http://www.nakedrabbit.com The Naked Rabbit World Power Foundation Feeder 2.1.4(1358); Mac OS X Version 10.6.7 (Build 10J869) http://reinventedsoftware.com/feeder/ http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss en © 2009 Tim Maloney webmaster@nakedrabbit.com Wed, 11 May 2011 23:11:46 -0700 Wed, 11 May 2011 23:11:46 -0700 Movies http://www.nakedrabbit.com/images/nrwpf.jpg http://www.nakedrabbit.com 144 144 Strange films for strange people. Tim Maloney Strange films for strange people. This is an online repository mostly for the work of filmmaker Tim Maloney. Naked, Rabbit, Tim Maloney no Tim Maloney tim@nakedrabbit.com no http://www.nakedrabbit.com/enclosures/blood.m4v This is definitely a crusty old treasure recovered from the ether, and here’s the story about how it came to be. I happened to find an old Betamax deck on the street sometimes last year. When I stooped to look at it, some kid who lived in the house it belonged to came rushing out. “It still works!” he cried out, “my Grandma tried it last night!” I didn’t even have to ask to take it, he pretty much thrust it at me. When I took it home I opened it, cleaned it, and noticed that it, in fact, would not work without ripping the tape – one of the arms that pulls the tape around the head was a bit askew somehow. But I’m no mechanic – I was not going to be able to fix it. No worry, though, if you take the cover off and unthread it by hand it’s relatively harmless. I happened to have a couple old Betamax tapes from the late 80s lying around, so I was excited to see what I had. Thus, I recovered this, my first ever video collage, done when I was 19 years old.]]> Wed, 11 May 2011 23:09:34 -0700 i-must-have-blood Tim Maloney This is definitely a crusty old treasure recovered from the ether, and here’s the story about how it came to be. This is definitely a crusty old treasure recovered from the ether, and here’s the story about how it came to be. I happened to find an old Betamax deck on the street sometimes last year. When I stooped to look at it, some kid who lived in the house it belonged to came rushing out. “It still works!” he cried out, “my Grandma tried it last night!” I didn’t even have to ask to take it, he pretty much thrust it at me. When I took it home I opened it, cleaned it, and noticed that it, in fact, would not work without ripping the tape – one of the arms that pulls the tape around the head was a bit askew somehow. But I’m no mechanic – I was not going to be able to fix it. No worry, though, if you take the cover off and unthread it by hand it’s relatively harmless. I happened to have a couple old Betamax tapes from the late 80s lying around, so I was excited to see what I had. Thus, I recovered this, my first ever video collage, done when I was 19 years old. no 2:49 http://www.nakedrabbit.com/enclosures/rhythmus.m4v From the Naked Rabbit vaults comes this retro-garde homage to 1920s experimental filmmaker Hans Richter. Richter made a series of highly formalist films, each with the name “Rhythmus.” The numbers attached to them were to indicate the year in which they were made. But Hans either got confused or wanted to claim earlier authorship – the numbers don’t correspond as accurately as one might think. So, too, for this film, which was actually made in 1991, while I was a student. Now it has been rescued from the dustbin of history, for you.
What if Richter had color? What kind of a film would he make? Later, in 2010, when I had transferred this film from the crumbling positive, I considered the other obvious question – what if Richter had sound? – the original film was silent. Since Richter’s work was abstract and formal – only interested in graphic contrasts and not in any kind of content (although the “eyeball” shot is clearly inspired by a segment in Rhythmus 21) – then it stands to reason that his color and sound work would be the same – color contrasts and interactions plus pure sonic tones put up next to each other to create harmonics or interferences.
I know it’s not really your speed. But it’s only one minute twenty.

]]> Tue, 28 Sep 2010 01:24:29 -0700 rhythmus-93 Tim Maloney From the Naked Rabbit vaults comes this retro-garde homage to 1920s experimental filmmaker Hans Richter. From the Naked Rabbit vaults comes this retro-garde homage to 1920s experimental filmmaker Hans Richter. Richter made a series of highly formalist films, each with the name “Rhythmus.” The numbers attached to them were to indicate the year in which they were made. But Hans either got confused or wanted to claim earlier authorship – the numbers don’t correspond as accurately as one might think. So, too, for this film, which was actually made in 1991, while I was a student. Now it has been rescued from the dustbin of history, for you. What if Richter had color? What kind of a film would he make? Later, in 2010, when I had transferred this film from the crumbling positive, I considered the other obvious question – what if Richter had sound? – the original film was silent. Since Richter’s work was abstract and formal – only interested in graphic contrasts and not in any kind of content (although the “eyeball” shot is clearly inspired by a segment in Rhythmus 21) – then it stands to reason that his color and sound work would be the same – color contrasts and interactions plus pure sonic tones put up next to each other to create harmonics or interferences. I know it’s not really your speed. But it’s only one minute twenty. no 1:20 http://www.nakedrabbit.com/enclosures/big_dong.m4v Coming Soon to a Theatre Near You!
