PHILIP-LORCA DICORCIA : ROID

Posted on 2011-05-09

‘Roid’ by American artist Philip-Lorca diCorcia, reveals a series of over 100 never-before-seen Polaroids. Displayed along a rail that traces the contours of the gallery walls, the Polaroids span the 30-year career of one of the most influential photographers of his generation.

DiCorcia first came to prominence in the 1970s with photographs that defied definition, existing in the space between documentary fact and movie-style fiction. The meticulous staging of quotidian scenes of family and friends lent the images an unparalleled sense of heightened drama and ambiguity. In the 1990s diCorcia turned his focus from scenes of domesticity to the American tradition of street photography exemplified by photographers such as Robert Frank and Gary Winogrand. In a seminal series that was retrospectively entitled ‘Hustlers’, diCorcia photographed men who had moved to Hollywood seeking their fortune, only to find themselves working the Sunset Strip as male prostitutes.

Exhibition runs from May 19th to June 18th, 2011

Sprüth Magers London
7A Grafton Street
London
W1S 4EJ

www.spruethmagers.com

  

THE WAY

Posted on 2011-05-09

Starring and directing Emilio Estevez, The Way follows an American father travels to France to recover the body of his estranged son who died while traveling “El camino de Santiago” from France to Santiago de Compostela, Spain. Also stars Martin Sheen.

In theaters May 13th, 2011

www.theway-themovie.com

  

FIRE IN BABYLON

Posted on 2011-05-09

Fire In Babylon is the story of how the West Indies triumphed over its colonial masters through the achievements of one of the most gifted teams in sporting history.
In a turbulent era of apartheid in South Africa; race riots in England and civil unrest in the Caribbean, the West Indian cricketers, led by the enigmatic Viv Richards, struck a defiant blow at the forces of white prejudice worldwide. Their undisputed skill, combined with a fearless spirit, allowed them to dominate the genteel game at the highest level, replaying it on their own terms.

In theaters May 20th, 2011

fireinbabylon.com

  

FILM4 SUMMER SCREEN AT SOMERSET HOUSE

Posted on 2011-05-09

Somerset House stages London’s best-loved open-air cinema, as Film4 Summer Screen returns with a diverse line-up of classic, cult and contemporary cinema, presented in the spectacular surrounds of the 18th century courtyard.

Season highlights for 2011 include the full version of acclaimed director Luc Besson’s The Big Blue; Roman Polanski’s masterful private-eye thrillerChinatown, with Jack Nicholson and Faye Dunaway; the spectacular and always-exciting action classic Die Hard; and Sir Roger Moore as James Bond in the much-loved 007 adventure The Spy Who Loved Me.

Behind the Screen with BAFTA continues this year, offering rare opportunities to hear directors, actors and industry insiders from this year’s programme illuminate the films, in animated and interesting discussions. The talks last approximately one hour and guests are invited to enjoy a complimentary drink before hand in the Behind the Screen bar.

Film4 Summer Screen runs from July 27th to August 7th, 2011

www.somersethouse.org.uk

  

PATRICK WOLF – HOUSE

Posted on 2011-05-09

Patrick Wolf’s new album, his fifth, Lupercalia, finally arrives June 20th, 2011. This is the third song from the album you may of caught, the other two tunes being, “The City” and “Time of My Life”.

www.patrickwolf.com

  

PANDA BEAR – ALSATIAN DARN

Posted on 2011-05-09

Alsatian Darn from the Tomboy album, the fourth solo album from Noah Lennox aka Panda Bear gets a tripped video, directed by Ara Peterson.

www.myspace.com/pandabear