Wednesday, September 30, 2009
Tuesday, September 29, 2009
More Eckel photos
Hi again, we're back from London!
We got home super late last night, so we're just about falling asleep at work today.
Phew.
Ok, so i thought i should post some more Eckel pictures here, since he'll be joining us real soon, and i often refer people to this blog for pictures and info about him.
So here, some random Eckel goodness for you on this cold, Copenhagen monday.
Oh, and remember that he'll be at the shop this friday, the 2nd of October* , to talk to anyone interested in getting tattooed, so drop by after 1pm and have a talk with him!
* It's October this week? Fuck!
We got home super late last night, so we're just about falling asleep at work today.
Phew.
Ok, so i thought i should post some more Eckel pictures here, since he'll be joining us real soon, and i often refer people to this blog for pictures and info about him.
So here, some random Eckel goodness for you on this cold, Copenhagen monday.
Oh, and remember that he'll be at the shop this friday, the 2nd of October* , to talk to anyone interested in getting tattooed, so drop by after 1pm and have a talk with him!
* It's October this week? Fuck!
Monday, September 28, 2009
Sunday, September 27, 2009
Saturday, September 26, 2009
WOLF tattoo
WOLF - VOLK - Voru Otdishka Legavomu Krishka.I had many problems with the translation.VOLK is Thief's Break Heat's Done for or something like that.
The inscription under the Wolf - I'll get to heaven by way of hell.
Friday, September 25, 2009
Thursday, September 24, 2009
Wednesday, September 23, 2009
About situation with Yaponchik
In short, according to Criminalnaya.ru (who in turn credits another source), the man who put the hit out on Ivankov is likely a "Vor v Zakone" by the name of Tariel Oniani
Tariel Oniani
Video
As of now Ivankov is still in critical condition. Oniani has been arrested for organizing the kidnapping of a Moscow businessman. It is also believed that Oniani fears revenge for ordering the hit on Ivankov. But revenge from whom? From a close associate and ally of Ivankov, "Vor v Zakone" Ded Hasan and other criminal "authorities" like him.
Ded Hasan
Video
As of now Ivankov is still in critical condition. Oniani has been arrested for organizing the kidnapping of a Moscow businessman. It is also believed that Oniani fears revenge for ordering the hit on Ivankov. But revenge from whom? From a close associate and ally of Ivankov, "Vor v Zakone" Ded Hasan and other criminal "authorities" like him.
Tuesday, September 22, 2009
Monday, September 21, 2009
New artist at the shop
We've been keeping secrets from you, dearest blog readers and we feel terrible about that.
Really.
But we do have some good news for you!
Remember this guy?
That's Eckel by the way, if you're too lazy to check the link.
Anyway, he's moving to Denmark and will be working at our shop!
Told you it was good.
So if you're interested in booking with him, send us an email or drop by the shop.
We'll update the myspace soon with some more of his pictures and he'll be bringing a new portfolio to the shop too.
He'll be at the shop to talk to anyone interested in getting tattooed on October 2nd, so come on down!
Really.
But we do have some good news for you!
Remember this guy?
That's Eckel by the way, if you're too lazy to check the link.
Anyway, he's moving to Denmark and will be working at our shop!
Told you it was good.
So if you're interested in booking with him, send us an email or drop by the shop.
We'll update the myspace soon with some more of his pictures and he'll be bringing a new portfolio to the shop too.
He'll be at the shop to talk to anyone interested in getting tattooed on October 2nd, so come on down!
Saturday, September 19, 2009
Friday, September 18, 2009
Muffin friday
Anne baked muffins today.
They were delish!
Bet you wish you'd dropped by, huh?
Have a great weekend everyone!
They were delish!
Bet you wish you'd dropped by, huh?
Have a great weekend everyone!
Thursday, September 17, 2009
Wednesday, September 16, 2009
Dark haired beauty
Today Sanna's pretty backpiece lady finally got some color (read=black) in her hair.
And Sanna herself is moving closer and closer to the coveted (by some) and feared (by others) trooper title.
More progress next month, so stay tuned!
And Sanna herself is moving closer and closer to the coveted (by some) and feared (by others) trooper title.
More progress next month, so stay tuned!
Sanna, me and the pretty lady with the fan
Tuesday, September 15, 2009
Russian criminal movies
There's a lot of films being made about the mafia and of course the Russian mafia. Most foreign movies about the Russian mob are rubbish, though one does have a few true facts and gives some real insight into the real thing. That movie is "Eastern Promises".
What Russian films were or are being made about the mafia?
In Russia, films, shows and miniseries about crime are quite popular. It is not always necessary to have excessive violence, shooting or explosions in these films or tv shows for them to be successful or enjoy popularity. Why? Well, because these films are about day to day life and other things that the audience can relate to, besides being about crime or mafia. There's of course false or exaggerated films. Here are some of the best crime films made in Russia.
Brother(1997)
The first good action drama film, made after a long pause in Russian film-making. After the fall of the Soviet Union, economy was at an all-time low and film-making along with other entertainment like sports was going through a hard time.
In short, Brother was about a young man named Danila that comes to visit his brother in St. Petersburg after serving in the army. Turns out, his brother is working as a hit-man and and offers Danila some "work".
There's no explosions or car-chases in the film, but it's quite interesting and insightful. It offers a good look at the Russian criminal world as well as regular everyday life in the early 90's.
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Brother-2(2000)
Danila's adventures continue, but only now in the U.S.A. Danila goes to America to help a Russian hockey player in the NHL get back money that a manager is taking from him through a dirty contract.
