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Friday, 31 October 2014
A Worthy Cause - Sign the Petition
Having purchased a "smart" TV (albeit a few years ago now), I can completely understand where Reed Morano is coming from with her petition to remove the new bane of our existence! Smooth Motion (Tru-Motion on my LG). Granted this feature is relatively easy to turn off with a little know how and a lot of Setup menu searches later.... But for those who are more techno-phobic, they just put up with it.
Saturday, 25 October 2014
9th Annual Show Me Shorts Film Festival
Next Month (November.... Obviously!) is the Show me Shorts Film Festival. An assortment of short films packaged together in themes/genres/and otherwise... These will be airing all around the Country (New Zealand), the Major Cities will have an opportunity to see these selections as well as other assorted Towns who will only get the highlights package,
Some of these I'm quite keen to see, and I also noted old friend Steve Saussey's (Previously mentioned) Whisker will be playing in the "In the Neighbourhood" grouping. Hope to see you at one of the screenings!
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Monday, 20 October 2014
Vimeo Find of the Month - October (Brian Carroll - God's Eye View Compilation)
Trying to make this an actual Monthly thing, so...
... This month, although not an original film, is a beautiful montage of God's Eye View shots from some well known (and not so well known) films set to music by the Yeah Yeah Yeahs. This was edited together by Brian Carroll an editor from Philadelphia.
Watch God's Eye View Here...
I realise that this video was uploaded about three years ago, but I thought it was worth mentioning and is a great reference piece for anyone looking to use God's Eye. Check out his other edits on Vimeo here
NB: God's Eye is usually referred to as Bird's Eye View, but since a birds eyes are usually either side of their head, it makes the naming incorrect as it's more about their vantage than their actual "view"... for the more pedantic of us...
Friday, 17 October 2014
Stop Motion Animation - The Morgan Spence Way
Some of you may have already heard of him, others may not, but Morgan Spence has successfully been doing what many of us have previously attempted to poor effect. Morgan animates Lego using stop motion, and as evidenced by the videos (below) to brilliant effect and to an amazingly (probably painstakingly) high standard.
Although I was aware of the Paul Oakenfold music video, I wasn't aware it was by young Morgan. But it was this article (below) a few days ago on the Daily Mail which peaked my interest and seemingly the interest of many many others.
Already offering an impressive resume of projects, Morgan Spence is still only 15 years old, I honestly can't wait to see him flourish and make longer and longer projects.
Showreel:
Paul Oakenfold - Who Do You Love
Music Video
Famous Film Scenes... in Lego
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Morgspenny Productions Official Website
Daily Mail Website
Lego Official Website
Wednesday, 15 October 2014
Studio Ghibli theatrical run in Australia and New Zealand - (October/November/December)
So it's been announced a few Studio Ghibli films will have a short theatrical run in New Zealand (in November) and Australia (October/November/December) this year.
Films being played are:
Auckland's host cinema is the Academy, for details Click here
Wellington's host cinema is the Embassy, for details Click here
Christchurch's host cinema is Hoyts Riccarton, for details Click here
For full details - and Australian Cinemas/States - Click here
Friday, 3 October 2014
52 - The Worst to the Best of Alfred Hitchcock
Been awhile since I've written anything, so I thought I should have a wee post. A few weeks ago I read a list of the 52 worst to best Hitchcock films on Time Out, and although some films are a little misplaced or unappreciated on the list, it also proves there are plenty of Hitchcock's films I haven't seen. Personally I find it hard to pick a favourite, but I've always been partial to Vertigo, although Rear Window is a very close second. If you're not familiar with his work, or looking to see more Hitchcock films, I'd recommend this bad boy!
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| Alfred Hitchcock - Masterpiece Collection - Blu-Ray |
What do you think of the list?
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Also worth checking out is the Alfred Hitchcock present television series, one of his many forays into Television:
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| Season One |
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| Season Two |
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| Season Three |
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| Season Four |
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| Season Five |
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| Season Six |
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