Clint Catalyst Videos

Looking for Rosey is a true story of an African-American superstar. Roosevelt Thompson grew up in a low income Southern family in the 60s and 70s and -- through his intelligence, hard work and faith -- becomes one of our nations greatest scholars and a mentor to hundreds of people. At the age of 22, he dies in a senseless accident which stuns everyone who knows him. Newsweek devotes a full page story entitled, Rosey: He Was the Best of Us. Recognition and praise pour in from around the country. Yale posthumously names Rosey its 1984 Valedictorian and establishes a Roosevelt L. Thompson prize which now is given annually at Commencement. And the entire city of Little Rock, not to mention Arkansas, mourns the death of its fallen son. Twenty years after his death, Little Rock names a new library after its hometown hero, yet, outside of the Yale and Little Rock communities, Roseys legacy remains mostly unknown. This film tells the important story of Roosevelt Thompsons life and of the impact he had on the lives of those who knew him. He inspired many people to do positive things with their lives that they otherwise would not have done. We hear from a surprising and colorful gallery of people who knew Rosey best: Bill and Hillary Clinton, Senators Dale Bumpers, Mark Pryor and David Pryor, Roseys family, classmates, teachers, coaches and people with whom Rosey worked and played. Together these interviews paint an inspiring, funny and insightful mosaic which brings Rosey to life. We hear how they deal with his unexpected death and of the affect his life had on them. We learn of Roseys positive works and how he influences others around him to be catalysts for change. We view the racially-charged world Rosey grows up in, which includes the famous challenges of the Little Rock Nine who integrated Little Rock Central High School in 1957, and we see how Rosey exemplifies the good that arose from that ugly chapter in our nations history. We also witness how Roseys life distinguishes him in ways which will amaze the audience: how Rosey actually uses racism as an important part of his growth and his power to affect change. Ultimately, we view how Roseys achievements provided an important milestone in the evolution of our countrys racial and political history. This is a short trailer that points toward the content that will be in the final film! To learn more go to www.lookingforrosey.org

"Big Deal", Katastrophe's music video, is a creative retelling of June 3, 1968, when artist Andy Warhol was shot by the writer Valerie Solanas. In this play on the Warhol Superstar Factory complete with glitter blood, hip-hop artist Katastrophe fills Andy's shoes and director Hilary Goldberg cameos as Solanas. Shot on Super 8 film with a colorful ensemble cast including Clint Catalyst, Audrey Kitching, and Dirk Mai, Big Deal pays homage to one of the darkest moments in pop culture history. Music by Katastrophe. Directed by Hilary Goldberg. Director of Photography Alison Kelly. (Artist Cameos & Cast listed in tags.)

Just one of the things I left out of the last video.

OMG - crazy unorganized update time. I know I left lots of things out.

Jared Gold was brave enough to give to Audrey, Clint and Jessica a much needed sewing lesson.

all night and all day. ---------------------- i swear to god, everytime i leave somethin pull me back and its tuggin at my sleeve joe just slow down let a motherfucker breathe homie, what the mother fuck that mean? keep forgettin everytime i should be wishin down on my knees prayin for submission my decision was correct, no one can tell me different now i feel like leo this bitch has got me slippin this bitch got me trippin trippin over my words my tongue is slowly drippin drippin so many verbs wishin i didn't mention now it's like i should be in the house of the lord repentin sometimes it feels like i didn't didn't give you a choice, but bitch you gotta listen you can kick me out, throwin knives up in the kitchen one more wrong move have you goin down like simpson simpson, but girl i know you pulled a clinton don't play me like that, bitch what was you thinkin?? - and you tried to change, i respect you for that but don't expect to come back, baby i moved on and babe it's been too long, all these late night texts of how you so drunk and you miss my sex and how you fucked up and want one chance you don't want me bitch you want romance and he's a couple doors down i'll be damned to be played around as your clown the puppet on a string just swayin there i got a new girl and she's hotter than jamaican air

