Movie Preview: Frontrunners

BuzzSugar — Sun, 12 Oct 2008 14:00:51 -0700

Do you ever wonder what politicians - especially presidential candidates - were like as kids? I do. So I'm fascinated by this trailer for the documentary Frontrunners, which follows the student election at a prestigious New York public high school (a place where kids have to apply to get in and of those that apply only three percent are accepted).

Is it a thirst for power? A natural gift for leadership? A real desire to make a difference in the world? For some of them it's all these things, and for others it just seems like a random decision. All I know is that watching these young'uns strategize (how to get the word out that they're running?) and spin (one candidate describes his ticket thusly: "Basically, us together creates a synergical force of amiability which is far beyond the normal reaches of human comprehension") is at once entertaining and eerily similar to the grown-up world. From the preview alone you can see hints of the adult power-players these ambitious teens might very well become.

The film opens in New York Oct. 15 but I'm crossing my fingers it will make its way to my town sooner rather than later. To check out the preview for yourself, read more.

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Video of the Day: Summer Lives on Thanks to Thao With the Get Down Stay Down

BuzzSugar — Thu, 15 Oct 2009 12:15:16 -0700

This weekend I'll be heading to the Treasure Island Music Festival for two days of music just outside of San Francisco. The awesome lineup includes MGMT, The Flaming Lips, The Decemberists, and Yo La Tengo just to name a few. I'm also excited to see Thao With the Get Down Stay Down, whose front-runner rocks out on her guitar to catchy, upbeat tunes that always make for a fun live show. In a new video for "When We Swarm," the band dances happily lakeside with a bunch of friends, making it the perfect pick-me-up if you're still in denial that Summer is long gone and Fall is here. Check it out below.

For more on the latest music, check out the Music Review group in the Buzz Community - and be sure to check back for updates on my Treasure Island weekend!