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Bones Brigade: An Unexpected Journey

2012-01-31T09:07:00.001+11:00

Trailer for an upcoming doco by skate legend Stacey Peralta about the infamous 'Bones Brigade'.

Game of Thrones keeps teasing

2012-01-30T17:06:00.001+11:00

More Game of Thrones season 2 teasing. The wait till April 1 continues.

Gondry does Japan

2012-01-27T15:00:00.000+11:00

Gondry is now directing commercials in Japan. That's all we can really say about this.

Dana Tanamachi chalk typography

2012-01-27T12:21:00.001+11:00

In a world of computer generated typography it is always refreshing to see something done by hand. Dana Tanamachi is a graphic designer and custom chalk typographer from Brooklyn, NY. This video is a nice insight into how her work is done.

Happy Australia Day

2012-01-25T16:24:00.000+11:00

To celebrate Australia day tomorrow we will be wrestling kangaroos whilst listening to Men at Work.

Only in America

2012-01-24T12:29:00.001+11:00

I kinda wish Australia had more politicians like this to at least make it interesting.

Friday Tunes

2012-01-20T16:28:00.001+11:00

To prepare for the new moon Monday, Naomi has selected this sky howling beauty from duck sauce. Don't watch this clip if you are in church, near kids or generally anywhere people will see you freaking out.

The Boneyard Project: Return Trip

2012-01-20T12:10:00.000+11:00

The Boneyard Project is an ambitious exhibition of custom painted disused Military aircraft in the Arizona desert. The project is the brainchild of Eric Firestone and will include artists Andrew Schoultz, How & Nosm, Nunca, Retna, and Faile. These images are a first look, the full exhibition starts Jan 28th.

The Bark Side

2012-01-20T10:05:00.000+11:00

Dogs singing songs in ads is nothing new but you kinda have to love this.

Jungleboys TV

2012-01-18T09:48:00.000+11:00

Our mates over at Jungleboys have been busy making more quality funny stuff for the interweb. Check out more over at jungleboys.tv

Hello?

2012-01-17T10:55:00.000+11:00

is it me you're looking for?
Thanks Matt H.

Daft English

2012-01-16T14:26:00.001+11:00

An English teacher in Korea uses Daft Punk as a teaching aid.

Casa de Will Ferrell

2012-01-16T13:31:00.002+11:00

Latest trailer for Will Ferrell's Spanish film debut, 'Casa de Mi Padre'.

Moonrise Kingdom

2012-01-13T09:59:00.000+11:00

We are more than a little bit excited about the new Wes Anderson film, Moonrise Kingdom. To quote Matt H. "I’ve never had a favourite movie before I’ve seen it before".

Sh*t Nobody Says

2012-01-12T13:37:00.001+11:00

The latest in the ever growing 'Sh*t ......... Says' meme - 'Sh*t Nobody Says'.

Game of Bees

2012-01-12T13:16:00.001+11:00

An epic slow mo battle between 30 Japanese hornets and a hive of bees.

Portlandia Season 2

2012-01-09T15:06:00.000+11:00

Portlandia is back for another season. Here's a taste.

Burning man meets Dr. Seuss

2012-01-09T14:46:00.000+11:00

A tour of Burning Man 2011 with narration by it's patrons based on the last book Dr. Seuss' wrote before his death. The aesthetic and vibe of Burning Man is strangely suited to the words of Seuss.

Danger Mouse-Daniele Luppi 'Two Against One'

2012-01-09T14:34:00.000+11:00

A beautiful animation directed by Chris Milk and Anthony Francisco Schepperd for the haunting Danger Mouse-Daniele Luppi track 'Two Against One'.
Thanks Clare J.

The Selby - Tom Sachs

2012-01-04T12:14:00.001+11:00

A great little film by The Selby looking into the creative process of NY sculptor Tom Sachs. If you haven't already seen it, check out Tom Sachs' film 'Color' we posted yesterday here.

2012-01-03T14:37:00.000+11:00

Once again proving that the British have a great sense of humour, this seemingly legit coin has been created as part of a set to commemorate the London 2012 Olympics. The designs were all crowd sourced and Neil Wolfson's winning design addresses the age old problem of explaining the off side rule in soccer. The coin is available now via the Royal Mint.

