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Saturday, December 19, 2009 

Current mood:  awake
Category: Life
NOTE: this blog is not as long as it looks, takes about 5 minutes to read ;) Have fun.

Good morning.

It seems to me that there are two ways in which the ego can attain gratification; competition and cooperation. The ego can feel good when it sees or makes someone else feel bad, this is competition. It can also feel good by seeing, or making someone feel good, this is cooperation.

The feeling is the same, the only difference being that in one scenario a person has to suffer, while in the other everyone gains. I would argue therefore that cooperation is the better, and that there is NO need, in any situation, for competition.

Surely if the banks, the businesses, the governments, the scientists, the religions, were cooperating rather than competing we would have no banking crisis, no poverty, no torture, no crime, no war. For why would someone choose crime/war/greed when they want for nothing and have a healthy sense of self and dignity?

So this brings me to my next point, that Competition is the cause of all personal (and therefore collective) pain. I would say that any time you feel pain, if you look carefully you will see that somewhere along the line you have, either consciously or unconsciously, signed yourself up as a candidate in a competition.

For example, you feel ugly and fat, and it hurts, but to feel ugly and fat means that you are comparing yourself to someone, otherwise how would you know what "ugly and fat" is? In comparing yourself you are competing. Take yourself out of the competition, lose the comparison, lose the feeling of uglyness.

If you feel you have a shitty job, you must be comparing/competing, for there can be no "shitty" without something supposedly better. You feel like the only way to feel good about yourself is to have a "better" job, but there is a problem with this. For if your attitude is one of competition, no matter how high you go, how many promotions, how much money and success, there will always be someone you will think is better off than you in some way. And its this cycle that causes pain and suffering on an individual, and global scale.

The difference between competitive and cooperative is that one is sustainable while the other is not. Say you have a neighbor with a hot wife, a cool car and an awesome job and you are wildly jealous of this guy. Even if all on the same day he lost his job, his wife and his car, and you got a promotion and a fancy new hat, sure you would feel a great satisfaction at his suffering, but within days (if not hours) you will find you are lacking in some other department and your jealousy and competition will find another outlet, and you'll be bitter and miserable again. 

Ironically there is no way to really "Win" in a true, long term way using the competitive model!

Whereas with cooperation, it goes back and forth with a constant sense of accomplishment and satisfaction, it is sustainable and fulfilling to all parties involved. 

So look in your life at any pain you are feeling, trace that pain back to the point where you signed up for the competition and hand in your resignation, leave the fuckers to it. The world wants you to compete, school says so, advertising says so, how about fuck off! 

Alright, I'd better go get breakfast. 

And so no one starts taking me too seriously heres another one I came up with the other day: 

"What do you call someone who is sure of something?.....A fool"

All the best.

Rohan.

ps. a little vid for ya:

Currently playing:
Halo 3: ODST
Release date: 2009-09-22
Sunday, December 13, 2009 

Category: Music
Usually I don't like to talk about what my songs are "about", 
but I'll make an exception for this one. So heres a little song 
about the over medication (SSRI's) of psychological disorders 
and the poor condition of mental institutions in Ireland. 

Did you know they still use ECT (Electro Convulsive "Thearapy" 
ie. electric shock to your brain) without your consent, even though
it has been proven to be dangerous and has never cured anyone 
of anything!

I could go to any doc in the country, say I'm feeling a little down 
and be given access to powerful anti depressants which have 
been proven to be associated with both suicide and homicide.

Check these two links below to see a sample of the compelling 
connection between these SSRI's and ADHD medication with 
murder/suicides:



These medications have a role to play in the mental health of 
some, very depressed people as part of a holistic talking thearapy, 
but should not be handed out like sweet to anyone whos having a 
bad mood. 

An uneducated population combined with a greedy and soulless 
Drugs industry is a dangerous combination, wouldnt you say?

I've seen the effects of these drugs on a persons life, it aint pretty, 
enjoy the song:

Hospital Doors  by  rohanforsale

Lyrics:

"I sucked your milk, you fed me like a baby.
You said "it's because of the drugs", I said "I don't know, maybe".
I sat at the window, just sat there watching the sun go down,
If not for those days I wouldn't be here now.

