J GRANT BRITAIN || 20/20

In the world of skate photography, J Grant Brittain is eminent, a true living legend. He's been shooting skateboarding for 40 years, capturing as well as shaping its history, and thusly, worldwide popular culture.

 But to hear it from the man himself, it was all pretty chill.

Grant talked about process, practice, art and fame. And also golf. 

Here's the talk in the form of 20 questions, each answer in 20 seconds or less.

J GRANT BRITTAIN: 20/20 from mac premo on Vimeo.

 

THIS IS RUDE BOY || Short Film

Join Mr & Mrs Moonstomper as we delve into the world of the Rude Boy.

 

Kid Abstrakt & Emapea || Jazzy Vibes (Full Album)

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Every McDonald's Menu Item Since 1955 || Short Film

Today on Weird History Food we are delving deep into the McDonald's menu.

Even deeper than Morgan Spurlock in his investigative film 'Super Size Me!'.

We've seen how he meticulously ate everything on the McMenu, but, how exactly did that menu evolve through the years? How did their most famous sandwiches and burgers come to be, and who started it all?

Join us as we trace the beginnings of the Big Mac, the Filet-o-fish, and the very humble menu of offerings that McDonald's gave to the world at the very start!

 

Anthony Bourdain: Parts Unknow || Sicily (Full Film)

Parts Unknown explores the Sicilian way of life, which puts a premium on savouring family, life, and food.

Bourdain travels in search of those foods as he eats his way around the island.

He makes his home base at the Villa Monaci, on the outskirts of Catania with his enthusiastic, fast-talking sidekicks who counter the otherwise relaxed tempo and epic "food porn" of this film.

 

Crush The Town || Oakland Graffiti Documentary

Crush The Town documents Oakland's graffiti culture as of 2024.

 

Millennium Jazz Music || HeatWAVs (Full Album)

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Freddie Gibbs & Madlib || Piñata (Full Album)

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How One Sneaker Changed Everything || Behind the Hype: Air Jordan 1 '85 High

The Air Jordan 1, a cultural phenomenon instantly recognizable by its iconic colorways like “The Chicago,” “The Bred,” and “The Royal,” wasn’t just a sneaker; it was a revolution.

Debuting in 1985, the brainchild of designer Peter Moore, the Air Jordan 1 marked a pivotal moment in sneaker history.

In this Behind the Hype episode, we explore the AJ1’s rise to fame and its continuing impact on sports and global pop culture.

 

The One-Man-Show Making & Delivering NYC's Hottest Sandwiches || On The Line || Bon Appétit

“The different hats I wear are: shop prepping, cooking, packing, delivering, dispatcher, customer service, graphic designer. Why I do everything is because I don’t know that you’re not supposed to do everything–I don’t come from the industry.”

Bon Appétit spends a day on the line with chef Salvatore La Rosa, the one-man-show behind Brooklyn’s hottest new lunch delivery service, Salvo’s Cucina Casalinga.

 

B 3 N B i || Jazz Jousters Sessions Season Two (Full Album)

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William Blake || The Ancient of Days || Great Art Explained

The 18th century artist William Blake was a true radical, in the deepest sense of the world, and he raged against injustice of every kind.

Blake belonged to the Romantic age, but stands utterly alone in that age, both as an artist and as a poet: he is someone who invented his very own form of graphic art, which organically fused beautiful images with powerful poetry, while he also forged his own distinctive philosophical world-view and created an original cosmology of gods and spirits, designed to express his ideas about love, freedom, nature and the Divine.

Cannabis Cowboys || A History of Weed in the Old Wild West...

After cannabis made its way to New England in 1629, from then until after the Civil War, it became an absolutely vital crop in North America.

It played a key role in both colonial times and the country's economic plans. In 1775, people started growing hemp in Kentucky, and big hemp farms popped up in Mississippi, Georgia, California, South Carolina, and Nebraska throughout the 1800s.