Colour (Color)

2012-01-03T12:10:00.002+11:00

Tom Sachs' humorous look at the psychology and meanings behind colours.

Rollerman

2011-12-29T12:10:00.003+11:00

This is what happens when you take all your xmas presents and smash them together. It's like Project Grizzly meets Tron.

Favourite Monkey Memes of 2011

2011-12-23T11:58:00.008+11:00

Sometimes we express our creativity through art, photography, film... other times, we express ourselves in cruder ways. As 2011 is coming to an end its time to reflect & recap the highlights that the internet had to offer.

Our favourite Monkey memes of 2011 were:

5. Bronies

4. Planking

3. Casual Pepper Spray Cop

2. SOON!

1. MOUSTAIR

Where men meets moustaches meets hair meets moustaches meets hair meets MOUSTAIR... you get the idea.

And this one pretty much sums up the whole year

Happy Christmas everyone!
See you in 2012...

Alfred Steiner

2011-12-23T09:37:00.000+11:00

In his spare time, copyright lawyer Alfred Steiner creates amazing collaged silhouettes of characters from popular culture. Check out more of his work here.

Advertising With Bells On

2011-12-17T11:52:00.001+11:00

A Christmas tribute to one of the greatest creative directors ever.

David McKay Pop Up Show

2011-12-16T09:37:00.000+11:00

David McKay is a Mambo artist, an award winning production designer and an all round good bloke. He is having a pop up show kicking off this Saturday at 3pm. Perfect opportunity to get something really special for Xmas.

Game of Thrones season 2

2011-12-13T10:05:00.002+11:00

We are so excited about Game of Thrones season 2, we just dropped our rubik's cubes.

2011-12-12T09:20:00.001+11:00

Andrew B. Myers is a photographer and image maker from Toronto, Canada. Check out more of his work here.

Ice Cube talks Eames

2011-12-09T09:17:00.001+11:00

It's about to get all cultural up in this bitch. Ice Cube, a former architectural drafting student, takes a tour of an Eames house in LA.

Rich Aucoin

2011-12-08T09:01:00.001+11:00

Rich Aucoin is a guy you've never heard of that will probably become a guy you have heard of - all because he made a cool movie-referencing music video. Nice tune too.

Corman's World: Exploits of a Hollywood Rebel

2011-12-07T16:18:00.001+11:00

An upcoming doco that celebrates the career of the B-movie king, Roger Corman. No film was unmake-able, no budget was too low and no set was too precious to be turned into a ball of fire.

Black Mirror

2011-12-07T08:44:00.001+11:00

Black mirror is the latest 3 part TV series from comedy writing legend, Charlie Brooker. Part sci-fi thriller, part black comedy the show is a daring take on the power of social networking.

Hipsters

2011-12-05T14:12:00.001+11:00

That 'Fully Sick Rapper' guy and that 'Trent from Punchy' guy have teamed up to create a web series called Hipsters. Check out more episodes here.

Friday tune

2011-12-02T19:29:00.001+11:00

This Friday tune is brought to you by the letter M, plus an 'itch'. In DJ M's own words 'This is our kinda hip hop – smooth as with some RnB on top. If only I sounded like these guys.'

Surfing & Sharks

2011-12-01T13:51:00.001+11:00

Surfing and sharks, a new doco from South Africa. Ummm, no thanks.

Bicycle wheel animation

2011-11-29T15:10:00.001+11:00

British graphic designer Katy Beveridge has created these cute bicycle wheel animations using paper cuts.These create a zoetrope, which interestingly can only be seen once captured on film and not by the naked eye.

Fryday Chune

2011-11-25T16:14:00.001+11:00

This Friday drinks musical accompaniment come to us courtesy of DJ Mitch O'Donohue. In his own words - "A discoish edit of the soul classic from Harold Melvin & the Blue Notes, with Teddy Pendergrass on lead vocal. An absolute classic touched with with modern production giggery pokery from some legends who call themselves Psychemagic. Warm buttery goodness in an MP3 to help glide into Friday night." Nice!

Sean Pecknold

2011-11-24T10:32:00.001+11:00

The latest masterpiece from our friend Sean Pecknold.
Thanks Matt H.

Total Re-tell

2011-11-23T14:39:00.001+11:00

Governor Arnold totally recalls, Total Recall for the DVD commentary.

