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| Confetti: A Collection of Works by Brittney Lee by Brittney Lee. 68 pp. perfect bound, 2011. |
britsketch.blogspot.com
britsketch@gmail.com
britsketch.etsy.com
Confetti is availale at the artist’s Etsy store.
Sunday, April 22, 2012
Brittney Lee
britsketch.blogspot.com
britsketch@gmail.com
britsketch.etsy.com
Confetti is availale at the artist’s Etsy store.
Time for Frank and His Friend
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| Time for Frank and His Friend by Clarence ‘Otis’ Dooley. Ringer Publishing, 128 pp. paper back, 2012. |
A new collection of an archival comic series. “Calvin and Hobbes” type comics without the bounds of strip panel structure.
www.curioandco.com
Time for Frank and His Friend is available online.
Life in the Analog Age
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| Life in the Analog Age: Creative by Gabe Swarr 20 pp. saddle stitch mini comic, 2011. |
A taste of the comic strip series. Nostalgic stories fictionalized from true events in a style reminiscent of classic Hanna Barbera.
www.lifeintheanalogage.com
gabe.swarr@gmail.com
Life in the Analog Age: Creative is available online.
The Hunger Games
2012 Lionsgate Films
Directed by Gary Ross
Grade: B+
Up-graded from B.
+1: Jennifer Lawrence (as Katniss).
+1: Relationships (Katniss & Peeta, Katniss & Prim).
par: Made me want to read the book series.
-1: Sense that I wasn’t understanding the political workings.
par: Handheld camera.
Overview on Fandango.
Tuesday, April 17, 2012
LEGO Builders of Sound Star Wars
http://youtu.be/g5Lgcen-PGI
Over 20,000 Lego bricks were assembled by Rene Hoffmeister and Axel Al-Rubaie to create a barrel organ for the 3D premiere of Star Wars – Episode I: The Phantom Menace in Germany.
Posted on The Mary Sue by Jill Pantozzi April 15, 2012
http://www.themarysue.com/star-wars-lego-barrel-organ/
6 Made Up Nerd Words That Made it to Common Usage, and 8 That Should
by The Mary Sue Staff | 12:32 pm, January 24th
As a geek or nerd, you get introduced to new words all the time! Science fiction and fantasy are practically in the business; not just of creating new place names, which is a given; but also of making new nouns in general, new verbs, and new adjectives. And while some of those concepts might not be particularly useful outside of their fictional setting, others have, over time, been accepted wholly by the English of reality.
Big Brother
Cyberspace
Muggle
Robot
Ansible
Grok
Frak
Utlanning, Framling, Ramen and Varelse
Poozer
Shiny and Ruttin
For explanations and definitions, please read the whole article at The Mary Sue:
http://www.themarysue.com/6-made-up-nerd-words-that-made-it-to-common-usage-and-8-that-should/?pid=623
As a geek or nerd, you get introduced to new words all the time! Science fiction and fantasy are practically in the business; not just of creating new place names, which is a given; but also of making new nouns in general, new verbs, and new adjectives. And while some of those concepts might not be particularly useful outside of their fictional setting, others have, over time, been accepted wholly by the English of reality.
Big Brother
Cyberspace
Muggle
Robot
Ansible
Grok
Frak
Utlanning, Framling, Ramen and Varelse
Poozer
Shiny and Ruttin
For explanations and definitions, please read the whole article at The Mary Sue:
http://www.themarysue.com/6-made-up-nerd-words-that-made-it-to-common-usage-and-8-that-should/?pid=623
Sunday, April 15, 2012
Mirror Mirror
2012 Relativity Media
Directed by Tarsem Singh
Grade C-
down-graded from C.
par: Cast (Julia Roberts as the Queen, Lily Collins as Snow White).
+1: Costumes (Blanche-Danielle Bolleau, Supervisor).
-1: Dialogue (Jason Keller, Marc Klein, Screenwriters).
par: Music score (Alan Menken).
-1: Songs (none until end credits).
[Overview on Fandango]
Dog’s Diary vs Cat’s Diary
Excerpts from a Dog’s Diary:
Day number 180
8:00 AM - OH BOY! DOG FOOD! MY FAVORITE!