 

The Surprising Reason Why McDonalds Sells Fish || Short Film

Today on Weird History Food we are examining that fast food phenomenon that involves a patty made of fish.

Once considered a risky endeavor, the Filet-o_Fish became so sought after on Fridays, particularly during the season of Lent, that all competing fast food joints jumped on the boat and created their own version of the Filet--o-Fish sandwich.

 

Various || Spiritual Jazz 16: Riverside etc. (Full Album)

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BIRKENSTOCK Quality || MADE IN GERMANY - Directors Cut

Take an exclusive glimpse into the BIRKENSTOCK production process. Realized through the lens of director Ben Redgrove, the film encompasses not just visuals, but a rich soundscape. Crafted by Ben’s brother Seb Redgrove, the soundtrack uses sonic elements harvested from the deepest corners of our German manufacturing hubs.

We think you’re going to like the amazing textures and patterns that result from the work of the creative sibling duo.

The sound and vision evokes the synthesis of age-old craftsmanship and modern mechanics. From the contoured cork-latex footbed and the iconic BIRKENSTOCK buckle to the premium-quality leather we use — in this film every element of your perfect pair of BIRKENSTOCKS is brought to life.

Join us on a fascinating journey exploring how your beloved BIRKENSTOCKS are born. This is a rare, behind-the-scenes exploration of dedication and craftsmanship in action.

 

Oddisee || To What End (Full Album)

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Exploring Berlin's Streets || The 1UP Graffiti Crew

Welcome to the vibrant streets of Berlin, where art comes alive in the most unexpected places!

Today, we're diving into the fascinating world of the 1UP (One United Power) graffiti crew, known for their breathtaking street art that transforms the city into a canvas of colors and creativity.

 

Creating Art for Skateboards with Hannah Eddy || Short Film

Today we meet Hannah Eddy in Reno, NV as she takes us inside her home and studio to show us her latest collaboration between NHS and Skate Like a Girl.

 

Bonobo || Animal Magic (Full Album)

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The Search For Steve Rocco, OG Skater & Founder of World Industries || Short Film

Steve, along with being a pioneer of 70s, 80s and early 90s skateboarding, owned World Industries, and spearheaded the street skating movement alongside some of the best skaters around at the time.

 

A Day With A Line Cook At Brooklyn's Hottest Chinese Restaurant || Short Film

Line Cook Tristan Kwong brings you into the precise and fast-paced world of a professional kitchen at Bonnie's, Brooklyn's hottest Chinese restaurant.

From shopping for fresh ingredients to prepping Bonnie's gourmet take on the "McRib," see what it takes to keep the quality high and the plates moving at an in-demand restaurant day-in, day-out.

 

Cookin Soul & The Musalini || MACKARONI (Full Album)

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Discover Tamotsu Yagi's Art & Design Collection: No Detail is Small || Sotheby's

It is a rare and special opportunity to view a collection assembled over many decades by an artist, often serving as a significant source of inspiration for their own work. "No Detail is Small: Art and Design from The Tamotsu Yagi Collection" is one such collection, created by one of the most accomplished and visionary Art Directors of his generation.

This collection narrates the profoundly personal story of Tamotsu Yagi’s parallel journeys as both a collector and creator, embodying the principles of good design that Yagi has championed throughout his career. In Yagi's own words: “Design should be equipped with social relevance, in addition to beauty and functionality.”

In 2000, Yagi received a direct commission from Steve Jobs to define the design concepts that would become the Apple store. His graphic and industrial design works are part of the permanent collection at SFMOMA, and he is currently serving as the Art Director for the World Expo 2025 in Osaka, Japan.

 

Inside Mexico's Magic Mushroom Paradise || Short Film

San Jose Del Pacifico is a sierra town in Mexico that has become a unique tourist destination for people who want to get high on shrooms.

But not all the locals are happy.

VICE World News reporter Nathaniel Janowitz tells our twitch audience about his experience there and some of the history and context that makes it such a special place.

 

The Jazz Hop Café || Whispers from the Meadow (Full Album)

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