The film is not very realistic, unlike the first. This film is aiming to be an answer to all the American movies where American gangsters, police or heroes go to Russia and take down all the Russian "bad guys".
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Banditskiy Petersburg
Banditskiy Petersburg was one of the most popular Russian crime drama mini-series in a slew of many. It was made up of 7 parts, each part ranging from 5-12 episodes.
In short, it was at times an accurate account of different crime groups fighting for power in early 90's St. Petersburg and other major cities.
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Brigade(2002)
One of the more costly of Russian mini-series from the crime genre made up of 15 episodes. Each episode cost around 250,000-300,000 dollars to make.
It is a story of 4 friends who establish a criminal organization in the 90's. It would be difficult to summarize 15 episodes, but in short, the plot revolves around the groups criminal activities and rise to power.
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Boomer(2003)
Crime drama about the adventure of 4 friends while driving a black BMW M7 e38. This is one of the most famous Russian films which also added to the popularity of the BMW in Russian pop culture.
The cell phone ring-tone of the main character in the film became so popular that the author of the ring was rumored to have made close to 1 million dollars off the sales.
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Boomer-2(2006)
The sequel to the first film. Here the story revolves around a BMW X5 e53.
This film is more of a drama than an action flick.
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Zhmurki(2005)
A hilarious comedy about 2 friends driving around on a BMW M5 e34 and their boss Mihalich. One of the better Russian comedies of the time. The action takes place in the 90's so there's lots of dead bodies and just as many stars of Russian contemporary cinema. The director of the film is Balabanov, a great film-maker who also directed Brother 1 and 2.
Zhmurki in english is Blind Man's Bluff or something like that.
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Racketeer(2007)
This is a crime drama made in Kazakhstan about the life of a young boxer who in the early 90's joins a criminal organization and becomes a racketeer.
A very good and honest film. The story takes place in Kazakhstan.
What Russian films were or are being made about the mafia?
In Russia, films, shows and miniseries about crime are quite popular. It is not always necessary to have excessive violence, shooting or explosions in these films or tv shows for them to be successful or enjoy popularity. Why? Well, because these films are about day to day life and other things that the audience can relate to, besides being about crime or mafia. There's of course false or exaggerated films. Here are some of the best crime films made in Russia.
Brother(1997)
The first good action drama film, made after a long pause in Russian film-making. After the fall of the Soviet Union, economy was at an all-time low and film-making along with other entertainment like sports was going through a hard time.
In short, Brother was about a young man named Danila that comes to visit his brother in St. Petersburg after serving in the army. Turns out, his brother is working as a hit-man and and offers Danila some "work".
There's no explosions or car-chases in the film, but it's quite interesting and insightful. It offers a good look at the Russian criminal world as well as regular everyday life in the early 90's.
---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Brother-2(2000)
Danila's adventures continue, but only now in the U.S.A. Danila goes to America to help a Russian hockey player in the NHL get back money that a manager is taking from him through a dirty contract.
The film is not very realistic, unlike the first. This film is aiming to be an answer to all the American movies where American gangsters, police or heroes go to Russia and take down all the Russian "bad guys".
---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Banditskiy Petersburg
Banditskiy Petersburg was one of the most popular Russian crime drama mini-series in a slew of many. It was made up of 7 parts, each part ranging from 5-12 episodes.
In short, it was at times an accurate account of different crime groups fighting for power in early 90's St. Petersburg and other major cities.
---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Brigade(2002)
One of the more costly of Russian mini-series from the crime genre made up of 15 episodes. Each episode cost around 250,000-300,000 dollars to make.
It is a story of 4 friends who establish a criminal organization in the 90's. It would be difficult to summarize 15 episodes, but in short, the plot revolves around the groups criminal activities and rise to power.
---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Boomer(2003)
Crime drama about the adventure of 4 friends while driving a black BMW M7 e38. This is one of the most famous Russian films which also added to the popularity of the BMW in Russian pop culture.
The cell phone ring-tone of the main character in the film became so popular that the author of the ring was rumored to have made close to 1 million dollars off the sales.
---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Boomer-2(2006)
The sequel to the first film. Here the story revolves around a BMW X5 e53.
This film is more of a drama than an action flick.
---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Zhmurki(2005)
A hilarious comedy about 2 friends driving around on a BMW M5 e34 and their boss Mihalich. One of the better Russian comedies of the time. The action takes place in the 90's so there's lots of dead bodies and just as many stars of Russian contemporary cinema. The director of the film is Balabanov, a great film-maker who also directed Brother 1 and 2.
Zhmurki in english is Blind Man's Bluff or something like that.
---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Racketeer(2007)
This is a crime drama made in Kazakhstan about the life of a young boxer who in the early 90's joins a criminal organization and becomes a racketeer.
A very good and honest film. The story takes place in Kazakhstan.
Monday, September 14, 2009
Sunday, September 13, 2009
Friday, September 11, 2009
Iphizzle
A couple of random iPhone shots from today, i was testing a new camera application.
Nick is home
Lucifer takes a nap, or twenty
That denim vest means business
Have a nice weekend y'all!
Joakims arm got finished, maybe Allan will have a picture up on his blog soon
Nick is home
Lucifer takes a nap, or twenty
That denim vest means business
Have a nice weekend y'all!
Thursday, September 10, 2009
Wednesday, September 9, 2009
Tuesday, September 8, 2009
Monday, September 7, 2009
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