Comments for Underground Melbourne http://undergroundmelbourne.wordpress.com Idiosyncratic and uncompromising small scale and alternative mentionables in Melbourne, Australia Mon, 02 Nov 2009 14:50:11 +0000 http://wordpress.com/ hourly 1 Comment on Bernard’s Magic Shop – Elizabeth Street, Melbourne by DenzelWMr http://undergroundmelbourne.wordpress.com/2008/01/03/bernards-magic-shop-elizabeth-street-melbourne/#comment-2133 DenzelWMr Mon, 02 Nov 2009 14:50:11 +0000 http://undergroundmelbourne.wordpress.com/2008/01/03/bernards-magic-shop-elizabeth-street-melbourne/#comment-2133 Good night, Happy late Hallowen(: Good night, Happy late Hallowen(:

]]> Comment on Shadows Cinema – Catch it before the lights go up by laurenzoric http://undergroundmelbourne.wordpress.com/2009/08/18/shadows-cinema-catch-it-before-the-lights-go-up/#comment-2131 laurenzoric Fri, 23 Oct 2009 03:01:40 +0000 http://undergroundmelbourne.wordpress.com/?p=219#comment-2131 Check out the Speakeasy film festival on in Melbourne from 30 Oct – 6 Nov 2009. Speakeasy is a pop up cinema event happening at the new (St Jeromes) space 1000 £ Bend (361 Little Lonsdale Street, Melbourne 3000) – the idea is that you get a film, a gourmet ‘roo or saganaki burger + beer/wine for your $20 ticket price. Films focus on underground art, literature and kulcha! LINKS http://www.speakeasycinema.com.au/ http://www.anode2009.com http://www.thousandpoundbend.com BEAUTIFUL LOSERS (Fri 30 Oct & Fri 6 Nov) Speakeasy Cinema launches with Aaron Rose’s documentary, a portrait of the former nerds, freaks and outsiders who coalesced around New York’s Alleged Gallery in the ’90s, and became accidental art-stars. Rooted in the DIY worlds of skate, surf, punk, hip hop and graffiti, they made art that reflected the lifestyles they led, and in doing so created one of the most influential cultural moments of a generation. Featuring Shepard Fairey (creator of the Obey Giant series), Stephen ‘ESPO’ Powers, the graphic design and advertising skews made by Mike Mills and Geoff McFetridge, Harmony Korine’s wacko filmography, and the arresting naivety in Chris Johanson, Margaret Kilgallen and Barry McGee’s bodies of work, Beautiful Losers looks at what happened when the outsiders became ‘in’, and celebrates the creative ethos that continues to inspire them. THE UNIVERSE OF KEITH HARING (Sun 1 Nov) The creator of some of the most popular, enduring images of late 20th-century art, Keith Haring was also an iconic figure of the downtown New York scene in the '80s. Christina Clausen's documentary offers an affectionate, deeply personal glimpse into Haring's life, from his early years growing up in a small, conservative Pennsylvania town to his heyday as a world-renowned artist, rubbing shoulders with the likes of Madonna, Jean-Michel Basquiat, and Andy Warhol. OBSCENE: A PORTRAIT OF BARNEY ROSSET AND GROVE PRESS (Mon 2 Nov) OBSCENE is the definitive film biography of Barney Rosset, the influential publisher of Grove Press and the Evergreen Review. He acquired the then fledgling Grove Press in 1951 and soon embarked on a tumultuous career of publishing and political engagement that continues to inspire today’s defenders of free expression. Not only was he the first American publisher of acclaimed authors Samuel Beckett, Kenzaburo Oe, Tom Stoppard, Che Guevara, and Malcolm X, but he also battled the government in the highest courts to overrule the obscenity ban on groundbreaking works of fiction such as Lady Chatterley’s Lover, Tropic of Cancer and Naked Lunch. Ultimately he won and altered the course of history, but not without first enduring lawsuits, death-threats, grenade attacks, government surveillance, and the occupation of his premises by enraged feminists. Check out the Speakeasy film festival on in Melbourne from 30 Oct – 6 Nov 2009.