Hedgehug

2011-11-22T12:46:00.001+11:00

Hot off the presses is a new kids book by Monkey's writer and ping pong pro, Benn Sutton. Illustrated by Dan Pinto, Hedgehug is the story of a lonely Hedgehog searching for someone to accept his heart. Find out more and get your copy here.

Happy Friday with the Happy Mondays

2011-11-18T16:36:00.001+11:00

It's Friday drinks time and we are so psyched for next week we are getting our Bez on to a bit of Kinky Afro by the Happy Mondays.

Christopher Doyle exhibition

2011-11-18T09:50:00.001+11:00

Friend of the monkeys, Christopher Doyle, is having an exhibition of photography with Pierre Toussaint and Robbie Powell on Dec 8.
Becky says "do come along, it will be very nice".

Apple '86

2011-11-18T09:45:00.001+11:00

Proof that among other amazing achievements, Steve Jobs also invented the hipster.

Flights of genius

2011-11-15T19:26:00.001+11:00

Ogilvy & Mather New York commissioned artist Stephen Powers, to reinterpret quotes from agency founder David Ogilvy as murals in the stairwell of the agency's headquarters.

Bill Cunningham New York

2011-11-14T10:04:00.001+11:00

An inspiring doco about the life times of NY fashion photographer, Bill Cunningham. On the big screen around Sydney now.

Modeselektor feat. Thom Yorke "Shipwreck"

2011-11-11T11:31:00.001+11:00

A sweet new video for Modeselektor's 'Shipwreck' explores the world between 'The Walking Dead' and 'The Road'.
Thanks Anthony C.

Trent Mitchell - Chasing the Curve

2011-11-11T10:32:00.001+11:00

Trent Mitchell is a surf photographer, artist, mad bodyboarder and all round good bloke. We have been waiting for this book for a while and the first look doesn't disappoint. Check out more and grab yourself a copy here.

Riddle me Batman

2011-11-10T10:13:00.000+11:00

Batman has trouble with riddles...

2011-11-10T09:57:00.000+11:00

From now until December 11, an awesome t-shirt exhibition entitled 'NEXT' will be on display as part of the Outpost project on Cockatoo island in Sydney. Featuring the likes of Ben Frost, Jim Parry, Alife and many local and international stars of the squeegee. Check it before they wreck it.

Skull Nickels

2011-11-10T09:45:00.000+11:00

These 'skull nickels' are created by carving an existing 'hobo nickels' into a new design. Pretty cool. There's even a whole society devoted to hobo nickel carving. Of course there is.

Happy Friday tunes

2011-11-04T13:56:00.001+11:00

For this weeks Friday tune, Naomi is feeling the warm stadium rock vibes of the Stones performing 'Miss you' in Tokyo '95.

Fighting Fear

2011-11-04T09:37:00.000+11:00

A few of us checked out the premiere of 'Fighting Fear' last night. This is Macario de Souza's second feature doco and it's a credit to Macca and all the producers. If you like big waves and big hits, go check it on the big screen November 10th.

Parrots the Universe and Everything

2011-11-03T18:12:00.000+11:00

The late Douglas Adams talk, ‘Parrots the Universe and Everything’, just may shift your horizon.

Little people

2011-11-02T11:59:00.000+11:00

Who needs tilt shift film when you can shoot models this beautifully? Element X Creative have created this endearing piece for the Association of Independent Commercial Producers southwest show in the US, whatever that is.

2011-11-01T09:56:00.000+11:00

Uniqlo commissioned Charles Williams to do a series of portraits for their 2011 brand book. The portraits depict 5 Japanese craftsmen that work for Uniqlo. Check out more of his work here.

New Black Keys

2011-10-31T23:34:00.001+11:00

We dare you to not dance to the new Black Keys single 'Lonely Boy', off their forth coming album 'El Camino'.

Danger 5

2011-10-31T13:59:00.000+11:00

The minds behind Italian Spiderman just released this preview for their latest web series 'Danger 5'. Coming to a YouTube near you November 21st.

SoundSchool 2011

2011-10-31T13:36:00.000+11:00

SoundSchool is back for 2011 with rock legends 'Big Phallica' at the helm. It's for a great cause so come check it on Nov. 10th 6:30pm Upstairs Beresford 354 Bourke St Sydney, Australia. Tix available here.

