I love these LEGO creations by Flickr user SuckMyBrick. Can you guess the pop culture icon depicted in each sculpture? (Highlight just below the photo to see the answer.)
Dumb and Dumber
Michael Jackson
Psy
I'm really enjoying the Every Frame a Painting series from Tony Zhou! Last week, I shared with you his analysis of David Fincher's brilliant directorial techniques. Today, I bring you a similar video that dissects a famous scene from Silence of the Lambs. This one's less than 3 minutes long, so take a look if you didn't watch the David Fincher one. Once again, I'm blown away by how something seemingly-simple as camera angles can play such a crucial role. It's almost as if camera angles can act as narrators, or even convey subliminal messages! Now I'm tempted to rewatch all my favorite movies to examine what I've missed...
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Last week, a (rightfully) proud father's Facebook post went viral as he shared his 8th grade son's homework. The assignment? To create an algebraic expression into a word problem. And his son Cody's answer (with no help from his parents)? In case you're having trouble reading the above, it says: J.J. Abrams is making Star Wars Episode 7. He rented three speeder bikes which was 700 imperial credits to start. He must pay 100 imperial credits to keep his speeder bikes daily. If he does not pay daily, Prince Xizor and other Black Sun members will kidnap J.J. Abrams, bring him to Mustafar, and sacrifice him. J.J. Abrams is also paying 5 bounty hunters to keep separatist spies out. That costs 200 imperial credits...
Continue readingThis video has been popping up on my favorite blogs since last week, but I haven't had a chance to watch it until now. And it's excellent. One can't help but be utterly impressed with David Fincher afterwards. I don't think the average movie goer notices the things that Tony Zhou points out in the video, even when watching the same flick multiple times. (At least I don't. Do you?) But once you see it, you can't ignore its brilliance. I mean, who knew so much thought and planning goes into each shot, angle, and perspective to get the desired story, mood, and message across to the viewers? So if you have an extra 7 minutes today, I highly suggest you take a look at...
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Ever wonder where exactly in known history (or future) your favorite Disney movie takes place? Or how they compare chronologically to other Disney films? Now, you can, with this handy chart from Disney's New Groove. Aish, the creator of the timeline, explains: Disney movies in order of historical setting. (Excludes most of the package films. Some films, eg The Lion King, are impossible to pin down exactly and some, like Aladdin and Treasure Planet, are anachronistic, so these are estimations. A few have been split into 2 if there is more than one time period in the movie, and sequels have been put together.) Via Geeks Are Sexy. ...
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