I plucked up the courage and walked through those hospital doors,
I saw such pain as I ascended the floors.
(If you take your life, do it not with a knife,
Do it with reason and strength, take your life and make it new again)

The chocolates I brought were put in the drawer with the others,
The hugs that I offered were just places in the cupboard.
They said you locked yourself in and wouldn't eat for days,
They took away the knives but you still found ways,
To release the pain, to free your brain, 
To show them all that you're still the boss and to make all your problems go away.

I hope they don't find you floating in the Liffey,
The doctors got it wrong but that doesn't mean you can give.
So the whole damn world and it's rules are kind of fucking iffy,
But yours are the only rules you ever have to live up to,
Be kind or cruel, it's up to you, be wise or be a fool."

Rohan.
Currently playing:
The Legend of Zelda: Spirit Tracks
Release date: 2009-12-07
Thursday, August 27, 2009 

Current mood:  excited
Category: Music
Finally the Rohan Special Edition Designer LA "Tattoo" T Shirt is here! 

Now $25/€17 for a limited time! Price includes shipping world wide.

100% cotton Next Level classic men's t-shirts 
Black 
Front image is discharged (bleached) 
With custom signature label (inside)

Printed by Ultimate Graphics in Hollywood! 

Here it is, being modelled below my the super cool Kim Dallesandro in LA:

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And heres the custom tag (inside neck area):

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Simply click the pictures above to be taken to the official Rohan & David Virgin store to place your order.

Or if you have any trouble with the link you can use this address to get there too:



David Virgin's new shirt is out now too being modelled below by famous LA Hair Stylist Johnny Stuntz!. 

Now $25/€17 for a limited time! Price includes shipping world wide.

Check his shirt out too by clicking his pic below:

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Here's David's custom tag (inside neck area):

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NOTE: For the moment all orders will be "Pre Orders", meaning it may take a couple of weeks for your order to arrive. This blog will be updated when the shipment arrives so it is known the shirts are being sent. 
Currently playing:
Final Fantasy XII
Release date: 2006-10-31
Friday, July 31, 2009 

Current mood:  amused
Category: Music
Click the picture below to download Rohan's 6th album "The Enchiridion" totally free: The Enchiridion - album cover

Below is the full album streaming on youtube, click play and listen to the full album:


Below are the individual songs from the album including lyrics and the wonderful artwork of Francesco Colafella, as well as selected film clips:

1. Thanks But No Thanks - (3:37)


thanks but no thanks

2. 1 2 3 4 5 - (4:17)


1 2 3 4 5


3. Then - (3:21)


then

4. Now - (4:04)


now

5. About Me - (3:47)


about me

6. So What If - (3:46)


so what if

7. God Give Me Cancer - (4:12)


god give me cancer

8. Army Of Me - (3:39)


army of me

Film by F.Colafella and B.Tucci.

9. This Song Will Never Be Played On The Radio - (3:10)


this song will never be played on the radio


10. Sun Can Wait - (3:12)


sun can wait

11. The Criminals They Haven't Caght Yet - (4:33)


the criminals they haven't caught yet


Credits:

All song (words & music) written by Rohan, produced by Rohan & David Virgin, enginered, mixed and mastered by Rohan.

All instruments performed by Rohan, additional vocals on "About Me" by BB.

Album artwork by Francesco Colafella, except for album cover, which was edited by Rohan. Girl on cover is BB.

All song owned and copywritten by Rohan & Extemporaneous Music 2009 all rights reseved.
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Saturday, July 11, 2009 

Current mood:Stephen Spielberg
Category: Music
Hollywood, Paris, Dublin.

I had heard DIE PUPPE's version of the Velvet Underground classic "White Light White Heat" the day before. I was so impressed with the new angle taken, and of course Kim Dallesandro's sassy vocals.

So naturally I was delighted when Usher (of DIE PUPPE) asked would I make a film for the song. I told Kim I was making the film and she kindly gave me exclusive access to her private photos for me to pick away at. Amongst them were some wonderful images of Joe Dallesandro with Serge Gainsbourg & Jane Birkin, Kim hanging out with Keith Richards. Some beautiful moments of Joe with Andy Warhol and John Waters caught on film as well. 