...a collection of anecdotes I'm in the process of assembling entitled Degeneracy: A Love Letter (please envision the italics by which I'm unable to denote the book's title, thankyouverymuch). Essentially, the book is a series of stories about what my grandmother described as "orneriness"— in other words, the type of socially inappropriate behavior atypical to teenage delinquents that revels in being bad...but not evil. Thing is, I seem to have been precocious in the sense that I jumped feet-first onto shaky territory before I'd even broken double digits in my natals. However, unlike my wiser peers who limited their bad behavior into a period referenced the same way as that proverbial phase The Parental Units continually told me my interest in eccentric fashion and avant garde music was, its been over two decades and my love for the outlandish remains omnipresent. Sure, perhaps its more refined in focus—but if anything, it flourishes. Ditto the story with whatever inherent need I have to be a juvenile delinquent. No doubt Ive well outstayed my welcome, as these days I'm twice the age of most teens yet just still can't seem to "just let go." Granted, I dont indulge in the reckless behavior I did throughout my early twenties. Not only is the thought of following the same pattern and routine a total yawn; its physically and mentally exhausting. For seven years, I cut out all drug and alcohol consumption completely. Thats when and how the book idea for Degeneracy: A Love Letter came about. I mean, cmon: theres really no need to dial Dr. Freud on the white courtesy phone to realize that whether its been my active pursuit to engage in unusual sexual proclivities known as Caking, frightening adults through acts of puppet terrorism, experimenting with polyamory, indulging in the sensory overload from various elements of the fetish scene—specifically, the slippery sheen of the latex, or hopping myself up via ritualistic can-to-mouth over-consumption of nonfat Redi-Whiptheres still an ornery element of my personality on the eternal quest for some new kind of kick. Amanda (one of my dearest friends, a responsible mother whos incidentally a 'partner in crime' from those—ahem! We Dont Talk About Those Things Now—nascent years of naughty behavior when we were trapped within the chokehold of the Southern Baptist Bible Belt notched in Jonesboro, Arkansas) is illustrating each of these romanticized, exalted, and equally self-deprecating tales through the lens of her camera. However Ms. Brooks chooses to interpret the text is her decision: be it literal, tongue-in-chic, or in a manner perhaps not as obvious...that's none of my business. Still, Ive gotta admit: weve been fortunate thus far in the sense that theres been no shortage of dynamic individuals whove donated their talent, time and physical being (you know, bodies) to function as the medium for Amandas canvas of choice. In this instance, model/actress Mageina Tovah (Spiderman 2-3, Joan of Arcadia, et al) gives a preview by proxy for the forthcoming release. Yes, its merely a fragment of time captured by shoddy digi-cam footage from an afternoon she spent being bad. Though at the time of me clacking out this palaver, Ive yet to see one frame of the finished product—so to have the real life reference of bargain-bin wallpaper rigged with duct tape, clamps and a seamless in front of a garage versus the end result? Well, the recounting of events via oral history has everything to do with inflection, deliverytechnique. By that same token, ultimately what Mageina provides Amanda, then Amanda delivers, make these anecdotes more universal—i.e., less about me. And were getting closer both to an overall expansion in scope as well as the projects completion. All I have to do is continue cranking these "stories" out, reminding the reader/audience of the adage "No one can be sure my friend/Where truth begins and fiction ends..." (Any Tones on Tail fans out there still? Anyone, anyone?) ********* NOW, FOR THE PROPERS: The stylemeisters "werkin' their magic" with us there on the set are make-up artist Genevive Lamb (a 'face-beater' and cutie pie from Christian Dior) and the inimitable Irene Urias from Hollywood's white-hot epicenter of cool: Hairroin Salon. Hairroins a powerhouse of prettiness, so if youre in the greater L.A. area and have yet to discover it By all means: baby, let me be your pusher! www.hairroinsalon.com Givin GORGE in the dept of wardrobe: Jared Gold couture (Who else?) www.jaredgold.com And Amanda herself can be found hangin out at www.amandabrooksphoto.com THANKS SO MUCH FOR YOUR INTEREST!