"Big Dong" is a film from... somewhere - it's not exactly clear from what country it originates. Kooky Hijinks, Wacky Fun, Slapstick Violence - "Big Dong" seems to have it all!

]]> Sat, 05 Sep 2009 17:42:10 -0700 big-dong Tim Maloney Coming Soon to a Theatre Near You! "Big Dong" is a film from... somewhere - it's not exactly clear from what country it originates. Kooky Hijinks, Wacky Fun, Slapstick Violence - "Big Dong" seems to have it all! Coming Soon to a Theatre Near You! "Big Dong" is a film from... somewhere - it's not exactly clear from what country it originates. Kooky Hijinks, Wacky Fun, Slapstick Violence - "Big Dong" seems to have it all! no 4:22 http://www.nakedrabbit.com/enclosures/cht2.m4v Zero and his performing troupe lend their feline talents to a classic of the Japanese Cinema! New Cat-Head Theatre, and a promise of great things to come.]]> Wed, 24 Jun 2009 12:03:38 -0700 cats-head-theatre Tim Maloney Zero and his performing troupe lend their feline talents to a classic of the Japanese Cinema! New Cat-Head Theatre, and a promise of great things to come. Zero and his performing troupe lend their feline talents to a classic of the Japanese Cinema! New Cat-Head Theatre, and a promise of great things to come. no 1:37 http://www.nakedrabbit.com/enclosures/aib.m4v Let us pity the oaf who does not experience the sublime when he stands before the work of Masters. He may be witty otherwise, but a lack of appreciation for the visual arts is a sign of a barbarian indeed.]]> Tue, 19 May 2009 21:50:09 -0700 art-is-beautiful Tim Maloney Let us pity the oaf who does not experience the sublime when he stands before the work of Masters. He may be witty otherwise, but a lack of appreciation for the visual arts is a sign of a barbarian indeed. Let us pity the oaf who does not experience the sublime when he stands before the work of Masters. He may be witty otherwise, but a lack of appreciation for the visual arts is a sign of a barbarian indeed. no 2:43 http://www.nakedrabbit.com/enclosures/cht__trailer.m4v Coming soon, from Bright Red Rocket and Naked Rabbit: Cat Head Theatre!]]> tim@nakedrabbit.com Tue, 04 Nov 2008 21:32:04 -0800 cat-head-theatre-trailer Tim Maloney Coming soon, from Bright Red Rocket and Naked Rabbit: Cat Head Theatre! Coming soon, from Bright Red Rocket and Naked Rabbit: Cat Head Theatre! no 0:53 http://www.nakedrabbit.com/enclosures/vcr.m4v Exciting Adventure in the year 203097! Thrill to the exploits of the VIOLENT COMBAT ROBOTS a team of intrepid spacemen who use the power of SCIENCE to lay waste to everyone on the planet! Serves them right!]]> tim@nakedrabbit.com Tue, 01 Jan 2008 16:51:25 -0800 violent-combat-robots Tim Maloney no 2:20 http://www.nakedrabbit.com/enclosures/leon.m4v It is an amazing talent. Leon Dewan has many such talents, considering he is one half of the amazing electronic duo Dewanatron, who build custom synthesizers according to peculiar algorithms and then perform with them. But Leon can not only create confusing electronic devices. He can also, by means of great effort and muscle control, make a high-pitched whining noise that attracts felines from everywhere. When he lets it fly, cats from the entire neighborhood stop by to see what is going on. Amazed as I am, I still have the wherewithall to grab my trusty DV camera and record the following, for all posterity.]]> tim@nakedrabbit.com Tue, 11 Sep 2007 21:47:18 -0700 leon-makes-a-noise-cats-like Leon Dewan It is an amazing talent. Leon Dewan has many such talents, considering he is one half of the amazing electronic duo "Dewanatron," who build custom synthesizers according to peculiar algorithms and then perform with them. It is an amazing talent. Leon Dewan has many such talents, considering he is one half of the amazing electronic duo "Dewanatron," who build custom synthesizers according to peculiar algorithms and then perform with them. But Leon can not only create confusing electronic devices. He can also, by means of great effort and muscle control, make a high-pitched whining noise that attracts felines from everywhere. When he lets it fly, cats from the entire neighborhood stop by to see what is going on. Amazed as I am, I still have the wherewithall to grab my trusty DV camera and record the following, for all posterity. no 1:21 http://www.nakedrabbit.com/enclosures/aorg.m4v Feast your eyes on this, the new video from Tim Maloney and Negativland! Three thousand years in the making, this animated extravaganza is part of Negativland's new DVD "Our Favorite Things," available at all the usual outlets, including their site and Amazon.com.]]