9:30 AM - OH BOY! A CAR RIDE! MY FAVORITE!
9:40 AM - OH BOY! A WALK! MY FAVORITE!
10:30 AM - OH BOY! A CAR RIDE! MY FAVORITE!
11:30 AM - OH BOY! DOG FOOD! MY FAVORITE!
12:00 noon - OH BOY! THE KIDS! MY FAVORITE!
1:00 PM OH BOY! THE YARD! MY FAVORITE!
4:00 PM - OH BOY! THE KIDS! MY FAVORITE!
5:00 PM - OH BOY! DOG FOOD! MY FAVORITE!
5:30 PM - OH BOY! MOM! MY FAVORITE!
Day number 181
8:00 AM - OH BOY! DOG FOOD! MY FAVORITE!
9:30 AM - OH BOY! A CAR RIDE! MY FAVORITE!
9:40 AM - OH BOY! A WALK! MY FAVORITE!
10:30 AM - OH BOY! A CAR RIDE! MY FAVORITE!
11:30 AM - OH BOY! DOG FOOD! MY FAVORITE!
12:00 noon - OH BOY! THE KIDS! MY FAVORITE!
1:00 PM OH BOY! THE YARD! MY FAVORITE!
4:00 PM - OH BOY! THE KIDS! MY FAVORITE!
5:00 PM - OH BOY! DOG FOOD! MY FAVORITE!
5:30 PM - OH BOY! MOM! MY FAVORITE!
Day number 182
8:00 AM - OH BOY! DOG FOOD! MY FAVORITE!
9:30 AM - OH BOY! A CAR RIDE! MY FAVORITE!
9:40 AM - OH BOY! A WALK! MY FAVORITE!
10:30 AM - OH BOY! A CAR RIDE! MY FAVORITE!
11:30 AM - OH BOY! DOG FOOD! MY FAVORITE!
12:00 noon - OH BOY! THE KIDS! MY FAVORITE!
1:00 PM OH BOY! THE YARD! MY FAVORITE!
1:30 PM - ooooooo. bath. bummer.
4:00 PM - OH BOY! THE KIDS! MY FAVORITE!
5:00 PM - OH BOY! DOG FOOD! MY FAVORITE!
5:30 PM - OH BOY! MOM! MY FAVORITE!
Excerpts from a Cat’s Diary
DAY 752 - My captors continue to taunt me with bizarre little dangling objects. They dine lavishly on fresh meat, while I am forced to eat dry cereal. The only thing that keeps me going is the hope of escape, and the mild satisfaction I get from ruining the occasional piece of furniture. Tomorrow I may eat another houseplant.
DAY 761 - Today my attempt to kill my captors by weaving around their feet while they were walking almost succeeded, must try this at the top of the stairs. In an attempt to disgust and repulse these vile oppressors, I once again induced myself to vomit on their favorite chair...must try this on their bed.
DAY 765 - Decapitated a mouse and brought them the headless body, in attempt to make them aware of what I am capable of, and to try to strike fear into their hearts. They only cooed and condescended about what a good little cat I was...Hmmm. Not working according to plan.
DAY 768 - I am finally aware of how sadistic they are. For no good reason I was chosen for the water torture. This time however it included a burning foamy chemical called “shampoo.” What sick minds could invent such a liquid. My only consolation is the piece of thumb still stuck between my teeth.
DAY 771 - There was some sort of gathering of their accomplices. I was placed in solitary throughout the event. However, I could hear the noise and smell the foul odor of the glass tubes they call “beer..” More importantly I overheard that my confinement was due to MY power of "allergies." Must learn what this is and how to use it to my advantage.
DAY 774 - I am convinced the other captives are flunkies and maybe snitches. The dog is routinely released and seems more than happy to return. He is obviously a half-wit. The bird on the other hand has got to be an informant, and speaks with them regularly. I am certain he reports my every move. Due to his current place in the metal room his safety is assured. But I can wait, it is only a matter of time.
posted on With Friendship [click here]
also a version on Funny or Die [click here]
Day number 180
8:00 AM - OH BOY! DOG FOOD! MY FAVORITE!
