Run Cannonball Run

Lab 101 - I finally made it over to see "Construction", even though I am literally across the street every day. Sure, he is super lazy, you say. But truth be told, just busy... so busy I cant even go across the street for 10 minutes??? Yup, that busy. That busy being lazy... But enough about me, here are some pics taken with my brand new phone.




So last night, my roommate let me watch his copy of the Korean smash hit "The Host". I am sure you have heard of it, its all the rage with movie afficiandos. Supposedly its Korea's most successful movie of all-time. Crazy. Does it live up to all that hype? Actually, yes. This movie has it all - horror, comedy, drama - and it pulls off all of them together well.

Although I gotta admit, when I first started watching it, it reminded me of a cheesy B Monster Movie. And, honestly, thats what it may actually be, but, damnit, its the best of the bunch. So put that in your pipe and smoke it.

And of course, when watching fine Korean Cinema, what better movie to follow it then Cannonball Run.

One of the greatest/worst ensemble movies of all time. Burt (Reynolds/Convey), Dom, Dino, Sammy, 007, Farrah, Jackie Chan, the list goes on and on... and yet, it still makes no sense! I love that movie.

mike
www.project.bz

Booooooo...

A few shots from the past couple days...

Here is Lab101's new show getting ready for installation. David Choong Lee is exhibiting, always loved his work, and feel super fortunate he showed with us last year during Bay 2 LA.




Then of course, after being in bed all weekend from sickness, I bounced back to make it to opening day at Dodger Stadium. TLM and Hippy Tree were there, as was Jason Money and his band of misfits from Pasadena. Word to the wise, you put your life into your hands when tailgating at Dodger Stadium. Unlike any other stadium in the world (including Oakland Colesium) the folks at Dodger Stadium strictly enforce the no booze policy. Hanging in Lot I, we got ticketed and had all the booze dumped, plus one of our people got kicked out of the Lot before we even went into the Stadium for using expletives (it turns out, the Dodgers made that a crime too). Not good for public relations, especially when most fans are drunk as it is. Nonetheless, we still had a great time.



mike
www.project.bz

Andy Howell

Andy Howell had the opening of his solo show last week at Lab 101 across the street. Very interesting show, but those expecting to see his old stuff be wary. Make sure to check out the hidden wall by the bathroom where Andy displays artwork on records.





Alright folks, Dave Flores will be installing tomorrow, so I will post pics of the installation as it happens!

mike
www.project.bz

And the show goes on...

Saturday, after we closed shop and The Reset disappeared, we headed on across the street to The Lab 101 to check out Blaine Fontana's solo show there... his last in LA until???


Blaine, as always, was nothing but the utmost gentleman, signing books well beyond his allotted time. Its good to see Blaine back in town, as he has been MIA for a while now.


Check out his next show in Denver in April at Limited Addiction Gallery.

















Up and Atom to bigger and better things. Sunday began the installation of Love Conquers All, our February Exhibit with The Love Bandits and The Love Movement. Here you can see a TLM member finishing up the window installation. Below, one of the mysterious Love Bandits paint blurry eyed.

We are really excited about this show. In fact, as crazy as it sounds, KTLA came out and shot a segment that airs Thursday morning. We got Nylon Mag, Daily Candy and a host of other great outlets supportin the show. Word to your Mother.

Of course, what is a little work with out a little pla... er, drinking. Alright, so, I'm hoping The Bearded Men of MySpace finally accept my membership... I've been working on this baby for a month and a half. But damn it if those bastards don't have extremely high standards. Granted, I have already received an offer to join The Bearded Men of Space Station 11, but there's talk that they are growing their beards in an atmosphere of negative 5, which is just preposterous.

Okay folks, stay tuned for pics of Mandrake's, our show, and God Only Knows...

mike
www.project.bz