Moving Pictures: Bored to Death

Literature. Film-noir. Pot.

Bored to Death is a stoner-noir comedy that follows the life of struggling writer and occasional pot smoking nice guy, Jonathon Ames (Jason Schwartzman). Dumped by his girlfriend for enjoying a smoke and constant wine drinking, Ames soon finds himself joining a website as an unlicensed private detective. 

Calls and clients follow, but there is always a good amount of marijuana to pass around with the cast also including Zach Galifianakis as Ray (love struck comic artist donating sperm to a lesbian couple) and Ted Danson as George (Ames' boss and womanising, weed loving editor of a New York magazine).

Stoners and easy goers will immediately relate to these characters and most will smile at pop culture references of both the high and low life in New York. Take a look at the trailer below (or click here for better quality):

The first two series have already had their run, but you can look out for Bored to Death on either Sky Atlantic or - more conveniently - the internet. HBO has also announced that the series will return for a third season some time this year.

So spark up and enjoy. Peace out.

Magic Smoke and Music: Jamiroquai

Everything is good..and green...

Once upon a time, when most current students were busy learning the difference between indica and sativa weed, Jamiroquai rocked the music scene. I suggest the next time Mary Jane pays a visit, you take a look back at the acid driven interplanetary vibes of a certain space cowboy and the rest of his band.

There is a perfect cosmic balance with Jamiroquai that hits all of the right notes. Trippy guitar chords, smooth jazz melodies and funky bass lines are enough to make you roll up another joint. Yet when all of this is merged together along with Jay Kay's deeply profound lyrics and unique voice, music and marijuana reach a new height. 

Each song has its own particular mood, yet one attitude rings throughout all albums - the feel good perspective on life. A good starting point for those stoners wishing to delve further would be the High Times: Singles 1992 - 2006 album, which (as the name implies) contains all of Jamiroquai's hits, including Virtual Insanity, Corner of the Earth and Feels Like it Should.

We hope Gillette don't get any ideas... 

Whether you're contemplating the beauty of nature, seeing the universe expand or questioning technology alongside reality - a joint and Jamiroquai set you up for the journey. 

Jamiroquai aren't limited to music. Their music videos are as breathtaking as their musical vision. In their world, furniture moves while defying the laws of physics and a future dystopia begins to look fun.

It's time for the Rolling Stoner magazine to leave you with a sample, and what would be better than a tune highlighting why so many of us roll up and smoke up. This one is called Space Cowboy from the album The Return of the Space Cowboy. You can find a higher quality video here, but without any further delays it's time to light another and enjoy:

See you when you get back.

Peace out.

To the Writers with the Lighters

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Peace out.