Hectic times, here's a weekend quickie. Interesting article on the fixed gear bike scene in New York. I ride a hybrid because of the chesslike aspect of riding in this city - you have to be aware and plotting ahead at all times if you ride with any sense of speed whatsoever. I also like brakes and they've helped me get out of some serious scrapes. But it's interesting how a West Indies developed messenger hack so the bikes are harder to steal has led to a full blown subculture of riders.

And last night we watched El Topo, the other Jodorowsky movie that's been unavailable. I'm on a serious Jodorowsky kick. His commentaries are even worth listening to, in some cases even making the films better. He's a fearless artist to the point of insanity, but he's so good natured about it now in his 70s. Interesting side note: at one point he was set to make Dune starring Orson Welles, Salvador Dali, designs by Moebius (who collaborated with him on the Metabarons graphics novels) and HR Giger... And a double album soundtrack by Pink Floyd. I'll post more about that later in the week. I have to say it's number one on my list of films that never got made that should've.



Hard viewing but these two movies are truly some of the most unique films ever made.

Shooting Monday and Tuesday, so maybe won't be blogging for a bit.