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Posted by D-Rock on 02/26/07 (Films)
I’d like to extend a hearty “congratulations” to director Martin Scorsese on the occasion of his well-deserved Academy Award for The Departed. It’s been a long time coming, and there was no better movie to bring him to the top of the podium. Both times I sat to enjoy this movie, I was fully immersed in 2 hours and 24 minutes of pure entertainment.
Although there was some debate over whether he could better the original film (Siu Fai Mak’s Mou gaan dou (Internal Affairs)), I think he came through with shining colours to create what was hands-down one of the best films (yes, films) of the entire year. The only travesty here is that the entire cast - most notably Leonardo DiCaprio - did not walk away with the coveted golden statue as well for their outstanding portayals.
Despite what others may think.
DISCLAIMER: The content of this post doesn’t necessarily reflect the views of the author. This post may be formulated for purely (and apparently failed) comedic purposes. Although the author may not have vehemently hated the aforementioned movie, he may also not have felt the adoration for said movie that may be displayed in this post.
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Comment by caítlin on February 26th, 2007 at 3:34 pm:
Clearly Derek is racist. Clearly. The only comfort for me at this moment is the knwoledge my ethnic brother is down there in Albert street dealing with him right now.
Tiocfaidh ar lá, Crístoir, tiocfaidh ar lá.
(i havent even seen this film. mwaha)
Comment by tóm on February 26th, 2007 at 3:43 pm:
This movie is the shit. Not only is Leonardo DiCaprio in it, but Matt Damon is in it too. You know it’s films like this that make you wonder why you never joined the IRA.
I guess it’s true what they say: Toronto Maple Leaf fans have absolutely no taste in films. Well, I guess if you’re going to put your faith into the worst, most pathetic, most americanized, plaguerized, and infantile hockey team, then you’ll probably hate this film too. So, Leaf Nation, Go Watch This Film Again!!!!!!!
Caítlin- I disagree. I just think Derek is sticking up for his people.
Comment by dumdiddee on February 26th, 2007 at 4:10 pm:
A more apt title for this movie would be “Everyone gets shot in the head.” Or maybe “Goodfellas 2: the Irish Story.”
Though it shames me to say it, I did think Marky Mark’s character was kinda funny. However Scorsesee proved once again that he is a one-trick pony.
So Hannah’s a fuckin’ bog-trotting Paddy, eh? No wonder he’s such a hot-headed rebel — he can’t help it, it’s in his blood. Fuckin Fenians. Ain’t that right Belinda?
Comment by dumdiddee on February 26th, 2007 at 4:14 pm:
BTW: my mom is from Eire;)
Comment by Anthony on February 26th, 2007 at 6:43 pm:
I thought the movie was alright, but then again it’s pretty fucking corny as well just like almost every movie that has come out since who knows when. The gangs should’ve been scottish and painted their faces like Mel”Fuckface” Gibson.
Comment by tim on February 26th, 2007 at 7:53 pm:
It really is abundantly clear that this 2 hour and 24 minute “epic” should have been,in total just 24 minutes!It may have been a fairly decent movie if say it involved gun-wielding porcupines or something…that is all..
Comment by scotty on February 26th, 2007 at 9:01 pm:
Atleast Babel didn’t win. But thank Chris for putting the feelings that so many of us have into beautiful poetry.
Comment by Hairhole on February 26th, 2007 at 10:52 pm:
Speaking of ’stupid, stupid, stupid asshole[s]’, have you guys heard this weeks redux radio show? Fuck a hat, it’s god damn hilarious.
Scotty: what the fuck’s so bad about boobel? I liked it. You know, it had that whole theme about understanding each other and stuff…actually, i think ‘babel’ is some biblical term that’s aboot ‘doG’ creating different languages so we have to work harder to understand each other, and how good that is or something. I don’t fucking know! It seemed decent. Pans Labyrinth was my fav. of the biggies this year…then again, I kinda like the departed too…but i’m also a firm believer that D-rock would kick Jesus’ ass, and leave him for dead.
Four more sleeps…
Comment by seth on February 26th, 2007 at 11:25 pm:
I thought it was really really funny that Maaaat Daaaamon and Arec Bawrdrin were both in the movie. I immediately went home and watched Team America World Police - which was NOT - for some assinine reason - given a fucking Oscar! Fuck you Ebert and Roper. You represent everything that is wrong with the world of modern cinema. You scum-sucking peices of shit do not deserve what precious little oxygen wafts through your lungs. I hate you both personally, and have plans to commit arson to your respective homes.
Comment by Anthony on February 26th, 2007 at 11:31 pm:
hahahahaha The new G7 Radio is a classic. Who the fuck is this cry baby bitching about Propagandhi/G7? He comes off like some little stubborn girl who was turned down by a date for prom. I hope we can make these blogs more violent and recommend them to younger and younger kids just to piss that shmuck off.
The song at the end of that guys crying is awesome!
Stay up sons!
Comment by seth on February 26th, 2007 at 11:33 pm:
Okay, now after reading Chris’ response to the movie, I must say I thought it was sub-par at best. I say sub-par because I thought it incredibly funny watching all those cops being killed. Now if Marty will just make a movie about cops being killed viciously then, we’d be in business!!
Fuck tha po-lice!
Comment by Tony Uk on February 27th, 2007 at 1:38 pm:
Come on Chris, dont pretend Marky Mark speaking really fast in a Boston accent didnt at least give you a semi-on?
Comment by Tony Uk on February 27th, 2007 at 2:24 pm:
Propafraud aaaahahahahahahahahahahahahahaha. Aha….woooo, fun-ee. I wonder how long it took him to cunger up that fucking bottom of the oceon forbidden pearl of a quip? Jesus Christ, i was having a bad day until i heard this. He might go public within the punk community world wide! Darn tootin, you might lose a few Bouncing Soul fans!I think you better start advertising Vans on the site before respected punks disown you completely. Are you sure that wasnt Ryan from the OC?