> tim@nakedrabbit.com Tue, 11 Sep 2007 21:45:01 -0700 aluminum-or-glass Tim Maloney and Negativland Feats your eyes on this, the new video from Tim Maloney and Negativland! Three thousand years in the making, this animated extravaganza is part of Negativland's new DVD "Our Favorite Things." Feats your eyes on this, the new video from Tim Maloney and Negativland! Three thousand years in the making, this animated extravaganza is part of Negativland's new DVD "Our Favorite Things," available at all the usual outlets, including their site and Amazon.com. no http://www.nakedrabbit.com/enclosures/the_special.m4v A new live action short! Kevin Sherman stars as the creepy father in this brief tale of a talking biscuit. Not based on any kind of true story, this film feels, nevertheless, like a lot of our dreams.]]> tim@nakedrabbit.com Tue, 16 Jan 2007 11:27:42 -0800 the-special A new live action short! Kevin Sherman stars as the creepy father in this brief tale of a talking biscuit. Not based on any kind of true story, this film feels, nevertheless, like a lot of our dreams. no 3:14 http://www.catheadtheatre.com/video/cat_head_america.mp4 I do wish they had got my name right - it's "Tim" Maloney. Oh well, who can complain? "Good Morning America" aired 30 seconds of "Cat Head Theatre," right after a clip featuring a woman singing to herself. I only figured on 15 seconds of fame, so this is double my expectations. See for yourself as perfectly well-dressed people try to figure out why they are laughing at cat heads.]]> tim@nakedrabbit.com Tue, 24 Oct 2006 00:42:22 -0700 cat-head-theatre-on-gma Naked Rabbit World Power Foundation I do wish they had got my name right - it's "Tim" Maloney. Oh well, who can complain? "Good Morning America" aired 30 seconds of "Cat Head Theatre..." I do wish they had got my name right - it's "Tim" Maloney. Oh well, who can complain? "Good Morning America" aired 30 seconds of "Cat Head Theatre," right after a clip featuring a woman singing to herself. I only figured on 15 seconds of fame, so this is double my expectations. See for yourself as perfectly well-dressed people try to figure out why they are laughing at cat heads. no http://www.nakedrabbit.com/enclosures/hiccups.m4v After long struggles, this new film is complete! A two-minute stop-motion music video of sorts, "Over the Hiccups" is part of Negativland's new DVD "Our Favorite Things." Though this film was conceived and executed long in advance, a peculiar and sad coincidence emerged when a friend of the filmmaker's chose to leave us in exactly the same manner portrayed in the film. It is respectfully dedicated to her.]]> tim@nakedrabbit.com Sat, 13 Jan 2007 01:06:53 -0800 over-the-hiccups Tim Maloney and Negativland After long struggles, this new film is complete! A two-minute stop-motion music video of sorts, "Over the Hiccups" is part of Negativland's new DVD "Our Favorite Things." Though this film was conceived and executed long in advance, a peculiar and sad coincidence emerged when a friend of the filmmaker's chose to leave us in exactly the same manner portrayed in the film. It is respectfully dedicated to her. no 2:03 http://www.nakedrabbit.com/enclosures/five_dollar_dog.m4v The late, great Jim Ludtke, (1954-2004) illustrator, cartoonist, Apple Master, and general weirdo (our kind of people), made this curious piece sometime in 1998. Who knows what purpose it served, but it remains one of the enigmas of Jim's life - mostly forgotten, even by those who knew him. Unearthed and presented now for your pleasure - we can only hope that Jim would be pleased to see the number of downloads. Pass it around and keep it alive!]]> tim@nakedrabbit.com Wed, 17 May 2006 22:24:43 -0700 five-dollar-dog Jim Ludtke The late, great Jim Ludtke, (1954-2004) illustrator, cartoonist, Apple Master, and general weirdo (our kind of people), made this curious piece sometime in 1998. Who knows what purpose it served, but it remains one of the enigmas of Jim's life - mostly forgotten, even by those who knew him. Unearthed and presented now for your pleasure - we can only hope that Jim would be pleased to see the number of downloads. Pass it around and keep it alive! no 4:33 http://www.nakedrabbit.com/enclosures/pollie.m4v Here are some things that happened in the summer of 2003:torn ligament in ankle, unwilling authoritarian, too much time too little to do, ghosts on every street corner, and this little film, made of crushed toys and bits and pieces. It's rough around the edges but still funny. If you're not a heavy drinker this is what you end up doing in a situation like the summer of 2003.]]