Chasing Ghosts, a documentary about the guys from this Twin Galaxies Life magazine photograph
is available for viewing on Hulu. I’ve been waiting to see this one for a long time. If you’re a Netflix fan, it is “coming soon” to Instant Watch (or so my queue says). I liked King of Kong better, but Chasing Ghosts is fun.
Wow…is it me or is that tow truck driver a bit too agitated for the situation? I have a feeling that this scenario ended with the tow truck driver walking calmly to his truck and grabbing a tire iron to finish the conversation. As I was watching this retro ad today I began to think this is possibly where Ted Levine’s character of Rusty Nail from Joyride came from…it might also be possible that I just have too much time on my hands.
Just Ducky is the 77th Tom and Jerry short. It was created in 1951, directed by William Hanna and Joseph Barbera and produced by Fred Quimby with music by Scott Bradley. It would not be released until September 5, 1953 by MGM. Besides being a very funny cartoon, this short is noteworthy because it is the last cartoon in which Tom has a light grey strip between his eyes.
I wish I could swim…
I am a big fan of the band 8 Bit Weapon, I have even used their music in The Retroist Podcast, so I am very pleased to announce that just over a week ago, the dynamic digital duo released their new album, “Bits with Byte”. Crammed full of music, the new album has a whopping 17 tracks that take 8 bit Weapon to new heights with new sounds and style embellishments that are a treat for the ears and the brain.
1. Bits with Byte 03:01
2. Galactic Invasion 03:03
3. Apple Core II 01:57
4. The Art of Video Games Anthem 03:12
5. Miami Dub Bounce 02:39
6. We Fight for the Users 03:05
7. Drive Grinder 03:11
8. Escape from Xenon 03:08
9. Goodbye Cochise 01:36
10. Closer 2.00 2:45
11. Micro Boogie 2.0 03:45
12. Chip On Your Shoulder (Electric High Mix) 03:20
13. Closer (8 Bit Bandit Remix) 06:02
14. Chip On Your Shoulder (Sanxion7 Remix) 03:30
15. Bits with Byte Demo 02:54
16. The Art Of Video Games Anthem Demo 03:16
17. Galactic Invasion Demo 02:54
There are multiple options for picking up the album. You can sample the album and purchase it in multiple formats at Bandcamp or if iTunes is more your thing, you can get it there as well. Either way you decide to get it, you will not be disappointed. 8 Bit Weapon has been together for over a decade now and “Bits that Byte” brings to bear the pair’s exceptional (almost unprecedented?) genre experience and talent. I have had the album running on a loop for over a week and a half now and if you like chiptune, 8 bit and 16 bit music, you will as well. So pick up a copy of Bits that Byte today.
Hey all you chicks and kats! Are you tired of being square? Is reality a total drag and you just want to escape? Well order the Beatnik Kit and you will find yourself cruising the krazy kofee kafes of lower Gotham and snapping your paws to music that your Moms and Dads warned you about. Oh do not pay attention to all the stares and jeers from your fellow Beatniks, they are just jealous of how amazing you look now.
I imagine most of these were ordered as part of a Halloween costume or for a party, but I would like to think at least one or two people took it seriously. I would like to know those people. Thanks to Harald Häfker for the upload.
[via] Harald Häfker
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