AskAChola
I am a new media artist. I experiment with genre. My work straddles reality and surreality. I believe in the power of comedy and absurdity, irony and satire. I believe it is a much more powerful form of political critique and contestation than documentary or journalism. It's also a lot more interesting. Next time I make a video that depicts "reality" I'll upload it here. In the meanwhile, I put out approximately 1-2 videos a week on youtube and on my website. If you are interested in seeing more... more…
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A common ailment in Los Angeles is that one feels "ungrounded." Without a sense of history to inspire activism, Angelinos rarely participate in politics or civic issues nor do they feel comfortable... more-
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- responded 7 months ago
Tell us why this is interestingI think the video itself is extremely well done, like all Rawbird videos. The visuals and the choice of background music, etc. I guess I'm just... more17 other responses to this -
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I just bought a Panasonic PV-GS500. I'm excited about that. I use Final Cut Pro.
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- Current Project:
- I make 1-2 videos a week. They are about anything from global warming to Britney Spears. Check them out on my site.
- Influences / Heroes:
- Che Guevara, Tyler Durden
- Political Bent:
- anarchist
- Favorite Movies:
- Fight Club, An Inconvenient Truth, Bowling for Columbine, Y Tu Mama Tambien, Como Agua Para Chocolate, Amores Perros, Crash, Blue Velvet, Lucia y el Sexo
- Favorite Directors:
- David Lynch, P.T. Anderson
- Favorite TV Shows:
- The Colbert Report, Da Ali G Show, Arrested Development, The Thick of It, Curb Your Enthusiasm, Mun2, LATV, SiTV, Ugly Betty, Sundance, Reno 911, Little Britain, Upright Citizens Brigade, Trigger Happy TV, Wonder Showzen, Adult Swim
- Favorite Bands:
- Rage Against The Machine, Nortec Collective, Dust Brothers, Control Machete, Manu Chao, Cypress Hill, Akwid, Lil' Rob
- Celebrity Crush:
- Subcomandante Marcos, George Clooney, Leonardo DiCaprio, Ben Affleck, Matt Damon, Tyler Durden, anybody who is making a change!