In this issue, Off Camera offers readers a course in Badass 101, taught by guest Professor Dave Grohl. And who better to school those looking to rock – in music or life in general – than a high school dropout who went on to become one of today’s few remaining true rock torchbearers? And with his recent documentary film Sound City, he’s also become one if it’s chroniclers. Off Camera asks our esteemed guest: Is badass born or learned?
As the most decorated pro skateboarder ever, Tony Hawk’s name is synonymous with the sport that shaped him. Conversely he’s helped define the sport itself with a legacy of creative athleticism, ongoing advocacy and pure passion. Hawk talks life lessons, skating’s evolution and why, as a successful 44-year old business man and father, he still makes a living on four wheels.
As the most decorated pro skateboarder ever, Tony Hawk’s name is synonymous with the sport that shaped him. Conversely he’s helped define the sport itself with a legacy of creative athleticism, ongoing advocacy and pure passion. Hawk talks life lessons, skating’s evolution and why, as a successful 44-year old business man and father, he still makes a living on four wheels.
As the most decorated pro skateboarder ever, Tony Hawk’s name is synonymous with the sport that shaped him. Conversely he’s helped define the sport itself with a legacy of creative athleticism, ongoing advocacy and pure passion. Hawk talks life lessons, skating’s evolution and why, as a successful 44-year old business man and father, he still makes a living on four wheels.
For an actor who has starred almost simultaneously in three of today’s biggest action blockbusters, Robert Downey Jr. is an unlikely hero, though his journey from an early run of flops and personal troubles to the Iron Man franchise has been epic. The very human RDJ goes beyond that well-chronicled ride and talks to Off Camera about lessons learned over his long career, why he’s both skeptical and enamored of his art, and his ability to bring mass-market aspects to the small movies and independent spirit to the big ones. That, and tap dancing…
For an actor who has starred almost simultaneously in three of today’s biggest action blockbusters, Robert Downey Jr. is an unlikely hero, though his journey from an early run of flops and personal troubles to the Iron Man franchise has been epic. The very human RDJ goes beyond that well-chronicled ride and talks to Off Camera about lessons learned over his long career, why he’s both skeptical and enamored of his art, and his ability to bring mass-market aspects to the small movies and independent spirit to the big ones. That, and tap dancing…
For an actor who has starred almost simultaneously in three of today’s biggest action blockbusters, Robert Downey Jr. is an unlikely hero, though his journey from an early run of flops and personal troubles to the Iron Man franchise has been epic. The very human RDJ goes beyond that well-chronicled ride and talks to Off Camera about lessons learned over his long career, why he’s both skeptical and enamored of his art, and his ability to bring mass-market aspects to the small movies and independent spirit to the big ones. That, and tap dancing…
A wall of bad presidents, German lessons, and touring on her own terms: this is what happens when the artist whose reputation was defined by fighting with her record label doesn’t need a record label anymore. Aimee talks about her approach to song craft, her obsession with comedians, and her early days as a reluctant video star.
