A lonely writer develops an unlikely relationship with his newly purchased operating system that's designed to meet his every need.
A puppeteer (John Cusack) discovers a door in his office that allows him to enter the mind and life of John Horatio Malkovich (John Malkovich) for 15 minutes.
Maurice Sendak's classic book "Where the Wild Things Are" comes to the big screen in an adventure tale for every generation.
From the writer & director of "Being John Malkovich" comes another out there tale about screenwriter Charlie Kaufman's attempt to adapt a succesful novel for the silver screen.
A lonely writer develops an unlikely relationship with his newly purchased operating system that's designed to meet his every need.
When you experience The Work of Director Spike Jonze, you enter a world where anything can happen and frequently does. From the innovative director of Being John Malkovich and Adaptation., this superior compilation of music videos, documentaries, interviews and early rarities offers abundant proof that Jonze is the real deal--a filmmaker ablaze with fresh ideas and fresh ways of filming them. While collectors will regret that only 16 of Jonze's 40 plus music videos are included here, this glorious sampling represents the cream of Jonze's bumper crop; for sheer ingenuity it doesn't get any better than this. From the Beastie Boys' popular TV cop-spoof "Sabotage" to the intensely disciplined backwards-filming technique of the Pharcyde's "Drop", it's clear that Jonze has an affinity for inventive street theatre, culminating in the sad/happy vibe of Fatlip's introspective "What's Up Fatlip?" and the pop-jazz effervescence of Bjork's "It's Oh So Quiet". Technical wizardry is also a Jonze trademark, especially in the elaborate "Happy Days" nostalgia of Weezer's "Buddy Holly" and the graceful fly-wire dancing of Christopher Walken to Fatboy Slim's pulsing "Weapon of Choice". No doubt about it: every one of these videos is an award-worthy testament to Jonze's ability to combine hard work with fun-loving spontaneity. On the DVD: The Work of Director Spike Jonze is a double-sided DVD (one in a series that includes the equally dazzling work of Michel Gondry and Chris Cunningham) accompanied by an informative 52-page booklet. The second side explores Jonze's artistic evolution with an entertaining selection of video rarities and three half-hour documentaries, the best being a revealing and very funny interview with rapper Fatlip after his dismissal from the Pharcyde. Commentaries for the music videos are consistently worthwhile, supporting Jonze's own belief that his best videos were made for artists whose work he genuinely enjoyed. Lucky for us, his pleasure is infectious. --Jeff Shannon
Ever wanted to be someone else? Now you can. Bringing new meaning to the term identity crisis , this instant cult comedy classic boldly launched the feature film careers of its director, music video visionary Spike Jonze (nominated for an Academy Award® for Best Director), and its screenwriter, master of existentialist surrealism Charlie Kaufman (also nominated for Best Original Screenplay). Failed street puppeteer Craig Schwarz (John Cusack) reluctantly gets a day job to financially support his wife Lotte (Cameron Diaz) and their ever-expanding menagerie of pets crammed in their small, dimly-lit New York apartment. Working as a file clerk at LesterCorp (hidden away on Floor 7½ of the Mertin-Flemmer Building), and spending most of his time lusting after aloof co-worker Maxine (Catherine Keener), one day Craig makes an incredible discovery: a hidden door that leads to a portal inside the mind of legendary actor John Malkovich (John Malkovich), seeing life through his eyes for fifteen minutes before being spat back out on the New Jersey Turnpike. Craig shares his find with Lotte and Maxine, leading to an explosive chain of events that will irrevocably alter the lives of all three... and of course, the unwitting Malkovich.
