Woody Harrelson & Adam Yauch
Adam Yauch, better known as MCA of the Beastie Boys, has died at the age of 47. Yauch was diagnosed with cancer in July 2009.
In addition to being one of the founding members of the Beastie Boys -- the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame-inducted hip-hop trio that has sold over 40 million albums -- Yauch also co-founded the maverick independent film company, Oscilloscope Laboratories.
Named for Yauch's New York-based studios, Oscilloscope began in 2002 as a recording label. In 2008, Oscilloscope branched out to films and has produced 50 features since then, including Oscar nominees like the Banksy documentary "Exit Through the Gift Shop" and the Woody Harrelson war drama "The Messenger." Additionally, Oscilloscope has released "Wendy and Lucy" (with Michelle Williams), "HOWL" (with James Franco) and "We Need to Talk About Kevin" (with Tilda Swinton). It's a roster of diverse releases, which is just what Yauch wanted Oscilloscope to be.
"I'd say the common thread is really just films that I and other people at the company like for one reason or another," he told Gothamist in an interview back in 2009. "Films that make us laugh or that are informative, but it's pretty all over the place. You have to feel like the film has some redeeming quality, feel moved by it for some reason. We're not going to pick up films that are just marketable because they're marketable, if we don't like them that much."
Yauch's taste as a film viewer was also varied. To celebrate the Criterion Collection release of "The Beastie Boys Video Anthology," Yauch offered his ten favorite Criterion-issued films. The list included "Rashomon," "Rushmore," "The Life Aquatic With Steve Zissou," Roger Vadim's "And God Created Woman" and "Seven Samurai."
"C’mon, I gotta tell why this movie is good?" Yauch wrote about "Seven Samurai," the top movie on his list. "You tell me!"
Yauch was a filmmaker as well. He directed the Beastie Boys concert doc "Awesome; I F--kin' Shot That!," as well as the Oscilloscope released "Gunnin' For That #1 Spot." In 2011, Yauch directed an all-star cast -- including Seth Rogen, Will Ferrell, Danny McBride, Susan Sarandon and more -- in "Fight For Your Right (Revisited)" a short that spoofed the Beastie Boys breakout video "(You Gotta) Fight For Your Right (To Party!)." Watch that 30-minute film by clicking here.
For more on the future of Oscilloscope Laboratories, check out TheWrap.
Remember Yauch with videos from the Beastie Boys -- including the Spike Jonze-directed clip for "Sabotage" -- below.
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(You Gotta) Fight For Your Right (To Party)
Music video by The Beastie Boys performing (You Gotta) Fight For Your Right (To Party). (C) 1986 The Island Def Jam Music Group
Beastie Boys - Paul Revere (Live 1994)
Beastie Boys perform Paul Revere Live (1994).
Intergalactic
Music video by The Beastie Boys performing Intergalactic. (C) 2009 Capitol Records, LLC
So What Cha Want
Music video by The Beastie Boys performing So What Cha Want. (C) 2009 Capitol Records, LLC
Three MC's and One DJ
Music video by The Beastie Boys performing Three MC's and One DJ. (C) 2009 Capitol Records, LLC
Sure Shot
Music video by The Beastie Boys performing Sure Shot. (C) 2009 Capitol Records, LLC
No Sleep Till Brooklyn
Music video by The Beastie Boys performing No Sleep Till Brooklyn. (C) 1986 The Island Def Jam Music Group
Sabotage
Music video by The Beastie Boys performing Sabotage. (C) 2009 Capitol Records, LLC
Brass Monkey
Music video by Beastie Boys performing Brass Monkey (Live At Madison Square Garden).
Beastie Boys - Make Some Noise
The 5 minute video of "Make Some Noise" the first single from Hot Sauce Committee Part Two. For more information visit beastieboys.com twitter.com or facebook.com Out Now! HOT SAUCE COMMITTEE TWO on Itunes US & UK - glnk.it Out Now! HOT SAUCE COMMITTEE TWO on Amazon US & UK - glnk.it Music video by Beastie Boys performing Make Some Noise. (P) (C) 2011 Capitol Records, LLC and Beastie Boys. All rights reserved. Unauthorized reproduction is a violation of applicable laws. Manufactured by Capitol Records, LLC, 1750 North Vine Street, Hollywood, CA 90028.