9:30 AM - OH BOY! A CAR RIDE! MY FAVORITE!
9:40 AM - OH BOY! A WALK! MY FAVORITE!
10:30 AM - OH BOY! A CAR RIDE! MY FAVORITE!
11:30 AM - OH BOY! DOG FOOD! MY FAVORITE!
12:00 noon - OH BOY! THE KIDS! MY FAVORITE!
1:00 PM OH BOY! THE YARD! MY FAVORITE!
4:00 PM - OH BOY! THE KIDS! MY FAVORITE!
5:00 PM - OH BOY! DOG FOOD! MY FAVORITE!
5:30 PM - OH BOY! MOM! MY FAVORITE!
Day number 181
8:00 AM - OH BOY! DOG FOOD! MY FAVORITE!
9:30 AM - OH BOY! A CAR RIDE! MY FAVORITE!
9:40 AM - OH BOY! A WALK! MY FAVORITE!
10:30 AM - OH BOY! A CAR RIDE! MY FAVORITE!
11:30 AM - OH BOY! DOG FOOD! MY FAVORITE!
12:00 noon - OH BOY! THE KIDS! MY FAVORITE!
1:00 PM OH BOY! THE YARD! MY FAVORITE!
4:00 PM - OH BOY! THE KIDS! MY FAVORITE!
5:00 PM - OH BOY! DOG FOOD! MY FAVORITE!
5:30 PM - OH BOY! MOM! MY FAVORITE!
Day number 182
8:00 AM - OH BOY! DOG FOOD! MY FAVORITE!
9:30 AM - OH BOY! A CAR RIDE! MY FAVORITE!
9:40 AM - OH BOY! A WALK! MY FAVORITE!
10:30 AM - OH BOY! A CAR RIDE! MY FAVORITE!
11:30 AM - OH BOY! DOG FOOD! MY FAVORITE!
12:00 noon - OH BOY! THE KIDS! MY FAVORITE!
1:00 PM OH BOY! THE YARD! MY FAVORITE!
1:30 PM - ooooooo. bath. bummer.
4:00 PM - OH BOY! THE KIDS! MY FAVORITE!
5:00 PM - OH BOY! DOG FOOD! MY FAVORITE!
5:30 PM - OH BOY! MOM! MY FAVORITE!
Excerpts from a Cat’s Diary
DAY 752 - My captors continue to taunt me with bizarre little dangling objects. They dine lavishly on fresh meat, while I am forced to eat dry cereal. The only thing that keeps me going is the hope of escape, and the mild satisfaction I get from ruining the occasional piece of furniture. Tomorrow I may eat another houseplant.
DAY 761 - Today my attempt to kill my captors by weaving around their feet while they were walking almost succeeded, must try this at the top of the stairs. In an attempt to disgust and repulse these vile oppressors, I once again induced myself to vomit on their favorite chair...must try this on their bed.
DAY 765 - Decapitated a mouse and brought them the headless body, in attempt to make them aware of what I am capable of, and to try to strike fear into their hearts. They only cooed and condescended about what a good little cat I was...Hmmm. Not working according to plan.
DAY 768 - I am finally aware of how sadistic they are. For no good reason I was chosen for the water torture. This time however it included a burning foamy chemical called “shampoo.” What sick minds could invent such a liquid. My only consolation is the piece of thumb still stuck between my teeth.
DAY 771 - There was some sort of gathering of their accomplices. I was placed in solitary throughout the event. However, I could hear the noise and smell the foul odor of the glass tubes they call “beer..” More importantly I overheard that my confinement was due to MY power of "allergies." Must learn what this is and how to use it to my advantage.
DAY 774 - I am convinced the other captives are flunkies and maybe snitches. The dog is routinely released and seems more than happy to return. He is obviously a half-wit. The bird on the other hand has got to be an informant, and speaks with them regularly. I am certain he reports my every move. Due to his current place in the metal room his safety is assured. But I can wait, it is only a matter of time.
posted on With Friendship [click here]
also a version on Funny or Die [click here]
Friday, April 13, 2012
Adventure Time at the Alamo
MONDO GALLERY ANNOUNCES: IT’S ADVENTURE TIME!
