It’s hard to remember our childhood without reminiscing about the mischievous monsters of Maurice Sendak’s Where The Wild Things Are that lived in our dreams. The figments of our animated imagination finally come to life with director Spike Jonze’s highly-anticipated film adaption of the your favorite bedtime story. With the film opening this weekend, put the baby mama drama aside and your boss’ bitching outta your head, and sail into the land of the Wild Things, just like you always used to.
If there’s one person who never left that mysterious land, it’s Spike Jonze. His expansive career has been built on boyish fantasies of skateboards, bikes, explosions, and pranks. Hell, even his name is make-believe (his birth name was Adam Spiegel). With that said, we think it’s time we take a peek into Jonze’s coloring book and check out the most iconic/interesting of the works that have kept him 39 going on 13…
If you haven’t noticed, 2009 is a pretty big year for Def Jam Recordings. And it’s not because they’re home to some of the biggest names in pop music (Rihanna, Kanye West, The Dream). The iconic label that put rap on the mainstream map turns 25 this year, an anniversary that’s being commemorated by a special CD box set and last night’s VH1 Hip-Hop Honors tribute.
Well, as any fan of Def Jam’s amazing musical catalog can attest, last night’s event left a lot to be desired. Even Russell Simmons is rumored to be pissed about the half-assed production. But regardless of how dissapointing it was, it probably wasn’t the most embarassing moment in the label’s history. Take a look back at 10 moments that Def Jam probably wishes they could forget…
Heads up! Adam Yauch (a.k.a. MCA) from The Beastie Boys has created a new documentary called Gunnin’ For That #1 Spot, where he follows 8 of the nation’s best high school ball players while they play at the Rucker in Harlem. Amongst them is Kevin Love (now playing for UCLA), who we get to know in this early preview of the flick. The movie hits theatres on June 27, but check out a trailer after the jump…
Anyway you look at it, there's nothing good about a red-eye flight. But cheapo airliner, Jetblue has changed all that (at least we thought). In a recent promotion, the company partnered with New York spa, Bliss to bring beauty rest to late night's unfriendly skies. Sadly, the refreshing kit of lip and body moisturizers and earplugs weren't passed our way during Complex's return to NYC from last weekend's etnies GvR skate competition in Lake Forest, CA. In its third year, amateurs and pro-skaters challenged their riding stance (goofy versus regular foot) with a chance to win cash prizes. Money, cash and ahem, women also followed the pack of skate rats from the park to the etnies 20-year anniversary party where the Beastie Boys also performed. After their 20-year run in rap, the Beasties alongside turntable wizard, Mixmaster Mike still got the props, well, rather the crowd's adoration, and not the giant phallic from their heyday. Check out the photos from the party while we take a nap.
Etnies founder and owner, Pierre Andre (left) and 17-year-old pro-skater, Ryan Sheckler (right).
Hey, don’t kill the messenger.
Mixmaster Mike (background) gave the illest warmup routine for the classic Beasties.
Mike D rocking a BAPE hoody with the “Jew-fro.” Nice.
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DJ Mike Relm synched his set along to some sick skate videos and movie clips.
This man needs no introduction, or maybe he does. Archbishop Don "Magic" Juan.
Um, we’re not skaters, but we flip a mean ollie. Holla!
This is not the after party for your prom. Go home!
Heads up! Adam Yauch (a.k.a. MCA) from The Beastie Boys has created a new documentary called Gunnin’ For That #1 Spot, where he follows 8 of the nation’s best high school ball players while they play at the Rucker in Harlem. Amongst them is Kevin Love (now playing for UCLA), who we get to know in this early preview of the flick. The movie hits theatres on June 27, but check out a trailer after the jump…
This man needs no introduction, or maybe he does. Archbishop Don "Magic" Juan.
