Michel Gondry: Unknown Treasures

Michel Gondry is one of the world's most vital filmmakers. His highly original and imaginative style has made the Academy Award-winning writer/director in demand across the planet. The auteur behind Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind and The Science of Sleep first made a name for himself with groundbreaking music videos for Björk, The White Stripes and The Chemical Brothers and has since become a defining force in modern filmmaking.

A passionate advocator of art created outside of commercial institutions, Gondry recently released a new book, You’ll Like This Film Because You’re In It: The Be Kind Rewind Protocol which details his experiences with community filmmaking at Manhattan's Deitch Projects and at his home in Williamsburg.

I recently interviewed the Brooklyn-based Frenchman and you can read all about it here.

Gondry also offers his tips for community filmmaking here.

Sex, Lies and Audiotape

An intriguing photo exhibition takes place in DUMBO this week, Phone Sex: Real and Imagined. Focusing on the participants on both sides of the telephone line, contributing artists Phil Toledano and Rebecca Memoli have explored a curious, covert and surprising world.

I recently interviewed both artists about the showcase and their experienes with the phone sex industry. Read all about it here.