Includes two new short films, deleted scenes, artwork, stickers and 2D glasses
If you missed Banksy’s Exit Through The Gift Shop documentary film while it was in the theater, you will be able to see it on DVD when it comes out next Monday, September 6th. Originally started as an unofficial documentary on Banksy by bumbling Parisian videographer Thierry Guetta, the famed street artist turned the camera around and decided to make the documentary about Guetta instead — and what it turned into was an exposé on the concepts of hype and self-promotion, culminating in Guetta’s remarkably successful Life is Beautiful show in LA where he sold millions of dollars in somewhat questionable paintings and prints as Mr. Brainwash. Many world class street artists are featured in the doc, including Shepard Fairey and Invader (who happens to be Guetta’s cousin). The DVD set of Exit Through The Gift Shop includes a variety of extras — including special “2D glasses”, cos you know Banksy can’t play it completely straight. The set also features two new short films, deleted scenes, artwork and stickers. Pre-order it now for $16 (£10.93).
Up and coming Canadian label Wings + Horns are pretty much unstoppable right now, putting out some of the best menswear around. Here they team up with Dayton to create this distressed leather service boot. Available soon in Black and Brown versions, you can pre-order at Roden Gray for $670.
Check out the Black Wings + Horns x Dayton Service Boot after the Jump…
Over seven hours of comedy from one of the funniest humans ever
There are few dead comics that stand on the pantheon of Great American Comedians, and the class is rare. George Carlin, John Belushi, Mitch Hedburg, etc (I’m sure I’m missing some, feel free to let me know). And on that vaunted Mount Rushmore of painfully piercing insight is Bill Hicks. Sure sometimes he repeated material, but as any fan will testify he re-used his material to hone his craft to a razor sharp edge of satire, a biting vorpal blade of social criticism that left very few heads unsevered. When Hicks was on point he was simply an unstoppable force of comedy. And finally there seems to be something in the air, a rising resonance to give Hicks his well paid dues. First there was the Bill Hicks Story documentery we discussed last March, and now Ryko is releasing an exclusive box set of all his material. The 2 CD, 2 DVD Box Set contains some of his most respected stand-up —over five hours of DVD footage from Bill Hicks’ personal archives including rare, never-before-seen performances from the early 80‘s, the cult short film Ninja Bachelor Party (starring Bill Hicks, Kevin Booth and David Johndrow), in-depth interviews with Hicks and a photo gallery from his family’s keepsakes. Plus liner notes by heads like Henry Rollins, Eric Bogosian, UK author Paul Outhwaite and UK journalist/TV personality Clive Anderson. Oh, and a download card containing original song recordings by Hicks mastered at Abbey Road Studios in London, entitled Lo-Fi Troubadour. Sure Hicks may have called himself “Chomsky with dick jokes”, and that’s not far from the truth, but there’s a reason why he was so thoroughly embraced in the UK that he’s currently listed as the 4th Greatest Comedian in their 2010 poll. Yes, he’s that funny. Peep the video below, and if you need more proof do yourself a favor and pick up the box set, which is due to hit shelves on September 14th.. (Either that, or YouTube him and make the call yourself).
That and more for Converse Japan's September 2010 releases
The above Converse Chuck Taylor All Stars in Duffle Coat trim are part of Converse Japan‘s latest release, and are just more testimony to the creativity of their team. Part of their September 2010 Footwear Collection, other All Star high tops come in premium suede and plaid versions. The low top One Star line-up also drops in suede, as well as a python finish, while the Skidgrip sneakers come in a series of canvas colorways. Other than the two Duffel Coat Chuck Taylor All Star editions, the fur-lined Shoot high top is biggest headturner. A nod to Converse Japan, who manage to continue thinking creatively in a glutted marketplace…
A couple new frames from Dita , the Tortoise & Burnt Brown Charger frame (above) and the limited edition 18K Gold Smoke Gradient & Black Grandmaster-Threes, which feature Oversized Titanium Hinges and custom hex rivets. Both are handcrafted in Japan of zyl acetate frames, with UV protective lenses.
Pick up the tortoise Chargers for $275 and the 18K gold limited edition Grandmaster-Threes for $600.
All of DC's best heroes in "DC Universe Online" video game
With the exception of Christopher Nolan’s rebooted Batman franchise, Marvel has consistently kicked the everliving shit out of DC’s comic universe in film format. The Bryan Singer X-Men (1 & 2, not that Brett Ratner abomination) and Ironman alone slay the best of what DC’s managed to come out with, and that doesn’t even count Ray Stevenson’s incarnation of The Punisher (yeah, I know most people hated the movie but they’re wrong). If DC has any hope of taking Marvel’s shine, it’s through video games — and if this 5 minute CG trailer for the upcoming DC Universe Online video-game means anything, they just might succeed. Featuring some of DC’s best characters, including Wonder Woman, Metallo, The Green Lantern, Giganta, Black Adam, Batman, The Flash, Cyborg, Lex Luthor, Poison Ivy, Artemis, The Joker, Harley Queen, Superman, Brainiac and best of all Deathstroke, this could be the comic book video game nerds worldwide have been waiting for breathlessly. Of course, it could also be just another immaculately produced trailer for what ends up being a sub-par, cliched, shitacular gameplay experience, but I’m going to hold out hope that it’s even a percentage as cool as the trailer below…
A tie clip should normally go unnoticed, a sharp punctuation in your otherwise well chosen suit. Such is not the case with Tateossian’s Gear Tie Clip. With its rhodium-plated accessory, the British label managed to create something that is simultaneously subtle and attention getting. Pick it up for $140
