New Favorite Song, vols 4 & 5

Missy | February 23, 2009

I’m not sure what to make of this one, except that sometimes you just know what you like when you see/hear it. Or maybe I’m just charmed by a gap-toothed smile. The video is only 1m 47s and it takes almost 30 seconds to get going.

The band is Micachu and the Shapes. The song is “Lips”. On MySpace. (Hat tip: Sasha.)

Next up is something perhaps a little more familiar, it being blessed with the Pitchfork Seal of Approval™ and all.

The Pains of Being Pure at Heart. On MySpace. They’ve got a turn-of-the-90’s indie British vibe. But they’re from the here & now.

You’re dorking up my vibe

Missy | February 16, 2009


Exterior of Bret’s & Jemaine’s apartment

Went for a ride over the Manhattan Bridge this morning–and by the way, it is far less warm than I thought it was going to be, my toes are still thawing, etc–and took a spin through Chinatown. For those who have never been to New York’s Chinatown, let’s just say it’s not clear how anybody ever finds anything there, as it is a convoluted set of streets and alleys going every which way.

Meanwhile, I think maybe you ought to start referring to me as ‘Mel’.

The Skandies are coming!

Missy | February 2, 2009

Actually, they’ve already started. Even the Film Society of Lincoln Center is twittering about it. Mike D’Angelo is doing the usual daily reveal here. The official site is here but won’t be updated until the countdown is complete.

My ballot is here. The rules in a nutshell are thus: each category has ten picks, with each pick given 5-30 points for a total of 100 for the category. You’ll note, for example, that my pointage for Best Film do not line up with my top ten list. That is because there is often more love given to potential underdogs. My love for Momma’s Man shines through, etc. (I was so close to putting Ken Jacobs in my supporting actor list until I saw Milk and Emile Hirsch slipped in.)