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Chance The Rapper - Smoke Again ft. Ab-Soul

noreply@blogger.com (Lion El Aton) — Fri, 10 May 2013 00:31:00 +0000

This infectious new hit from Chicago newcomer Chance The Rapper showcases one of the most original styles I've heard in a long time. The song features California native Ab-Soul, trippy effects and weird dances. I guarantee you won't be able to get Chance's unique voice out of your head. This kid is going to blow up.

Kilian Martin - Internal Departure

noreply@blogger.com (Lion El Aton) — Fri, 03 May 2013 03:38:00 +0000

I'll probably post every single Brett Novak/Kilian Martin video. These two are a match made in heaven as can be seen by their ability to continuously put out mind blowing films time after time. In this particular video, Kilian finds himself inside an art gallery filled with amazing pieces created by Kay Walkowiak that are a skateboarder's dream.

Allan Savory - How to Green the World's Deserts and Reverse Climate Change

noreply@blogger.com (Lion El Aton) — Fri, 03 May 2013 03:07:00 +0000

This talk is an absolute must see. Very few people (including myself) are aware of the phenomenon of desertification; when land turns to desert. Ecologist Allan Savory offers us an unbelievable solution to the desertification of two-thirds of the world's grasslands. Not only will this solution return grasslands to their previous glory, it will also help solve world hunger and violence. Shouts to Ben McCarty for showing me this. Via TED.

I Still Have a Soul

noreply@blogger.com (Lion El Aton) — Mon, 29 Apr 2013 19:15:00 +0000

This is unbelievable. I saw this once a few years ago and was never able to find it again for some reason, until now. It's an advertisement for HBO's Boxing After Dark, but like nothing I would have expected. This is certainly one of the most motivating videos I've ever seen, regardless of subject. I doubt the argument for hard work and sacrifice can be made any better.

Julia Lewis - Tell Me Everything You Are ft. Saint Tiimbre

noreply@blogger.com (Lion El Aton) — Mon, 29 Apr 2013 19:00:00 +0000

This new video for Julia Lewis' "Tell me Everything You Are" showcases stunning dance choreography combined with engrossing visual and practical effects for one of my favorite songs off the EP. If you haven't heard it yet, go get Julia Lewis' Asymmetry over in the Cool on Purpose Store. Your ears will thank you for it.

Urban Wingsuit Flying into Rio de Janeiro

noreply@blogger.com (Lion El Aton) — Fri, 19 Apr 2013 23:00:00 +0000

This is one of the most insane things I've ever seen. Ludovic Woerth and Jokke Sommer fly into Rio de Janeiro on ultralights (don't be impressed, I literally just looked up what they're called) before disembarking in wingsuits. The ride in looks scary enough that high above the clouds, but when these madmen shoot the narrow gap between two towers of a building, things are taken to another level. Unbelievable.

Deezer - Music Unleashed

noreply@blogger.com (Lion El Aton) — Thu, 18 Apr 2013 01:30:00 +0000

CRCR used designs by one of my favorite artists, McBess, to create this exceptional piece of animation for Deezer. It's jam packed with beautiful animation in McBess' signature style. For those that don't know, that means beardy rockers and buxom beauties in black and white with just a splish-splash of color mixed in for good measure. Via Mostly Handmade Things.

Sean Wells - Aspirations

noreply@blogger.com (Lion El Aton) — Thu, 18 Apr 2013 00:38:00 +0000

My homie Sean Wells recently released his newest music video for "Aspirations" directed by Jack Torres. If you're feeling his flow, which I'm sure you will be, he's featured on the new Whethermen mixtape Tradewinds. His mixtape F.S.U. is currently available for free in the Cool on Purpose store.

River Monsters Season 5 Director's Cut

noreply@blogger.com (Lion El Aton) — Wed, 10 Apr 2013 23:14:00 +0000

In a world of over saturated, barely tolerable reality shows, River Monsters is a gem. This trailer for it's fifth season is one of the most beautifully shot pieces I've ever seen for television. I've already seen the 2-hour season premiere and I can definitely say it's one to watch. Jeremy Wade's unbelievable skill, knowledge base and adventurer's spirit mixed with the extremely high production quality of the show will definitely keep me coming back for more.