Life's Too Short

2011-10-28T16:57:00.000+11:00

Here's a teaser from the new Gervais and Merchant TV show 'Life's Too Short'. Gervais describes it as "A cross between Extras, Curb your Enthusiasm and One Foot in the Grave but with a dwarf". Kicks off in the UK on November 10th.

Happy Moving Friday

2011-10-28T15:34:00.000+11:00

We are having a desk shuffle at The Monkeys this weekend so everyone is packing to these friday tunes.

Stocking

2011-10-27T14:53:00.000+11:00

First there was 'Planking', then we had 'Leisure Diving', but that's so two weeks ago. 'Stocking' is the new planking. This is the simple art of recreating stock photography in the comfort of your own home. See more here.

The Comedy Carpet

2011-10-27T14:07:00.000+11:00

How do you honour 1000 comedians and their work? How about spending £2.6m creating 160,000 3-dimensional letters embedded in concrete?Created by artist Gordon Young, with typography by Why Not Associates, the Comedy Carpet is a celebration of comedy on an extraordinary scale. Referring to the work of more than 1,000 comedians and comedy writers, the carpet gives visual form to jokes, songs and catchphrases dating from the early days of variety to the present.

Booths & Bodies

2011-10-27T13:08:00.000+11:00

An inspiring mini doco about Anthony Vizzari, photographer and owner of 312photobooth.com

Drive

2011-10-25T14:25:00.000+11:00

This film gained a lot of attention at Cannes this year with it's Director, Nicolas Winding Refn, taking out this years Best Director award. Basically, it's about a movie stuntman who moonlights as a wheel man for robberies at night. You had us at hello.

Halloween LMFAO

2011-10-25T14:05:00.002+11:00

Halloween is coming, and aside from giving people an excuse to party and dress in garments of questionable length, it's also apparently an excuse to build over the top light displays on your house.

Abandoned televisions

2011-10-21T14:10:00.000+11:00

An art project entitled "Abandoned Televisions" by Art Director Alex Beker is an amusing blend of nostalgic memories and emotions of childhood. See more here.

Real Human Interface

2011-10-21T13:42:00.001+11:00

The thought that machines may eventually become "intelligent" is as old as Captain Kirks first battle with the Klingons. The "Hi" human interface explores the reality that this intelligence in machines may mean that computers are actually inhabited by human operators. A charming and slightly evil prospect.

Whole Lotta Winslow

2011-10-21T09:29:00.000+11:00

Remember the Police Academy movies? Michael Winslow spawned a whole generation of kids trying to beatbox and make 'wiggy wiggy' record scratch sounds using only their mouths. Here he shows he hasn't lost the knack by tearing up Zeppelin's 'Whole lotta love'.

Happy Friday Tune

2011-10-21T09:07:00.000+11:00

It's Friday, and this particular Friday is lawn bowls day at The Monkeys. Naomi has selected this Art Vs. Science track amongst others to crank up green side as we enjoy this glorious Sydney spring day.

Caught Inside

2011-10-19T14:10:00.001+11:00

Big rap to this great film from Director Adam Blaiklock and Producer Paul Friedman at Flying Fish. Anyone who’s ever been on a surf trip knows that things get slightly unhinged when you’re stuck on a boat for a week, and Caught Inside explores what happens when the hinges are ripped off entirely. Unbelievable performance from Ben Oxenbould, whom none of the Monkeys will ever look at the same way again, even from the safety of a sound booth.

Clinton Foundation Celebrity Division

2011-10-19T13:38:00.001+11:00

Clinton Foundation: Celebrity Division from President Bill Clinton

Hold your breath for a minute and watch a who's who of Hollywood pitching ideas for the Clinton Foundation.

The Walken Dead

2011-10-18T09:39:00.000+11:00

The Walken Dead have a fever and there is no prescription.

Fresh meat

2011-10-14T16:33:00.000+11:00

A new BBC TV series from the writers of 'Peep Show' that looks promising.

Happy Friday

2011-10-14T16:23:00.001+11:00

Naomi's song du jour is Switch and Andrea Martin's 'I still love you' set to guys doing crazy monos on motorbikes. Somehow it just works.

