twists and turns and futuristic technology and strange secrets of human society. Quite a nerve-wracking thingy to watch but I definitely enjoyed it.







15. Black books (TV series, 2000-2004)

Dylan Moran is the MAN. God, I love this series so much, soo much, you can't even imagine. Everything about it the coolest thing in the world. Every actor, every line, every set, every joke it's just a new religion. But for real guys all three of these main characters are brilliant comics irl and this series itself was written by Dylan Moran who plays Bernard Black here (aka the guy in the middle). Yes, you won't any teenage drama here and kind of relationships you're used too but it has to offer. I really really recommend you to watch it. For example I'm saying you will totally enjoy it if you're familiar with Community, Bad Education, MMFD and Parks and Rec.
So do watch it please








16. Lucy (movie, 2014)

You know, there's some drama, action, detective and science here but I just enjoyed looking at Scarlett Johansson. It's quite debatable whether this movie is overall good because I'll to agree it starts out as an ass killer and suddenly doesn't get the right ending but you won't feel like you've wasted your anyways, so you're good to go.








17. X-men: Apocalypses 
( movie, 2016)

I mean I don't wanna reveal too much about it because you can still catch up on it at the cinemas but overall the movie is great itself. Although I would warn you to expect much from Apocalypses because his character is rather weak (not in powers) and undeveloped. There's also a little old loop that you can see through all X-men movies but that's okay because as usual the cast is goals. There are some new characters. Quicksilver got his moments of fame, the coolest and sickest once again. Oh, be prepared for family drama, a lot of family drama.







18. The Giver (movie, 2014)

Another utopian but really disutopian story. Quite thought-provoking and funny and deep and tear-jerking. Cast is brilliant as well. But like, nothing too special.







19. Chloé (movie, 2009)

Looking back on watching this film yesterday still don't quite understand what is this whole thing about... Be prepared for strange turns, drama, feelings and just overall a strange feeling.






20. Zootopia (animation, 2016)

A really funny and romantic in a way, story about someone following his/her dreams and helping each other and solving crimes and falling in love. This is a sweet thing to watch and to relax but be warned that falling for Nick is inevitable.







21. X-men: Days of Future Past (movie, 2014)

Too much love. Too much. I love it too much

22. Let it be - a film by Bertie Gilbert. (short film, 2016)

Name Bertie Gilbert speaks for itself. When you see it, you know it will be deep and scenery will be amazing. Uhm, sad to admit but I was amazed more by trailer than by the film itself. Although it's classical Gilbert movie that'll make you question your existence it felt like it lost something just there was something about that felt incomplete. Idk, probs I'm being too pretentious in my taste.







23. The Imp Of The Perverse by Ben Cook

I wish I could express my feelings about this creation but I can't. My language is not yet capable of that. All I can say that this thing is ground-breaking and shoot absolutely gorgeous and cast, MY GOD, such an amazing cast. Needless to say that the author of this is one and only Benjamin Cook. Just watch the trailer and you'll see.






24.  金継ぎ Kintsugi 
(a film by Alia Hassan (2015))

If you want some food for thoughts then that's what you need to watch

25. Daria 

(animated series, 1997-2001)

Don't judge it because it's old. It's so close to you that it feels like you're there living life with Daria. I just can't describe it because it'll definitely seem like a boring show to watch but trust me, you'll like it a lot. Uuuuuhm, okay, it's kinda similar in a way to MMFD for you to understand.

26. Bee and the Puppycat 

(cartoon on Cartoon Hangover)

Sweet and fluffy and entertaining. Watch it to relax and take your thoughts away.

o Free! (anime, 2014)

o Noragami! (anime, 2014 - )

o Kuroko no  Basuke (anime, 2012 - 2015)

Currently watching:

1. Prince of stride alternative /season 1/ (anime)

2. Haikyuu! /season 2/ (anime)

3. Shameless /latest episodes/ (series)

4. Project Runway: Junior /yet to watch one final episode/ (TV show)

7. Constantine (series)

See ya

XoXo