Movies set in space are cool, but actually being in space is the coolest. That’s why Commander Chris Hadfield is probably the coolest guy on eart… orbitting earth. Technically he’s now back on earth, but before you left the International Space Station he did what no other had done before: recorded a music video in space.
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May 13, 2013 - See more posts by Bobby
If I were to take a guess as to what the next big fad in movies might be, I think I’d put my money on space. Last week saw the debut of two new trailers for films set in space, one which looks good, and one which looks extraordinary.
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May 13, 2013 - See more posts by Bobby
Photo by James Elliott Bailey
I was lucky enough to spend the last five days relaxing in Palm Springs with Kyle for his birthday, baking in the sun, eating many amazing things and enjoying many libations (if you follow me on Instgram you probably saw some of the adventures). Throughout the whole week though, I had one song on repeat in my head – “Paradise” by Jenny Lewis. Known as the lead singer of Rilo Kiley, this track is a B-Side from her first solo album Rabbit Fur Coat, so this might be a new gem for many folks.
The selling point for me on this song is the slide guitar and the heavy western influence, which backs up Jenny crooning the chorus of “Para-diiiyyyyiiise…” over and over. The song on it’s face is beautiful but in typical Jenny fashion she’s still having to deal with deadbeat guys who don’t get her. I really wish that Jenny Lewis would have made more tracks like this, both alone and with Rilo Kiley, as I haven’t been a fan of her work since this song, which was released almost seven years ago.
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May 12, 2013 - See more posts by Bobby
A Perfect Fit: An Interview With Steve Chiotakis
For May’s Featured Interviews on LAIY, we’re focusing on a handful of the talented folks over at radio institution KCRW. The first of a few interviews was with writer and radio personality Steve Chiotakis. He’s a super nice, super talented guy who didn’t ever think he would live in Los Angeles but, now, is one of the city’s biggest fans. For those of your public radio lovers, you may remember Steve from his work on the Marketplace Morning Report.
Big & Small
Out in Mount Washington is a little house that is the execution of a lot of big ideas. It’s called Big & Small and it was made by Anonymous Architects. It’s a brilliant exercise in efficiency, minimalism, and communication with the outside world. This is one of the many dream homes we wish we lived in.
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May 10, 2013 - See more posts by KYLE
Almost a month ago Fast Company published an article profiling Jenna Lyons and the work she’s done at J.Crew. I knew Lyons had done a lot over the years but it was eye-opening to hear about the change she enacted with her cohort Micky Drexler.
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May 10, 2013 - See more posts by Bobby