Whale Tooth
Southern Souls films Whale Tooth at Honest Ed’s. These guys are fantastic. I was blown away when I saw them at Sneaky Dee’s that one time. I should see ’em again. WHALE TOOTH – Vinyl Skin from Mitch Fillion on Vimeo.
Histogram
About a month ago, my sister Shira and I started taking a photography course at Humber. So far, we’ve kind of been wondering why we were taking it. It seemed in many ways well below us. It still does, but yesterday we finally learned something useful, something which alone is enough to cover the cost of the course. How to read a histogram. I’ve known for a while what a histogram is, but I’ve never understood how to read it, or how to use it to make my photography better. For those that don’t know, the right-hand side of the graph is white, left-hand side is black. If you want… Read More »Histogram
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15 facts about breasts… mmm, breasts. (Found through The Daily What) ZOMG! Muppet cupcakes! Gizmodo takes a look at historical piracy. Purty pictures. Barcelona Pavilion interviewed by Eye at Wavelength 500. Thanks @rochlatinsky What moron designed these airports? Can I put one in my iPod, yet?
Where’s the groove?
I have two questions for the world? Where can I get me one of those kickin’ argyle-esque jumpsuits? Why hasn’t anyone done any kickin’ covers of this song? okay, two more questions… How stoned do you think she was when she recorded that intro? Where can I get me a bloke to say “dig” when required? (I love his shades)
Toronto got itself a subway, really!
My dear, and sexy friend Nicholas, posted this video to twitter. There’s a few things that strike me about this video… other than the terrible audio, because really, the sound’s horrible. Three tokens for a quarter?!?! WTF?!?! Now it’s one token for twelve quarters! Toronto in the ’50s seems quaint. I’m pretty sure it’s just the music, but Toronto in the ’50s does seem like some cheesy movie. Anyone have a time machine? I wanna see what it was really like? Go down to Queen Street and see what was hopping in the pubs and bars that lined Queen West. I’m sure Buddy Holly was shredding on the stage of… Read More »Toronto got itself a subway, really!
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Louis Riel a traitor? Well yes. An elected member of parliament? Yes. A founder of Manitoba? Yes. A hero? Yes. Why doesn’t he deserve a statue? Ladies! It seems I embody all top four items that you ladies desire in man. Whatcha doin’ tonight? Every wondered why you see a rainbow when watering your lawn? It’s because something is oozing out of the ground. Or, maybe it’s because the water refracts the light. SCIENCE!
Best animated feature film of the year
Coraline (Focus Features) This is, in my mind, the first time that The Oscars have had serious contention in this category since Pixar started making feature length films. Coraline is incredible. I haven’t read the story by Neil Gaiman, but from what I hear, it’s brilliant, and this story of a young girl who is disillusioned with the real world, finds a portal to a mirror world, where everything is what she could hope for… or so she thinks. Hidden intentions are basis of this story, whether it’s the evil hidden intentions in the mirror world, or the good intention that her real parents can’t seem to express, until too… Read More »Best animated feature film of the year
Best Animated Short Nominees
French Roast Meh. Granny O’Grimm’s Sleeping Beauty (Brown Bag Films) Granny O’Grimm tells a story to her young granddaughter about Sleeping Beauty, or at least that’s what you think at first, soon you realize the story’s about an old fairy. It’s a fun film, but nothing spectacular. Definitely worth watching though. The Lady and the Reaper (La Dama y la Muerte) In the still of her sleep, la Dama finds her soul leaving her body. She’s greeted by la Muerte, who assures here that she’ll rejoin her dead husband. A smile creeps up on her face, and suddenly she’s back to life, in a hospital. Thus begins an epic battle… Read More »Best Animated Short Nominees
Kirk/Spock/McCoy in Trek films
In an earlier post, I noted that the most essential aspect of Star Trek is the trinity of Kirk, Spock & McCoy. Those three are a simplistic reflection of one state of humanity; logic (Spock), emotion (McCoy) and the balance (Kirk). In Star Trek II, this is perfectly illustrated, and thus it makes for one of the best Star Trek films. Let’s look at the other five films in the series, and you’ll see their failure or success relies on this one aspect. Star Trek: The Motion Picture is not Star Trek, it’s Gene Roddenberry trying to serious science fiction and doing a mediocre job. The characters are just shadows… Read More »Kirk/Spock/McCoy in Trek films
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It’s been a rather mild winter. Expectations versus reality. Neko Case, will you marry me? What inspired Carrie Brownstein to be a musician? As someone in IT at a school… WE DON’T DO THIS! (via Cynical-C)