Film
Clouds: A Series about Love and Technology in the Town
January 17th, 2015 | by niema | published in Film
A few dozen people hit Somar in December to watch the trailer for Clouds. Multiple times throughout the night, a two-minute sample of what could be played on the screen: An Oakland-based, scripted, television show that explores love and life as a […]
Kick-Ass Women, Comedy and News Courtesy of Keli Dailey
January 17th, 2015 | by niema | published in Film
Have you heard about News Hangover? Keli Dailey (journalist, photographer, foodie, UC Berkeley J-School Alum, Knight Fellow, bad-ass) created an online news comedy series targeting women ages 25-34. With Jon Stewart and Stephen Colbert being who they […]
Nas Celebrates illmatic’s 20th Anniversary in Oakland
October 23rd, 2014 | by Pendarvis Harshaw | published in Events, Film, Music
I used to rewrite Nas’ rhymes, replacing key words in his lines in order to make his verses apply to my life here in Oakland. On October 19th, 2014, I heard Nas make alterations to his own rhymes to make them apply to life here in Oakland. “Nothing […]
Hella Independent Films Playing Right Now
June 11th, 2014 | by niema | published in Events, Film
About a week ago, a few dozen folks took their seats in Hub Oakland’s Omni Gallery to watch trailers and shorts from the upcoming San Francisco Black Film Festival. The East Bay meet and greet also featured a panel and there was a random appearance […]
HBK + DAGHE: “Go Crazy”
September 26th, 2013 | by Coolhand Luke | published in Featured, Film, Music
When HBK (Heart Break Kids) dropped their latest tape, Gang Forever, the lead track was an immediate stand out. IAMSU!, Skipper, and Dave Steezy went in over a tremendous Jay Ant beat that should always be played at high volumes. There are some other […]
93 ‘Til Infinity: A Documentary Review
September 6th, 2013 | by Pendarvis Harshaw | published in Art, Featured, Film, History, Music
The documentary Til Infinity opens with a subtle f-bomb aimed at any and every record label. The voice is that of Del The Funky Homosapien. It’s a voicemail recording he left on Q-Tip’s answering machine in the early 90’s. On that same voicemail, […]
The Open Letter Movie Review Of “Licks” (No Bootsy Shit)
August 20th, 2013 | by Pendarvis Harshaw | published in Art, Featured, Film
This is from Oakland. It’s beautifully shady… cleverly scandalous. It’s a film seemingly built from a compilation of real life experiences and realistic film technique. A professionally done street tale. A modern folktale.
