Michelle Knight on Ariel Castro abduction: 'I knew that nobody would look for me' – video | World news It's been a year since Michelle Knight, Amanda Berry and Gina DeJesus were rescued from the house of Ariel Castro in Cleveland, Ohio, where they had been held prisoner for years. In an extensive interview, Knight tells Simon Hattenstone how she survived 11 years of horrendous abuse in captivity, and how she is trying to put her life back together again. Hattenstone's full interview with Michelle Knight will be published on Saturday. Finding Me, A Decade of Darkness, a Life Reclaimed by Michelle Knight is published in the UK and US by Weinstein books at £12.99. To order a copy for £9.99 with free UK p&p go to the Guardian Bookshop. The book is also available in the US on Amazon
St Vincent | Yen On the weirdo late-night scene of downtown New York, Annie Clark kneels, leans over a table and takes in a big, fat line. Only it’s not cocaine. It’s the crumbled down remains of a piece of the Berlin Wall. With her moonlight antics laid bare, 31-year-old Clark continues to be one of the most captivating musicians around. Like her niece, Clark’s childhood was fostered by musical relatives. These days she has a solo career as St. She ain’t kidding. Clark started to pen this album just 36 hours after coming home from a year and a half on tour. St. If you have gotten to the bottom of this article you have unlocked a bonus feature! Black and white photo: Joshua Mellin Tags: Annie Clark, Birth in Reverse, St Vincent, vivid
Johnny Express Animated Short Cartoon This short animation from Kyungmin Woo at South Korea's Alfred Imageworks starts off looking cute as hell. In it, an oblivious employee of the Johnny Express galactic delivery service begrudgingly wakes up after landing on an apparently desolate planetoid. He looks around for a package's recipient, totally unaware that below his feet is a sprawling civilization of tiny purple creatures. And, that's when the massacre of the local population begins. Just watch: You could read it as commentary on globalization, on the carbon cost that shipping services take on the planet, or on the butterfly effect of both military and cultural imperialism, when a foreign power's seemingly minor steps forever change the native landscape. Or, just squee or whatever.
Ruth Wilson & Polly Stenham on Eleanor - Culture Talks Founded in 2011 by curator Victoria Williams and playwright Polly Stenham, the Cob Gallery in Camden has swiftly gained a reputation for intriguing and eclectic programming, producing shows by the likes of Wendy Bevan, Pete Doherty and Phoebe Collings-James. Its latest is a collaboration between its founders, the young filmmakers Alex Warren and Tobias Ross-Southall, and actress Ruth Wilson, who – alongside dancers from the Royal Ballet and musicians Blaine Harrison and Johnny Lloyd – have come together to create a unique composite work titled Eleanor. Here we speak to the individuals involved, discovering both a fascinating piece of filmography and an endeavour that serves London’s youthful artistic community. What inspired this project?Alex Warren: It was The Faithless Wife, a Leonard Cohen poem that was shown to me by a friend, and I instantly loved. Is Camden as a locale key to the heart of Eleanor? What was it that excited you about Eleanor?
Seven of the best Nirvana cover versions On the 20th anniversary of Kurt Cobain's death, the seismic influence of Nirvana's legacy continues to reverberate across the worlds of rock and pop. This weekend, Muse and St. Vincent paid their respects in separate covers of the song Lithium, from 1991’s Nevermind – the former during their headline set at Brazil’s Lollapalooza festival, and the latter while on tour in Chicago. Muse – Lithium St. Where some of the best covers succeed is in providing a new spin on a classic track; however most bands seem to revel in the opportunity to cut loose and adopt Kurt and co’s quiet-LOUD battering-ram dynamic. While Lithium was the popular choice for this weekend’s tributes, various notable artists have delved deeper into the Nirvana’s back catalogue over the years: The Flaming Lips – Pennyroyal Tea The Flaming Lips strip back their eccentric psychedelia for a cover of In Utero’s Pennyroyal Tea, with Wayne Coyne giving good throaty rasp on vocals. Lana Del Rey – Heart Shaped Box Weezer – Sliver
Luna Miguel - Tendencias.tv - La poesía de Luna Miguel - Tendencias.tv - Tendencias en moda, cultura, fashion, estilos de vida, street style Jueves, 17 de Abril de 2014 09:13 Nos sentamos con Luna Miguel en Teresa Carles para charlar de sus proyectos y de sus ilusiones. Nos confiesa que es feliz trabajando en Playground. Escribe poesía desde los 13 años y es una de las escritoras más jóvenes del panorama nacional. Luna tiene talento y seguiremos sus pasos, que no serán pocos.
