7.25.2019

Ode to Underground Cartoonist Vaughn Bode


"The desire to reinterpret Vaughn Bode’s distinctive cartoon style was hardly limited to the underground realms of graffiti. In 1977, Bode’s work also inspired the production of the animated fantasy film Wizards, directed by Lord of the Rings animator Ralph Bakshi." 

Note: "Ode to Underground Cartoonist Vaughn Bode" was originally published in Kung Fu Grip!#2. The text has recently been reformatted for publication on Medium. To check out the remixed and remastered director's cut, click here

7.24.2019

Ralph Bakshi’s ‘Street Fight’ Film Revisited


"Three decades have passed since my original viewing of the animated film ‘Street Fight.’ I still hate it almost everything about it." 

Note: "Ralph Bakshi’s ‘Street Fight’ Film Revisited" was originally published in Kung Fu Grip! #1. The text has recently been reformatted for publication on Medium. To check out the remixed and remastered director's cut, click here

7.23.2019

The Adidas Superstar: Still Funky After All These Years

Credit: Ricky Powell

Credit: Adidas

Paco Taylor goes in on Ballers, Hip-Hop, and Adidas for the 50th anniversary of the Superstar in The Adidas Superstar: Still Funky After All These Years.” – Liz Gallo, Medium

7.16.2019

Halle Berry Refuses to Lose to Spicy Wings on Hot Ones

Oh, man. I loved this. I love her! I only wish that I'd seen this vid (which just came through my Facebook feed) back around the time when John Wick: Chapter 3 – Parabellum came out. I was actually fanning my face at the end of this. Halle Berry FOREVER!!! 😂👏🙌💛