2011-10-14T11:57:00.000+11:00

Our favourite German dancer questions the origins of the Daddy Long Legs spider.

Bird is the Word

2011-10-13T13:09:00.000+11:00

Brian Wilson really is a remarkable acting talent for a sports star. Here's his latest effort selling the new NBA 2K12 video game. Not bad considering he's a baseball player.

Die, Sweet Roadrunner, Die.

2011-10-12T17:46:00.002+11:00

This still makes us laugh. Seth MacFarlane's version of the roadrunner from his Cavalcade of Cartoon Comedy.

2011-10-11T09:47:00.000+11:00

Sneak peek of the Transient laneway exhibition that is opening this Thursday 13th Oct. in Sydney, featuring the likes of Beastman, Jumbo, Phibs and Numbskull. Find out more here.

Tribute

2011-10-07T12:01:00.000+11:00

This afternoon we will be having a minutes non-silence at the monkeys to dance and remember a great man and his many legacies.

Arrested Development returns

2011-10-04T14:21:00.003+11:00

Just when everyone thought it was left for dead, it's been confirmed that Arrested Development will shoot a fourth series and film at the end of next year. Amazing. Die hard fans everywhere will be praying it doesn't do this.

Living Lebowski

2011-10-04T10:46:00.000+11:00

The Big Lebowski - Some love it, but true fans live it.

History Of Lyrics That Aren't Lyrics

2011-10-04T09:53:00.000+11:00

49 years of doo wops and la de da's.

going to the store

2011-09-12T11:00:00.000+10:00

Don't try to justify this video, just enjoy it.

Friday tunes

2011-09-09T17:23:00.002+10:00

This weeks Friday drinks tune is brought to you by Naomi, the White Stripes and the letter 'Q'.

Chainless Bicycles

2011-09-08T15:39:00.001+10:00

Chainless Bicycles, kind of like a backwards penny farthing. An idea so simple, you wish you'd thought of it. Check them out here.

Heliotropes

2011-09-08T14:48:00.000+10:00

A beautiful short based on a poem by Brian Christian, directed by Michael Langan.

Stop frame animation, animation.

2011-09-08T13:37:00.000+10:00

A stop frame animation of a stop frame animation.

Kurt Vonnegut on the Shapes of Stories

2011-09-05T18:06:00.003+10:00

The late American author, Kurt Vonnegut, shows the science of story arcs.

Happy Friday Tunes

2011-09-02T15:17:00.002+10:00

Naomi's tune of choice this week for Friday drinks is The Rapture's "Miss You" with this unofficial video clip. You can smell the 80's.

Crash & Burn

2011-09-02T11:20:00.000+10:00

A new comedy about the world of stunt men, produced by Lance Krall and skateboarding legend Tony Hawk.

Danny MacAskill does it again

2011-09-02T11:11:00.000+10:00

All the Monkey bikers are drooling over this new Danny MacAskill footage.

2011-09-02T11:02:00.000+10:00

Bowie's hit 'Space Oddity' has a whole new life as a beautifully illustrated children's book. Check the whole thing out here for free.

2011-09-01T14:16:00.000+10:00

Our Monkey house band amplifiers of choice. Check out the range here.

Flare Surfing

2011-08-31T21:37:00.000+10:00

Some spectacular footage of Bruce Irons flare surfing in the Mentawai's.

Linotype doco

2011-08-30T20:08:00.000+10:00

One for the typo-files. A teaser for an upcoming doco about the amazing Linotype typesetting machine that revolutionised printing in the late 1800's.

Shepard Fairey beginnings

2011-08-30T20:01:00.002+10:00

If you don't know the story already, this is the short story of how Shepard Fairey got involved in street art and developed the OBEY phenomenon.

PonPonPon

2011-08-30T19:42:00.000+10:00

This is what Inception would have looked like if it was made by a Japanese pop star.

But wait, there's more.

2011-08-30T14:44:00.000+10:00

A tribute to all the moments in life that can be fixed by 4 easy payments of $19.95.

Happy Friday - Lana Del Rey 'Video Games'

2011-08-26T17:54:00.000+10:00

It's been a big week at the Monkeys. Naomi has chosen the soothing tones of Lana Del Rey's song 'Video Games' for us all to reflect and stare thoughtfully over our beverages.