I’m getting pumped for GENaustin‘s Girls Now! conference, which is taking place today at the Ann Richards School. I’m doing two music history workshops with Kristen, along with GRCA alums Izzy and LaRessa and we’re gonna rock.
I also wanted to remind you that the Austin Asian American Film Festival is still going strong this weekend. AAAFF is showing Persepolis for free tonight at Town Lake. I’ll be at a friend’s birthday party and won’t be able to make it, but hopefully I’ll see you at the JenRo/MenRG show at the Music Gym later tonight. Before swinging by Nomad for Karaoke Underground, of course. And while I won’t be able to attend the first Paradise Titty show at the Creekside Lounge, that doesn’t mean you shouldn’t.
Since AAAFF’s got me thinking about independent and/or arthouse cinema, I thought I’d highlight a music video that was clearly inspired by the avant-garde. I present Milla Jovovich’s “The Gentleman Who Fell” music video, which was inspired by Maya Deren‘s “Meshes of the Afternoon.” If you have any arthouse-inspired music video suggestions, please share!
Milla Jovovich
“The Gentleman Who Fell”
The Divine Comedy
Directed by Archard/Garner
Inspired by Maya Deren’s “Meshes of the Afternoon”
Thanks for the shout out and for coming Saturday night! Hope you had a good time.
Of course! Fun times! Wish I could’ve made it to some actual events, but I’ll shoot for next year.
Sixpence None the Richer’s “Kiss Me” is hugely influenced by Truffaut’s Jules et Jim.
love your blog by the way.
Whoa — I had no idea! That’s crazy. I can’t seem to find the original version of the video on the YouTube — just the one with scenes from “She’s All That.” Too bad, as I’d really like to see it.
It’s on google videos:
http://video.google.com/videoplay?docid=-933837663091694660&ei=YR8KS7HKFcn5lAew372xDg&q=original+kiss+me+video&hl=en&client=firefox-a#
Hopefully that works.
Thanks! It did.