Once again, it's time for the return of Videodrome, our semi-regular showcase for the best music videos around. Since the form has given the world game-changing helmers in both the blockbuster and arthouse realms, it's always important to keep an eye on promos, and indeed, one could argue that there's more invention to be found in the short form than there is in features. So, without further ado, the five best music videos we've seen in the last few weeks. As ever, any tips and suggestions are more than welcome.
Passion Pit - "Take A Walk"
After a couple of years away, Massachusetts electro-pop collective Passion Pit are back with a new record that, on the evidence of the first couple of cuts, is set to blend the same big, anthemic choruses of their first album with some smarter, almost short-story like songwriting. For the first single from the album,...
Passion Pit - "Take A Walk"
After a couple of years away, Massachusetts electro-pop collective Passion Pit are back with a new record that, on the evidence of the first couple of cuts, is set to blend the same big, anthemic choruses of their first album with some smarter, almost short-story like songwriting. For the first single from the album,...
- 6/19/2012
- by Oliver Lyttelton
- The Playlist
So you want to make a documentary? A panel at Hot Docs this week showed just how two team of first time filmmakers did just that. Led by True/False's David Wilson, the panel was essentially a case study of two films -- Elizabeth Mims and Jason Tippet's "Only The Young," and Malika Zouhali-Worrall and Katherine Fairfax Wright's "Call Me Kuchu." Both docs -- coming off celebrated premieres at other fests (True/False for "Young"; Berlin for "Kuchu") -- are quite different in topic. "Young" depicts three American teenagers -- Garrison, Kevin and Skye -- over their last summer of high school. "Kuchu," meanwhile, is set in Uganda's Lgbt community -- focusing primarily on David Kato, a veteran activist who has since been murdered. But the films have one thing in common: Both are feature film debuts by duos of filmmakers who worked pretty much solely as a team,...
- 5/4/2012
- by Peter Knegt
- Indiewire
Tune in alert for PBS Newshour, as they examine efforts to curb high school dropouts in Las Vegas Tuesday. From PBS The PBS Newshour and Senior Correspondent Ray Suarez will take a close look at Las Vegas. solution to the problem of high school dropouts in a segment airing Tuesday (April 17, 2012). In the report, Suarez profiles .Reclaim Your Future., a citywide effort to bring dropouts back to school by visiting them at home and letting them know they are still welcome in class. .The whole point of our effort wasn.t to do anything other than say you are loved, you are wanted, please come back,. Chaparral High School Principal David Wilson told Suarez. .It made me...
- 4/17/2012
- by April MacIntyre
- Monsters and Critics
Mindy McCready is the proud new mom of a baby boy.
Although the country singer initially announced she was pregnant with twins back in November, Mindy delivered one child, Zayne, on Monday.
"Zayne is truly a blessing and a joy," Mindy and boyfriend David Wilson said in a statement, according to People. "It was a long and trying pregnancy; we're so happy he's here. There are no words to convey how happy we are."
The singer's rep explained the twins mix-up to E! News, saying, "At the time of the initial announcement surrounding Mindy's pregnancy, in consideration ...
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Although the country singer initially announced she was pregnant with twins back in November, Mindy delivered one child, Zayne, on Monday.
"Zayne is truly a blessing and a joy," Mindy and boyfriend David Wilson said in a statement, according to People. "It was a long and trying pregnancy; we're so happy he's here. There are no words to convey how happy we are."
The singer's rep explained the twins mix-up to E! News, saying, "At the time of the initial announcement surrounding Mindy's pregnancy, in consideration ...
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- 4/13/2012
- by nobody@accesshollywood.com (AccessHollywood.com Editorial Staff)
- Access Hollywood
Mindy McCready and her boyfriend David Wilson have welcomed newborn son Zayne. The country music star was reported to be expecting twins in November 2011, but she gave birth to only one child. A representative clarified to E! News that McCready was originally mistakenly told she'd be having twins due to an "misinterpreted sonogram". "At the time of the initial announcement surrounding Mindy's pregnancy, in consideration of her size, Mindy was certain she was carrying twins; a misinterpreted sonogram seemed to support her feelings and excitement," the singer's rep said. McCready has said that she and boyfriend Wilson are overjoyed at the arrival of their first child together. "[He] (more)...
- 4/13/2012
- by By Justin Harp
- Digital Spy
The country singer is a mom for a second time -- congrats! Mindy McCready gave birth to son on April 9! She reportedly expected to have twins with her boyfriend David Wilson, but she welcomed just one new baby they named Zayne. The drama surrounding Mindy, 36, giving birth to only one baby instead of twins was clarified by E! News: “At the time of the initial announcement surrounding Mindy’s pregnancy, in consideration of her size, Mindy was certain she was carrying twins; a misinterpreted sonogram seemed to support her feelings and excitement.” “It was a long and trying pregnancy; we’re so happy he’s here. There are no words to convey how happy we are," she said in a statement to People. "Zayne is truly a blessing and a joy." Her first child, six-year-old Zander McCready, was fathered by her ex-boyfriend Billy McKnight. Congratulations to the happy parents! More...
- 4/13/2012
- by Giovanna Pagliarulo
- HollywoodLife
Mindy McCready has welcomed a baby boy, E! Online reports.
"Zayne is truly a blessing and a joy," McCready and boyfriend David Wilson said in a statement. "It was a long and trying pregnancy; we're so happy he's here. There are no words to convey how happy we are."