Comment by Kamistan on February 27th, 2007 at 5:18 pm:
Yeah , sure .. it may be bad that he got an award , but what’s worst is….
What the fuck were you people doing watching the Oscars?
Comment by scotty on February 27th, 2007 at 5:51 pm:
Us armchair activists enjoy sitting down with popcorn and girl scout cookies to watch the oscars. OMGWTF!!1 Did you see the dress on Joan Rivers?!?! OMG!!WTF~!~>
I also enjoyed Pan’s labyrinth.
Comment by Anthony on February 27th, 2007 at 6:57 pm:
King of Da Burbz…Ghetto Rivival Baby!!! hahahaha.
Comment by mikea-totheriverwithaknife on February 27th, 2007 at 7:59 pm:
C-wipe, if ‘Propafraud’ is ever to be ‘disbanded’ or if ‘the shop’ is ever to be ‘closed’, ‘i really do encourage you to’ engineer some more music, as tunes like this one will sure help the ‘violent’ ‘very young people that read your blog and listen to your music’ -like me- to survive the wraths of a ‘punk community worldwide’.
Thank yee in advance.
Comment by greg on February 27th, 2007 at 8:02 pm:
Your new podcast was GREAT. “disband the band!”
aahahahahaha….What a raging halfhead. Classic. Thanks for posting that stiffs response.
Comment by gerty on February 27th, 2007 at 8:19 pm:
haha Hilariously awesome podcast but I really do feel sorry for the guy. really REALLY sorry.
and I havent seen the departed but mom liked it.
Comment by tim on February 27th, 2007 at 10:09 pm:
Hmmmm.. I wonder with all antics g7 is tri-state area known for….who at the g7 saddamhole made that call?…..hmmm oh yeah and who killed jifk..or are they still pronouncing it jfk?
Comment by Belinda on February 27th, 2007 at 11:24 pm:
My mom is adopted, and word is her sperm
and egg parents are from Ireland too.
Small world…
Comment by Tony Uk on February 28th, 2007 at 1:24 pm:
CAITLIN, its Anthony the Brave here, son of Kevin the Noble, a fine family tree of English men if i say so myself. Anyway, due to hotmail and some problem with my shitbox, I no longer have your email address. So email me or something. I have them Propagandhis photos ready to send to you. Theyre super duper. And also, my shirt smells like hamster, but thanks alot for posting it! I guess you just cant trust Irish people to not rub your shirt in hamster shit, my English family was right all along…
Comment by dumdiddee on February 28th, 2007 at 2:32 pm:
Actually, I think a film far more worthy of discussion on a G7 blog is BORAT.
I’m curious to what y’all thought of it. I seirously don’t think i’ve ever laughed so hard in my life.
Comment by mike a. on February 28th, 2007 at 3:05 pm:
jewel cases wreck my life! they cause me such grief and torment!
Comment by Anthony on February 28th, 2007 at 5:57 pm:
I agree with Dumdiddee, Borat was hilarious.
Comment by Pidge on March 1st, 2007 at 7:11 am:
Tony, was that you taking pics at the Camden show? If you want to share any feel free to bung some over to punchpidge [at] gmail [dot] com
Cheers
Comment by seth on March 1st, 2007 at 11:13 am:
Kamistan:
I wasn’t watching the Oscars. I was just holding them for a friend, they’re not mine. Honest. Really, I didn’t know what it was, I thought it was just the Golden Globes or something, I swear!
Comment by Asshole on March 1st, 2007 at 12:26 pm:
I like sex! Is nice! Hahaha that movie was great
Comment by Marc on March 1st, 2007 at 2:09 pm:
I still don’t get how a guy that demeans an entire country’s people as backwards yokels and pays them peanuts for it, is funny. (Borat)
Comment by Anthony on March 1st, 2007 at 4:32 pm:
Marc:”I still don’t get how a guy that demeans an entire country’s people as backwards yokels and pays them peanuts for it, is funny. (Borat)”.
Watch it.
Comment by Anthony on March 1st, 2007 at 6:58 pm:
Ladies and Gentlemen, the new “I-Spy”(not literally).
http://www.myspace.c...echoesofharpersferry
Comment by Marc on March 1st, 2007 at 8:07 pm:
Anthony: I did see it. It’s not even clever humor. It’s just stupid humor.
Comment by falcore on March 1st, 2007 at 8:47 pm:
i watched the departed yesterday after downloading it p2p. it was ok i don’t see what the point was in making it. putting two characters that mirror each other one in the mob posing as a cop and a cop posing as a mobster who cares. i did enjoy the shit talking between everybody in the movie but i also like the clerks movies, was this a true story like goodfellas? well whatever just anoter star packed shallow crap pile from an aging film maker kinda like G. lucas and S. spielberg
fuck em
Comment by soyuz on March 2nd, 2007 at 3:31 am:
to be honest, i didn’t think much about the depiction of the Irish when watching “the departed.” I’d say “infernal affairs” is far better between the two versions. Anywho, is this even the point? what are we discussing here? The oppression of the Irish at the hands of Hollywood mogul Scorsese. Or are we supposed to piss off Chris. So to sum up: The Departed was an awesome movie, rocked my socks off, bagpipes and all, it was bloody brilliant.
“Going on a tangent here,” I’d say “Little Miss Sunshine” or “Babel” deserved to be “Best Picture” and “Pan’s Labyrinth” Best Foreign Film.
The funniest part of the Oscars was the pre-show where a Diamond company showed off it’s jewels assuring that they were conflict-free. And supposedly, the newly enlightened glitteratis at the Oscars were wearing conflict-free diamonds. All hail liberalism!
Comment by soyuz on March 2nd, 2007 at 9:30 am:
ah, just noticed it. D-Rock, that’s “Infernal Affairs” NOT “Internal Affairs.” Shame on you!
um, all hail liberalism!
