Global Gonzo

I am a student at Oxford Brookes University studying English and Film, at undergraduate level. It is my intention to one day become a film writer-director. On this blog I will post short stories, travel journals, film reviews, music articles, short films I have made, sport (mainly football) articles, various other miscellaneous articles I have written (related to different fields from the aforementioned), and other musings I have come across which engage me, and I think will engage you.

Wednesday 24 July 2013

Kanye West HBO Pilot Test Footage

Did anyone see the test footage which emerged recently for the 2008 unaired Kanye West HBO pilot (which was rejected by them, hence why it's never aired)? Fear not if the answer is no as the footage is embedded on this site in all its glory. It was taken down on various other sites.
The pilot was heavily inspired by Curb Your Enthusiasm. It was even directed by one of Curb's roster of directors Larry Charles.

The full pilot was screened last night at a Wyatt Cenac comedy gig in Brooklyn - the reason Cenac has a copy is because he was one of the show's main characters!

Monday 8 July 2013

Yasiin Bay Force Feeding Experience: Guantanamo Bay Standard Procedure

It's time I posted something on this blog having not posted here in almost a year!

Check out this fascinating video of Yasiin Bay (AKA Mos Def, US actor and rapper) experiencing the force feeding treatment that happens in Guantanamo Bay. Warning to sensitive viewers: footage is of a graphic nature. Click the link for more info and to see the video.
http://www.guardian.co.uk/world/video/2013/jul/08/mos-def-force-fed-guantanamo-bay-video