9- a film by tim burton

9- The new movie from Tim Burton.


To sum up the movie: A character 9 (Elijah Wood), a rag doll is left with few others in a ravaged, nightmare world.

Up's

• It' got Elijah Wood, (Lord of the Rings, Everything is Illuminated); can't go wrong with him.


• It was adapted from an academy award winning short with the same name.


• It's made with Burton style, halloween-like nightmare animation.

Down's

• No claymation. Bye stop-motion! I loved you so. With today's technology we can say goodbye to it.


• Not the traditional Burton style-however. It has no skinny-legged skeletons with music blasting party monsters. :(


• We can't expect the usual Burton-cast: Johnny Depp, Helena Bonham Carter, that one old guy that sounds like Morgan Freeman, etc...


• Change-is-a' coming. We will no longer have the old Timmy as we used to. Plots have been taken and technology has kicked in. As Jack Johnson once said, "Where all da good people go?"

it's back!

Yeah! New release! Tamagotchi's Round the World game for iPods and iPhones recently came out! The last time I even remember playing Tamagotchi was when I was 6 and they only had the little handheld pixel-crazy, feed your pet and watch it dance game. Now, I think they have some cool DS games and they worlds online and stuff. Times are a changing!
$5 on iTunes

shirt alert! trach til death

Shirt Alert! We found a cool shirt worthy to be mentioned!
TRASH TIL' DEATH by MrDelicious
OK, so it's not up for grabs yet, but you can definitely vote for it by clicking here!

breaking news! new website!

Hey! So you've probably noticed the lack in posts for about a couple days. Well, worry no more! What we were working on was a breakthrough for Recess. (Not really!) Anyways, we have currently made a new website with, drumroll please, a constantly updated magazine. It has the two interviews with Aggie and Loveandasandiwch. cool, huh? And more will be added! So let's check it out here: http://recessblogs.webs.com/index.htm !

vogue

I am absolutely blown away by the remarkable detail artiness of this photoshoot done by Steven Meisel. It was published this year in Italian Vogue. Quite Amazing!

sleek

Here are some sleek things to add to your Christmas list.
1. The new Zune. Chances are that it goes in style soon. It has more features than the iPod.
2. The movie Wall-E. Breathtaking HD graphics and amazing animation.
3. A Nooka Watch. Metalic design and awesome features make it a sleek design.

interview with loveandasandwich

We interviewed the amazing artist and plush maker Love and A Sandwich!

Recess Blog (R) : What inspires you in your art? Is it based off someone you know?

Loveandasanwich (L) : Other art constantly inspires me. Clothing design, architecture, cinematography, other plush artists. Animal documentaries are really inspiring. The things I enjoy doing in my everyday life inspire me too. Usually when I start a new design I just think of everything I like and how I could combine a lot or a few of those things into one plush.

R: How would you describe your sense of style? What do you make the most?

L: Bright, spontaneous and cutesy creepy. I definitely make monsters the most, they're my favorite because there's unlimited ways you can make them.

R: What cartoon character are you most like?

L: I'm like Ash Ketchum (from Pokemon), I wanna be the very best, like no one ever was.

R : What do you think people should look forward to? Like a new design?

L : Oh man, ummm. I've been planning a lot of things lately. I'm working on a plush project with my pal cat called ME PLUSH YOU which is gonna be started in mid-January. I'm working on some 3 foot tall monsters, and I have my website in progress! And maybe some paintings, too.

R: Just imagine you're president. What would be your first official act?

L: Banish Bush to Iraq for eeeeternityyyyyy.

R: You've made several items. What's your favorite and why?

L: Hahaha I've made quite more than several! I don't know if I could pick a favorite, they're like my children! You love them all. But I think it would be either Weeko or Bunwich.

R: What's your advice to the gazillions of people out in the world looking at your art?

L: Haha gazillions!? Well, straight out of the mouth of The Tick, don't be a crybaby, be a TRYbaby.

