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Wednesday 2nd – 8th May
Like going cross-eyed in the front row at the movies, or buying 20 pairs of ugly underpants at a stocktake sale, it’s easy to lose perspective when you get too close to the action. That’s why this week we’ve invited some talented out-of-towners to look at our city with a new brain.
Bakelite are Vancouver’s answer to Rapture, crossed with Devo, with some Peaches punk drama and the vocal stylings of Robert Smith thrown in. They have been igniting dancefloors across Canada and the US and now they’re here – recording stuff and encouraging us to buy their new EP Revision, out exclusively on EXO. This issue they’re opening our eyes to the pleasures of deliciousity, the triumph of vegans over limited pastry choice, and Melbourne’s The Emergency. Despite their sweet teeth, Jim, Luke Kody and Tim are the salt of the earth. If you miss them after this introduction, you can catch their Melbourne show here.
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ThreeThousand Issue 103 – baked to perfection
Cover photo by Razz Mussen. If you would like to submit a cover photo, email photo@tinanded.com.au
Guest editors Bakelite |
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If, like us, you associate short fiction with Readers Digest and the smell of your Granny’s lounge room then you need Francis Ford Coppola’s Zoetrope All-Story.
Started by the director in a reaction of sorts to the ego of screenplays, each edition of Zoetrope All-Story is filled with seven different voices of fiction’s brightest, alongside artwork, drawings and photography from renowned and up-and-coming artists.
Past editions have included contributions from Chip Kidd and Dave Eggers, while the latest, curated by Will Oldham, stitches together dark tales of psychic beings, mysterious illness and a hilarious “mail fisted shakedown” courtesy of Woody Allen (who yes, writes like he speaks).
Founded by FFC’s publishing house All-Story - which also runs workshops and comps for fiction writers - the publication is
pegged to take out the 2007 National Magazine Award for Fiction. Subscribe online, or wean your Gran off Digest and get her to subscribe for you.
By Nadia Saccardo |
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What:
Zoetrope All-Story
Where:
here or demand it at your bookshop
How much:
Around AUD $8.40 online plus postage, RRP AUD $14.95 |
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This exhibition brings together four Melbourne artists whose common thread is an exploration of shame, embarrassment, pain, neuroses and the limits to which they can test themselves. In a show curated by Daine Singer, Simon Pericich, Anastasia Klose, Danielle Freakley and Timothy Kendall Edser are presenting their seemingly unlimited pain (and its endurance) for our viewing pleasure. Instalment 13 of Kendall Edser’s ‘Tension’ will involve him crashing through 9 plasterboard walls protected only by a pair of white Y-fronts. Edser says, "It's a series partly about the way I move through environments. In my everyday life I walk into doors, I knock myself on showerheads. It's also about masculinity and the need we feel to prove ourselves. We're judged. Here I'm judging myself on how many walls I can fall through."
Danielle Freakley will also present a quote-only speech to launch the show. There will be numerous pain-dullling beverages on hand.
By Roya Azadi and Penny Modra |
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What:
Pains in the Artists: Endurance and Suffering
When:
May 3–19, Thurs-Sat 12-6pm
Opening Thurs May 3, 6-8pm
Where:
Blindside, Nicholas Building, Level 7, Room 14, 37 Swanston St, Melbourne
How much:
Free |
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Upon first entering the sleek-looking Koko Black, I feel my head twitch, my heart skip a beat, and my toes fidget in a wave of curiosity. Although the store has the look of a Starbucks that's been mutated into a bank, the atmosphere is more than delightful while the staff, namely the J man, are simply wonderful. Chocolate is treated like jewellery here, as each unique yummy piece can only be removed from the encased glass counter with a fancy velvet brown glove. Not only do they have a wide variety of delicious chocolates, but also a dessert menu that is jolting with delectable drinks and mind melting sweets.
After being seated with a few friends, I was now prepared to bask into deep crapulence with chocolate as the drug of choice. Not knowing what to expect, I was smacked in the face with deliciousity made flesh. Reigning supreme is the Hot Chocolate Affogato. If there's a volcano in the chocolate department, this is it. Whether you want a nice little high, an aphrodisiac or a sleeping pill, Koko Black has all the provisions in the form of chocolate.
By Luke from Bakelite
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What:
Koko Black
Where:
167 Lygon St, Carlton
When:
Mon-Thurs 12pm-11pm, Fri 12pm-12am, Sat 11am-12am, Sun 11am-11pm
Contact:
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In The Science Of Sleep, Stéphane hosts a talkshow in his dreams which is filmed on a cardboard set inside his head with windows that look out of his own eyes. If you’re familiar with the work of director Michel Gondry, that’s probably all you need to know.
Without the dour conceptual genius of Charlie Kaufman’s script for Gondry's previous movie, Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind this film is more personal and more random. Mixing dreams with the waking world cleverly lets Gondry do whatever the hell he wants – even bringing back Dave Grohl's GIANT SLAP-HAND from the Everlong film clip! The visuals – felt, cellophane, cardboard, knitted wool – give the film the same warm, handmade aesthetic as his early, award-winning film clips.
And sure, Gael García Bernal’s Stéphane is charming, but his constant flights of fancy would be enormously irritating in real life. The smartest thing about the film might be that Gondry isn't afraid to let Stéphane look like an asshole. Like Tim Burton’s Big Fish, The Science of Sleep is about the constant struggle to integrate creative urges into the drudgery of everyday life.
