Growing up across the river from Detroit in Windsor, I have been able to see Detroit in its highs, and now in it’s lows. Ten years ago Detroit was one of America’s jewels. It was riding high on the economic boom of free spending and gluttonous automobile purchases. All that has changed now, and although I am not old enough to have witnessed the riots of 1967, it seems Detroit is at it’s lowest point ever.
Hoping to help shed light on this plight, Johnny Knoxville and Palladium Boots have teamed together to bring us a documentary about Detroit. It was once the fourth-largest metropolis in America—some have called it the Death of the American Dream. Today, the young people of the Motor City are making it their own DIY paradise where rules are second to passion and creativity. They are creating the new Detroit on their own terms, against real adversity. Knoxville and co put on their Palladium Boots and go out to explore Detroit and the people trying to bring it back.
To touch further on my Torontonian movie love (see The Broken Social Scene Movie), I have come across the trailer for No Heart Feelings. This movie is a coming-of-age tale of what it’s like to be 29 and living near Trinity Bellwoods. Set almost entirely on Dundas St. W, the film is largely improvisational, using non-actors and shooting with a tiny crew and budget. Using an intimate and immediate aesthetic, they created an honest and funny portrait of a generation resisting commitment.
Broken Social Scene is one of the greatest Canadian bands to date. That is my opinion and I’m sticking to it. Needless to say, their last album Forgiveness Rock Record is amazing and quite epic. So how do they top that? Well, they come out with This Movie is Broken, the BSS movie.
Director Bruce McDonald (Hard Core Logo) tells the story of Bruno, who wakes up in bed next to Caroline, his long time crush. But tomorrow she’s off for school in France, and maybe she only granted this miracle as a parting gift for her long time friend. So tonight — tonight is Bruno’s last chance. And tonight, as it happens, Broken Social Scene, her favorite band, is throwing a big outdoor bash. Maybe if Bruno, with the help of his best pal Blake, can score tickets and give Caroline a night to remember, he can keep this miracle alive.
It’s no secret I love golf. I try to play at least once every few weeks. Over the past month I have played a lot of golf (golf trip photos coming soon). However, it pains me to see that many players don’t fix their divots when playing. Whether it be on the green or on the fairway, many amateur players simply don’t understand how important it is for them to fix this. A simple 30sec fix at time of divot saves weeks of grass rejuvenation. Another thing I have noticed, is that not all players know the proper way to fix a divot or ball mark. Most of them do it incorrectly and do more damage to the green than they know. I have added some videos here for you to get aquainted with the proper procedure and etiquette on the golf course. Enjoy!
It was only a matter of time before Hollywood put out the story of facebook as a film. Seeing as its the largest social media site out there with over 500 million users, it was a no brainer. Based on the book The Accidental Billionaires, by Ben Mezrich, the film is directed by David Fincher and staring Jesse Eisenberg, Justin Timberlake and Rashida Jones. Should be a very interesting take on the whole story of facebook’s rise to the top. This is one movie I will be looking forward to. Question is, will you share this link on your Social Network? More trailers after the jump.