Don't Play No Game That I Can't Win (Full Length)
Official Full Length, Ultra HD and Explicit Director's Cut music video for Beastie Boys "Don't Play No Game That I Can't Win (featuring Santigold)" off their album Hot Sauce Committee Part Two. Directed by the legendary Spike Jonze. Production Company: Oscilloscope. Producer: Samantha Storr Get Hot Sauce Committee Part Two on iTunes: itunes.com Make Some Noise at makesomenoise.fm http www.facebook.com twitter.com Music video by Beastie Boys performing Don't Play No Game That I Can't Win (Full Length). (P) (C) 2011 Capitol Records, LLC and Beastie Boys. All rights reserved. Unauthorized reproduction is a violation of app...
Beastie Boys - Rhymin' & Stealin' (Official Video)
Taken from the Licensed To Ill VHS 1987.
Beastie Boys - Body Movin'
Music video by The Beastie Boys performing Body Movin'. (C) 2009 Capitol Records, LLC
Beastie Boys on SNL, 1998: Adrock in comedy sketch 3 MC's & Sabotage
Beastie Boys on Saturday Night Live; November 21st, 1998 0:09 "Candy Striper Spartans" sketch ft. Adam Horovitz and Jennifer Love Hewitt 1:14 "Three MC's And One DJ" 3:53 "Sabotage" with special guest appearances by Nathan Wind, Vic Colfari and Alasondro Alegré............with MMM as Bunny! (.........sadly Sir Stewart Wallace must have been otherwise engaged ;-) 6:52 closing credits I don't own this video! I got this from the The Lord Of The Beastie Videos - "Porkys1982"! PLEASE ch-check him out if you'd like to see more! This is his YouTube channel: the www.youtube.com This is his Vimeo page: vimeo.com He has over 40 hours of Beastie TV interviews and performances for your viewing pleasure. Props, Ben! xoxo NO COPYRIGHT INFRINGEMENT INTENDED! Proud to be a member of the Beastie grrrl movement! twibbon.com
Beastie Boys on Soul Train-performing Shadrach Interview
Beastie Boys - Paul's Boutique Release Party
Beastie Boys June 29th 1989 Paul's Boutique Release Party, Capitol Records Building (Rooftop), Hollywood California USA
Beastie Boys LIVE at the Isle Of Wight; Bestival 2007 ("Sure Shot" & "Sabotage" interview)
0:00 SURE SHOT: y'all gotta listen out for when Money Mark drops "Another One Bites The Dust" into the mix! 2:51 witness Mike D brazenly threatening to smash our little Adrock with a basket. OH THE HUMANITY! 3:16 SABOTAGE: fucken awesome. that is all. I don't own this video! I got this from The Lord Of The Beastie Videos - "Porkys1982"! PLEASE ch-check him out if you'd like to see more! This is his YouTube channel: the www.youtube.com This is his Vimeo page: vimeo.com He has over 40 hours of Beastie TV interviews and performances for your viewing pleasure. Props, Ben! xoxo NO COPYRIGHT INFRINGEMENT INTENDED! Proud to be a member of the Beastie grrrl movement! twibbon.com
Beastie Boys HILARIOUS interview for French TV, 2009
I don't own this video! I got this from the The Lord Of The Beastie Videos - "Porkys1982"! PLEASE ch-check him out if you'd like to see more! This is his YouTube channel: the www.youtube.com This is his Vimeo page: vimeo.com He has over 40 hours of Beastie TV interviews and performances for your viewing pleasure. Props, Ben! xoxo NO COPYRIGHT INFRINGEMENT INTENDED! Proud to be a member of the Beastie grrrl movement! twibbon.com
Beastie Boys Interview: Mike D and MCA
Mike D and MCA stop by the MTV studios to discuss 'Anthology: The Sounds of Science' and the world premiere of "Alive" with Carson Daly on November 1, 1999.
Earlier on HuffPost:
Adam Yauch's Top 10 - Explore - The Criterion Collection
The Huffington Post | By Christopher Rosen Posted: 05/04/2012 2:36 pm Updated: 05/04/2012 5:25 pm