Peer Review: New GQ

-A lot of people are bitching about this month's GQ cover (Rob Pattinson,) but I really don't get why everyone is pissed. Because he's a teen idol? How different is Pattinson from a young Brad Pitt, or any other young actor? He looks good in a suit, which should be the only requirement for being a GQ cover-man.

-The rest of this month's issue had some really solid content (which is why it pisses me off that people are dismissing the whole mag just because of the cover.) I really enjoyed the solid list of 20 graphic novels to check out after Watchmen, after reading Maus I've been interested in exploring more modern graphic novels. There was also a feature on Washington native Anna Faris, a Class Act favorite. 

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Field Trip: & Still

-Brands like No Mas and UNDRCRWN have been coming up with some ill sports-influenced streetwear, but LA boutique & Still has taken it a step further, carrying products by the aforementioned brands along with a ton of authentic throwback sports gear. I found the store completely by accident, but upon entering I was transported back to my elementary school days, where the playground was dominated by snapback hats, puffy Sonics coats and Orlando Magic jerseys. The store delivers a heavy dose of nostalgia while also staying relevant with a solid selection of current streetwear. & Still is located on La Brea right next to Undefeated and Stussy. more

School Supplies: GOODS News

-Coming home from my latest LA Field Trip wasn't easy, but Hypebeast cheered me up with the news that Seattle streetwear mecca GOODS will be opening it's Eastside Chapter in Bellevue on Saturday. Their move to my neck of the woods will be commemorated by a Stussy collabo and some exclusive shoe releases. For those of you not in the 425, they have also slashed prices on denim, flannel, and fitteds in their online shop. No place like home, I guess.

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School Supplies: Lee Shock

-I finally got around to buying the Spike Lee x Casio G-Shock watch we mentioned a while back, as Spike is my man and I need to start getting to class on time next quarter. Spike produced a short to commemorate the 25th anniversary of the watch, which appeared in his underrated 1995 movie Clockers (his second best after Do The Right Thing, in my opinion). The video (below) isn't terribly original and the production values aren't great, but it's got some nice shots of NYC and will still probably get better reviews than Miracle at St. Anna.
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Intro to Cinema: Go 'Away'

-A week or so ago, the good folks at I Watch Stuff posted the trailer for Away We Go, a new movie starring The Office's John Krasinski alongside Maya Rudolph, Jim Gaffigan, and Allison Janney. The script was penned by one of CA's favorite writers, Dave Eggers, and his wife Vendela Vida.
-While we were initially thrilled by the idea of these people working together, the trailer is a downright nauseating mix of obnoxious Juno-style quirkiness and director Sam Mendes' trademark suburban angst, which has become increasingly played out in recent years. Let's hope this movie comes and goes without severely damaging the careers of those involved. more

Intro to Public Relations: Business Cards

-Back when we started this website, we decided that our first task was to print and distribute business cards. We went the minimalist route with our first set, but our flashy new URL demands that we get some new ones in the near future. They may not be as perfect as Paul Allen's card in American Psycho (above) or as graphic as CollegeHumor's version, but be on the lookout for some new ones to litter Red Square shortly.
- I heard a related anecdote the other day regarding CA All-Star and two-time NBA Dunk Contest champ KryptoNate Robinson. In his days at the University of Washington, Nate put his e-mail address and phone number on business cards that read 'Nate the Great' and handed them out to girls around campus. Whether you're a baller or just a blogger, it's not a bad idea. more

Intro to Cinema: Where the Wild Things Are Trailer

-Finally, the trailer to the much delayed film is out. I don't really have much to say because the trailer speaks for itself, but I'm going to suggest that people resist the urge to see this movie on some sort of intoxicant, because it will scare the shit out of you.
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Extracurriculars: BOXeight LA Fashion Week by Dirk Mai

-I've been a fan of Dirk Mai's studio photography for awhile, and now we get to see his skill at capturing images in a more documentary sense. Dirk works with BOXeight, and LA based arts collective that hosted LA Fashion Week in mid-March. He was gracious enough to lend us some of the photos, which capture from all sides the beauty within the mayhem of a fashion show. Hit the jump for some really great photos.




















-All photos by and are property of Dirk Mai.
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