Comment by dumdiddee on March 2nd, 2007 at 2:41 pm:
ok, considering the extreme volatitity in relations between Islam and the West these days, the timing of Borat’s release is unseemly.
However, even though the film is based on lampooning Islam, I think you could easily substitute it with Christianity or Judaism and make a similar film that tears these faiths apart through riducle. I think a lot of people would at least subconsciously realize this and walk away from the film with a feeling that religion in general is kinda ridiculous.
However, the film would have been better off if, say, some people from Kazakstahn made it, as opposed to a Jewish man. I bet if some Palestinians made a film mocking Israel and/or Judaism it would be condemned in this neck of the woulds as mean-spirited and racist.
It’s also interesting when you note that many Jewish people descend from Khazars, the modern day inhabitants of Kazakstahn. Oh and Arabs are a Semetic people just like the Jews. Religion really fucks things up, eh?
Comment by Jerm on March 2nd, 2007 at 8:18 pm:
Yeah, satirizing religious intolerance is just horrible!
I didn’t hear the words “Islam” or “Muslim” mentioned once in the film. Anyway, if you had actually watched the film (which i’m assuming you didn’t), you would have noticed that fundamentalist Christianity was in fact a target (ex. the church scene). Not to mention, the rodeo and frat boy scenes didn’t make white Christian America look so great.
FYI: In Kazakstahn, “The main religious groups are Muslim (mainly Sunni) 47%, Russian Orthodox 44%, Protestant 2%, and other 7% (Wiki).”
Comment by Anthony on March 3rd, 2007 at 6:24 pm:
“I’ll eat your shit! You fucked my mother!”
Comment by falcore on March 4th, 2007 at 7:30 pm:
i never saw Borat but i bet it is not as offensive as Apocalypto which i also didn’t see
however did see Quest for the Holy Grail and The Life of Brian which drew criticism from the church in england to the point that Gram from Monty Python was debating with a Bishop (a western cleric) on the BBC about whether or not it was appropriate to make the film. Kinda sounds like judgments made upon repressive clerics in the Mideast. And during the red scare in the US the government dictated to the studios which subject matter was appropriate in the the name of freedom and democracy what’s my point you ask i dont know but thease things happened
so there!!!
Comment by caítlin on March 5th, 2007 at 12:08 pm:
Tony - they’re guinea pigs and you know it, you imperealist speciesist fuckface. Thanks for the headsup about the photos though! Shall email you as soon as I stop frothing at the mouth about your refusal to spell my name correctly, panthony. See what I did there?
I can see Marc’s point about Borat. There were elements of it that made me uncomfortable, as well as parts that were just plain unfunny. But I don’t see how it lampooned islam? Perhaps I wasn’t watching closely enough, but I didn’t notice anything islamophobic.
*shrug*
Comment by tom on March 5th, 2007 at 4:31 pm:
When I was younger me and my friend saw the exorcist. Thomas got so scared he couldn’t sleep for days, he wouldn’t listen to me when I told him it’s not for real. I told him it’s make believe, there is no heaven or hell, even if people sing about it so well. So well.
Even though no gods exist and I’m an anarist, the Exorcist got me so scared. Got me so scared. Since then I’ve seen 1000 films, none with the same tension and not to mention credibility.
Some years went by then came “Heretic”: Exorcist 2, starring Linda Blair, and Max Vin Sydow too. It had none of the mood or intention, it was not a worthy continuation. A category B, and a big dissapointment for me.
In 1990 came Exorcist 3, based on the novel legion by William Peter Blatty. It was not as bad as I thought it would be, not as good as the book, but it was still worth to see…
Even though no gods exist and I’m an atheist, the Exorcist got me so scared, it got me so scared. Since then I’ve seen 1000 films, none with the same tension, not to mention credibilaty.
Comment by dumdiddee on March 5th, 2007 at 8:45 pm:
falcore
hear me now and believe me later: go see Borat and if it doesn’t have you convulsing w/ laughter then i grant you full, legally-binding permission to level a loaded 12-gauge in my face and pull the trigger.
I stand by my review. Anyone who doesn’t like it must have the sense of humor of a german. :)
and i can joke about german sterotypes btw, cuz though my mom is Irish, my dad was german, which gives me full licesne to criticize and mock said ethnnic groups.
Comment by Hairhole on March 6th, 2007 at 1:42 am:
Disclaimer: The content of this post is a reflection of the views of a blithering fanboy, high on his own bum winds. However, it is an accurate (and very dorky) reflection of the views of the author. Said author recommends one to not waste his or her time on the proceeding post, but rather refer to (shit I can’t spell her name right, so I won’t try) for something insightful, or ‘Tom’ for something funny.
Came across this, among many other hilarious/ insightful thoughts expressed by Chris, in an Edmonton paper, while I was on my little Albertan road trip to see Propastinky in Calgary and Edmonton:
“We’re not some NOFX band, looking to take a bong hit and listen to Pennywise after our shows.” - Jesus H. Chris
Is it just me, or are interviews with Chris the fucking funniest/ best things in the whole world (next to Jason Newsted’s old hair)?
Fuck, I promised myself, and Derek- who happens to be just as handsome in real life as he sounds on the radio shows- that I wouldn’t do this (write love notes to prop/ say things eight-year-olds say on this blog), but fuck it ‘it never mattered before anyway’.
When everything seems so fucked up, and nothing in the world left true, there’s something fucking spiritual or just fucking surreal about screaming lyrics along with a band that just makes so much sense and is so believable to you that it just crawls in you and it moves throughout your blood and you fucking feel it in your bones.
