Apparently the opening for 'The Simpsons" last night was directed by a British street artist named Banksy that I'm not going to pretend I heard of before. Pretty strong:
That's gotta be Banksy, his signature rats are everywhere, and the 20th Century Fox logo looks like something out of a Gothic horror movie. If it's not Banksy directing, it's one long tribute to him....
I've disagreed with those who say "The Simpsons" hasn't been fresh in years. Still haven't lost their edge, and this is proof. Banksy is a genius, and Groening (and Fox) are hardcore. Kudos.
Rising Hegemon
Banksy is a brilliant subversive street artist in London -- graffiti with a message. And he (or she?) is supposedly anonymous...
ReplyDeleteThat's gotta be Banksy, his signature rats are everywhere, and the 20th Century Fox logo looks like something out of a Gothic horror movie. If it's not Banksy directing, it's one long tribute to him....
ReplyDeleteBanksy has a category to himself over at my place if you want to check him out.
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I've disagreed with those who say "The Simpsons" hasn't been fresh in years. Still haven't lost their edge, and this is proof. Banksy is a genius, and Groening (and Fox) are hardcore. Kudos.
ReplyDeleteHere's Ebert's review of "Exit Through the Gift Shop" which features Banksy:
ReplyDeletehttp://rogerebert.suntimes.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20100428/REVIEWS/100429978
Haven't seen it but plan to...
i loves the dolphin head box sealer. that was an awesome opener. i don't care if it's old, simpson will give something to make you think.
ReplyDeletehaven't heard of Banksy, huh. dude, you need to get out a little more....
ReplyDeletewhat? You don't know Banksy? Yup, time to push the perimeters. On Facebook you can even trade Banksy art like you do flowers and animated frogs.
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