> tim@nakedrabbit.com Wed, 17 May 2006 22:24:37 -0700 pollie-wants-a-pickle Tim Maloney and Jil Arnold Here are some things that happened in the summer of 2003: torn ligament in ankle unwilling authoritarian too much time too little to do ghosts on every street corner and this little film, made of crushed toys and bits and pieces. It's rough around the edges but still funny. If you're not a heavy drinker this is what you end up doing in a situation like the summer of 2003. no 3:48 http://www.nakedrabbit.com/enclosures/testikles.m4v Another rude little film, this time about a horse with enormous testicles and his stern taskmaster owner. This video never fails to get disgusted responses at all the right moments. This piece is available on the "God Hates Cartoons" DVD found at www.brightredrocket.com.]]> tim@nakedrabbit.com Wed, 17 May 2006 22:24:32 -0700 testikles Tim Maloney Another rude little film, this time about a horse with enormous testicles and his stern taskmaster owner, it never fails to get disgusted responses at all the right moments. This piece is available on the "God Hates Cartoons" DVD found at www.brightredrocket.com. no 1:20 http://www.nakedrabbit.com/enclosures/cat_head_theatre.m4v What would "Hamlet" look like if it were performed by cats? Pretty damn good, in fact. Mr. John Over provides an excellent voice for the lead character, a Charlton Heston impression that is the envy of all. John Hoffhines provided valuable assistance as cat wrangler and composer, and the rest was up to the cats, who acted with the best thespians the stage has ever seen. This piece is available on the "God Hates Cartoons" DVD found at www.brightredrocket.com.]]> tim@nakedrabbit.com Wed, 17 May 2006 22:24:27 -0700 cat-head-theatre Tim Maloney Mr. Over provides an excellent voice for the lead character, a Charlton Heston impression that is the envy of all. John Hoffhines provided valuable assistance as cat wrangler and composer, and the rest was up to the cats, who acted with the best thespians the stage has ever seen. This piece is available on the "God Hates Cartoons" DVD found at www.brightredrocket.com. no 3:29 http://www.nakedrabbit.com/enclosures/diorama.m4v This bit began as a development piece at Disney TV Animation. Actually, truth be told, we were fairly sure that we were on a wild goose chase and no one was going to look at this piece very seriously. But we made it anyway. It has not really seen the light of day since. Joe still has the bear, in an elaborate display case of his own design. This piece is scheduled to be part of the upcoming compilation DVD "Cartoons Your Mother Warned You About," from Bright Red Rocket www.brightredrocket.com.]]> tim@nakedrabbit.com Wed, 17 May 2006 22:24:21 -0700 diorama Tim Maloney, John Over, Joe Singer This piece began as a development piece at Disney TV Animation. Actually, truth be told, we were fairly sure that we were on a wild goose chase and no one was going to look at this piece very seriously. But we made it anyway. It has not really seen the light of day since. Joe still has the bear, in an elaborate display case of his own design. This piece is scheduled to be part of the upcoming compilation DVD "Cartoons Your Mother Warned You About," from Bright Red Rocket www.brightredrocket.com. no 1:13 http://www.nakedrabbit.com/enclosures/diaperdyke.m4v Alternative cartoonist Ivan Brunetti published his 3rd issue of "Schizo" back in 1999, but it took a year later for this animated version to debut. This piece has the distinction of being rejected by "Spike and Mike's Festival of Sick and Twisted Animation," making you wonder slightly just what "sick and twisted" means if it does not include the raunchy adventures of Diaper Dyke and her hideous roommate, Captain Boyf*ck. iTunes has also rejected these videos on the strength of this piece. This piece is available on the "God Hates Cartoons" DVD found at www.brightredrocket.com.]]> tim@nakedrabbit.com Wed, 17 May 2006 22:24:16 -0700 diaper-dyke-and-captian-boyfck Tim Maloney and Ivan Brunetti PARENTAL ADVISORY WARNING! Alternative cartoonist Ivan Brunetti published his 3rd issue of "Schizo" back in 1999, but it took a year later for this animated version to debut. This piece has the distinction of being rejected by "Spike and Mike's Festival of Sick and Twisted Animation," making you wonder slightly just what "sick and twisted" means if it does not include the raunchy adventures of Diaper Dyke and her hideous roommate, Captain Boyf*ck. This piece is available on the "God Hates Cartoons" DVD found at www.brightredrocket.com. no 3:15 http://www.nakedrabbit.com/enclosures/mermaid.m4v This piece was commissioned by the experimental sound collage group Negativland for