Alex Gibney's Gonzo - The New York Times Review

The A.O. Scott review of Alex Gibney’s latest film, Gonzo: The Life and Work of Dr. Hunter S. Thompson, is in, and it is a good one. He writes:

Gonzo, Thompson’s symbol for which was a two-thumbed fist clutching a peyote button, denotes a drug-fueled, madcap libertarianism, a pursuit of freedom to the very edge of good sense and beyond. But as Thompson first used the word, gonzo was an aurally suggestive, semantically vague adjective, and the noun it modified was, above all, journalist. And it is to Mr. Gibney’s great credit that while he pays due attention to the outsize, cartoonish celebrity persona Thompson fell back on when his literary powers began to wane, this film concentrates on the bold, innovative journalism that secured Thompson’s reputation and assures his immortality.

David Gordon Green's Summer Smash Pineapple Express

The latest feature from David Gordon Green is, shall we say, a departure from his previous films, but shows the equally talented comedic side of the director.  A classic buddy comedy with a stoner edge, the story follows Dale Denton and Saul Silver on the run from a vicious drug dealer after Dale (played by Seth Rogan) witnesses a murder.  Chelsea favorite James Franco plays Saul, a return to comedy for Franco and a character similar to his much-loved Daniel Desario from Freaks and Geeks.  Check out the trailer and get ready for an August 6th release!

Charles Mehling Shoots Jennifer Aniston for Smartwater

Here's the behind-the-scenes look at a classic Charles Mehling shoot (beautiful women, glamorous setting, etc.), Jennifer Aniston for Glaceau's Smartwater.

Alex Gibney's Latest Film - Gonzo: The Life and Work of Dr. Hunter S. Thompson

After debuting at the 2008 Sundance Film festival in January and being nominated for the Grand Jury Prize, Alex's Gibney's latest documentary is set for nationwide release on July 4th. A documentary on the late author and cultural icon, Gonzo is an exploration of Thompson’s personal and professional life, with particular emphasis on understanding the celebrity persona that Thompson cultivated, seemingly at the expense of his talents as a journalist.

Alex Gibney's Taxi to the Dark Side wins the Oscar for Best Documentary Feature!

Chelsea director Alex Gibney won the Oscar for Best Documentary Feature at the 2008 Academy Awards. A searing look at the Bush administration’s wartime conduct in Afghanistan, A.O. Scott of The New York Times wrote:

A year from now, the presidency of George W. Bush will end, but the consequences of Mr. Bush’s policies and the arguments about them are likely to be with us for a long time. As next Jan. 20 draws near, there is an evident temptation, among many journalists as well as politicians seeking to replace Mr. Bush, to close the book and move ahead, an impulse that makes the existence of documentaries like Alex Gibney’s “Taxi to the Dark Side” all the more vital. If recent American history is ever going to be discussed with the necessary clarity and ethical rigor, this film will be essential.

The film debuts on HBO on September 29th, 2009.

"We Cry" by The Script - Latest Music Video from Charles Mehling

Here's the latest video from Irish up-and-comers The Script, directed by Mehling.  "We Cry" was the debut single of their eponymous platinum album.  They are currently slated to open for U2 in their summer 2009 performance in Dublin's famous Croke Park.

Tune Into Showtime on May 4th for Season Two of Chris Wilcha's This American Life

This American Life returns to Showtime May 4th! The critically acclaimed television adaptation of National Public Radio’s popular show features Ira Glass exploring myriad stories in America.

Good Times With Chris Wilcha and Ira Glass

Please enjoy the following video of Chris Wilcha and Ira Glass dueling on the set of This American Life Season One.  Chris is the one in the white shirt, root for him!

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Welcome to the Chelsea blog, an ongoing collection of everything that doesn't fit on the rest of the site. Upcoming director's features, television projects, music videos, news, interesting links, and, most inciminating, pictures of staff parties. Stay tuned!

Chris Wilcha Featured in September Creativity: The Target Shoots Again

Chris Wilcha was interviewed in the September issue of Creativity.  Here's a scan:

Congrats to Chris!

Chelsea in Creativity Top Production Companies 2007!

We made the list!  Here's a scan of our write-up: