Koyaanisqastsi - Stunning, way-cool vid-mash

This is an amazing, mashed-up clip from the 1982 underground favorite film "Koyaanisqatsi," (The Hopi Indian word for "life in motion," or "life out of balance.") It is the first of three films using time lapse, fast motion, extraordinary videography and a creepy soundtrack to study the way people and the planet work. And, I guess, how we do stuff. This version is mashed with a song by "The Strokes," called "Reptilia," and it's pretty cool. Note the giant housing complex about two minutes in: It's the infamous "Pruitt-Igoe" housing project that changed the way we think about public housing. All public officials should have to read about this disaster. The film was perceived strangely in '82, if I recall. Looked at as part psychedelia trip, part study in video possibilities. Came across as probably an environmentally-flavored piece when it first came out, showing how we screw everything up, but it is absolutely stunning to watch. I suggest following the links and playing as many as possible, then buying the whole series and spending about five hours in rapt amazement. Then donate lots of cash to some worthy cause.
Or you could just watch this.
The second film came about six years later, and had help from George Lucas, I believe. I'll post a piece of it later. The final film was about six years ago. I have yet to track it down for a review.
Enjoy this, and you'll never look at the world the same again, ever.