HBO’s new mini-series, Generation Kill is an eye opener. A candid portrayal of the lives of US soldiers in the battlefield of Iraq. The screenplay is raw, direct and intelligent. A refreshing perspective of the intimate conversations that take place between the camaraderie of young men fighting for a war which at times leaves them equally perplexed and frustrated.

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www.hbo.com/generationkill

House of Cassette has recently released their look book online of their Fall ‘08 collection. We have been ardent supporters of Cassette from day one and we are impressed with the constant growth of the brand. This latest shoot called forth the styling talent of fellow EM writer - Josh Madden, as well as the photography of Robert Hamada; both dear friends of the Evil Monito family. Cassette Creative Director, Peter James Lee showcases new shirtings for men as well as woven knit dresses for women.

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www.houseofcassette.com 

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Looky See: A Summer Show
Ben Maltz Gallery - Los Angeles
Event: 7/26/08
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This large group show features inspired work by 29 artists who draw, cut, film, pin, perforate, perform, and journal. This exhibition is organized by Meg Linton, Director of the Ben Maltz Gallery and Public Programs, and Curatorial Intern Nina Laurinolli, and is a selection of work made from dozens of studio and gallery visits and lengthy reviews of artists’ materials over a one-year period. →

One of our featured EM illustrator, Carson Mell, written and directed this terrific short entitled, Bobby Bird: The Devil in Denim. It showed at the 2007 Sundance Festival and was also featured in the third issue of Wholphin , a DVD magazine that focuses on independent and experimental short films and distributed where any McSweeney’s or Believer magazine can be found. This clever film shortly thereafter became a pictorial novella he wrote called, Saguaro. →

From the Evil Monito archives:
Editorial on the Triads - Chinese Crime Syndicate
Originally published January 2001.
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www.evilmonito.com/archives/001/triads.htm