The Cabin in the Woods
I was really taken with “The Cabin in the Woods” the first time I saw it. I’m a fan of Joss Whedon’s writing, and though I’m not much into horror movies… this one was really fun.
Posts Tagged "video"
Clinamen, Sound Installation by Céleste Boursier-Mougenot
Clinamen is an installation piece by French artist/composer Céleste Boursier-Mougenot. The name of the piece is a latin word used to describe the unpredictable swerve of atoms.
Daisy and Phineas Get Into the Groceries
When I got home, the bunnies were out and about. I set my bags down, and they immediately got curious. I didn’t think much of it, even when Daisy started to rip the bag a little bit. At the store, I was given double bags – so I just figured the bunnies were tearing away the outer layer. Little did I know…
Seth Gould’s Coffer: A Modern Day Armada Chest
“An iron-bound strongbox for storing valuables in the 16th and 17th centuries, often with a large, complicated lock on the underside of the lid. Some were for the use of officers at sea, and would have been bolted to the deck of the owner’s cabin. Usually of German make, the chests could be anything from a few inches to 6ft (1.8m) long. the name itself was a fanciful Victorian invention recalling chests imagined to be used by the Spanish Armada.”
Helmet Cam Video: Downhill Challenge Medellín
Happened across this fun video of Rémy Métallier, riding in the Medellín Challenge in Colombia. It’s been several years since I’ve seen my first urban downhill race, and these types of videos are still breathtaking.
The Mystery of the Dancing Droplets
I chanced across this fascinating study that explored why colored droplets seemed to behave like living cells – moving and interacting with one another.
Magic for Humans
Essentially, the show stars Justin Willman who goes around and performs a lot of “street magic,” purportedly without any camera tricks or actors involved. I found Willman to be a very charming host, whose comedic timing is pretty spot-on.
Patterns+Pleasure Festival: Tom Johnson & Gandini Juggling
Found this video of the Gandhini Juggling company, via an amazing post on MetaFilter.
Dance of the Line Riders
Has it really been twelve years since Line Rider debuted? Oh wow, and the original version was on Deviant Art? I feel pretty good about having a post from 2006 talking about it, but that fact also makes me feel impossibly old.
Madness: A Candy That Plays with the Stroop Effect
It’s rare that I make impulse purchases, but something about the video made me want to try a little Madness. A week or two after I watched this video, it arrived at my door.
Pastry Chef Claire Saffitz Creates Gourmet Skittles
It’s incredible to watch Saffitz’s dedication to this process – and how many (failed) attempts it takes, with countless variations and tests and “hey, taste this” requests. While I don’t see myself wanting to make a gourmet candy anytime soon, it’s a pleasure to watch really talented people do their thing.
A Continuous Shape
Ever since I was in graduate school for writing, I wondered about the lives of sculptors. I liked the idea of working in a medium so heavy and so permanent. I would think most writers have the same longing: to create something that will outlast their brief lives.
Daisy Eats Some Mint
During dinner tonight, Daisy was on the top floor of the bunny cottage. I took this chance to feed her a little mint, figuring I could get a good close-up video of her eating.
Páraic McGloughlin: Arena
Arena is a project by Páraic McGloughlin, using Google Maps to create a short and incredibly mesmerizing film. Beyond how long it must have taken to edit this, the amount of time it must have taken to find all the “proper” images must have been something.
The Royal Game of Ur
The Royal Game of Ur is a board game that’s at least four and a half thousand years old, and was played in the Middle East by the Sumerians. The rules itself are fairly straightforward, and the gameplay results in some surprisingly exciting scenarios.