From Usher's studio in Paris to LA where Kim and Joe sang it out, to Dublin where I made the film. 

Please enjoy the film, see you at Cannes, I'll be easy to spot, I'll be the one with an umbrella drink, shmoozing with Angelina Jolie holding a suitcase full of money. ciao, MWAH!


Excerpt from Kim's blog about the song:

Kim Dallesandro "So we went to Hunter's Hollow Studio in Echo Park after Usher asked would I (me!) sing this Velvet Underground classic. Mila Reynard came along to shoot some photos to record the event, Chris Schweska was there to sing the parts I wasn't doing and Aaron pretended we were all fantastic.  At the end of it all Joeboy called the studio and did the end bit and off went the MP3 files across the ocean to France where they were mixed into this modern day version of a song we all know and sang:"

More Links Than in Max Moseley's Dungeon:

DIE PUPPE's (Great music!!) myspace:

http://www.myspace.com/diepuppe1

Kim Dalesandro's (Rock n Roll Queen) myspace:

http://www.myspace.com/kimdallesandro

Joe Dallesandro's (Warhol Superstar) myspace:

http://www.myspace.com/joedallesandro

David Virgin's (Founder of Industrial Noise Group SPK, and sexiest man alive, after Joe and me) myspace:

http://www.myspace.com/davidvirgin
Currently playing:
Shin Megami Tensei: Persona 4
Release date: 2008-12-09
Wednesday, July 01, 2009 

Current mood:interviewed
Category: Music
New interview with Kim Dallesandro, Punk Globe July issue, click to read:

Punk Globe Cover featuring Rohan (july 09)


Currently playing:
Final Fantasy XII
Release date: 2006-10-31
Wednesday, June 24, 2009 

Category: Goals, Plans, Hopes
It's getting harder and harder. Despite our respective leaders and polititians positive attitudes and selective use of up beat statistics, it's still getting worse as evidenced by the growing dole queus in Europe and "depression style" tent cities in America.

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So heres my tips on how to combat the global economic crisis, in style.

Step 1: Buy a limited edition "Rohan Tatoo Shirt", click the pic below to visit the store:

Kim Dallesandro in Rohan Tattoo T

Step 2: While wearing your Rohan shirt go to your boss and ask for a raise. The confidence gained by wearing the Rohan shirt is sure to help you bag that much needed income boost!

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Step 3: When you go shopping, put on your Rohan shirt and close your eyes, then simply allow the power of the shirt to guide you to the special offers, Luke Skywalker style.

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Step 4: Stop buying gifts for people you hate, and that clearly hate you while staying totally immune to their abuses by wearing your Rohan shirt.

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Step 5: Because 98% of sex happens in the brain, the same is therefore true of expensive foreign holidays! Slap on some sunscreen, turn the heating up in the house, lay back and enjoy. Then show off your Rohan shirt to your friends and pretend you bought it from a snake charmer at an exotic bazaar! Voila! Free holiday!

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Step 6: It's scientifically proven that the only people who want you to go out night clubbing on the weekend actually work for the drink companies, don't be fooled anymore! Stay at home, enjoy a nice night in with a good book and your Rohan shirt.

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Step 7: Sell that big gas guzzler and buy yourself a bicycle. Stay fit and save money while showing off your Rohan shirt.

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Step 8: Because the world is either going to end or radically change beyond recognition in 2012, while the recession will go until at least 2015, use your Rohan shirt as a reminder of the fact that you've just wiped 3 years off your recession!

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Step 9: The limited edition Rohan Tattoo shirt is so cool you can wear it almost every day saving a fortune on laundry bills. Then when it does need a wash, why not wash by hand saving further!

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Step 10: Cancel all your direct debit payments to charitable causes because the only people who can actually do something to help starving people are the exact same people who want them to starve (and that means not you). Wear your Rohan shirt and tell everyone to get fucked, you'll feel great and have more money!