Speakeasy is a pop up cinema event happening at the new (St Jeromes) space 1000 £ Bend (361 Little Lonsdale Street, Melbourne 3000) – the idea is that you get a film, a gourmet ‘roo or saganaki burger + beer/wine for your $20 ticket price.

Films focus on underground art, literature and kulcha!

LINKS
http://www.speakeasycinema.com.au/
http://www.anode2009.com
http://www.thousandpoundbend.com

BEAUTIFUL LOSERS (Fri 30 Oct & Fri 6 Nov)
Speakeasy Cinema launches with Aaron Rose’s documentary, a portrait of the former nerds, freaks and outsiders who coalesced around New York’s Alleged Gallery in the ’90s, and became accidental art-stars. Rooted in the DIY worlds of skate, surf, punk, hip hop and graffiti, they made art that reflected the lifestyles they led, and in doing so created one of the most influential cultural moments of a generation.

Featuring Shepard Fairey (creator of the Obey Giant series), Stephen ‘ESPO’ Powers, the graphic design and advertising skews made by Mike Mills and Geoff McFetridge, Harmony Korine’s wacko filmography, and the arresting naivety in Chris Johanson, Margaret Kilgallen and Barry McGee’s bodies of work, Beautiful Losers looks at what happened when the outsiders became ‘in’, and celebrates the creative ethos that continues to inspire them.

THE UNIVERSE OF KEITH HARING (Sun 1 Nov)
The creator of some of the most popular, enduring images of late 20th-century art, Keith Haring was also an iconic figure of the downtown New York scene in the ’80s. Christina Clausen’s documentary offers an affectionate, deeply personal glimpse into Haring’s life, from his early years growing up in a small, conservative Pennsylvania town to his heyday as a world-renowned artist, rubbing shoulders with the likes of Madonna, Jean-Michel Basquiat, and Andy Warhol.

OBSCENE: A PORTRAIT OF BARNEY ROSSET AND GROVE PRESS (Mon 2 Nov)
OBSCENE is the definitive film biography of Barney Rosset, the influential publisher of Grove Press and the Evergreen Review. He acquired the then fledgling Grove Press in 1951 and soon embarked on a tumultuous career of publishing and political engagement that continues to inspire today’s defenders of free expression. Not only was he the first American publisher of acclaimed authors Samuel Beckett, Kenzaburo Oe, Tom Stoppard, Che Guevara, and Malcolm X, but he also battled the government in the highest courts to overrule the obscenity ban on groundbreaking works of fiction such as Lady Chatterley’s Lover, Tropic of Cancer and Naked Lunch. Ultimately he won and altered the course of history, but not without first enduring lawsuits, death-threats, grenade attacks, government surveillance, and the occupation of his premises by enraged feminists.

]]> Comment on Coffea Cafe – and castagnaccio by Amruta Nargundkar http://undergroundmelbourne.wordpress.com/2009/08/02/coffea-cafe-and-castagnaccio/#comment-2130 Amruta Nargundkar Thu, 22 Oct 2009 00:42:02 +0000 http://undergroundmelbourne.wordpress.com/?p=194#comment-2130 Actually, castagnaccio (including at Coffea Cafe) is made with chestnut flour, not walnut. But it's definitely heavenly! Actually, castagnaccio (including at Coffea Cafe) is made with chestnut flour, not walnut.

But it’s definitely heavenly!

]]> Comment on Allsorts Bookshop: A win for electronic music g33ks by Dave http://undergroundmelbourne.wordpress.com/2009/06/06/allsorts-bookshop-a-win-for-electronic-music-g33ks/#comment-2129 Dave Mon, 12 Oct 2009 10:32:11 +0000 http://undergroundmelbourne.wordpress.com/?p=192#comment-2129 This shop sounds AWESOME! I cant wait to check it out. This shop sounds AWESOME! I cant wait to check it out.