By Martyn Pedler
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What:
The Science of Sleep
Where:
Kino Dendy, Cinema Nova
When:
Released Thurs May 3
Watch the trailer:
here
Win:
To win one of 10 double passes valid for the season, thanks to Rialto, email win@threethousand.com.au with the subject line ‘Stilnox ain’t enough’
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Good white shoes are to fashionistas what water is to farmers: a vital component for prosperity. And both farmers and fashionistas alike have witnessed a crippling drought of late. Dunlop Volleys have been dredged out from last season. Desperate people have shopped at Industrie for their white shoes. Big W has been revisited. It has been ugly and terrifying - tough times for the aesthetic economy. Thankfully, Alpha 60 has once more tapped the rich reserves of resplendent footwear and the simple white sneakers that breezed in and out of their store a few months ago are back in plenty.
Now there are some basic things you need to know about this shoe: they burn bright and die young. Whether it be a winter puddle, yet another warehouse party or a tough stint in any bar, these are not likely to be the shoes that you're still wearing in three seasons’ time. Nonetheless, with a look that sits somewhere between kung fu and yacht rock, you will find plenty of occasions to wear them, and every time you do they will put a spring in your winter step.
By Barrie Barton |
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What:
The White Shoes
Where:
Alphaville, 201 Swantson St, Melbourne and Level 1, 262 Brunswick St, Fitzroy
How much:
$40
Contact:
9663 3002 |
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Tetris – as scientists have proven – is biochemically addictive, so much so that its inventor, Russian programmer Alexey Pajitnov, found himself too busy sinking tetrominos at one stage to finish the prototype. When he eventually did (though successively boned on royalties by Atari, Nintendo et al), his Tetris became a white-hot hit, feeding our collective desire to organize the universe. Tetris devotees will be well-familiar with ‘the Tetris Effect’, when long playing periods see you trying to slot real-world shapes (cars, tram inspectors, dirty dishes, stray cats) into neat, evaporating lines. If only.
This Sunday, Kent Street hosts a winner-takes-all competition. Says organiser Ollee, “It's a round robin, Super Nintendo comp off a Tetris/Dr Mario cartridge I found at a Moonee Ponds shop specialising in 'vintage' Nintendo.” Fun and games are guaranteed, but whether it will settle the eternal question of “Can one play Tetris forever?” remains to be seen.
By Kate Scott
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What:
Tetris Competition
Where:
Kent Street, 201 Smith Street Fitzroy
When:
Sun May 6, from 4pm
How much:
$5 |
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What:
Tape Projects launch, Video By Numbers
When:
Wed May 2, 8pm
Where:
Horse Bazaar, 397 Lt Lonsdale St, Melbourne
How much:
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Description:
The creators of all things tape-like are launching a new projecty project. With live performances from OUTPOST video and sound artists, plus live drawings and works by artists Isobel Knowles, Paul Robertson and Benny Woo, there might not be a red carpet, but this is a premiere not to miss. |
What:
Jose Parla – The Grand Tour 2007, Melbourne launch
When:
Until May 31
Opening Thurs May 3, 6-9pm
Where:
The Autopsy Gallery, 162 Carlisle St, St Kilda East
How much:
Free |
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Description:
Direct from his show at Monster Children in Sydney, American artist Jose Parla is hitting Melbourne for his launch at Autopsy. All about dense calligraphic lines and abstract shapes, representing overlapping memories. He loves Melbourne so let’s love him back. |
What:
Children Collide, single launch, Cannibal
When:
Fri May 4, from 8pm
Where:
Ding Dong Lounge, Level 1, 18 Market La, Melbourne
How much:
$12 on the door
Win:
To win a double pass to the show plus a copy of Children Collide’s new EP, email win@threethousand.com.au with the subject line ‘I’ll have it with fava beans’. |
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Back from SXSW and UK/US tours, Children Collide are now on a national headline tour for Cannibal. They are supported by Young Lovers and Bang! Bang! Aids. No-one involved actually eats brains. |
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What:
SIR album launch, The Brando Room
When:
Sat May 5, 9pm
Where:
The Toff in Town, Level 2, Curtin House, 252 Swanston St, Melbourne
How much:
$10 |
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Description:
Described as music that sounds like ‘being over 30 – desperate and single is the new black’ might seem at odds with being named Vice Magazine’s album of the month (The Iraq Issue) but that is just what SIR’s The Brando Room has done. Remember that their guest vocalist is an ex-New Yorker/cabaret singer/Hollywood actress/sci-fi series baddie; and that they characterize themselves as ‘a sleazy foray into the loveless world of over 28s nightclubs and polyester shirts’. Supported by The Crayon Fields. |
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What:
‘Another Reputation Ruined: new works on paper’ by James Gallagher
When:
Sat May 5, 2-4pm
Where:
Third Drawer Down Gallery, 52 Robe St, St Kilda
How much:
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Description:
Faceless and fearless. James Gallagher’s characters are brought together in a landscape of found images, solidarity, and a sullen stillness. Thanks to a few sex manuals from which Gallagher sources images, a few of his collages might cause a blush here or there, but this brave exploration of the human form and identity will have you thinking.
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What:
Moscow Schoolboy single launch, ‘I’m a Liar’
When:
Sat May 5, 9pm
Where:
The Tote, 71 Johnston St, Collingwood
How much:
$8 |
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Description:
Says Jess, “we like playing crazy, sweaty, psychedelic-rock-punk gigs”. And we like listening to said gigs. At this gig Moscow Schoolboy are supported by the must-see, best-band-out-of-Brisbane-eve-bar-none, swampy rockers The Dead South and Melbourne’s own Moonbase. |
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