Rocking Oren


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	Saturday, September 24, 2005 More Screenings Soon to be released (look out for it early October), our video for 'Baby in the Rain' will have more screening as part of the IMVF#4 program: Victoria - Tues. Oct. 4 - Lucky Bar (517 Yates St.)...... 8:00 pm Seattle - Wed. Oct. 26 - Sunset Tavern (5433 Ballard Ave.NW).... 8:00 pm Los Angeles - Tues. Nov.8 - The Echo.......... 8:00 pm Let me know if you get a chance to attend one of the screenings. posted by Oren @ 1:25 PM 0 comments Sunday, September 18, 2005 Russ Meyer 1922-2004 Russ Meyer passed away a year ago today. Nothing I can write will be able to bring to light his genius, which is why I fully endorse buying Each one of his films! As I once said... every film he made gives me one more source to steal from. Thank you Mr. Meyer. Thank you. 'Big Bossoms and Square Jaws' posted by Oren @ 11:52 AM 0 comments Saturday, September 17, 2005 Calgary Screening 'Baby in the Rain' will be screened as a part of the IMVF#4 program at Broken City in Calgary on September 29th. If you are in the area be sure to check it out and tell us all about it. The Toronto screening will take place tonight. posted by Oren @ 4:04 PM 0 comments Tuesday, September 13, 2005 Strawberry Switchblade I can't seem to get enough of this mid-80's Scottish duo. Check out their fan site at: www.strawberryswitchblade.net And these songs from the same site: Strawberry Switchblade - Go Away Strawberry Switchblade - Cut You With a Cake Knife posted by Oren @ 4:54 PM 1 comments Friday, September 09, 2005 Friday Updates A bunch of things to cover today: 1. Roy Frumkes, the editor of Films In Review has posted his new editorial which focuses on his experiences in 1960's New Orleans. It is a compelling, important and worth read - Click Here. 2. 'Baby In The Rain' is continuing to stand out. It was screened at the first evening of The Independent Music Video Festival this past Wednesday and was voted by the audience as one of the Top 10 videos: Vancouver TOP TEN (Part ONE) 1. THE VANDALS " I am Crushed" (Justin Rausch) 2. AKIDO " Les Humains"(Félix Lajeunesse, Paul Raphaël, Thien Vu Dang, Augustin Tougas) 3. THE WEATHER "In Denial" (Oliver McPartlin) 4. THE DECEMBERISTS "Sixteen Military Wives" (Aaron Stewart) 5. PETE MISER "Scent of a Robot" ( U/V Phactory) 6. CASTLE PROJECT "Airways" (The Lollypop Kids) 7. SMOOSH " La Pump" (Ace Norton) 8. YOU,ME & IOWA " The Good ,the Bad and the Beautiful" (Matt Knudsen) 9. SHY NOBLEMAN "Baby in the Rain" (Oren Shai/Adam Lewensohn) 10. (tie) GUITAR WOLF" Invader Ace" (Mike McCarthy) ALBUM LEAF " On Your Way" (Fluorescent Hill) 3. A new interview with Elephant Parade was published today - It's a good read and a good listen (plus there is a mention of a music video we are working on together which is what makes me an objective source), Check It Out. posted by Oren @ 8:09 PM 0 comments Wednesday, September 07, 2005 Press Day in Israel Many mentions of 'Baby in the Rain' in Israel today. If you read Hebrew than be sure to check out these links: Walla Music 24 Mooma A scan from the Israeli newspaper (Yediot Ahronot): Shy Nobleman's Website posted by Oren @ 10:58 AM 3 comments Sunday, September 04, 2005 2 Could Be Better Than 1 Shy Nobleman has just released his new single, '2 Could Be Better Than 1'. It's a keeper. You can (and should) listen to it on his Myspace page: http://www.myspace.com/shynobleman posted by Oren @ 5:44 PM 0 comments Saturday, September 03, 2005 New Orleans If you haven't heard it by now I strongly urge you to listen to this interview with New Orleans Mayor, Ray Nagin. I salute his courage and sincerity and can only wish more politicians were as sincere as him: Listen to Interview --- Singer Kanye West speaks his mind during the Concert for Hurricane Relief - Must See Video courtsey of crooksandliars.com --- Ways to Help --- New Orleans blues legend, Dr. John said to Rolling Stone: "My heart's always gonna be in New Orleans... It ain't just the place, it's the whole culture. The music will survive; the people will survive." Listen to: Dr. John - Basin Street Blues posted by Oren @ 2:25 PM 0 comments

Recent Screenings:

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*Oct TBA - Film Pop, Montreal
*July 13 - The Jerusalem International Film Festival
*June 30 - Billyburg Short film Festival, Brooklyn
*July 13 - The Long Island Film Expo
*June 8 - The Brooklyn International Film Festival
*May 27 - Artfest, Harrisburg PA

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