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the edge- perfect unison

OK, so if we're going to listen to music we might as well do it with style. With the Perfect Unison by David Burrel, you can get designer headphones that actually look good. They're available for per-order on his site here.

the edge- rhls

The Edge- Spag Flation Crew Sweatshirt
Wondering why this is the edge?
1. 80's reminiscent
2. Great detail
3. Color pattern
4. Hand-made
5. Bold because it defied normal fashion
Buy it here at Ruffeo Hearts Lil Snotty store

P.S. Find something bold, bizarre, or daring? Or just want to show us some cool art, writing, etc.?
Send it in! All it takes is a little e-mail to testdrivealion@gmail.com! Thank you for sending this in Anonymous person!

the edge- indian bon bon

The Edge is an updated series of innovative designs and different, sometimes bizarre, clothing.
This is Indian Bon Bon. A decked out world made from a converse shoe. I would like to thank Aggie for making this and giving the world something to look at. If you would like to view our interview with the artist, Aggie click here.

it! what I saw today

Yes. We've all seen street style. Those pictures of people posing showing off their everyday fashion. Well, here's a little twist. What I Saw Today is a blog featuring hand-drawn street style. "Designer-Man" publishes new sketches frequently and never fails to bore. His intriguing drawings are updated always with a new style. Click the pic or go here: http://designerman-whatisawtoday.blogspot.com/

nightmare revisted

I thought of the perfect Christmas gift! Nightmare Before Christmas' Nightmare Revisted. Nightmare Revisted is the soundtrack to Nightmare Before Christmas but instead of having the original cast play the songs, Danny Elfman, the composer, chose indie and rock bands to give a new twist to it. Such artists play songs as, Marilyn Manson (creepy!), Flyleaf, Amy Lee, and RjD2. Sweet, Right!?
You can pick up a copy from Amazon for $14

And if you don't like the bands or have some personal problems with the singers because they cut you in line at the mall that one day you can always pick up the original soundtrack here.

Plus, if you haven't read the interview we recently had with Aggie just look below!

Interview with European Artist, Aggie

I had a chance to interview the amazing artist, Aggie. She is a European artist working on collage and photography. I loved her sense of style and asked a few questions:

Recess (R) : What inspires you in your art? Is there anybody that you look up to?

Aggie (A): Nature is my main inspiration. I live in a green area so i get to see plenty of it and it fills me up.. peacefully. Also the human body and my dreams; I dream at night pretty often..

R: Do you only do art or are there other things you enjoy?

A: I learn to enjoy everything.. I enjoy living. Haha! I do like playng the guitar verrry much and I love to take baths. One thing I recently love are the conversations with someone that makes me feel warm inside.
R: If you could compare yourself to one of the Disney characters, who would it be?

A: JANE!! (from Tarzan)
''You are fascinated by the beauty of the animal kingdom. You love to study and explore, but be careful not to anger any baby monkeys!I will now label you: artistic, educated, teacher, proper, and compassionate...and ticklish.''

R: What’s your favorite piece of yours?

A: It's hard to pick one, like among children... you can't chose, you love 'em all.

R: You have several boots that you’ve made. Is there something to look forward to? A new design, perhaps?

A: I have no idea. and I have no time for boots... since I'm talking to people. Haha!
But, umm... honestly I think if I don't get any special orders or something I'm not going to continue that designing project.Even though i love to do it.. there are other things that I love now and I want to stay focused, if you know what i mean! ;]

R: You are a fortune cookie. What’s the lucky number and the advice or fortune?

A: The answer is 42- and the advice would be simple.. "Dream On."

R: If you could describe your art in one word, what would it be?

A: Paaaaancaaakes!!!!

If you want to see and hear more from Aggie click here.

totoro

I was recently in a dream when I saw Totoro on a wall mural. That inspired me to wake up early and view the trailer. And how I love the trailer. I would have to say this is one of the cutest movies ever only because their animation and story plot is so creative and ingenious. This little world has its own creatures and dust bunnies and magic to it.

If you are like me and love the classic anime movies by Studio Ghibli there are several other movies. Ones off the top are Kiki's Delivery Service, Porco Rosso, Spirited Away, and Howl's Moving Castle (Oscar Nominee Best Animation).

And if you can't still get enough check out from our holiday gift guide, Love And A Sandwich's Dust Bunny Earrings. Have fun!

OOOH. Very interesting. It's a Nooka watch. They have amazing design, pretty much look good on anyone and have about a bajillion features in one stylish watch. They have several versions and I think different colors too! Get yours here: http://www.elsewareinc.com/

holiday gift guide- kidrobot

If you want these cool toys head on over to http://www.kidrobot.com/
These awesome toys look great and can lighten up any room!
All of their items, (clothes, toys, etc.) are made from different designers, allowing a variety of great designs. PLUS! Kidrobot made their first clothing line last summer/spring! It's absolutely breathtaking. Tip, get the shoes fast. They run by quickly. Enjoy!

holiday gift guide- threadless

Buy a cool shirt for your loved one at : http://www.threadless.com/
Threadless thrives on emerging designers from pretty much any location. Their designs are picked by the community and bought by the community. Democracy! Smart, huh?
They have all sizes and colors so you can customize it for you. Shirts are updated frequently allowing you to choose the best one!

