It’s been a busy few months for the members of Broken Social Scene. In addition to a great new album (their first in five years) and a new book, the group is part of a new movie that hits theaters this weekend. Directed by Bruce McDonald and featuring Broken Social Scene at their free 2009 concert in Toronto, the film, titled This Movie is Broken, is billed as a “rock show romance.” Rather than going the traditional “rock documentary” route, the band cast a group of unsung actors to tell the story of a young couple rushing to attend the BSS show. With a breezy script — penned by Don McKellar — and propelled by an anthemic soundtrack — comprised of old favorites, and new songs from the “Forgiveness Rock Record” — the film is perfect for the summer, for the nostalgia and for the music fans wanting to see Broken Social Scene’s cherished songs come to life.
The film is out in select cities now. Check out the trailer below:
We make it a point here at Corduroy to not only introduce you to new faces in every issue, but also to re-acquaint you with a couple of old favorites. Check out these photos of singer Joey McIntyre (shot by our creative director Peter Ash Lee at Artistic Cube in New York a few months back) and then tell us whether or not you’re liking this new look for the “New Kid.”
We interviewed McIntyre for our latest issue of Corduroy, as he arrives at an exciting crossroads for both his personal life and career. With a new solo album out (his fourth original studio disc) and an infant son to look after, there’s a lot to look forward to, and a lot of new decisions to be made. Pick up Issue 7 of Corduroyonline or at your local bookstore to read the full story and to see more photos from the shoot.
Canadian MC Shad’s latest album, “TSOL,” was nominated for the prestigious Canadian Polaris Prize this week. His latest single is called “Rose Garden,” and with its clever wordplay and buzzed-about video (which reportedly which pays homage to the Pharcyde video for “Drop”), it’s poised to take Shad beyond the Canadian hip-hop scene and into the mainstream. Check out the video for “Rose Garden” below.
The Polaris Prize honors the best Canadian album of the year, as decided by a team of journalists from across the country. While the Shortlist of 10 nominees will be announced on July 6th, this year’s Longlist was unveiled this past week. Some of the notable nominees include 2008 Polaris Prize winner Caribou, the Corduroy-profiled Basia Bulat and Shad, and Broken Social Scene for their latest album, “Forgiveness Rock Record.” The winner will be announced later this summer and receive a $20,000 cash prize. Check out the full Polaris Prize Longlist after the jump.
Coco Chanel and Igor Stravinsky are both icons in their own right; Chanel for her democratization of women’s fashion, and Stravinsky for pushing the boundaries of rhythmic and harmonic structure in 20th century music. But while the two are well-respected and well-known for their individual accomplishments, a new film seeks to trace their less-known work and time together.
Coco & Igor follows the often tempestuous relationship between the ‘couturiere’ and the composer, exploring the period between the first performance of Stravinsky’s “The Rite of Spring,” to the worldwide launch of Coco’s celebrated perfume, Chanel No. 5.
After premiering at Cannes last year, and receiving a limited theatrical run in Europe, the film finally gets its full release in the U.S. this week. Its release in close proximity to the film, Coco Avant Chanel will undoubtedly invite comparisons. But while that film focused on the designer’s fierce and often-alienating independence, Coco & Igor explores her passion and intimacy in her work, set off in part no doubt, by her torrid affair and exchange of ideas with the Russian composer.
Coco & Igorl is in theaters now. Check out a trailer below:
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