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Rasputin - Russia's Greatest Love Machine

Russian poisoners are back in the news! Time to reflect on this sublime tribute to Rasputin, (NSFW) the one, the only, the original! Boney M ruled France's pop charts in 1978 with this sensitive, danceable portrayal of the lusty monk.

RA RA RASPUTIN Lover of the Russian queen There was a cat that really was gone RA RA RASPUTIN Russia's greatest love machine It was a shame how he carried on

For some fun facts about Laboratory 12, the famous Russian poison factory, don't miss this, from the Amirs of the Caucasian Mujahadeen.

Faces

A short clip featuring photos of famous faces at our favorite legendary nightclub. Including Madonna in one of her first performances, the Rolling Stones looking for action, and Andy Warhol and "friends." First in an occasional series. Subscribe for more, okay?

Tyger

Another fine offering in our video lounge: Tyger, a 2006 entry in Brazil's Cultura Inglesa film series. Inspired by William Blake, who we think we once had a great party for on Congo Bill.

The Red and the Black

Have you noticed our predilection for these colors? Hard to pass up this addictive video by Motomichi Nakamura of "We share our mothers' health" by The Knife from Rabid Records. Via the omniscient We Make Money Not Art, who also spotted this interview with the artist on the equally superb Submarine Channel. This should keep you busy for awhile!

Ryan

From the National Film Board of Canada site:
"A gentleman panhandler. One of the pioneers of Canadian animation. Oscar nominee. Poor beggar. An artist unable to create. God observing the world. Fallen angel. Arrogant. Shy. Broken. Not destroyed.

"Ryan, directed by Chris Landreth, is an animated tribute to Canadian animator Ryan Larkin. Thirty years ago, at the National Film Board of Canada, Ryan produced some of the most influential animated films of his time. Today, Ryan lives on welfare and panhandles for spare change in downtown Montreal. How could such an artistic genius follow this path?"

A powerful, Oscar-winning work, told by Ryan in his own words, and the people who know him. Catch it on the Sundance Channel In Short series this week.

And catch an excerpt here at the Danceteria Video Lounge: Ryan

Los Angeles Let's Be Friends

The luminous Three Legged Legs animation and directing collective brings you this interlude of innocent, happy creatures on the loose in the city of angles, inspired by the equally luminous work of Jeff Soto.

Click for: Los Angeles Let's Be Friends

5ive 5ilms

Global traveler and one-man international film festival Peter J Charlton has artfully mashed up five of his films for your viewing pleasure. Distill into component parts at Panvilla, view, then buy the dog.

Click then press play: Panvilla Mashup

Criminals of the World, the Party's Over

Trailer for a non-existent series we intend to debut at Danceteria. Eileen Brennan of Nimbus via ChannelFrederator!

Click to Go Spy Go