Mindy McCready and son found in Arkansas
Initially, the 36-year-old country singer said she was expecting twins, but her rep explained, "At the time of the initial announcement surrounding Mindy's pregnancy, in consideration of her size, Mindy was certain she was carrying twins; a misinterpreted sonogram seemed to support her feelings and excitement."
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"Zayne is truly a blessing and a joy," McCready and boyfriend David Wilson said in a statement. "It was a long and trying pregnancy; we're so happy he's here. There are no words to convey how happy we are."
Mindy McCready and son found in Arkansas
Initially, the 36-year-old country singer said she was expecting twins, but her rep explained, "At the time of the initial announcement surrounding Mindy's pregnancy, in consideration of her size, Mindy was certain she was carrying twins; a misinterpreted sonogram seemed to support her feelings and excitement."
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- 4/13/2012
- by Robyn Ross
- TVGuide - Breaking News
Oft-troubled singer Mindy McCready finally has some good news, although a little less than she thought. She and David Wilson welcomed a baby boy on Monday (April 9).
"[He] is truly a blessing and a joy," McCready says in a statement. "It was a long and trying pregnancy; we're so happy he's here. There are no words to convey how happy we are."
Now as for the part that was less than expected.
In Nov. 2011, McCready said that she was pregnant with twins. As for the confusion, her spokesperson tells E!, "At the time of the initial announcement surrounding Mindy's pregnancy, in consideration of her size, Mindy was certain she was carrying twins; a misinterpreted sonogram seemed to support her feelings and excitement."
It's been a different kind of year for McCready. At the same time she announced her pregnancy, she was also dealing with a major custody fight over her 5-year-old son Zander.
"[He] is truly a blessing and a joy," McCready says in a statement. "It was a long and trying pregnancy; we're so happy he's here. There are no words to convey how happy we are."
Now as for the part that was less than expected.
In Nov. 2011, McCready said that she was pregnant with twins. As for the confusion, her spokesperson tells E!, "At the time of the initial announcement surrounding Mindy's pregnancy, in consideration of her size, Mindy was certain she was carrying twins; a misinterpreted sonogram seemed to support her feelings and excitement."
It's been a different kind of year for McCready. At the same time she announced her pregnancy, she was also dealing with a major custody fight over her 5-year-old son Zander.
- 4/13/2012
- by editorial@zap2it.com
- Pop2it
On Monday morning, country singer Mindy McCready gave birth to her second child, a son named Zayne.
Reading: Mindy McCready Goes Missing With Son
Originally believed to be pregnant with twins, McCready's spokesperson tells E! News that she and her doctors "misinterpreted" the initial sonogram.
"Zayne is truly a blessing and a joy," McCready and boyfriend David Wilson announced in a statement. "It was a long and trying pregnancy; we're so happy he's here. There are no words to convey how happy we are."
This is McCready's first child with Wilson. The singer has a six-year-old, Zander, with her ex Billy McKnight.
Related: Mindy McCready's Ex Claims She's Not a Fit Mother
McCready made headlines in November when her mother, Zander's legal guardian, reported her daughter and the 5-year-old missing. McCready eventually returned her son by judge's order.
Reading: Mindy McCready Goes Missing With Son
Originally believed to be pregnant with twins, McCready's spokesperson tells E! News that she and her doctors "misinterpreted" the initial sonogram.
"Zayne is truly a blessing and a joy," McCready and boyfriend David Wilson announced in a statement. "It was a long and trying pregnancy; we're so happy he's here. There are no words to convey how happy we are."
This is McCready's first child with Wilson. The singer has a six-year-old, Zander, with her ex Billy McKnight.
Related: Mindy McCready's Ex Claims She's Not a Fit Mother
McCready made headlines in November when her mother, Zander's legal guardian, reported her daughter and the 5-year-old missing. McCready eventually returned her son by judge's order.
- 4/13/2012
- Entertainment Tonight
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It’s a boy for Mindy McCready.
Although she was reportedly expecting twins, the troubled country singer welcomed a singleton — son Zayne – on Monday, April 9, she confirms.
“Zayne is truly a blessing and a joy,” McCready, 36, and boyfriend David Wilson say in a statement.
“It was a long and trying pregnancy; we’re so happy he’s here. There are no words to convey how happy we are.”
When asked by E! News to clarify why McCready delivered one baby rather than two, her rep replied, “At the time of the initial announcement surrounding Mindy’s pregnancy,...
It’s a boy for Mindy McCready.
Although she was reportedly expecting twins, the troubled country singer welcomed a singleton — son Zayne – on Monday, April 9, she confirms.
“Zayne is truly a blessing and a joy,” McCready, 36, and boyfriend David Wilson say in a statement.
“It was a long and trying pregnancy; we’re so happy he’s here. There are no words to convey how happy we are.”
When asked by E! News to clarify why McCready delivered one baby rather than two, her rep replied, “At the time of the initial announcement surrounding Mindy’s pregnancy,...
- 4/12/2012
- by Sarah
- People - CelebrityBabies
After a trying 2011, Mindy McCready has some good news to share. On Monday, she and David Wilson welcomed a baby boy! "[He] is truly a blessing and a joy," the 36-year-old singer said in a statement. "It was a long and trying pregnancy; we're so happy he's here. There are no words to convey how happy we are." And just what did McCready name her new little bundle of joy? Zayne! It was announced in November that McCready was expecting twins. Asked for clarification today, her rep tells E! News: "At the time of the initial announcement surrounding Mindy's pregnancy, in consideration of her size, Mindy was certain she was carrying twins; a misinterpreted...
- 4/12/2012
- E! Online
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