The Swedes award their Nobel Prizes. The Stranger anoints Seattle’s geniuses. This year, the alt-weekly deemed Zia Mohajerjasbi — say that one time fast — to be the city’s most deserving film artiste. And while the evidence presented in Zia’s filmography is slim — one short pseudo-doc and a handful of music videos — it is certainly compelling. Heck, I’ll let you be the judge. Below, I present Exhibit A, a piece the director created for the Blue Scholars‘ song “Joe Metro.”
Having recently opted not to renew the lease on my car — in order to be green and save green — I have enjoyed walking and endured busing. So nice to watch this and be alerted to the potential joys of the latter. Take a look and let me know if I’ll soon see you on the 17.