the video compilation, "Our Favorite Things," soon to be released. The track had been cut by Negativland several years before, an audio document of their problems with copyright/trademark issues concerning their "U2" album. Many years and a painful settlement later, they had successfully transformed their experience into even more art, and a little activism besides. This little piece, made on Disney equipment after hours when no one was looking, remains quite popular. San Francisco experimental filmmaker Craig Baldwin has been kind enough to include it in "culture jamming" programs he has organized throughout the US and Europe. Several times has it been used in conferences and on panels about copyright for the legal profession. And it's fun, to boot. The statute of limitations has apparently run out on this piece, and it is now considered perfectly legal. What a relief!]]> tim@nakedrabbit.com Wed, 17 May 2006 22:24:06 -0700 gimme-the-mermaid Tim Maloney and Negativland This piece was commissioned by the experimental sound collage group Negativland for the video compilation, "Our Favorite Things," soon to be released. The track had been cut by Negativland several years before, an audio document of their problems with copyright/trademark issues concerning a song parody they had made. Many years and a painful settlement later, they had successfully transformed their experience into even more art, and a little activism besides. This little piece, made on Disney equipment after hours when no one was looking, remains quite popular. San Francisco Experimental Filmmaker Craig Baldwin has been kind enough to include it in "culture jamming" programs he has organized throughout the US and Europe. Several times has it been used in conferences and on panels about copyright for the legal profession. And it's fun, to boot. The statute of limitations has apparently run out on this piece, and it is now considered perfectly legal. What a relief! no 4:49 http://www.nakedrabbit.com/enclosures/countrybears.m4v This animated piece was designed for the Disney feature "Country Bears" (2002). It survived the cut.]]> tim@nakedrabbit.com Wed, 17 May 2006 22:23:58 -0700 country-bears Tim Maloney This animated piece was designed for the Disney feature "Country Bears" (2002). no 0:39 http://www.nakedrabbit.com/enclosures/davinci_trilogy.m4v Three very short animated pieces done for the now-completely-defunkt interactive children's television network, daVinci Time & Space. These delightful bumpers make no sense whatsoever in the context of that distant project, and are here resuscitated for your enjoyment.]]> tim@nakedrabbit.com Wed, 17 May 2006 22:23:53 -0700 the-davinci-trilogy Tim Maloney Three very short animated pieces done for the now-completely-defunkt Interactive Children's television Network, daVinci Time & Space. These delightful bumpers make no sense whatsoever in the context of that distant project, and are here resuscitated for your enjoyment. no 0:49 http://www.nakedrabbit.com/enclosures/cake_and_meat.m4v Quaint documentary footage of a distant Alpine location is arranged and deranged into an exercise in obsession - eat more meat! Eat more cake!]]> tim@nakedrabbit.com Wed, 17 May 2006 22:23:47 -0700 cake-and-meat Tim Maloney Quaint documentary footage of a distant Alpine location is arranged and deranged into a exercise in obsession - eat more meat! Eat more cake! no 3:17 http://www.nakedrabbit.com/enclosures/myfriendgod.m4v "My Friend God" was one of those bizarre fever dreams scribbled out hastily on the back of some office memo and hammered out in less than 72 hours without sleep or proper nourishment. Finished in 1995, it was a popular feature until it was "remastered" for the "God Hates Cartoons" compilation. It is considered dangerous in over 47 countries, and should be used to irritate the overly conservative and religious intolerant. Exercise caution. This piece is available in full size and resolution on the "God Hates Cartoons" DVD found at www.brightredrocket.com.]]> tim@nakedrabbit.com Wed, 17 May 2006 22:23:39 -0700 my-friend-god Tim Maloney "My Friend God" was one of those bizarre fever dreams scribbled out hastily on the back of some office memo and hammered out in less than 72 hours without sleep or proper nourishment. Finished in 1995, it was a popular feature until it was "remastered" for the "God Hates Cartoons" compilation. It is considered dangerous in over 47 countries, and should be used to irritate the overly conservative and religious intolerant. This piece is available in full size and resolution on the "God Hates Cartoons" DVD found at www.brightredrocket.com. no 1:42