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Good luck folks!
Tuesday, June 16, 2009 

Current mood:  aroused
Category: Music
These past weeks I've had the great honor of working with a wonderful artist, poet and person!

That person is Kim Dallesandro, and the songs "Did You See The Sun Fall", "Frozen Reality", "Objects In The Mirror", "Always Be Near", "Prayer From A Lonely Child" and "Victim #3" are the works in question.

I took Kim's lyrics, wrapped some sound around them and these are the results:

"Victim #3":


VICTIM #3
kdallesandro 2009 sorta music BMI

Live the life of Reilly
And tryin' to make believe
All you have to offer
Is hidden up your sleeve
Insults dripping with measured dare
Eyes are nothing but a glassy stare
Rip Rip Rip me to pieces
Confetti flying through the air
I don't have the guts
To even the score and
I don't want to be
Your victim number 3
(don't pressure me//)


Running the risk
Of walking the line
You don't have the guts
To admit this carnal crime
I caught you sitting on a dirty floor
With your knickers and her pinafore
Rip Rip Rip me to pieces
Confetti flying through the air
I don't have the guts
To even this score and
I don't want be
Your victim number 3
(don't pressure me//)

//

Don't want to be victim #3
Don't pressure me
Don't want to be victim #3

Rip Rip Rip me to pieces
I don't want to be
Your victim number 3

Jump on the bandwagon
And ride your coattails home
Censor correspondence
And request you're left alone
You break The 10 commandments
Hammer falling striking stone
Rip Rip Rip me to pieces
Confetti flying through the air
I don't have the guts
To even this score but
I don't want to be
Your victim number 3
(don't pressure me//)

"Prayer From A Lonely Child":


PRAYER FROM A LONELY CHILD (life will be the death of me)
k (banks)dallesandro sorta music 2009 BMI

I can't recall it being easy
Living on your own
Nobody to protect you
No one to call your own
And all I find that age brings
Is weariness and pain
Finding what you had before
Will never be the same

Dreams are the invaders
The shoot straight to the soul
Until you try to reach for one
And like a man they go
Life will be the death of me
I find it rough and hard
Me the unlucky poker player
Waiting for that winning card

Then I found a gentle stranger
Drifting through the sea
I'd been waiting for so long
Waiting for his company
I threw away the pain and
I pushed aside my pride
I had waited for so long
For someone by my side

//
This is a prayer from a lonely child
Lost in a world that is so big and wild
You were the cool breeze of the evening
The warmth of every summer day
Let me hold you tight one last time
Then I'll watch you fly away

I suppose I'm alittle selfish
That's what people say
I only wish that I could somehow
Make you say you'd stay
Your head is in the city
And your heart is way back home
So hold me tight one last time
Then leave me all alone

That's why I don't recall it being easy
Living on your own


"Did You See The Sun Fall":



SING ALONG:

With Jesus up above me
And the Devil down below
I found myself in circles
Not knowing where to go

Too bad I lost direction
On a rocky winding path
And fell into the cluthes 
Of such jealousy and wrath

My heart belonged to everyone
But my soul remained my own
Now even if it's the fire of hell
I will always have a home

Past that point I'm finding
My story starts to fade
But I recall a poet
Stealing souls was his trade

"Words come so easy
But costly to get back"
Said the weary poet
Pulling rhymes from his sack

I wish he would have stopped me
As my words began to flow
I told him of my deepest fears
And things he'd never know

"Just take what life delivers
And invest it at your will"
But I just looked straight through him
As my soul began to spill

"Did you see the sun fall
Into the raging stream
Can you help me understand
Can you tell me what it means?"

I spoke into the darkness
I spoke into the dawn
Bartered all those memories
For this dance upon the lawn

When my voice was but an echo
My chest an empty shell
I found my soul had vanished
And on my knees I fell

My heart belonged to everyone
But my soul remained my own
Now even if it's the fire of hell
I will always have a home

"Just take what life delivers
And invest it at your will"
But I just looked straight through him
As my soul began to spill

Past that point I'm finding
My story starts to fade
But I recall a poet
Stealing souls was his trade

"Did you see the sun fall
Into the raging stream
Can you help me understand
Can you tell me what it means?"