Screaming ‘Fuck Religion’ to the sky, with my middle finger in the air, watching Todd spit on the ground during said lyrics, belting out ‘legal or illegal’ until my own shrivelled testicles came out of my own throat and losing my voice for the rest of the weekend two songs into the first show, and being completely not in control of my own body during ‘Mate Ka Moris Ukun Rasik An’ were just some of the beautiful things I experienced this weekend.
I just wish that when I finally got to meet the individuals who have truly helped shape the direction of my life, that the best thing I can fucking fart out wasn’t ‘Hi, my name is Mike, but I sometimes call myself ‘Hairhole’ ha. ha. You play music good.” On fucking five seperate occasions.
Anyways, I think all I’m trying to say is that if Propagandhi’s goal was, in fact, ‘to make politics sexy’, they’re well on their way with addition of the Beav.
Comment by Anthony on March 6th, 2007 at 4:59 am:
I found this on youtube:
http://www.youtube.c.../watch?v=2iqllP8ASgU
Comment by D-Rock on March 6th, 2007 at 3:09 pm:
For the record, I (and I think I can speak for all of G7) found Borat to be hilarious, and a scathing commentary on racism, sexism, homophobia, and xenophobia in the US. Not every scene was funny, and there was no doubt some moments I found questionable (the scene with the feminists in NYC comes to mind) - but overall, it’s an excellent piece of political satire, and incredibly funny to boot.
Now, whether it’s wide release can be said to have had a positive effect on the culture is another question I guess. But I think it’s hard to watch the movie and miss the points being made.
Comment by Marc on March 6th, 2007 at 4:37 pm:
I’m not about to start a discussion on the merits of “Borat” as an effective political commentary..but i mean..c’mon..you gotta read some of the stories written about that asshole. He paid the commune-dwellers in Romania (posed as Kazakhstanians) the equivalent value of monkey turds to go in and portray them as living retards.
Yes the movie did show a fucked up side to America that probably was an eye-opener to any person with any decency..but, that doesn’t take away from the fact that he’s a dick.
I guess what I’m trying to say is, if I was from or in any way related to Kazakhstan, i would be pissed that i was made a mockery of..so why can’t I empathize with those people and be pissed anyway? : )
I totally get how people could think I’m being overcritical or overly PC or whatever..i know it’s a movie, and I know it’s made to make people laugh…but guess what motherfuckers - I have a cold and black heart.
Plus, he’s overrated as a comedian..it’s 2 hours of the same fuckin’ joke!
Anyway, you won’t hear a peep outta me concerning Borat.
PS: Have you guys heard Immortal Technique? I’m not too big into rap, but this is some good shit.
Comment by Anthony on March 6th, 2007 at 4:43 pm:
Fuck yea, Immortal Technique is awesome. Revolutionary Vol. 2 is amazing. He(Immortal Technique) has the best lyrical patterns and poetry in hip hop.
Comment by caítlin on March 6th, 2007 at 5:02 pm:
I could rant yet again about this fucking asshole, but I’ll bite my tongue and just remind you to pay close attention to some of the shit he comes out with, and then decide if you really want to be associated with him.
I find it disappointing how much people are willing to excuse because *some* of his ideas are on the level.
Comment by Marc on March 6th, 2007 at 5:04 pm:
Which asshole? Borat or Immortal Technique?
Comment by Marc on March 6th, 2007 at 5:07 pm:
Ohh..you mean Immortal Technique. I searched the g7 blog using google..
Ah, criticism points well taken. I am not too familiar with the guy, just liked a couple songs. :)
Comment by tom on March 6th, 2007 at 5:56 pm:
yeah, uh, did you guys see the one where he plays with a bird recently hunted? this guy’s a douche bag, a total goof. sure, his skits may be poignant, and funny, but he doesn’t make up for it in moral fibre.
but hey- it’s not like he’s pointing at semitic jews on the streets and yelling “jew, i see a jew”. what kind of racist would do that?
Comment by Kyle on March 6th, 2007 at 7:38 pm:
Immortal Technique says ‘faggot’ a bit too much for my tastes. And it’s not being said in a useful way, either. In one song, he says something to the effect of, “…But half y’all are faggots trying to pick up a tranny.”*
I don’t rap, I’m not in on the culture, so I don’t exactly know what kind of value a phrase like that might carry. It’s filler, and it’s empty. He probably could have called Bush and Co. terrorists instead.
*Of course, there are other things to complain about. This is just one example.
Comment by tom on March 6th, 2007 at 10:26 pm:
hirho;e!!!!
if you mean “i’ve had some inside looks inot your brown hole” by saying “Tom” than yes!!!!!!! i’ve licked my fingers and stuck then up and now i knwo where the brownwinds blow!!!!!!!
fuck you for alberta though. my roomate, osama bin laden was there recently, and he said the people were all “buisness people”. no wonder. oh well!
i actually sat right beside Derek in Mondragon FUCKING 1 WEEK EARLY OF ALL PROP SHOWS!!!!!!
yes, he is incredibly handsome. as he is well spoken. i do now understand what greg macpherson says when he means ” dress like derek hogue”.
you’d think though, with a guy from a “province” with 100,000 lakes a dude could take a bath once in a while.
no compromise.
Comment by Hairhole on March 7th, 2007 at 12:21 am:
Fuckin’ Derek’s totally ‘no compromise’.
He actually made mention that you and the irish girl from that pogues hit ‘fairytale in new york’, were in Weinerpeg. Then he proceeded to slick his hair back, and sell upwards of fifty thousand dollars worth of merchandise to those who’ve cashed in on God raining his seman down upon their shatty “province” in the form of oil.
It was a beauty (much like the aforementioned Randy record), but don’t take my word for it; sit back and let the rockin’ do the talkin’. Here’s a clip of the opener in Edmonton: http://www.youtube.c.../watch?v=7lBADaQXlEk
Comment by Anthony on March 7th, 2007 at 3:16 am:
That Propagandhi video sounds amazing. That venue has a good sound. the Drums were tight, the bass was heavy, the vocals were clean, the guitars were filled perfectly, Beaver had a beard. Gotta give props to the Prop(agandhi). When are they gonna bring the thrash back down to the Southern California fucks? Some kid offered me 200 something bucks for my ticket the last time Propagandhi played in Hollywood. That show was awesome.
