[Trailer] Hardcore
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First-person shooters are one of the most popular genres in video games with franchises like Call of Duty and Halo generating billions of dollars over the last two generations of gaming. Other genres have attempted to take the point of view (POV) approach to moderate success (Mirror's Edge), but it hasn't grown as widespread in use outside of the FPS and RPG genres. The film industry, meanwhile, is constantly pushing the technical and cinematic edge of what can be done with a large budget and solid concept, yet we haven't seen a true, feature-length POV film... until now.
Hardcore is the feature-length film debut from Ilya Naishuller. It was Naishuller's music video for his band Biting Elbows that went viral last year that has led up to the production of Hardcore. As seen in the "Bad Motherfucker" video, the video's plot is a full POV film that's equal parts action film and hardcore parkour viral video. With over 20 million views and comments asking for more, including one from Wanted director Timur Bekmambetov promising to produce a full-length POV film, the groundwork for Hardcore was set.
Hardcore is a sci-fi/action film about a cyborg named Henry who must save his wife/creator from a villain that possesses telekinetic powers with the help of Jimmy, played by District 9's Sharlto Copley. The entire film was shot on-location in Moscow with custom GoPro rigs created specifically for the film. However, considering the film is mostly an independent venture, the crew needs additional funds to ensure the post-production process can elevate the film to a level of quality it deserves.
If you have the funds or would like to help spread the word about Hardcore, you can visit the film's IndieGoGo page for more information on how to do so. You can also watch the aforementioned "Bad Motherfucker" music video below.
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Trash Talk Announces Free Tour with G Pen
Odd Future stalwarts Trash Talk have announced a free US tour in collaboration with G Pen. The hardcore band will be hitting 17 cities all next month with fellow Odd Future member Left Brain opening for each stop. The dates are all ages and, as previously mentioned, completely free. Unfortunately, this means the shows will be first come, first serve, which is bound to create some chaos for those unable to get in during the tour. I guess that would feed into the band's entire image, though. Well played, Trash Talk. Well played. To get your name on the list, simply head over to G Pen's landing page and RSVP for your city. Each RSVP comes with a 10% discount code for a new G Pen for those that are into smoke paraphernalia.
In addition to the tour announcement and today's release of the band's latest album, No Peace, Trash Talk has also released the video for "The Hole." Furthermore, the collaboration with G Pen doesn't simply end with the sponsorship of the Free Tour, as the band also announced their partnership with the company to release limited edition No Peace-styled microG travel cases and capsule collections. Pre-orders for the special G Pens can be made on G Pen's website.
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[Album] Modern Life is War: "Fever Hunting"
Modern Life is War's 2005 album, Witness, is one of my favorite hardcore albums of the past decade. Unfortunately, I got into the band just as they announced their breakup in 2008 and never got a chance to see them. Luckily, the quartet reformed in 2012 and have been keeping busy to ensure the reunion wouldn't result in a one-off, shortlived revival. The fruits of their labor can be seen in their first album since the breakup, Fever Hunting, due to be released on September 3rd on Deathwish, Inc. They'll also be touring parts of the Midwest and East Coast in support of the album.
You can stream Fever Hunting over at Pitchfork's site. The band's fall tour dates can be found below.
August 9 Philadelphia, PA @ This Is Hardcore Festival
October 4 Des Moines, IA @ Wooly's w/ Coliseum, Touche Amore, Omens
October 5 Arlington Heights, IL @ KOC w/ Kill Your Idols, Holy Fever, Boiling Over & Spine (early show)
October 5 Chicago, IL @ Cobra Lounge w/ Kill Your Idols, Harm's Way (late show)
October 11 Washington, DC @ Rock and Roll Hotel w/ Night Birds, Wet Witch, Nervous Impulse
October 12 New York, NY @ Studio at Webster Hall w/ Night Birds, Deathcycle, Wet Witch
October 13 Cambridge, MA @ Middle East Downstairs w/ Night Birds, Wet Witch, Hammer & The Nails