Mon 11/07
The Horrors - Skying
Now onto their third record, Southend's finest (not an intentional oxymoron) come off all epic Human League synths here. Shedding some of their propensity to plunder the best of their own record collections, on the likes of single Still Life, it's as though they've been given a listen to a 'best of John Hughes' soundtrack. In this case, it's no bad thing at all.
www.myspace.com/thehorrors
Essential Killing DVD and Blu-ray
Essentially a high concept chase movie, Essential Killing stars Vincent Gallo (but don't let that put you off) as a man taken captive by US soldiers and whisked away, rendition-style to another country. What follows is an almost dialogue-free, gripping game of cat and mouse, as Gallo takes an opportunity brought on by a crash to make his escape. It's a thrilling, breathless pursuit through some stunning scenery.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=_0CR2N4xbfQ
Tue 12/07
Graduale Nobili @ The Static Gallery
Something of a coup this one, even by the high standards of promotions duo, Harvest Sun. In case you don't know, Graduale Nobili is the name by which Bjork's choir goes when not providing hauntingly powerful backing for the Icelandic superstar. Don't miss the opportunity to see what is sure to be one of the city's more interesting and captivating gigs of the year in the cozy confines of The Static Gallery.
www.myspace.com/gradualenobili
Fri until the 17th
Brazilica - Liverpool International Samba Carnival, various venues
For anyone who was out and about for Light Night earlier in the year, you may have already had a taster of this new festival in the form of Samba dancing and drumming. This coming weekend, starting Friday, sees Brazilica in full effect, featuring a carnival ball at Leaf, a parade and food market on Saturday (finishing up with an after party) and a 'Zumbathon' on Samba Sunday, amongst other events, too many to mention here.
www.brazilicafestival.com/
Fri 15/07
Hobo With a Shotgun
Not one to shy away from 'interesting projects', Rutger Hauer has had what one could describe as an up and down career. From the heights of Blade Runner and The Hitcher, you can also pick out the likes of Goal! 2: Living the Dream and Dracula III: Legacy from his filmography. Starting life as a trailer from Robert Rodriguez, it's unclear which category this exploitation movie homage will fall into, but Hauer is always highly watchable, and you suspect that he and Rodriguez will make for good bedfellows.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=CROq3yeqdRo
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