Comment by caítlin on March 7th, 2007 at 5:51 am:
hahaha hairhole! For some inexplicable reason that made me pee myself laughing. She was quite a pretty lady actually, not an unfavourable comparison, but for one thing… she isnt irish!
Sorry! Its a hobby of mine to expose the non-irish for the well-washed civilised fucks that they are.
Andrea Corr might be a better comparison, if I didn’t have a face like a slapped bum.
By the way, I have been promised the role of best man at your wedding… and since when did Derek have hair?!
Comment by gerty on March 7th, 2007 at 11:49 am:
derek’s handsome and I offer my service’s(you can put YOUrTUBE in MYSPACE!), crowd surfers mistakenly think they’re in propagandhi and that they have finally made something of themselves, ramada inn’s dispells all romours of thorough sound checks, I commit myself as a “lifer” and vow never to swoon to another band again! can prop play another show? I forgot my camera.
Comment by gerty on March 7th, 2007 at 11:50 am:
haha face like a slapped bum. I like you guys
Comment by Anthony on March 9th, 2007 at 4:10 am:
Immortal Technique is a poet and an amazing emcee.He does say things I strongly disagree with like the homosexual slurs etc. but that does not take up the whole of what he’s saying. Hiphop is NOT a politically correct genre as much as I/we would like it to be. It’s hardcore poetry from the neighborhoods of the United States (I cringe when I type that name) and you can’t deny his gift. He’s been locked up writing his rhymes for years before he put out Revolution Vol.1 and being inside the system changes you. Some for the better, some for the worse. I’ve seen shit I shouldn’t have seen being locked up at Twin Towers in Los Angeles and that shit will change you. What that has to do with Immortal Technique is I can see how the inside can make someone more “Alpha male” then the average person.
I’m not a meathead douche bag, in fact I’m a bookworm (douche bag) but I can see where he’s coming from with his rhymes. He’s just a hardcore political hip hop artist.
I’m not trying to argue with you Catlin, I’m just putting in my two cents about Immortal Technique.
Comment by seth on March 9th, 2007 at 3:13 pm:
I don’t know how I feel just yet about Propagandhi down-tuning their instruments, but they’re like what, 50? 55? I can understand how one’s voice might go the way of Tom Araya’s when they get to be that age. Then again, Im only 19, so I’m not really one to talk, here.
Comment by seth on March 9th, 2007 at 3:15 pm:
Speaking of which, how ’bout that Christ Illusion? Holy fuck! If you think that Borat film was offensive to christians, wait till you hear this!!
Comment by Belinda on March 9th, 2007 at 3:23 pm:
Thanks Anthony for posting that link
to Echoes of Harper’s Ferry. Exellent
band, seems like I listen to those songs
non-stop.
Comment by soyuz on March 10th, 2007 at 9:13 am:
Thanks Hairhole for the youtube video post of Propagandhi’s 3/3/07 show. That’s the closest I’ll get to a Propagandhi show. I did love Chris’ “VEGETABALLS” T-shirt. And that’s my first sighting of the Beaver. I’m keenly awaiting the release of the Propagandhi DVD release.
Comment by justin on March 10th, 2007 at 10:35 am:
hey man, also check http://www.piratebay.org
there is a complete show from regina ; march 1/07
Comment by Anthony on March 10th, 2007 at 3:30 pm:
No problem Belinda. You’ve probably already heard of this band but I’ll reccomend them to you anyways. They’re called “At the Drive-In” and their sound is crazy. check out their album “Relationship of Command”.
Comment by Hairhole on March 10th, 2007 at 6:24 pm:
Ca2chtleany: she ain’t Irish, the song ain’t called Fairytale ‘in’ New York, and Derek don’t gots hair. Whatya do?
Soyooze: Thanks! I can’t wait for that Propapoopi vid either!
Speaking of eye watching things, has g7 ever sold, or excercised the thought of distributing, movie films/ documentaries? I just saw this documentary depictiong some serious police brutality in Seattle and Miami (I get mad I get mad i get mad). Not to mention films such as EARTHLINGS and the Corporation, that both (among others) had a huge impact on me aswell. It might be an idee ‘er.
This is kind of relevent, or at least worth a quick letter of discust (I think): http://www.petatv.co...er=wm&speed=_med
Comment by dumdiddee on March 10th, 2007 at 7:13 pm:
Hey, i too must extend thanks to all of you for those links.
Great to see those aging Propagadhi boys still apparently thrashing on all cylinders. That’s really inspirational to me (i’m 3 years older than the beav).
That kid really nailed “iteration” didn’t he? Fuck, I’ve been trying to figure out that song forever!
Comment by dumdiddee on March 10th, 2007 at 7:25 pm:
that’s NOT Todd singing on Harper’s fairy??? Uncanny! love it!
Comment by gerty on March 10th, 2007 at 7:31 pm:
http://www.youtube.c.../watch?v=bvii0cIe-20
not sure if this is THAT KID you’re talking about. but if not this is how to play iteration
Comment by gerty on March 10th, 2007 at 8:14 pm:
haha one side dink the other side PIRATE!
Comment by caítlin on March 11th, 2007 at 9:05 am:
Hairy - I might start to spell my name like that. Or at least with the random 2.
Anthony - I guess we have to agree to disagree! But At the drive in are fucking immense. That album blew my mind to the point I had sex dreams about Cedric for weeks after. Not so into the mars volta though..
Comment by Marc on March 11th, 2007 at 9:05 am:
Did the guys from Propagandhi take lessons for their instruments?