A considerably shorter clip -- this one's about the PSYCHOTIC "COMPLETE LOOK" ready for action! Halloween 2008: [Bloody.Kisses.&.Black.Lollipops]

There's some unfortunate 'angles' of me in this one (umm, yeah HI: Fatty McFatterson much?), but I'm determined to get the F over myself and showcase the details of Jared's inimitable genius. // *THIS IS THE LONGER OF THE TWO VIDEO CLIPS, BUT SHOULD BE DROOL-WORTHY FOR FASHION FIENDS WHO APPRECIATE ATTENTION TO INTRICATE DETAIL.* What I requested? (Translation = "what [the customer] ordered?") Bloodthirsty barber, circa '99... 1899, that is. Not "Sweeny Todd" specific, as a) I can't sing, b) Look like a dungheap compared to Johnny Depp (since most folks associate the Sweenster with J.D. due to the most recent 'take' on Mr. Todd), and c) Wouldn't want to be confined to a barber shop. I mean, REALLY. I'm uber-fagatronic in this footage-- but hey, just another trait I've gotta 'own,' maing. Besides, what's key here is the CLOTHING...and accoutrements. // DIG IT

sorry it took so long clint! But here it is =) www.clintcatalyst.com

A teaser for the up and coming sequel/prequel to 'A Catalyst for Wesson Smith'. STARRING Shaun Miller as WESSON Iain Clark as WRANGLER Ben Brice as BONNIE DAN Adam Troup as MAD HARRY Teaser Music by KEVIN MACLEOD Coming Christmas 2008

with Sheila B and Andrea Spratt of Kucoon organic clothing and jewelry. Full Disclosure: I took these lovely ladies off guard after the cornea-melting, mind-melding success of their first fashion show EVER...which, incidentally, took place the last night of boxEIGHT's "Anti-Fashion Week" Fashion Week in Los Angeles on 10 19 08. // This rough footage of my obnoxious antics was not intended as a YouTube post when I was "in media res" -- nonetheless, since I can't seem to figure out a way to post self-contained videos in my blog at www.clintcatalyst.com, I'm just "rollin' with it for now..." Special thanks to the Kucoon crew for being such good sports -- truth be told, I don't know how *I* would have handled me if I were attacked by me! Ampersand.Hearts.Semicolon

October 19, 2008: The Spring 2009 collection by these visionaries is posted here for accompanying commentary on www.clintcatalyst.com // Unfortunately I can't figure out how to upload the footage otherwise! eeks... um, THANKS YouTube!

October 19, 2008: The Spring 2009 collection by these visionaries is posted here for accompanying commentary on www.clintcatalyst.com // Unfortunately I can't figure out how to upload the footage otherwise! eeks... um, THANKS YouTube!

VOTE for me PLEASE!!! http://if.net/contests/general/17861?cid=35451 Video info:After my shoot at the Ar state fair. Mini top hat by: Creepsuela Switchletto http://www.myspace.com/creepclothing and/or http://www.etsy.com/shop.php?user_id=5967156

"Clawz" is an improv character sketch by Clint Catalyst and Audrey Kitching, featuring the lovely Naja Green. "Clawz" generously provided by Extremedys 2012. Visit them on the web at: http://www.extremedys2012.com

Some of the best moments shared by Audrey Kitching & Clint Catalyst.