Only God Forgives

noreply@blogger.com (Lion El Aton) — Wed, 10 Apr 2013 23:04:00 +0000

Nicolas Winding Refn is back at it with Only God Forgives; his new film about a Bangkok police lieutenant and a gangster who settle their differences in a Thai-boxing match. Like in Refn's previous film Drive, Ryan Gosling will star, and I can only assume carry out hyper-violent acts against his enemies in this stylized drama.

BlackMeal - Marvel

noreply@blogger.com (Lion El Aton) — Wed, 10 Apr 2013 22:50:00 +0000

Production company BlackMeal made this awesome 40 second ode to Marvel. The stunning animation profiles some of the most recognizable and iconic characters from the Marvel Universe and is accompanied by some of the best sound design I've ever heard. You'll probably want to watch this one more than once.

Cargo

noreply@blogger.com (Lion El Aton) — Thu, 04 Apr 2013 01:16:00 +0000

This beautiful short film directed by Ben Howling and Yolanda Ramke is unlike any zombie film you're likely to have seen. It's about a man and the great lengths he's willing to go to in order to protect the very precious cargo he's carrying; his baby daughter. Via Kontraband.

BionicOpter

noreply@blogger.com (Lion El Aton) — Thu, 04 Apr 2013 00:29:00 +0000

Referencing nature to create robots is nothing new, but this is one of the most beautiful examples I've seen. How surreal it is to see the BionicOpter in motion; like sci-fi. The BionicOpter can fly in every direction, hover in mid-air and even glide without beating its wings. It was created by Festo, modeled after the dragonfly, and why not? After all, nature and evolution have been doing okay for millions upon millions of years. Via LikeCool.

How to Tie a Bow Tie (Without Hands Getting in the Way)

noreply@blogger.com (Lion El Aton) — Wed, 03 Apr 2013 18:48:00 +0000

You'll be hard pressed to find a tutorial on how to tie a bow tie better than this. Those creative folks over at the Hill-side put together this wonderful video using stop-motion to make sure you can see clearly without those pesky hands getting in the way. Don't have a bow tie to learn with? Grab yourself one from their collection.

Darwin Deez - You Can't Be My Girl

noreply@blogger.com (Lion El Aton) — Thu, 21 Mar 2013 07:04:00 +0000

For some reason I almost stopped watching this right after I started it. That would have been a dreadful mistake. This is one of the most pleasantly enjoyable surprises I've seen in a long time. Being my introduction to Darwin Deez, it was hard to know what to expect, but this music video created entirely from stock footage has easily won me over.

Biting Elbows - Bad Motherfucker (Insane Office Escape 2)

noreply@blogger.com (Lion El Aton) — Thu, 21 Mar 2013 06:42:00 +0000

This is pure awesome! I'm a huge fan of first-person, and this is perhaps the best use I've seen for it so far. This wildly inventive music video for Biting Elbows' single "Bad Motherfucker" was directed by Ilya Naishuller based on he and Sergey Valyaev's Insane Office Escape series. Just when you think it can't get anymore creative, it does. Unbelievable stunts, well choreographed action and terrific special effects make this a must see. Watch it, every second will have you on the edge of your seat. Shouts to Ace McCarty for finding this one.

DeAndre Jordan Alley-Oop Dunk on Brandon Knight

noreply@blogger.com (Lion El Aton) — Mon, 11 Mar 2013 07:45:00 +0000

The Clippers are going in right now. They don't even need to play basketball anymore. I mean, they were already up like twenty points! Especially after Jamal Crawford's crazy between the legs alley-oop to Blake Griffin windmill earlier this week (which I'll post below for the sake of research). I mean, what are they eating? Why? Look at the little kids on the floor! They don't know what to do with themselves. And 1? Lord have mercy. What do I even have to say? That's the worst I've ever seen anyone get dunked on... ever... by far... no question.

Red Bull - Perspective

noreply@blogger.com (Lion El Aton) — Sun, 10 Mar 2013 04:58:00 +0000

Red Bull never ceases to impress. Their new film Perspective directed by Nicholas Schrunk showcases four of skateboarding's best contemporary riders. Ryan Sheckler, Torey Pudwill, Ryan Decenzo and Zered Bassett hit the streets in this fantastic skate film featuring some of the most beautiful skate imagery I've ever seen.