I haven’t progressed for shit in years, maybe I ought to get real lessons?
Comment by Kyle on March 11th, 2007 at 12:34 pm:
I started playing 8-years ago, and it’s just been over the last year that I have any ability to listen to something and actually figure out how to play it. I didn’t take lessons. I just listened to Blink 182 and Green Day.
…Taking lessons probably won’t hurt.
Comment by dumdiddee on March 11th, 2007 at 12:52 pm:
Gerty
Yep, that was the young man to which i was referring. Is that you? If so, bang-up job man!
I started tinkering with the axe a few years ago, and everything i’ve learned i owe to reading tabs on ultimate-guitar.com. I’ve figured out a few very old f.y.p songs (before they started getting all technical in “toys that kill” … heh) but that’s about as far as my tin-ear will take me. I’ve often wondered myself if the Prop dudes have taken lessons/understand theory or are just self-taught.
Soyuz
I’m keenly awaiting the release of the Propagandhi DVD release.
Comment by dumdiddee on March 11th, 2007 at 12:55 pm:
Weird, my post got truncated. The last part should have read:
Nice plug you slipped in there! Propagandhi/G7 owe you a debt of gratitude … and perhaps a cut of the loot;)
Comment by Hairhole on March 12th, 2007 at 3:26 am:
“The world is full of Kings and Queens
Who blind your eyes and steal your dreams
It’s Heaven and Hell”!!!
Comment by Anthony on March 12th, 2007 at 3:52 pm:
Caitlin- Yea At the Drive-In is awesome. I dig the Mars Volta as well, it just takes a lot more listens to get into it. Being a fan of King Crimson It’s awesome to hear a modern prog-rock band like the Mars Volta. As for the Immortal Technique thing I’m going to agree with your agreement to agree to disagree. I had to through in a bunch of agrees in there so when people look at it their heads explode!
Comment by Anthony on March 12th, 2007 at 3:52 pm:
Throw*
Comment by caítlin on March 12th, 2007 at 4:41 pm:
G7 giveth, G7 taketh away.
… I’m starting to think they just like being witholding. *weep*
Comment by gerty on March 12th, 2007 at 9:32 pm:
I know i’m pretty much alone on this but I definitely prefer Mars volta please dont stone me.
Comment by gerty on March 12th, 2007 at 9:37 pm:
lets start an online petition to get g7 radio back on the air or maybe our DVD sales will save it like they did for family guy
Comment by tom on March 12th, 2007 at 9:40 pm:
oh shit! prop dvd in g7 store now!!!!!! holy shit!!!! kill me now!!!!!!
Comment by Anthony on March 13th, 2007 at 2:11 am:
Gerty- I agree. “Frances the Mute” is an insane album. Cedrics vocals got a lot better and Omar isn’t restricted in writing terms as he was in ATDI.
I’m gonna go look in the g7 store right now and see if the DVD is really available, or if I just got dooped. hahaha.
Comment by Hairhole on March 13th, 2007 at 3:15 pm:
March of the Crabs!!!
Ladies Nite in Loserville!!!
Wake Up America???
True!!!
This is an April Fools Joke. I don’t trust you fucks. Redux my two-incher!
Comment by tom on March 13th, 2007 at 3:52 pm:
yeah i saw them play “wake up america” in la baie. that “hopper” dude even came out to sing it. he’s hardcore, i’ll tell you. anyways, i sure hope it is an april fools joke cause if i have to lay eyes on those ugly disgustoids once again, i’ll live.
Comment by Tony UK on March 13th, 2007 at 4:03 pm:
Wake up America, is that some kind of early version of a track? I still havent heard Hard Times can anyone poast an Mp3 so i dont have to pay 15 bats for one song…
And what does it mean if you have a dream that a naked psychotic guy is trying to repeatedly stab you and you use a fat, also naked, bald guy as a human shield, and the slashes are coming through his back and almost touching your face? Can’t be natural that…just can’t. Anyone?
Comment by tom on March 13th, 2007 at 5:26 pm:
i think it’s a day-glo abortions cover.
i guess it’s true what they say about people form the UK.
Comment by Anthony on March 13th, 2007 at 11:08 pm:
Tony UK-Hartimes is by a hardcore band from New York called “The Cro-mags”. You should get their album “Age of Quarrel”. It’s worth the money.
Comment by gerty on March 14th, 2007 at 12:11 am:
ANTHONY you are an extremely sensible man(i’m assuming here). TONY UK I think you should still spend the 15 bucks for the DVD(all good songs!) but that IS a wicked cromags album and propagandhi does that song justice. -Coincidentally I think the cromags have a live album recorded here in winnipeg.
Ya I like the depth on Francis the Mute and how the album has wholistic approach. Also one of the most unique and odd blends of musical styles I cant see why people arent perpetually shitting their pants at this actaully. some of the garbly solos between songs seem a bit forced. but maybe i’m stupid.
anyway when they came here with Syndrom Of A Down I bought 4 tickets and lost em all.
*cough
Comment by gerty on March 14th, 2007 at 12:18 am:
While were on the topic of good bands besides those ones - I’d like to vest myself with the authority to list whats in my cd playr. I just thought I had a good combo for the week.
nomeansno-wrong
gustav holst -the planets(!)
brahms(forgot the name)
Electroquarter staff (!!!)
Giant sons
pretty good combo for my work week, eh?
Seriously if i wasnt preoccupied with other fantasies i’m trying to live out I’d love to make a band thats inspired by those bands.
coming up next what I found in my couch… stay tuned.
Comment by gerty on March 14th, 2007 at 12:19 am:
oh ya also miles davis birth of cool is on the brahms cd. k i’m zipping it now. mphhh mphhh mmmmpppphhh!