Austin, TX--- Thursday, April 12, 2012 --- Mondo, the collectible art boutique arm of Alamo Drafthouse Cinema, is pleased to announce its second gallery event on Friday, April 27 featuring original artwork and posters inspired by the Emmy®-nominated animated Cartoon Network comedy series Adventure Time. Paired with the themed gallery show Mondo will host an Adventure Time Marathon Screening and Feast at the Alamo Drafthouse South Lamar on Saturday, April 28 with series creator Pendleton Ward and Tom Kenny, the voice actor extraordinary who provides the voice of the Ice King, in attendance.
Read the whole article for dates, times and tickets: [drafthouse]
The artists featured in the Adventure Time Mondo Gallery show include the following:
Andy Gonsalves • Andy Ristraino • Angie Wang • Annie Benjamin
Annie Wu • Daria Tessler • Dave Perillo • Delicious Design League
Dienzo • Doe Eyed • Graham Erwin • Justin Parpan • Justin White
Matt Taylor • Methane • Mike Mitchell • Natasha Allergi
Niark-I • Phillip Tseng • Rob Warnick • Sarah Stout
Scott Campbell • The Bungaloo • The Little Friends Of Printmaking
Tiny Kitten Teeth • Tom Whalen • Tyler Stout • Drew Millward
Glen Brogan • Rich Kelly • Zac Gorman
Posted on April 12, 2012 by Caitlin Stevens in Austin, Mondo, Press Release
Alamo Drafthouse, Austin, TX:
http://drafthouse.com/austin
Read the whole article for dates, times and tickets: [drafthouse]
The artists featured in the Adventure Time Mondo Gallery show include the following:
Andy Gonsalves • Andy Ristraino • Angie Wang • Annie Benjamin
Annie Wu • Daria Tessler • Dave Perillo • Delicious Design League
Dienzo • Doe Eyed • Graham Erwin • Justin Parpan • Justin White
Matt Taylor • Methane • Mike Mitchell • Natasha Allergi
Niark-I • Phillip Tseng • Rob Warnick • Sarah Stout
Scott Campbell • The Bungaloo • The Little Friends Of Printmaking
Tiny Kitten Teeth • Tom Whalen • Tyler Stout • Drew Millward
Glen Brogan • Rich Kelly • Zac Gorman
Posted on April 12, 2012 by Caitlin Stevens in Austin, Mondo, Press Release
Alamo Drafthouse, Austin, TX:
http://drafthouse.com/austin
Wednesday, April 11, 2012
Who Is That Hot Ad Girl?
Ever ask the question...
This tumblr blog might have your answer.
“A Tumblr blog dedicated to finding out who hot unknown actresses or models are in various television commercials.”
http://whoisthathotadgirl.tumblr.com/
This tumblr blog might have your answer.
“A Tumblr blog dedicated to finding out who hot unknown actresses or models are in various television commercials.”
http://whoisthathotadgirl.tumblr.com/
Alfred Hitchcock’s Rear Window from Another Angle
REAR WINDOW loop (2011)
a visual installation by Jeff Desom
based on footage from Alfred Hitchcock's "Rear Window" (1954)
I dissected all of Hitchcock's Rear Window and
stiched it back together in After Effects. I stabilized all the shots
with camera movement in them. Since everything was filmed from pretty
much the same angle I was able to match them into a single panoramic
view of the entire backyard without any greater distortions. The order
of events stays true to the movie's plot.
- Jeff Desom
Rear Window Timelapse from Jeff Desom on Vimeo.
http://www.jeffdesom.com/hitch/
Posted from The Mary Sue:
http://www.themarysue.com/rear-window-from-another-angle/
Tuesday, April 10, 2012
Real Life Disney Princesses by Jirka Väätäinen
Jirka
Väätäinen is a Finnish design enthusiast currently studying graphic
design at the Arts University College at Bournemouth. Since April 2011,
Jirka has been posting Photoshop photo-manipulated “real life” versions
of Disney heroines, which curiously began with his favorite Disney
villain.
Visit Jirka’s blog:
http://jirkavinse.wordpress.com/
Visit Jirka’s blog:
http://jirkavinse.wordpress.com/
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