It's more that just a music video ! The contents of this disc includes: A Side The first four famous Daft Punk video ""Da Funk"" ""Around the World"" ""Burnin'"" and ""Revolution 909"" exclusive unreleased material : The new ""Fresh"" video directed by Daft Punk Behind the scenes documentaries for every video Directors' commentaries Storyboards Previously unreleased on CD remixes from Armand Van Helden Masters at Work and more ! Side B ""Rollin' & Scratchin'!"" Live in L.A. where you can cho
The Beastie Boys Video Anthology is a two-disc set featuring 18 videos with more than 40 remixes by Beastie Boys Bentley Rhythm Ace Fred C. Mario Caldato Joey Chavez Colleone & Webb Count Bass D DJ Cheapshot Dj J-Rocc & Dj Truly OdD DJ Moe Love DJ Strictnine and Paranorm Dub Hackers Egon & Jon Doe Evidence Fatboy Slim Kut Masta Kurt Large Professor Latch Brothers Madlib Micky Finn & Special K Moby Mum's the word Mike Nardone OD DJ Paul Nice Peanut Butter Wolf
Tracks Include:01. Life Is Sweet02. Setting Sun03. Elektrobank04. Block Rockin' Beats05. Hey Boy Hey Girl06. Let Forever Be07. Out Of Control08. Star Guitar09. The Test10. The Golden Path11. Hey Boy Hey Girl (Live)12. Hoops / Setting Sun (Live)13. Temptation / Star Guitar (Live)14. Chemical Beats (Live)15. The Private Psychedelic Reel (Live)
While too many films suffer the fate of creative bankruptcy, Being John Malkovich is a refreshing study in contrast, so bracingly original that you'll want to send director Spike Jonze and screenwriter Charlie Kaufman a thank-you note for restoring your faith in the enchantment of film. Even if it ultimately serves little purpose beyond the thrill of comedic invention, this demented romance is gloriously entertaining, spilling over with ideas that tickle the brain and even touch the heart. That's to be expected in a movie that dares to ponder the existential dilemma of a forlorn puppeteer (John Cusack) who discovers a metaphysical portal into the brain of actor John Malkovich.The puppeteer takes a job working as a file clerk on the seventh-and-a-half floor of a Manhattan office building; this idea alone might serve as the comedic basis for an entire film, but Jonze and Kaufman are just getting started. Add a devious co-worker (Catherine Keener), Cusack's dowdy wife (a barely recognisable Cameron Diaz), and a business scheme to capitalise on the thrill of being John Malkovich, and you've got a movie that just gets crazier as it plays by its own outrageous rules. Malkovich himself is the film's pièce de résistance, playing on his own persona with obvious delight and--when he enters his own brain via the portal--appearing with multiple versions of himself in a tour-de-force use of digital trickery. Does it add up to much? Not really. But for 112 liberating minutes, Being John Malkovich is a wild place to visit. --Jeff Shannon
From the writer & director of "Being John Malkovich" comes another out there tale about screenwriter Charlie Kaufman's attempt to adapt a succesful novel for the silver screen.
It's the rockingly comedic Tenacious D in all their video glory. This collection compiles live concert footage at the Brixton Academy with some HBO shorts TV appearances concert videos and footage of the duo in the studio recording ""Wonderboy "" ""Tribute"" and others. Includes a making of ""Wonderboy"" video. Disc 1 - 'For The Fans' Live At Brixton Academy London Flash Wonderboy Explosivo Medley Karate Kyle Quit The Band Friendship Kielbasa Dio The Road T
Through his handcrafted ode to the trials of childhood, Spike Jonze puts his own unique imprint on Maurice Sendak's enduring classic. In the prologue, 9-year-old Max (Max Records) stomps around the house, feeling neglected. When his mom (Catherine Keener) sends him to bed without supper, Max runs away (something he doesn't do in the book). He finds a boat and sails to a distant land where fuzzy monsters are raising a rumpus in the forest. Since his wolf suit allows him to fit right in, he joins the fray, catching the eye of Carol (James Gandolfini), who notes, approvingly, "I like the way you destroy stuff. There's a spark to your work that can't be taught." With that, they