PlayGround - Tendencias.tv - Tendencias en moda, cultura, fashion, estilos de vida, street style Martes, 10 de Abril de 2012 10:27 Estuvimos con Isaac Marcet, cabeza pensante del espacio online PlayGround; "Una ventana abierta al futuro de la música y al resto de los fenómenos culturales conectados a ella". ¿Cómo nace? Bring It On (film) The plot of the film centers on Torrance Shipman (Kirsten Dunst), who inherits the position of captain on her high school's cheerleading squad and attempts to lead her team to a sixth national title. However, Torrance is informed by the newest team member, Missy Pantone (Eliza Dushku), that she's in possession of a stolen routine. When the originators of the work vow to win, Torrance and her squad must go to different lengths in order to create an original performance. Bring It On was released in theaters in the North America on August 25, 2000. Torrance Shipman (Kirsten Dunst) anxiously dreams about her first day of senior year. Isis informs Torrance of her plans to defeat the Toros at the regional and national championships, which the team has never attended due to their economic hardship. Cliff encourages and supports her, intensifying their growing attraction. Bring It On was produced by Marc Abraham & Thomas Bliss. Bring It On was released in North America on August 25, 2000. A.
Jenna Lyons on the Difference Between NYC and LA Binaries like East Coast versus West Coast (pick a side now — you have to!) are ridiculous, and asking people to choose usually has an itchy vibe and results in watching those asked juggle lots of pros and cons in their heads. But sure, why not, I like hearing interesting people make choices they don't actually have to. When asked about New York versus L.A. style by The Hollywood Reporter, Jenna Lyons answered: I grew up in California, Los Angeles actually. Life without the warm fuzziness of wool sweaters? 4 Short Films You Need to See Why not take a break from your usual programming and watch some of the brilliant shorts our world has to offer? Thanks to the Internet, we have access to the latest and greatest creations, so let’s take advantage of it. I’ve included four of my personal favorites in this post. Feel free to share some of your own! 1. Side note: Danny Sangra has tons of brilliant short films. 2. 3. Ready for something a bit heavier? 4. When you think about the complications of ear piercing, chances are you imagine infected earlobes or lopsided stud earrings. This film won the Cinefondation Award at Cannes (2013) and the Silver Hugo at the Chicago International Film Festival (2013). A still from the film, Needle – via >>>>>To watch the film, click here
Booze, queues, and takeaway food... What does Europe think of us? Philipp EngelAustriaOpen profile Philipp Engel, 23AustriaLaw studentPhilipp knew he was becoming British when, after six years in London, he returned to Austria and told his countrymen off for not queuing correctly. But the trainee lawyer hasn't found his integration into British life problem-free: some reacted coolly when an Austrian came to the UK to work with Holocaust survivors. There are approximately 22,000 Austrians living in the UK Katrien Van HoofBelgiumOpen profile Katrien Van Hoof, 25BelgiumFinancial journalistWhen Katrien began referring to Britain as home, one person was decidedly upset: her mother. Alexander Malmaeus, 47SwedenArchitectWhen Alexander came to the UK in the 1970s, it was grey and dirty. What's the strangest thing about British people? We all know the European stereotypes; the French with their baguettes and berets; the Spanish siestas and late nights; the Germans' dogged determination to claim that sun lounger… But what do Europeans make of us?