Harmony is the new Andy Warhol

I saw Harmony Korine last night and I have to say he had a hell of a time coveying his thoughts. He reminded me of how Andy Warhol acted when he was interveiwed. Brilliant creative people acting naive. Maybe it's a safety net, if you don't want to talk about something for whatever reason you can just say well "I just like it" that's why, and end it there.... with silence.

The Kodak Lecture Series presents
HARMONY KORINE
in conversation with Bruce LaBruce
Friday, April 1 @ 7:30pm
Ryerson University


Harmony Korine had an auspicious start to his movie career when he was discovered by photographer Larry Clark and subsequently commissioned to write the screenplay for Clark's first feature film, Kids. Korine's directorial debut, Gummo, was released to an unsuspecting public one year later, drawing praise, disgust and bafflement.
In 1998 he was contacted by the Dogme 95 brotherhood, who asked him to spearhead the American new wave. The resulting film, Julien Donkey Boy-a film based on Korine's experience with his schizophrenic uncle-has been the only certified American Dogme film made thus far.
In addition to writing and directing feature films, Korine has also released two art books-Pass the Bitch Chicken (a collaboration with Christopher Wholl) and The Bad Son, a series of photographs of Macaulay Culkin-and a novel entitled A Crack Up at the Race Riots.
Korine has also collaborated with artists such as Bonnie Prince Billy, David Blaine, Sonic Youth, Agnes B. and Bjork in the creation of music videos and documentaries. He recently collaborated again with Larry Clark as screenwriter of the controversial film Ken Park. Korine currently lives and works in Paris, France.
Bruce LaBruce is a Toronto-based photographer and filmmaker. His photos have appeared in Honcho, The National Post, The Guardian, and Vice. He has directed five feature films including, Super 8 1/2, Huster White, and Rasberry Reich.
The Kodak Lecture Series provides an opportunity for the general public to see and hear about innovative photo-based imaging and art practice. This series has showcased some of the most reputable and intriguing photographers, filmmakers, curators, and new media artists in the world.

Thanks to the generosity of Kodak Canada, admission is free.