A few diseases that you hope you don't get, although telling people you have "Jumping Frenchmen" disease wouldn't be the WORST thing that could happen to you and would probably get you a decent sized audience at the next party you went to.
Ghostbusters is turning 30 this year. Check out some facts from the production of it. After that, why not read about what it took to make the music video?
Good to see NASA still has a enough money in the budget to start funding these pretty cool projects.
Some good examples of why sometimes it makes sense to listen to the actors and give them some freedom to improvise.
Interesting stories about Frank Sinatra.
This article is a great start, but I'd love to somehow get more involved in the the dinosaur black market. Of course, i don't have that kind of coin, nor do I live near a huge fossil repository, so it looks like it may just end as a pipe dream.
Crazy cool time lapse of the landscapes of New Zealand:
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Thursday, December 19, 2013
Cool Shit 12/19
New Between Two Ferns. It's their Christmas special!
Who doesn't want to watch a movie called Big Ass Spider?
By now you probably saw the pictures of the fog rolling into the Grand Canyon the other month, but have you seen the time-lapse of the whole thing?
Any interest in seeing what the Pinterest offices look like? Pin it if you like it!
Cool 360 degree panoramic views of the Bonneville Salt Flats at dusk and at night. Actually it's more than 360 degrees since you can go up and down as well as left and right. Let's just go with "immersive."
Hosting during the holidays but don't want to shell out the big cash on a cheese plate? Never fear, you can pull it off with a simple trip to the supermarket!
Who doesn't want to watch a movie called Big Ass Spider?
By now you probably saw the pictures of the fog rolling into the Grand Canyon the other month, but have you seen the time-lapse of the whole thing?
Any interest in seeing what the Pinterest offices look like? Pin it if you like it!
Cool 360 degree panoramic views of the Bonneville Salt Flats at dusk and at night. Actually it's more than 360 degrees since you can go up and down as well as left and right. Let's just go with "immersive."
Hosting during the holidays but don't want to shell out the big cash on a cheese plate? Never fear, you can pull it off with a simple trip to the supermarket!
Monday, November 11, 2013
Cool Shit 11/11
Cool time lapse of the Albuquerque Hot Balloon Fiesta, which apparently is a really big hot air balloon thing:
New cola wars taste challenge! Though I'm not really sure how this can ever be considered definitive when it only tests 10 sodas. It also hurts my coke loving heart that Pepsi won overall. And finally, I can't believe people couldn't tell the difference between coke and pepsi. (Bonus link: I like the subtle patronizing vibe this article has about the difference between Mexican coke and regular coke. It's the same! No one can tell the difference anyway! No one really likes it!)
Boy that Eminem has a lot of anger. Especially toward celebrities.
Um, well, if for whatever reason (and I would never dream of judging) you need to create an entirely new identity, here's some information that might help.
Who knew? Apparently there's no honor in the world of hiring a hit man.
There's plenty of fish we love to eat, but there's also plenty of fish we don't like to eat. Is it marketing? Is it something else? Is it just plain old-fashioned weird? Do we not want to eat a dogfish because it's named "dogfish?"
A deeper look into the James Bond movie On Her Majesty's Secret Service - from Steven Soderbergh. I haven't read his article yet, but I can imagine one of the main points SS believes it's one of the best Bonds is because it shows Bond with true emotion (when his wife dies at the end) and th consequences of that. Unfortunately, they also had George Lazenby doing it, not the world's best actor so it didn't come off with the emotional punch it could have. But it did have Telly Savalas as Blofeld, and I can't argue that. But I can argue that the hypnotized perfume girls was a pretty lame evil plan.
Ok I actually just went and read it. While he does allude to the ending and emotion, I was wrong in that I thought he would hinge the entire argument around that. Based on what he wrote however, he should have. I'm not sure how we can go from the first paragraph praising the director to the next, angrily taking the "filmmakers" to task for not using Lazenby in the right way, including the fact that "they won't even let him finish a fucking sentence onscreen." Which, I guess I would argue the director probably has to take some of the blame. Mr. Soderbergh, you can't have it both ways! Also, I would argue that For Your Eyes Only is a fantastic bond and maybe SS should go to bat for that one. (or maybe someday I will).
New cola wars taste challenge! Though I'm not really sure how this can ever be considered definitive when it only tests 10 sodas. It also hurts my coke loving heart that Pepsi won overall. And finally, I can't believe people couldn't tell the difference between coke and pepsi. (Bonus link: I like the subtle patronizing vibe this article has about the difference between Mexican coke and regular coke. It's the same! No one can tell the difference anyway! No one really likes it!)
Boy that Eminem has a lot of anger. Especially toward celebrities.
Um, well, if for whatever reason (and I would never dream of judging) you need to create an entirely new identity, here's some information that might help.
Who knew? Apparently there's no honor in the world of hiring a hit man.
There's plenty of fish we love to eat, but there's also plenty of fish we don't like to eat. Is it marketing? Is it something else? Is it just plain old-fashioned weird? Do we not want to eat a dogfish because it's named "dogfish?"
A deeper look into the James Bond movie On Her Majesty's Secret Service - from Steven Soderbergh. I haven't read his article yet, but I can imagine one of the main points SS believes it's one of the best Bonds is because it shows Bond with true emotion (when his wife dies at the end) and th consequences of that. Unfortunately, they also had George Lazenby doing it, not the world's best actor so it didn't come off with the emotional punch it could have. But it did have Telly Savalas as Blofeld, and I can't argue that. But I can argue that the hypnotized perfume girls was a pretty lame evil plan.