]]> Comment on About Underground Melbourne by Daniel http://undergroundmelbourne.wordpress.com/about/#comment-2128 Daniel Mon, 21 Sep 2009 03:07:14 +0000 #comment-2128 Hi there, Great underground of melbourne fashion..lol.. i would like to add another hidden fashion market here http://danzo.com.au Hope everyone could find it useful.. Hi there,

Great underground of melbourne fashion..lol.. i would like to add another hidden fashion market here http://danzo.com.au
Hope everyone could find it useful..

]]> Comment on Victor’s Bar- Drummond Street, Carlton by sandrar http://undergroundmelbourne.wordpress.com/2008/02/17/victors-bar-drummond-street-carlton/#comment-2125 sandrar Thu, 10 Sep 2009 13:05:38 +0000 http://undergroundmelbourne.wordpress.com/?p=43#comment-2125 Hi! I was surfing and found your blog post... nice! I love your blog. :) Cheers! Sandra. R. Hi! I was surfing and found your blog post… nice! I love your blog. :) Cheers! Sandra. R.

]]> Comment on Antons – dapper dreams for a drab world. Level 3, Melbourne Central by Opeloge http://undergroundmelbourne.wordpress.com/2008/01/20/antons-dapper-dreams-for-a-drab-world-level-3-melbourne-central/#comment-2120 Opeloge Mon, 31 Aug 2009 07:55:24 +0000 http://undergroundmelbourne.wordpress.com/2008/01/20/antons-dapper-dreams-for-a-drab-world-level-3-melbourne-central/#comment-2120 Does Anton's have a website where I could view their range please? thanks Does Anton’s have a website where I could view their range please?

thanks

]]> Comment on Shadows Cinema – Catch it before the lights go up by Melb Vicau http://undergroundmelbourne.wordpress.com/2009/08/18/shadows-cinema-catch-it-before-the-lights-go-up/#comment-2119 Melb Vicau Mon, 31 Aug 2009 00:14:02 +0000 http://undergroundmelbourne.wordpress.com/?p=219#comment-2119 i wish i was a business man that can do stuff like in the picture, i kinda look up to that guy... lucky bugger :) i wish i was a business man that can do stuff like in the picture, i kinda look up to that guy… lucky bugger :)

]]> Comment on About Underground Melbourne by Peter Jetnikoff http://undergroundmelbourne.wordpress.com/about/#comment-2116 Peter Jetnikoff Tue, 18 Aug 2009 02:26:34 +0000 #comment-2116 Howdy! Great idea. I'll be working through it in the next few days. Could I add my film night Shadows held at ABC Gallery in Collingwood? I screen titles that (mostly) aren't available locally in an informal gallery/bar atmosphere. Frot he next two weeks on Sunday and Friday nights after that. Program up at http://pj-shadow.blogspot.com PJ Howdy! Great idea. I’ll be working through it in the next few days.

Could I add my film night Shadows held at ABC Gallery in Collingwood? I screen titles that (mostly) aren’t available locally in an informal gallery/bar atmosphere. Frot he next two weeks on Sunday and Friday nights after that.

Program up at http://pj-shadow.blogspot.com

PJ

]]> Comment on Heartland Records – Peel St Melbourne by leBloodflower http://undergroundmelbourne.wordpress.com/2007/12/30/heartland-records-peel-st-melbourne/#comment-2113 leBloodflower Sat, 01 Aug 2009 03:42:10 +0000 http://undergroundmelbourne.wordpress.com/2007/12/30/heartland-records-peel-st-melbourne/#comment-2113 On my culture trips to Melbourne from the north of Tasmania, Heartland Records is my number one stop. First discovering Heartland unexpectedly years back, and standing opposite the shop looking up at that name, as a forever Sisters of Mercy fan, I knew disappointment would not be felt. Thank you for being. On my culture trips to Melbourne from the north of Tasmania, Heartland Records is my number one stop. First discovering Heartland unexpectedly years back, and standing opposite the shop looking up at that name, as a forever Sisters of Mercy fan, I knew disappointment would not be felt. Thank you for being.

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