Quentin Robinot - Behind-the-Back Shot

noreply@blogger.com (Lion El Aton) — Sat, 09 Mar 2013 23:44:00 +0000

An impressive rally between Frenchman Quentin Robinot and Kiryl Barabanov of Belarus ended in spectacular fashion after Robinot returned a volley behind-the-back to score against his opponent. The wonderful shot was met with even more wonderful sportsmanship as Barabanov was so impressed, he applauded his opponent in the middle of the match.

The Rise Teaser Trailer

noreply@blogger.com (Lion El Aton) — Tue, 26 Feb 2013 12:54:00 +0000

Here is the teaser trailer for the new feature length Firefight Films documentary The Rise. We are currently in production of what we hope will be a groundbreaking snowmobile documentary taking place in Alaska's treacherous backcountry. The film will star Mike Laudert, Jaret Reid and Ryan Kirtley as they traverse some of the world's most dangerous terrain in spectacular fashion. Visit fueltherise.com and the Firefight Films Facebook for more information.

War on Drugs a Trillion-Dollar Failure

noreply@blogger.com (Lion El Aton) — Wed, 20 Feb 2013 06:19:00 +0000

I've been saying this for years and it would appear as though some of the most influential people in the world, including, but not limited to, billionaire entrepreneur Richard Branson and former president Bill Clinton feel the same way. Prohibition on drugs has failed and we, as a country, need to come up with a better solution. Not only does the prohibition of drugs almost single-handedly empower drug lords, gangs and terrorism, it also reduces the average citizen's respect for the law. Having drugs like alcohol, tobacco and prescription drugs, which have a much more dramatic negative impact on American society, remain legal while we continue to ban only a select few sends a hypocritical message. The most important aspect of this argument is that the U.S. leads the world in illegal drug use with about 9% of the population composing that figure; over 22 million people as of 2010, but we are supposedly at the forefront of the so called "War on Drugs". Go here to sign the petition to find a better way.

Adam Miller - Skateboard-to-Skateboard Backflip

noreply@blogger.com (Lion El Aton) — Tue, 12 Feb 2013 06:25:00 +0000

I've seen some gnarly, creative tricks in my life, especially when you consider the talents of Chris Haslam and Kilian Martin, but this is ridiculous. Adam Miller pulls this insane gainer from one board to another down a six-stair that defies logic, gravity and perhaps even the very existence of the Universe as we know it... and he lands it clean!

The Reward

noreply@blogger.com (Lion El Aton) — Tue, 12 Feb 2013 02:26:00 +0000

This is my favorite animated short film of all time. Everything about this is perfect. So much of it registers with me on a multitude of levels. Some parts of it bring me back to moments as a kid playing Final Fantasy VII, or watching Star Wars for the first time, or reading The Hobbit. It has a similar artistic feel in parts to Samurai Jack, but also somehow Superbad. It's all of these things, and none of them. Rather than copying from any of these, the creators have crafted a completely original masterpiece by paying homage to them. Now I just have to hope this becomes a series. Via io9.

The Last of Us Gameplay Demo

noreply@blogger.com (Lion El Aton) — Tue, 12 Feb 2013 01:01:00 +0000

I know it hasn't even been released yet, but I feel like The Last of Us is already a strong contender for game of the year. Naughty Dog, the company that brought us Crash Bandicoot and the superb Uncharted series, are back with a post-apocalyptic zombie survival game unlike anything we've seen before. It seems as though the renowned developer's trademark cinematic style oozes from every second of the game. It's definitely my most anticipated release, and after watching the gameplay demo above, I'm sure you can see why. What they've been able to do is pretty breathtaking.

The Come Up - Strip Show ft. Mac Miller

noreply@blogger.com (Lion El Aton) — Sun, 10 Feb 2013 03:47:00 +0000

This is unreasonably chill. The Come Up are joined by Mac Miller to bring us this nighttime ode, not to strippers, but to your girl putting on a private show just for you. It's hard not to be on board with that idea. Grab a glass of something 21 and up, sit back and relax.