pronounce the diminutive creature king, hoping he can bring cohesion to their fractured family. After Max comes across Carol's scale-model town, he decides they should build a real one, but the project stalls as Alexander (Paul Dano) and Douglas (Chris Cooper) mope, Judith (Catherine O'Hara) browbeats Ira (Forest Whitaker), and Carol pines for K.W. (Lauren Ambrose), who prefers the company of owls Bob and Terry. Max realises he has to make a choice: stay with the wild things or return home, where he has to keep his aggressive impulses in check.For readers of Sendak's slim tome, his decision won't come as a surprise, but Jonze ends the story on a lovely grace note. Until that time, the squabbling is a bit much--these monsters never stop talking--but Jonze, cowriter Dave Eggers, the Jim Henson Company, and singer/songwriter Karen O. have gone all-out to re-create the inner world of a child with as much empathy as was mustered for the inner adult world of Jonze's Being John Malkovich. --Kathleen C. Fennessy
The Yeah Yeah Yeahs' first DVD, Tell Me What Rockers to Swallow, comes after the release of just one album, one EP and a bucketload of hype. The focus here is the full live concert recorded at San Francisco's Fillmore, which showcases the band at their best and singer Karen O in full-on charismatic exuberance--she's a natural performer and a rock star through and through. But with only so many songs in their repertoire, they do tend to draw things out a bit between tracks. When she takes the time during the intro of "Miles Away" to eat a bunch of grapes on stage, it all seems a bit Yoko (surely not the type of art that needs to be in artrock). Still, mild pretensions aside, they do put on a heck of an entertaining show. Bonus features include the videos for "Y-Control" (eerily directed by Spike Jonze), "Pin", "Date with the Night" and "Maps", some bonus concert footage and some wholly unnecessary backstage footage. As a full package, Tell Me What Rockers to Swallow works well and whets the appetite for the second album. --Robert Burrow
Maurice Sendak's classic book "Where the Wild Things Are" comes to the big screen in an adventure tale for every generation.
Parallel is a compilation of video clips plus excerpts from a series of short films as well as material from the U.S. TV show Saturday Night Live. Includes the hits: 'Drive' 'Man On The Moon' 'The Sidewinder Sleeps Tonite' 'Everybody Hurts' 'Nightswimming' 'Find the River' 'What's The Frequency Kenneth?' 'Bang And Blame' 'Star 69' 'Strange Currencies' and 'Crush With Eyeliner'.
This boxset contains the following films: Adaptation (Dir. Spike Jonze) (2003): Lovelorn screenwriter Charlie Kaufman (Cage) turns to his less talented twin brother Donald (also Cage) for help when his efforts to adapt a non-fiction book go nowhere... Being John Malkovich (Dir. Spike Jonze) (1999): While between jobs master puppeteer Craig Schwartz (John Cusack) takes a job as a filing clerk in an office building in New York City. One day he discovers a strange door behind a filing cabinet a door which takes him into the mind of John Malkovich for 15 minutes then dumps him out on the side of the New Jersey Turnpike. But what can one do with such a portal? Soon Craig is telling others sharing this unique experience. For an admission fee perhaps.
A collection of all the dance floor fillers from Brighton's favourite son Norman Cook aka Fatboy Slim. Contains 'Weapon Of Choice featuring Christopher Walken (voted Best Video Of All Time by VH1 viewers) and 'Praise You' (voted Best Video Of All Time by MTV viewers) plus a fantastic new video for 'That Old Pair Of Jeans'. Tracklist: 1. Praise You 2. Rockafeller Skank 3. Weapon Of Choice (feat. Christopher Walken) 4. Gangster Tripping 5. Wonderful Night 6. Right Here Right Now 7. Going Out Of My Head 8. Sunset (Bird Of Prey) 9. Everybody Loves A Carnival 10. Don't Let The Man Get You Down (Swimming Ending) 11. Demons 12. Slash Dot Slash 13. Santa Cruz 14. Ya Mama 15. Star 69 16. The Joker 17. That Old Pair Of Jeans Plus rare and unseen videos 'making of' featurette and more!
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