"Objects In The Mirror":



"Frozen Reality":



You can also hear the songs on my myspace page as well ;)

Hope you like it, all the best!

Rohan.

ps. a very big thanks to Kim and Joe Dallesandro for their wonderful support during the projects :)
Currently playing:
Gran Turismo 5 Prologue
Release date: 2008-04-15
Tuesday, June 09, 2009 

Current mood:  aroused
Category: Music
Working and touring with my dad over the years I've met a lot of cool musicians, I've found myself eating Pizza backstage with Cat Power's Chan Marshal, I've chewed the fat with Russel Crowe and Billy Bragg, but this tops them all!

Recently I've had the opportunity to work with my dad David Virgin on the song "Little Joe" for Joe Dallesandro, Warhol Superstar! But more than that I've had the opportunity to speak with Joe and be moved by what a wonderful guy he is.

Right now Joe is releasing his biographical documentary, chronicling his rise to stardom in the Warhol Factory scene and beyond! So far it is recieving rave reviews from various film festivals (Seattle, Berlin) and critics alike! Be sure to click his pic in this blog, check out his page and blogs for interviews and other cool stuff!

Below is the work of two good men, the song "Little Joe", David Virgin's "Rock n Roll Man" set against the timeless images of Joe Dallesandro, and a lovely slideshow created by the artist and songwriter Kim Dallesandro.

Please take the time to check them out and visit their wonderful pages:



New single "Little Joe" by David Virgin, you can hear it on the profile and you can download it here and stick it on your phone or mp3 player   it's  FREE

Click the picture below to download:

Little Joe by David Virgin

"Sexy rock and roll. I love it."

                    - Joe Dallesandro


"LITTLE JOE" by David Virgin

Now girls and boys here's a name you ought to know,
He's cut from the stone of Michaelangelo.
I don't care if you're a boy or a girl, 
He the finest looking man in the whole damn world.

Little Joe.

Hey little baby c'mon let's go,
To the Warhol, Morrissey picture show.
He's the real life Flesh of Saint Sebastian,
He's the wingless angel of Trash and Heat.

Little Joe.

Listen here people I say you gotta know,
That movie actor in the hustler role.
When the camera rolled on that New York street,
I had to catch my breath and let my heart skip a beat.

That's Joe.

Little Joe.


Eyecare...

Joe Dallesandro - Warhol Superstar

Earcare...

David Virgin's Myspace Page!



Currently playing:
Final Fantasy XII
Release date: 2006-10-31
Monday, June 08, 2009 

Category: Movies, TV, Celebrities
Hey guys, so here is my top ten favorite films! I could easily think of another 30 or more to battle for the top ten spots, but that will have to wait till the next list! (Rohan's other top ten favorite films)

And before you say "where the fuck is Jurassic Park: The Lost World?" I say to you that this is just my personal faves, let me know what you think should be included in the comments if you like ;)

So have fun, hope you enjoy the list, and if you havent already be sure to watch all these films!!!

ps. I'm pretty sure I got all my film facts right but if theres something wrong let me know and I'll fix it up ;)

In no particular order:

1: Lost Horizon

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dir: Frank Capra

year: 1937

Ro. The best Movie ever. A bunch of people are flying over China when they crash land in Shangri La. Perfect in every way, encapsulates all of humanity, beautifully shot, beautifully acted. Watch this film! Stars Eddie Murphy, Eddie Murphy and Eddie Murphy (no it doesnt)

2: Flesh

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dir: Paul Morrissey

year: 1968

Ro. Produced by Andy Warhol, Flesh is the first of the early Andy Warhol/Paul Morrissey/Joe Dallesandro trilogy (Flesh/Trash/Heat), Id certainly never seen a film like this, and I'll bet it was even more eye opening in 1968. Its so layed back and realistic, a lot of the dialogue was ad libbed, the shots are so long and personal without ever becoming uncomfortable, you just feel like your there in the room with the actors like no other film. Its funny and sweet, strangely innocent despite the New York hustling scene in which its set. 

Youve just gotta see it.