One-eye veil. How would you feel if that was you? How would you feel if you had to wear that every day of your life? There's a new movement going on and it originated in Saudi Arabia, where they have decided that women act too seductively and wear make-up if they have two eyes. and so they've decided to cut it down to one. And I just wanted to know how you feel about that. What would you think would be a better solution maybe? Me, personally, I think its the guy's problem. Like, if you're tempted by seeing a women with two eyes (with everything else coveed up) then you're the one with the problem. In America, we're saturated with women on tv constantly in binkis and everything sexually, to us that's just an extreme. I just wanted to know what you thought about that. It's a pretty new thing going on. Also, something kinda related, in my class the other day, we watched a film called Fire. It's an Indian film. Basically, what it is... this is, there was a big spike of it in the '70s and '80s but it's calm down since then. The report says that 2,500 to 5,000 women are killed this way every year. Basically what happens is once they have exceeded their dowry and there is no more money to give out then its time for the guy to get a new wife. And so they have an accidental fire or a suicide in the kitchen where the woman is engulfed in flames. And that's sick. That's barbaric. Everything. How do you feel about that? Also, they had something where -- it's been going on for thousands of years, I suppose -- they throw the wife on the funereal pyre and, you know, to send her off with him. So she isn't a strain on the economy anymore. They banned that a long time ago. The last reported one in 1986 and that's really not that long ago. I don't know if you have heard of anything like that. That's what has been on my mind lately and I wanted to see what you guys thought.

Biden Talks About Being A Single Father BIDEN: You're very kind suggesting my only Achilles Heel is my lack of discipline. Others talk about my excessive passion. I'm not going to change. I have 35 years in public office. People can judge who I am. I haven't changed in that time. And, by the way, a record of change -- I will place my record and Barack's record against John McCain's or anyone else in terms of fundamental accomplishments. Wrote the crime bill, put 100,000 cops on the street, wrote the Violence Against Women Act, which John McCain voted against both of them, was the catalyst to change the circumstance in Bosnia, led by President Clinton, obviously. Look, I understand what it's like to be a single parent. When my wife and daughter died and my two sons were gravely injured, I understand what it's like as a parent to wonder what it's like if your kid's going to make it. I understand what it's like to sit around the kitchen table with a father who says, "I've got to leave, champ, because there's no jobs here. I got to head down to Wilmington. And when we get enough money, honey, we'll bring you down." I understand what it's like. I'm much better off than almost all Americans now. I get a good salary with the United States Senate. I live in a beautiful house that's my total investment that I have. So I -- I am much better off now. But the notion that somehow, because I'm a man, I don't know what it's like to raise two kids alone, I don't know what it's like to have a child you're not sure is going to -- is going to make it -- I understand. I understand, as well as, with all due respect, the governor or anybody else, what it's like for those people sitting around that kitchen table. And guess what? They're looking for help. They're looking for help. They're not looking for more of the same.

Emissions polluting our air and warming our climate,Fossil fuels supplies are being depleted. Hybrid cars, or alternative power cars require the purchase of a new vehicle. Could green gas be the answer, or at least an interim method to reduce the problems associated with fossil fuels? A new discovery may make that possible. For more on this story visit us at http://figbranch.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=480&Itemid=32 Interviews with: Clint Chapple is an expert on plant biochemistry from Purdue University in West Lafayette, Ind., and a pioneer in developing new plants, such as variants with weakened cell walls, that are more easily converted into biofuels. In a short video clip, he explains why plants are leading contenders to help address the energy crisis and how researchers are working to better understand plants so that new varieties will be easier to convert into fuels. Credit: Purdue University John Regalbuto, program director for Catalysis and Biocatalysis in NSF's Division of Chemical, Biochemical and Biotechnology Systems, describes green gasoline and provides context for its potential role as an alternative energy. Credit: National Science Foundation Randy Cortright, CTO of Virent Energy Systems, was a recipient of an NSF Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) grant to develop a process for generating hydrogen and hydrocarbon fuels from biomass. In this short video, Cortright describes a new iteration of the process that seems promising for ultimate commercialization, a key goal of the SBIR program. Credit: Virent Energy Systems, Inc. George Huber, a chemical engineering professor from the University of Massachusetts Amherst, has developed one of the most efficient methods for turning wood chips--or any other plant waste, such as corn husks or even waste paper--into critical gasoline components. In this video, he describes his process and shows a simple model of the catalyst that drives it. Credit: National Science Foundation