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Arguably one of the most important bands of the past decade, LCD Soundsystem’s decision to break up after ten years of working together sent many fans into despair. As a final farewell however, the band played a farewell show in Madison Square Garden April, and allowed the concert to be filmed for the fans. The resulting documentary Shut Up and Play the Hits presents the bands final days, hours and life after the end of this fantastic band.

For documentary and music lovers alike, Shut Up and Play the Hits is one to rush out and see.

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Filmed using only a Cannon EOS C300 Camera, the short film “Mobius” packs in all the action of a summer blockbuster into the frame of an eleven and a half minute film. The story centers on a photojournalist, who in pursuit of the perfect photo of a drug cartel is spotted and in the eyes of the cartel, must be captured and killed.

Directed by Vincent Laforet “Mobius” is a must see for any film fan who enjoys action, thrills and interestingly ambiguous endings.

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Although the physically punishing nature of boxing and the physically graceful nature of modeling don’t usually mix, English boxer slash model Dudley O’Shaughnessy seems to have the extremely high level of intensity of maintain excellence in both fields. After following his father and brother into the ring at age nine, O’Shaughnessy quickly rose through the ranks to become the senior Amateur Boxing Association welterweight champion last year. But O’Shaughnessy doesn’t only put on the gloves, actively modeling and starring in short films, including Rhianna’s newest track “We Found Love.” In this short film from photographer Sharif Hamza, O’Shaughnessy ruthlessly pummels the bag in his trademark sleek style while the powerful and abrasive sounds of his fury provide a beatdown for the ears. It wouldn’t be a good idea to get in Dudley O’Shaughnessy’s way, either on the runway or in the ring.

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Olivia Thirlby has been most notable for her roles as a sidekick (See Juno) or the object of teen affection (See The Wackness and Snow Angels).  Brooklyn Magazine caught up with the starlet to discuss her roles in the recently-released sci-fi horror, The Darkest Hour, and the upcoming, drama, Being Flynn – as the adaption of Another Bullshit Night in Suck City – which are two different characters in two different genres.  Thirlby has found great satisfaction from her introduction into theater performance with the Atlantic Theater Company and her part-time studies at the College of the Atlantic.  The interesting concept behind the interview is how the landscape of her former NYC dwelling (She has lived in Williamsburg and the East Village) has informed so much of her characters.  She is now an LA transplant, for which she believes is a good release, claiming that her lifelong residence in NYC had “an overwhelming familiarity that is almost unpleasant.”  See the entire interview at Brooklyn Magazine.   

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Bit by bit, Christopher Nolan gets our hearts racing in excitement for the next installment in the Dark Knight series. The second teaser trailer offers us a bit more insight into Bane (played by Tom Hardy) and Catwoman (played by Anne Hathaway). There’s also a crazy scene involving a football field that’s sure to make your jaw drop. Check out the trailer now.

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The Talks recently sat down with actress, Robin Wright. Her noted marriage/relationship to actor, Sean Penn, with whom she shares two children, has been through tremendous highs and lows. Wright discusses the value of her family life, amidst the demands of a fulfilling career. Throughout most of her career, Wright has devoted valuable time to volunteer and charitable efforts; acts that she deems she is socially responsible for. Go to The Talks link below to see the interview in its entirety.

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Right in time for a more lighthearted time of year comes “Home for the Holidays” from filmmaker Christian Sorenson Hansen, an elegant depiction of a normal day in the life of the owner of a bowling alley. As the man’s day progresses, his mood becomes more and more upbeat, even as the tasks on his to-do list seemingly become more and more mundane. Shot with an undeniable eye for the beauty in everyday life, Hansen’s film feels as real as a scripted short can feel, emotions so close to home that they’re hard not to feel. Soundtracked by a song of the same name from The Wheeler Brothers, “Home for the Holidays” elicits a slight smile for many reasons, and it most certainly deserves it.

Check out more from Christian Sorenson Hansen here.

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Inspiration can be tricky: one moment it’s there, taking hold of your entire being; the next moment it disappears, leaving you wrought in agony. But to pick the brain of those who have it can be an incredible experience, such as the one chronicled in the film “Yohji Yamamoto: This is My Dream” which follows the legendary Japanese fashion designer of the same name. Pictured in his trademark black, Yamamoto discusses his passion for clothing, and most specifically its cut, along with his harshest critic: himself. The film also dives into his industry-shaking collaboration with Adidas. This intimate portrait the fashion icon promises to offer some insight into the mind of a true genius.

For more info on “Yohji Yamamoto: This is My Dream,” visit the film’s site.

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The trailer doesn’t give much information about what this tattoo documentary about. All we know is that the subject matter is tattoo as high art and the human body being a canvas for it. But with such names such as Damien Hirst and Jeff Koons attached to the project. This is definitely a must see.

Ryan Hope’s debut film, Skin, is a documentary that tests the boundaries of art and the human body, Skin is a dark, stylish examination of tattoo culture as high art. Featuring contributions from Damien Hirst, Jeff Koons and Raymond Pettibon and in association with Dasha Zhukova’s Garage Magazine, the film is a beautiful visual essay from the frontiers of contemporary British art.

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