A warning to all the straight guys, this ones a confuser, you might need to take some time to contemplate your sexuality after viewing!

3: Rope

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dir: Alfred Hitchcock

year: 1948

Ro. For fucks sake, almost too good to be true this one. Filmed as one continuos shot (though they had to zoom into something dark every 40 minutes or so to change the rolls of film) Rope really shows the acting tallent of the cast and Hitchocks skill in the art of tension is just mindblowing. Its like watching a play. I remember when watching this the last time thinking "I'd like to see Tom Fucking Cruise" hold a character like that for a 40 minute continuos take!! Also the fact that its one take, is not jarring in the slightest, in fact if you didnt know before hand you probably wouldnt notice, its that smooth!!

The fact that this was made in 1948 boggles the mind.

James Stuart is a god. Watch this damn movie!

4: Coogans Bluff

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dir: Don Siegel

year: 1968

Ro. Cmon, who hasnt wanted to be Clint Eastwood for a week? Cmon!! A cowboy sheriff goes to the big city to kick some butt and act fucking cool. Its not Citizen Kane by any means but its got that awesome late 60's vibe, and HELLO he's a cowboy who goes to the big city to kick butt FFS!

Also watch out for the scene in the club with the psychadelic band playing the song "Pidgeon Toe'd Orange Peel"!!

Plus its got the best movie quote of all time: "No one calls me Mr with my boots off" fuck yeah!

How could a film with this shot not to be awesome:

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5: Rollerball

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dir: Norman Jewison

year: 1975

Ro. Thirty guys on roller skates and motorbikes fighting each other to get a Mango sized steel ball into a tiny hole while beating the crap out of each other...in the future! Doesnt get much better than thas, plus James Caan is super cool, and the soundtrack is awesome!


6: 2001: A Space Odyssey

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dir: Stanley Kubrick

year: 1968

Ro. I wouldnt even know where to start with 2001, and nothing I could say would do it justice. Just see it (preferably at the cinema), take it all in, and point out to your friends all the bits that were in the Simpsons. Sci Fi perfection.

7: I am a Fugitive From A Chain Gang

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dir: Mervyn LeRoy 

year: 1932

Ro. This is great, I wont tell you what happens, just trust me that its a good one! Back before Hollywood had honed its cookie cutter formula there was still room for experimentation, one of my favorite film endings ever! And what a cool fucking poster!!

8: The Razors Edge

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dir: Edmund Goulding

year: 1946

Ro. Another that encapulates all of human nature. A great adaptation of  Somerset Maugham's book of the same name. Our protagonist gets back from WWI and cant quite fit in so he goes on a spiritual journey to find himself and everyone else, pretty wild stuff! So good I wrote a song called "Sophie" as soon as the credits started to roll, must finish recording that one of these days!

9: Eraserhead

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dir: David Lynch

year:1977

Ro. I watched this when I was 12 years old and I didnt sleep properly for a week, it is highly disturbing regardless of your age, I certainly wont be watching it alone at night!! An example of David Lynch's early work, totally unique, totally freaky! It's an experience!


10: The General

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dir: Buster Keaton

year: 1926

Ro. Buster Keaton is a genius. There is a list about a mile long of new standards and techniques pioneered by Keaton during the making of this film, the types of shots, the sets, the stunts, the editing, stuff that is still used for movies now. Besides all that its also a really great silent comedy, his wonderful face that stays straight despite all around him going to the shit lol, a really beautiful film!


Bonus Movie: Shogun Assasin

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dir: Kenji Misumi & Robert Houston

year. 1980

Ro. Yeah so I  said best "10" but hey its my list and I'll do what I want (I think I did pretty well concidering theres about another 30 I'd like to mention). There are many great Samurai movies new and old, including of course the great work of Akira Kurosawa. But for sheer fun and awesomeness its hard to beat "Shogun Assassin". From the moment The Lone Wolf places before his baby son a ball and a sword and little fella crawls to the sword you know this movies is gonna be fucking cool!

If this trailer isnt the coolest thing youve ever seen, you need to see a psychothearapist:

Currently playing:
Final Fantasy XII
Release date: 2006-10-31