Comment by gerty on March 14th, 2007 at 12:27 am:
psssst good todd post on propagandhi.com
Comment by Hairhole on March 14th, 2007 at 11:02 pm:
Hello! Remember that film ‘Hustle and Flow’? Well the following ditty was coined with that track in mind (I never heard the whole song). Anyways, without further ado…
Hairhole vs. It’s hard out here for a Seal:
You know it’s hard out here for a seal, when some hunter’s tryin’ to smash you for a meal.
For all the Hakapik’s* and shootin’ done, it’s hard for a seal to try and run.
Yeah, yeah it’s hard out here for a Seal, raise ya hands if you know how I feel
Ya ‘I am the Walrace’ heard, and I’ve been told, deeze mothafuckers be comin’ up in my cold
Can’t even try an make a fuckin’ deal, these mothafuckers want me for a meal
But a hardass seal like I am, I gonna do me the best I fuckin’ can
Gonna sneak up on one of dem hunters slackin’, and show him a serious Seal fuckin’ Smackin”!!!
You know it’s hard out here for a seal, when some hunter’s tryin’ to smash you for a meal
For all the Hakapik’s* and shootin’ done, it’s hard for a seal to try an run
Yeeaaah!!! Smashed, Shot, torn and bleedin’ a motherfuckin’ seal fire’s what they feedin’
They think they come and mess with my shit, the fuckin’ pits of hell is where dey sit (and where i Shit)
Fucker you raise your fuckin’ shit at me, my fuckin’ tail’s all you’ll see!!
I’ll fuckin’ smack your shit around, Fucker Just call me fuckin’ Bruce Lee!!!
With the mind of Mohammed, and fiery of Mike, I’ll make you fuckin’ wear that fuckin’ spike
My home, girls, family and brothers, you fuck with them I’ll fuckin’ destroy ya
Take your bats, guns, and your blades, turn your fuckin’ shit around, no need to explain
See all you fools just mislead, this here ice, this shit is my bed
So all to you motherfuckers insistin’ these hunters aint twisted
just pump this in your stereo and listen…
Gimme the hook….
You know it’s hard out here for a Seal, when some hunter’s tryin’ to smash you for a meal
For all he Hakapik’s* and shootin’ done, it’s hard for a seal to try an run
*Hakapik’s- those batty things with metal spike/hooks on the end. Over 100 year old technology still commonly used to kill the seals. Inefficient, it usually takes several cracks over the Seals skull to kill them. Most hunters don’t bother, and only hit the seal once. Thus, over 40% of the seals suffer for hours before they finally die, due to not being killed on the first strike of the Hakapik.
Remember, it’s hard out there for a Seal. HairDawg.
Petition: http://getactive.pet...t07?rk=5pA8YuK1Ofi8E
Video: http://www.petatv.co...er=wm&speed=_med
Comment by Hairhole on March 14th, 2007 at 11:10 pm:
‘Hello Spuds’! hahaha. I love that guy. Here’s a listing of Anti-War events this Saturday across Canada: http://www.acp-cpa.ca/en/M172007.htm
Comment by Anthony on March 15th, 2007 at 4:50 am:
So I was just about to fall asleep when all the sudden a fucking “join the U.S.” commercial came on. I’m used to seeing this dumb shit all the time, but this one was pretty funny considering the whole commercial consisted of two goofs playing “American Army” the video game when all of the sudden one of the soldiers from the video game turns around and asks the kids “you guys having fun playing this game? Why don’t you join the Marines and show what you’re made of”. To lure kids in to calling them they offer a free Army hat with a free copy of the video game “Americas Army”. All I could think about was “DIE JUGEND MARSHIERT” and how Propagandhi called it early in the game.
the United States Defenses think the kids of America are pretty dumb. But when I almost got beat up in front of a Toby Kieths(I was not eating at that douche bags shithole steak infested, headset microphone propaganda breeding ground) restraunt in a hotel by two ex-jocks/neo-naz….uh…I mean Marines……I realized, a lot of these kids are fucking stupid.
P.S.
Fedallahs Hearse is the greatest song ever. I dedicate those lyris to My Chemical Romance, those fucking tools.
Comment by Sebas on March 17th, 2007 at 7:07 am:
I don’t know how many topic swings there has been, but…
I just wanted to let you all know I just cracked the G7 product catalog code.
¿Anyone interested in knowing what colour D-Rocks undies are? or… ¿Who at G7 really killed Kennedy (aiming at the Lincoln’s gas depo)?
It’s all here.
Starting bid for privileged info at 300€ (’bout 360$).
Oh yeah, and I don’t know mucho ’bout Scorsese, but this last film is mildly entertaining, but has a sloppy argument, a lousy script adaptation and amateur photography. Alas i’m no Miramax movie critic but a simple movie watcher… but i fell asleep twice during the first hour of the film, and no movie should make you ENDURE it.
Guess i’m just a bad watcher.
PS: ¿Anybody seen the new PropaFRAUD promo pics? Pure laughter.
Jord looks like his gonna puke his guts, Beave looks like a good boy (and has lost a lot of body mass since their tour in England), Todd is angry with his glasses (that’s probably his secret to his mystic gaze) and Chris… well… He’s just getting old. Really old. ¿Ancient~School maybe?
Just passing by,
Eternally not yours;
Sebas from Etiobocke… i mean, Spain.
Comment by tom on March 17th, 2007 at 9:35 am:
i love how i went to three propagandhi shows in quebec last october and the rod was wearing the same shorts for all 3 shows, then going to the prop website and seeing pics from 3 other shows both before and after the quebec dates and hey…whatta ya know….he’s wearing the same shorts.
did anyone go to the prairie shows? was rod wearing a pair of blue shorts? yum. i wanna be like rod.
Comment by Marc on March 17th, 2007 at 9:59 am:
Does a normal picture of Jord even exist? Hehe.
Man..I was supposed to go up to Canada to see them, but I had finals. Does Propagandhi ever tour the east coast (of the USA)?