holiday gift guide- smencils

Ohhh. How I miss Smencils. Man! They smell goood. I bought a couple of these for my friend's fundraiser. They have around 10 different aromas plus cases to preserve the smell. Cherry, Root Beer, an more! Yum! I'm telling you. Buy 'em!
Good for fundraisers if you want to raise money for an organization!

holiday gift guide part 2- mimonotb

Yep. Another installation of le Holiday Gift Guide. I would like to feature Mimobots. They are pretty much designer flash drives. A perfect way to look professional and stylish. I do warn they can get pricey but it's worth having amazing art and storing about 8 gigs. Oh yeah! I almost forgot, they have different artists make these so just search around. You'll be surprised how cool they are!
Have fun shopping!

holiday gift guide- laas

If you want one of these head over to www.loveandasandwich.etsy.com
She has wonderful stocking stuffers and great gifts for anyone. I will be getting myself one for Christmas!
Chelsea, the creator, has been featured several times for her outstanding plushies, bags, coin purses, etc. They are truly overwhelming.
If you want to get a nice stuffed animal don't go for a disgusting MADE IN CHINA toy. Go for handmade and handsewn!

Macy's Day Rickroll

Wow. I didn't watch the Macy's Day Parade and I'm glad I didn't but I did see a wondeful clip of the Foster's Home for Imaginary friends float. It's really cooool. I wonder who makes those floats. They're genius. Here's the clip:

cool jewelry

Just breathtaking (an money-taking) jewelry. Man! Jewelry isn't even my thing (I'm a guy) but this amazing.

cool bg's

Coolset backgrounds ever for your computer:

http://hubblesite.org/gallery/wallpaper/pr2003001a/800_wallpaper

http://www.wallpaperbase.com/wallpapers/landscape/sunset/sunset_2.jpg

http://hubblesite.org/gallery/wallpaper/pr2002011b/800_wallpaper

Enjoy!

featured artist: tokyo police club

I've recently heard Tokyo Police Club's music and now love it. Strong recommendation. Strong.

laptops #2

Sweet notebooks from Dell designed by Mike Ming. I want one. (For guys and girls!)
About like $650? Question mark?
You can find more designs at the Dell website. Some really cool, some not so much.

hp for women

I'm impressed. This laptop from Vivienne Tam looks amazing. If you've got a spare $700, buy it!
(Sorry guys, it's not for us! Besides, we'll get a cooler one anyway.)

odd movie fashion

I know this is a terrible image and it has poor quality but I would just like to say that this image has made me think. It has such an odd fashion and it has that "pop" feel towards it it just interests me. BTW, it's from High School Musical 3. Yeah, I know. Don't have to tell me.

IT! www.deezer.com

The IT! is Deezer because when I'm at the library or my friends' house, I want to listen to my music. Yeah!

toast to life

Toast to life commercial. Addicitng. There's a new one but I just can't find it on the web.

I think it's for Korbel or something. If you want the song to download, it's The Mating Game by Bitter: Sweet.

The IT! is Nitrome. If you have not played their games now's the time to start. They are the most creative games I've ever seen. The games are updated almost every two weeks and somehow surprise me every time. These games are not the traditional boring tic-tac toe kinda games. They are innovative, well constructed, and impecibly designed! Check it out today!

IT! www.tegakie.com

A toast to Tegaki E
The blog with all the drawing style!
Seriously, it's addicting. With comments and posts and icons and about me pages, you'll be trapped in a realm of cartoons and humor. Cheers!

things you gotta bring with you

I've realized, I have needed all these items so many times but have never had them. So, I'm telling you before you forget. Burt's bees. Chapped lips don't suffice. Ipod. Never know when you wanna rock out. Tide to Go. Stains don't stick with me. They gotta go.

IT! www.igoogle.com

Yay! Another IT! has come and now it's iGoogle! Stay on top of fav. blogs watch tv, listen to radio, check your e-mail, use it as a free flash-drive, chat with your friends and more with this fresh personalized page. Sweet!

P.S. Want to show us some cool stuff? Well send it in to testdrivealion@gmail.com!

IT! www.hulu.com

It is a one-of-a-kind cool website finder majigy. For the first IT! ever, I proudly announce the cool website is http://www.hulu.com/

You can view your favorite shows and movies on this one-of-akind site. Make an account for free and you can subscribe to shows and have them automatically alert you when a new episode comes out.