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Alive and Well at The Trash Bar – a music documentary on NYC rock, punk & metal scene

In 2006 New York City lost two of it's most beloved and influential rock and roll music institutions. But CBGB and Continental were merely victims of a larger epidemic - the corporate takeover of lower Manhattan. Little did anyone know at that time that a seemingly run-of-the-mill music venue in Williamsburg, Brooklyn, would, by a series of fateful events, take over to carry the torch and continue a longstanding New York City tradition. In an age when big business rules all, it's true that a rock and roll club can still manage to live up to a core set of values held near and dear to the hearts of thousands of music fans, the legacy of the NYC rock and roll movement, and the idea of what that movement represents to those who have only read about it. Welcome to The Trash Bar!

The Lionshare

The Lionshare is the debut feature from writer/director Josh Bernhard. Shot the independent, almost student way - with consumer video cameras, barely any lighting or audio equipment and friend actors on a close to nothing budget - its an engaging, young movie definitely worth a download. Relying on naturalistic dialog and a barebones aesthetic to match the bare honesty of its characters, The Lionshare is a personal look at life and love in an increasingly impersonal world.

Pigeon: Impossible by Lucas Martell – technically stunning and hilarious 3D Pixar-style animated short

"Pigeon: Impossible" is the tale of Walter, a rookie secret agent faced with a problem seldom covered in basic training: what to do when a curious pigeon gets trapped inside your multi-million dollar, government-issued nuclear briefcase. This animated short movie is not only technically impressive, but also very well crafted in terms of the story line, keeping the viewer truly entertained for the entire 6 minutes.

Assassin’s Creed II: Lineage – The Full 30-Minute Movie in HD

We have written about the first part of Assassin's Creed II: Lineage here, but UbiSoft and Hybride Studios have recently compiled all three episodes of the miniseries, completing the thirty-minute short movie filled with stunning graphics and intriguing stories. Assassin's Creed II: Lineage now tells us the full story of the secrecy, distrust, monarchy and assassinations in early Italy as seen by the assassin Giovanni - the perfect background for one of the most awaited games of the year.

[TEDTalk] Joachim de Posada says, Don’t eat the marshmallow yet – how to predict future success

In this short talk from TED U, Joachim de Posada shares a landmark experiment on delayed gratification -- and how it can predict future success. The test involves giving a little child one piece of marshmallow and informing that if in 15 minutes the marshmallow will still not be eaten, the child will get another one. The extremely cute videos of tempted children and the simple, but powerful message make this Talk one of the most unforgettable ones.

In Guantanamo, A David Miller Film

David Miller's quiet, powerful film is the result of three days the filmmaker spent touring the camps in May 2008 as part of a small group of media representatives allowed there. Although the event was presented as a chance to 'see inside' the working of Guantanamo, it was in fact a carefully staged PR exercise designed to yield predictable, stale, controlled media images.

[TED Talk] Imogen Heap plays “Wait It Out” on TED – song from her new album “Ellipse”

Fans of Imogen Heap! Get ready to be blown away by her live performance of “Wait It Out,” from her new album “Ellipse.” After a very long while, Imogen officially released her 3rd album in the market. The album has 13 amazing tracks; “Wait It Out” is the album’s 2nd track. “Ellipse” is actually climbing not only the US and UK charts, but also in the Canadian Album Charts. Too bad the album’s not available for free digital download, but many thanks to TED, Heap fans get a taste of her music live.

Assassin’s Creed – Lineage [Short Movie Part 1 in HD]

Following the success of the original Assassin's Creed video game, UbiSoft now brings us the most-awaited prequel to Assassin's Creed II - the story that started it all. Spanning a rich history of assassins' stories featuring Leonardo da Vinci, the Medici Family and Machiavelli, Assassin's Creed Lineage is the first of the three-part short movie which is set to uncover all the secrets of one of Italy's most powerful families, reaching further than anybody expects it to be.