The trailer for Step Brothers (one of Hypeful’s most anticipated films of 2008) has just been released. Although some naysayers are growing weary of Will Ferrell doing sports flicks, Hypeful will never tire of pairing Ferrell with John C. Reilly. Particularly when they’re playing competitive stepbrothers. And LCD Soundsystem is in the trailer?!? And Steenburgen?!? Did I mention Steenburgen?!?! Ch-ch-check it out below.
Not one to avoid politics, Conor Oberst of Bright Eyes (who will also be appearing on the upcoming antiwar compilation, Body Of War) was joined by friends M. Ward and Jim James at a rally for presidential candidate Barack Obama earlier this month. Whatever you’re political leanings are, if you like Bright Eyes/M. Ward/Jim James you’ll want to check out the two tracks and videos of the performance below.
Check out the new Malloy-directed video for The Kooks‘ “Always Where I Need To Be.” Where exactly do The Kooks always need to be, you ask? Assuming their passports/visas are in order and based on the clip, one can only guess that the British rockers are in love with The City So Nice They Named It Twice. Check out the video below to check out The Kooks playing against various backdrops of New York City.
If you’re attending the 2008 SXSW Film Festival in Austin, TX, Hypeful enthusiastically recommends that you check out the premiere of Rainbow Around the Sun. RAtS is featured in the festival’s “24 Beats per Second” category and is a rock musical based on the album of the same name by Oklahoma City-based singer/actor Matthew Alvin Brown.
In the vein of classic rock musicals like Tommy and Pink Floyd: The Wall, the story is told almost entirely through song and imagery. Brown stars as Zachary Blasto, a hard-drinking but talented songwriter who envisions madcap musical fantasies in order to avoid dealing with the downward spiral of his personal life. When faced with the loss of someone he loves, Zach must choose whether to face his demons or surrender to the madness of his imaginary world.
Rainbow Around the Sun will have three screenings at the Alamo Drafthouse on Lamar - Saturday March 8th @ 10 PM, Tuesday March 11th @ 8 PM, and Saturday March 15th @ 5 PM. Check out the trailer below - along with an ace song, “The Babies,” from the film performed by Matthew Alvin Brown!
Suck it, Enchanted! Despite earlier attempts to withdraw their nomination, Glen Hansard and Marketa Irglova took home the Best Original Song Oscar last night for Once’s “Falling Slowly.” Taking the stage to accept their award, Hansard offered up a genuine thanks and offered the inspiring message, “Fair play to those who dare to dream.” After cued music unfortunately cut off Irglova from speaking, host Jon Stewart brought her back out so she could make a proper acceptance. If you missed it, it was definitely one of Oscar night’s best moments.
