A little tribute to Whitney Houston- Fleet Foxes' awesome cover of I Wanna Dance With Somebody. The video isn't anything to write home about, but the song definitely is. Enjoy!
Monday, 13 February 2012
Sunday, 5 February 2012
Jozi Film Festival
10-12 February 2012
Finally, a film festival for Joburgers, by Joburgers. Next Friday will see the start of what hopes to be an annual event in every Joburger’s calendar. The festival will be hosted at two venues- The Bioscope situated in the very ‘seen’ Fox Street (Johannesburg CBD) as well as The Kensington Club (Kensington, east of Johannesburg). Prominent sponsors of the event include Fort Greene Filmworks and Wits Film and Television Department.
The festival will showcase not only some of South Africa’s more established film-makers, like Jyoti Mistry (I Mike What I Like) but also up-and-coming ones like Michael Rix (Tengers). What sets this festival apart from other South Africa film ones (such as Durban’s DIFF or Encounter’s Documentary Festival) is that entrants must be from Johannesburg, or their film must be about Johannesburg. While critics of the fest might grumble at this exclusivity, there is a method to this madness. It aims to reflect the dynamic, vibrant and ever changing city by those who know it best- its inhabitants. Broadly speaking, the films could perhaps be considered love letters to a city commonly referred to as the “New York of Africa”.
The organizers hope that one of the main appealing factors of the festival is that the films will be widely accessible. For this reason, the admission fees are very reasonable, with some screenings being free and others at R20 per viewing, thus, not only drawing industry pros and arts students but also locals. On Sunday 12 February, Taku Kaskela, HOD of Wits Film and Television will be hosting free seminar workshops at the Kensington venue.
On the final night of the festival (Sunday 12 February), awards will be handed out. Categories include: Best Feature Film, Best Documentary Film, Best Animated Film, Best Fiction and Non Fiction Short, Best Mobile Phone Film, Best Student Film, and Audience Choice Award.
For more information and a full guide to the films visit www.jozifilmfestival.co.za or email brendon@jozifilmfestival.co.za or shareen@jozifilmfestival.co.za
Finally, a film festival for Joburgers, by Joburgers. Next Friday will see the start of what hopes to be an annual event in every Joburger’s calendar. The festival will be hosted at two venues- The Bioscope situated in the very ‘seen’ Fox Street (Johannesburg CBD) as well as The Kensington Club (Kensington, east of Johannesburg). Prominent sponsors of the event include Fort Greene Filmworks and Wits Film and Television Department.
The festival will showcase not only some of South Africa’s more established film-makers, like Jyoti Mistry (I Mike What I Like) but also up-and-coming ones like Michael Rix (Tengers). What sets this festival apart from other South Africa film ones (such as Durban’s DIFF or Encounter’s Documentary Festival) is that entrants must be from Johannesburg, or their film must be about Johannesburg. While critics of the fest might grumble at this exclusivity, there is a method to this madness. It aims to reflect the dynamic, vibrant and ever changing city by those who know it best- its inhabitants. Broadly speaking, the films could perhaps be considered love letters to a city commonly referred to as the “New York of Africa”.
The organizers hope that one of the main appealing factors of the festival is that the films will be widely accessible. For this reason, the admission fees are very reasonable, with some screenings being free and others at R20 per viewing, thus, not only drawing industry pros and arts students but also locals. On Sunday 12 February, Taku Kaskela, HOD of Wits Film and Television will be hosting free seminar workshops at the Kensington venue.
On the final night of the festival (Sunday 12 February), awards will be handed out. Categories include: Best Feature Film, Best Documentary Film, Best Animated Film, Best Fiction and Non Fiction Short, Best Mobile Phone Film, Best Student Film, and Audience Choice Award.
For more information and a full guide to the films visit www.jozifilmfestival.co.za or email brendon@jozifilmfestival.co.za or shareen@jozifilmfestival.co.za
Friday, 3 February 2012
I made a cake
For some odd reason, I have never been able to bake a cake that doesn't end up getting chucked in the bin. The other day I made this sticky lemon cake and what do you know, it was a success. Yes! This cake is very similar to the Greek cake, revani. The biggest difference is that revani is made with semolina. It's a light, fresh alternative to something rich and chocolatey. Not that there's anything wrong with that either.
Ingredients
175g unsalted butter, at room temperature
250g caster sugar
2 lemons
3 eggs
75g plain flour
2 tsp baking powder
150g ground almonds
150g natural yoghurt
Method
1. Preheat the oven to 170 degrees Celsius. Grease a 20cm cake tin and line the base with baking parchment. Set aside.
2. Cream together the butter and 150g caster sugar in a large bowl. Grate the zest from both lemons, add to the bowl, and mix together. Gradually beat in the eggs, one at a time. If the mixture shows signs of curdling, add 1 tsp of flour.
3. Mix the flour, baking powder, and ground almonds together. Sift into a seperate bowl, then fold into the butter and eggs with a metal spoon. Stir in the juice of 1 lemon and the yogurt. Pour the mixture into the tin.
4. Bake for 40 minutes or until the centre of the cake is just firm to the touch. Do not open the oven door for the first 20 minutes.
5. Remove the cake from the oven and leave to cool in the tin. Heat the remaining sugar and the juice from the remaining lemon in a saucepan. Pierce the cake several times with a skewer, then drizzle the syrup over the cake. Leave to cool before removing the cake from the tin.
5. Remove the cake from the oven and leave to cool in the tin. Heat the remaining sugar and the juice from the remaining lemon in a saucepan. Pierce the cake several times with a skewer, then drizzle the syrup over the cake. Leave to cool before removing the cake from the tin.
Thursday, 2 February 2012
David Beckham for H&M
David Beckham's new underwear collection for H&M hits the streets today. Now, I'm not usually a fan of dear ol' Becks. His appeal instantly disappears when he opens his mouth but these pictures have silenced me for good. Probably because they can't speak. Ha.
(Found via Vogue)
Wednesday, 1 February 2012
Die Antwoord- I Fink You Freeky
So here's the new Die Antwoord video, I Fink U Freeky. Is it so wrong that it's right or have they just gone too far this time? You decide. There are just two things I know for sure- 1. They are skilled at causing a stir and 2. They are, without a doubt, mother flippin' crazy.
Water Knot
It's rather interesting to see how up-and-coming bands are using Twitter to promote their music. Every now and then one of them follow me on Twitter and every now and then I indulge them by listening to their music. More often than not, they're pretty average and forgettable. But then I came across Water Knot, a four-piece band from the States, and I actually quite liked them, so much so that I want to share their music with all of you. This track is called Big Brother and if your ears like what you hear, you can download it here. So, well done Water Knot- awesome track and awesome PR skills. You've won me over.
Blackboard brooches
These awesome blackboard brooches are by Zoe Brand. They come with a little piece of chalk so you can change the message as often as you like. Quite cute, yes? (Found here.)
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