Jimmy Bennett & Jolie Vanier of “Shorts”

The stars of Shorts, Jimmy Bennett and Jolie Vanier, give ARTISTdirect.com a look at what’s on their iPods in this exclusive feature…

A Taste:

Ozzy Osbourne, Guns N’ Roses, Paramore

Jimmy Bennett and Jolie Vanier had a blast making Shorts.

“The entire filming process was so much fun, especially when I was shoving Jimmy in a trash can,” laughs Vanier with a big smile.

For Vanier, fun wasn’t simply relegated to shoving her co-star in the garbage though. She got to play slightly evil as Helvetica Black, and she had the chance to participate in some of the movie’s most imaginative action sequences—including a high speed bicycle chase.

What more could a kid ask for?

Luckily, Jimmy didn’t spend too much time in a trashcan for the film. He had his fair share of adventures as well—wielding a wishing rock that makes all of his character’s wildest dreams come true and squaring off against a bevy of mythical creatures including The Booger Monster.

“Every boy in the entire United States is going to love the Booger Monster,” he exclaims confidently. There’s no doubt about that. It’s a pretty awesome monster.

Both of the kids spent some time listening to music on set in order to get pumped up for the big scenes. They shared their playlists with ARTISTdirect.com in this exclusive feature. Check them out below and catch Shorts this Friday!

Jimmy Bennett’s Playlist:

1. Ozzy Osbourne — No More Tears

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Isabelle Fuhrman of “Orphan”

Orphan star Isabelle Fuhrman shares her playlist with ARTISTdirect.com in this exclusive feature

A Taste:

Taylor Swift, Kimya Dawson, Ozzy Osbourne

Orphan will give you nightmares.

Those come courtesy of Esther played by the phenomenal Isabelle Fuhrman. The Coleman family has just adopted the bright young Russian girl, but they soon realize she’s different—very different. Bad things begin happening, and true horror follows.

In Esther, Isabelle conjures pure evil, constantly shifting from nice to nefarious. It’s a performance that sticks with audiences and will no doubt establish the twelve-year-old as a true screen presence.

However, Isabelle really just wants to rock.

She shared her playlist with ARTISTdirect.com in this exclusive feature, and it was quite surprising. She explains, “I listen to tons of different music. I don’t have a specific genre that I like. I listen to Taylor Swift and Demi Lovato. Then I’ll listen to Kimya Dawson from the Juno soundtrack or Ozzy Osbourne [Laughs].”

After seeing Orphan, Ozzy will make perfect sense. Be sure to catch it in theaters this Friday!

Isabelle Fuhrman’s Playlist:

1. Taylor Swift
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Branson

Director Brent Meeske and Jackson Cash share their playlists with ARTISTdirect.com in this exclusive feature…

A Taste:

Ozzy Osbourne, Stevie Wonder, Perry Como, John Lennon

With his new documentary Branson, director Brent Meeske goes deep. He digs into the lives of local performers in Branson, Missouri. The drama that Meekse delves into rivals that of any Hollywood tale. It’s poignant and powerful in a tangible manner. Meeske constructs a humorous and heartwarming analysis of the American dream where it’s really being pursued—in the heart of the country.

Meeske and the film’s primary subject Jackson Cash sat down with ARTISTdirect.com to share their playlists. Their selections are just as dynamic as they are!

Check out their playlists below and don’t miss Branson.

Brent Meeske’s Playlist:

1. Curtis Mayfield — “Move On Up”

This is the number one song I’ll pick because I put it on every single playlist that I ever make. I think it’s the greatest song ever, and it just puts me in a happy mood. If I’m in a great mood, I listen to it. If I’m in a bad mood, I listen to it. This one gets your blood pumping and gets you ready to go.

2. Sly & the Family Stone — “If You Want Me to Stay”

I think of music in terms of movies, and this was a song that I used in a short film that I made years ago. I don’t know if I can put it into words, but it just rocks. It’s a great song for movies because it drives forward and has natural edit points. I’d love to use it in a film some day.
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