A Reason To Go Green!
This is Big June and although my favorite color is Blue you can believe that I “Go Green”. yes I recycle when I’m able and I use a tote bag whenever possible to carry groceries home. I try to use energy saver light bulbs whenever possible but I fear that me doing it alone is [...]
Wes Anderson: Fantastic Mr. Fox
Great interview with Wes Anderson on his new film Fantasic Mr. Fox. For a scene of the Film: “Are you cussing with me?”
Photography:Tommaso Nervegna
Photographer/Designer Tommaso Nervenga’s new photo series “She”. His subject?, first time model Antonella Missoni
Sneaks of Week: Brown Bombers and Penfield
So it all started with the Jordan L’Style one Men’s shoe, supposedly they’re bike shoes but one can’t resist rocking these for the everyday grind. Then, I started to look around for more kicks with brown colorways and decided to throw some shoes in for good measure. I’m all about the matching and if you’re [...]
Flame of the firefly
haiku from Li QIAN on Vimeo. Words of wisdom by: Big June from B’KLYN: when one follows the firefly, one must remember that it will chase the flame. Also when one sees a flame in it’s path sometimes the best move is to walk directly into it. I don’t know about you guys but it [...]
Ninja Assassin and Brothers
Ninja Assassin: This is a movie for the Homies, don’t go trying any of the fight moves after watching said film -Opens Nov. 25th- For Brothers
Who’s Bad?
A stop motion animation created by Patrick Boivin… This is it babes and boys? Big June here bringing you the best break dance battle since Turbo vs the Broom in “Breakin”. This astronomical Animated attraction is a tribute to the Glorified glove one himself. Check out the Mystical MJ vs the Very box headed “Bean”. [...]
Vestax Spin DJ Controller
It’s been a while since I’ve flexed on the 1&2′s, part of the reason is because of the complicated setup of Traktor and Serato. Don’t get me wrong, these programs are the industry standard and with good reason, but sometimes you just want to play music for your peeps and leave the rest to the [...]
A Flu Shot For Disaster
Big June here, and I have a question: have you ever experienced a series of seemingly random events and kinda wondered if somehow all these things that are happening have a purpose? Have you ever looked back at previous events and realized that if they had never happen you would not have been prepared for [...]
Left 4 Dead 2 and Assassin’s Creed 2
Left 4 Dead 2 With the all attention of focused on Modern Warfare 2, don’t forgot about two other Big Sequels. Left for Dead 2 and Assassin’s Creed hit the shelves this Tuesday.
Artwork: Serge Birault
Serge Birault: His artwork reminds me of the campy horror movies of the 50′s. He also manages the to capture the realism of the eyes in his illustrations which is often difficult for many artists.
56 Green
“56 GREEN” – Directed by Noah Ward (CGN). A mini-doc on artist and curator, Salomon Anaya, as he opens a “squatter gallery” in downtown Newark, New Jersey. Plans are in the works for a full length documentary as the Newark gallery turns into a series of “squatter galleries” popping up throughout New Jersey and New [...]
Prince of Persia: Gemma Arterton
I peeped the Prince of Persia trailer during NBC’s Sunday Night Football. It’s looking good so far, but it’s a trailer so I’ll have to wait and see. My personal highlight was Gemma Arterton who plays Tamina. Gemma Arterton stars with Jake Gyllenhall in the film adaptation of the popular video game debuting next May. [...]
Call of Duty Modern Warfare 2: Your Thoughts?
Call of Duty Modern Warfare 2 dropped yesterday. I managed to get a few boards in, and I have to tell you Infinity Ward’s repeat effort for the award winning franchise is well worth the wait. So far its graphics and presentattion are the best this year. The battle scenes are intense but I find [...]
Star Trek: Blue Ray 3 Disc and The Art of Star Trek
Star Trek drops on the 17th. and I’m coping the 3 disc special edition for me and my Pops. JandR has the best prices locally if you can’t wait on Amazon, but It’s recession steeze for me so I’ll be waiting for it to be shipped. For you hardcore Trekkies, DJ prolific came across the [...]
Sneaks of The Week: Reebok Pump 20 and Nike Dynasty Gray
We’re a little light on the sneaker count, but don’t sleep on the accessories. They more than make up for it.
Best Music of September Pt. Deux – An iBeat iMix
The scent of September still lingers over this crisp November air. The first part of my imix left many thirsty and wondering “when is the next one?” Fortunately, the CGN members have been satisfying your crave for this moment. I present to you Part Two of my best of September 2009 iMix. It was inspired [...]
New Heightz of Latin Music
This is Big June from BKLYN your underground music correspondent, bringing you yet another high climbing up and comer. This time it’s a latin group called Bachata Heightz. These guys are slowing rising to Latin stardom they’ve even had a song at the heightz of billboard. This is their highly anticipated Unplugged video for their [...]
Clash of Titans and Kick Ass Trailers
Clash of the Titans ( what’s next the Beastmaster)? For Kick Ass?
Radio: Rontronik Broadcast 4: 25th Cent. SockHop
CGN presents Radio Rontronik: Broadcast 4 (25th Century Sock Hop), the fourth of the series. It’s a future-retro vibe, heavy on the Detroit techno and electronica tip. Think Blade Runner Disco… Download HERE For tracklisting
Steping Stones To The Obscure
Big June here! This Trailer for the movie “36 stairs” starring Rodrigo Lopresti, Is directed by Grzegorz Jonkajtys, and also written by Jonkajtys with Philip Koch, The film was produced by Philip Koch for www.36stairsfilm.com. It’s a riveting sampler of what this odd movie might be about. It reminds me of what they used to [...]
Jumpman Break to Build
The “Break to Build” Ad Campaign for Jumpman (Nike) has got me hyped. The Commercial features the Jumpan Roster, including Dwayne Wade,Derek Jeter, Carmelo Anthony and Paul Pierce. Widen+Kennedy Produced the spot which premiered last week.