What do people think of Soros’ recent investment into Halliburton? I’m not quite sure what to think. Halliburton isn’t a political entity, and I don’t recall Soros actually being critically vocal about Halliburton..so can someone say he’s a hypocrite? I know the Propagandhi guys (and probably alot of folks on this blog) would say this is a clear example of crossing the line from compromise to cooperation. But can we assume no good can come out of this? He is a pretty big philanthropist.
I’m totally derailing the blog - but if someone wants to give me a short answer to quell my confusion… :D
Comment by kate on March 17th, 2007 at 5:16 pm:
Y’know, i’m pretty sure that this blog doesn’t exist so you can discuss the age, appearance and fashion sensibilities (or lack thereof) of the boys from propagandhi. Or so you can fetishise derek.
But then, I could be wrong.
Anyway, does anyone else think this is incredibly fucked-up?:
COOKING IN THE DANGER ZONE
Afghanistan – In this new five part series, food writer Stefan Gates explores some of the most controversial food issues in the world; including sampling dishes such as fat-tailed sheep’s testicles. In tonight’s episode, Stefan cooks his way around Afghanistan while finding out how the country’s reconstruction is going. Travelling through a country beset by fighting, Stefan narrowly avoids being blown up by abandoned Soviet scud missiles; and has dinner with a former Taliban commander. (From the UK, in English and Pashto, English subtitles) (Documentary Series) (Part 1) *New Series* PG CC WS
You can rest easy knowing that your invasion is a success when it becomes that backdrop for lifestyle television! I didn’t actually get to see i t. maybe next time.
(And now my superficial attempt to validate this post):
Scorsese is a hack. Somewhere along the line he gained cult status and everyone simultaneously and conveniently forgot that his films are shit. shit and offensive.
(spell check even recognises his name, for fuck’s sake!)
I’m in a bad mood today.
Comment by kate on March 17th, 2007 at 5:17 pm:
*The Bob Dylan documentary is not bad, i’ll give him that
Comment by caítlin on March 17th, 2007 at 5:49 pm:
Ol’ soros (or however the fuck you spell it) is an asshole, philanthropist or not. I could look up links if I wasnt a bit more wasted, but I trust your ability to google (and my ability to party on st pats!)
And Sebas - you stay away from those flirtatious blog-boys! You’re my official ticket into spain!
And don’t none of you pretend you wouldn’t do Christoph McIrish. Flirts, the lotta ya!
Comment by gerty on March 18th, 2007 at 12:42 pm:
finally saw it…the point of this post is sorta lost on me. i thought the acting was decent. i like some scorses films like the aviator. and i liked the acting in this one(especially when celebrities were beating each other up). oh and UKTONY meant to say before “hard times” is on ‘return of the red menace’ the best sampler i have ever paid money for
Comment by gerty on March 18th, 2007 at 12:43 pm:
i9 am trashed
Comment by Hairhole on March 18th, 2007 at 3:46 pm:
Tom: I can, in fact, confirm that Todd was wearing his gym strip (blue shorts) at both the Alberta shows I saw.
I would also like to note that I have never seen anyone sweat/ rock out as hard as him in my life. Only doG knows how much roddy persperation is accumulated in those magical shorts.
p.s it rules how many people post on here when they’re pissed. Drunks, the lotta ya!
Comment by tom on March 18th, 2007 at 5:30 pm:
yeah todd totally goes crazy. i thought it was the quebec city venue at first (the ceiling was raining), but both better ventilated shows afterwards the sweat was pouring out.
i was wondering if anybody has ever seen todd do a crazy dance on stage where he puts his hands on his knees and starts gyrating all over the stage while always hands on knees. a sight to see. hope it’s on the dvd. is there a name for that dance?
Comment by Anthony on March 18th, 2007 at 6:09 pm:
My liver hates me.
Comment by caítlin on March 19th, 2007 at 8:06 am:
The liver is something to be surpassed. Mine tried to give me jip this morning. A swift punch and half an hour on the bike shut that fucker up.
Note to self: drunken-blog-posting is the new drunk dialing. Stop it. Stop it now.
Another monday, another empty hole where G7 radio should be. Maybe it will be resurrected at Easter? Yknow, like jeebus. I guess its up to us to find our own monday morning amusements - this makes me smile.
http://www.cs.rice.e...rels/poems/1585.html
Comment by Sebast on March 20th, 2007 at 6:04 am:
Caítlin…
I was hoping you to become my oficcial ticket into canukland…
¿How ’bout considering a a two-times double nationality and live canada in the summer, and spain in the winter? And ocassionally vice-versa, just for the kicks.
Comment by Hairhole on March 23rd, 2007 at 5:20 pm:
“I just wanted to remind you people that anyone who liked the movie “The Departed” should be LITERALLY shot in the face with an unbelievably large and REAL shotgun. Because it’s IMPORTANT.”
You know what? I’m not satisfied with this. I’m going to need more that all these over the top death threats to deter me from my previous assertion of ‘the defarted’ being not a bad movie.
“You know what ‘Hairbrain’ I’ll fuckin’ have unprotected sex with you, while D-Hole stands there and glues his Mohawk”
“Fuck you Jesus.”
Nothing wrong with a movie where everyone dies in Shakefartian fashion, except for the funny underwear man.
Comment by tom on March 25th, 2007 at 1:52 am:
Well, i just like to get back on topic here, and reiterate my undying devotion to the dynamic genius of Scorsese, and his unique ability to create a film which is both important, and which also contributes immensely to the legacy of the Irish people.
In fact, I’ll go so far as to say that if anybody does not like this film, they should be stripped naked, gagged and bound, douced in baby oil, and then GT’ed down a frozen hill littered with shattered Celine Dion cd’s and boiling methane. Then, strapped into a chair, and made to listen 48 hours of U2’s smash hit song, Vertigo. Yes, Bono is Irish too!