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The media is acting like the box office success of Transformers 2 is a surprise. It isn't. Ben Hoffman explains why.
infoMania is a half-hour satirical news show that airs on Current TV. The show puts a comedic spin on the 24-hour chaos and information overload brought about by the constant bombardment of the media. Hosted by Conor Knighton and co-starring Brett Erlich, Sarah Haskins, Ben Hoffman, and Sergio Cilli, the show airs on Thursdays at 10 pm Eastern and Pacific Times and can be found online at http://current.com/infomania/ or on Current TV. And make sure to check out our facebook profile for special features at http://infomaniafacebook.com.The media is acting like the box office success of Transformers 2 is a surprise. It... more
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This week on infoMania we take a look at the wall-to-wall Michael Jackson media madness. Conor tries to figure out what the heck Nancy Grace is so mad about. Ben lays out his thoughts on the success of Transformers 2. Sarah takes a serious look at hair commercials. Sergio counts down the top 5 rap videos on iTunes. And people shoot rockets out of their butts.
infoMania is a half-hour satirical news show that airs on Current TV. The show puts a comedic spin on the 24-hour chaos and information overload brought about by the constant bombardment of the media. Hosted by Conor Knighton and co-starring Brett Erlich, Sarah Haskins, Ben Hoffman, and Sergio Cilli, the show airs on Thursdays at 10 pm Eastern and Pacific Times and can be found online at http://current.com/infomania/ or on Current TV. And make sure to check out our facebook profile for special features at http://infomaniafacebook.com.
UPDATE: Thanks for all the great submissions! The call-out for shirts is now closed.This week on infoMania we take a look at the wall-to-wall Michael Jackson media... more
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From the report: Sure, it might not be Oregon or whatever, but the guy's certainly got that "cinematic scope" thing down pat. According to the Playlist and confirmed by Asthmatic Kitty, "fey indie-rocker Sufjan Stevens" has composed a score for Eve, a 22-minute short film starring Lauren Bacall and Ben Gazzara and directed by actress Natalie Portman.
According to the Playlist, at a screening of Eve at the Venice Film Festival, Portman noted that though she's never met Mr. Stevens, she's a big fan, and personally contacted him to ask him to provide the music for the flick. Asthmatic Kitty confirms that the soundtrack consists of short, untitled instrumental piano pieces, and no commercial release is planned for the music or the short. So you're probably only going to be able to catch it at film festivals for now.
Sufjan, as you might've seen, recently took up with Norwegian shoegazers Serena-Maneesh for a festival gig. And, as you might've noticed, has has a whole lotta states left to write albums about. As for Portman, her next directorial effort is a section of New York, I Love You, due in theaters next year.From the report: Sure, it might not be Oregon or whatever, but the guy's... more
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Indie Houston musicians' indie horror film about life and bizarre deaths in the indie music world. Featuring the Southern Backtones, John Evans Band, Johnny Falstaff and a cast of thousands. Cheap, sexy, edgy and scary...what's not to like?Indie Houston musicians' indie horror film about life and bizarre deaths in the... more
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