Ok I actually just went and read it. While he does allude to the ending and emotion, I was wrong in that I thought he would hinge the entire argument around that. Based on what he wrote however, he should have. I'm not sure how we can go from the first paragraph praising the director to the next, angrily taking the "filmmakers" to task for not using Lazenby in the right way, including the fact that "they won't even let him finish a fucking sentence onscreen." Which, I guess I would argue the director probably has to take some of the blame. Mr. Soderbergh, you can't have it both ways! Also, I would argue that For Your Eyes Only is a fantastic bond and maybe SS should go to bat for that one. (or maybe someday I will).
Monday, September 16, 2013
Cool Shit 9/16
Unbelievable photos of "thrill seekers" caught in their element. Take a look and be dazzled as you have never been dazzled before!
Sriracha. Or cock sauce as some people call it. Some people not including me because that can be misinterpreted. Especially when in the lunch room of a convent when asking for it to be passed. Think about it. Anyway, here's some factoids about the stuff.
Well, if this new information is proven true, Elton John is going to have to update his song!
I feel this video of a guy jamming a knife into a toaster is fake, but then again, I was raised in a household where my mother suggested every video on America's Funniest Home Videos was fake, so I might not be the best judge. Also, I'm not about to conduct my own experiment either.
Most of these facts about cruise ships you probably already knew, or could figure out if you gave cruise ships any kind of thought. But this also gives me the opportunity to linke to one of David Foster Wallace's better essays, Shipping Out: In the (nearly lethal) comforts of a luxury cruise.
More X-Files stuff - Want to remember the show fondly? Flip through this A-Z guide of it. Also - waiting for the ambitious writer/reporter to do an oral history on the show. Duchovny quotes alone would make it a must read.
Cool time lapse of the sky at the beach...
Ghost towns aren't exclusive to the United States, if you ever thought that. Which would kind of be silly.
You might look at this chart and say to yourself, "Wow, I didn't know these foods had so much sugar in them." But I look at the chart and say, "Wow, Krispy Kreme donuts really don't have a lot of sugar in them!"
Take a look at this list just to read the phrase "diamond rain." And yes, there are some other cool facts about the solar system here too.
Sriracha. Or cock sauce as some people call it. Some people not including me because that can be misinterpreted. Especially when in the lunch room of a convent when asking for it to be passed. Think about it. Anyway, here's some factoids about the stuff.
Well, if this new information is proven true, Elton John is going to have to update his song!
I feel this video of a guy jamming a knife into a toaster is fake, but then again, I was raised in a household where my mother suggested every video on America's Funniest Home Videos was fake, so I might not be the best judge. Also, I'm not about to conduct my own experiment either.
Most of these facts about cruise ships you probably already knew, or could figure out if you gave cruise ships any kind of thought. But this also gives me the opportunity to linke to one of David Foster Wallace's better essays, Shipping Out: In the (nearly lethal) comforts of a luxury cruise.
More X-Files stuff - Want to remember the show fondly? Flip through this A-Z guide of it. Also - waiting for the ambitious writer/reporter to do an oral history on the show. Duchovny quotes alone would make it a must read.
Cool time lapse of the sky at the beach...
Ghost towns aren't exclusive to the United States, if you ever thought that. Which would kind of be silly.
You might look at this chart and say to yourself, "Wow, I didn't know these foods had so much sugar in them." But I look at the chart and say, "Wow, Krispy Kreme donuts really don't have a lot of sugar in them!"
Take a look at this list just to read the phrase "diamond rain." And yes, there are some other cool facts about the solar system here too.
Tuesday, August 6, 2013
Cool Shit 8/6
Check out the stories behind these classic album covers. Don't know what an album is? Invent a time machine and go back to the crazy nineties to check out how all us old folk had to listen to music!
You may think this is some sort of crazy animation or even claymation, but it's neither. It's real-mation!
Sure shampoo seems like a silly little thing you can take from a hotel room, but just how far are you willing to steal?
For the people that want to offer their guests a heart attack when they step into their bathroom.
Who doesn't want to be a cat burglar? Learn how to pick locks with ease and you'll be on your way.
Beer Labels in Motion gives you exactly what the title suggests. And it's cool.
You may think this is some sort of crazy animation or even claymation, but it's neither. It's real-mation!
Sure shampoo seems like a silly little thing you can take from a hotel room, but just how far are you willing to steal?
For the people that want to offer their guests a heart attack when they step into their bathroom.
Who doesn't want to be a cat burglar? Learn how to pick locks with ease and you'll be on your way.
Beer Labels in Motion gives you exactly what the title suggests. And it's cool.
Monday, August 5, 2013
Cool Shit 8/5
If you think too long about these paradoxes, you're going to hurt your brain.
A time lapse video, this time in a weird little California town that has giant metal sculptures of things and a light pollution ordinance, allowing you to see the stars clearly...
And here's another time lapse video, this one of 408 hot air balloons taking off at the same time...
Have an itch to go treasure hunting? Here are 10 you could start off with.
If you have 190 million dollars lying around then you could own the country's most expensive house.
A time lapse video, this time in a weird little California town that has giant metal sculptures of things and a light pollution ordinance, allowing you to see the stars clearly...
And here's another time lapse video, this one of 408 hot air balloons taking off at the same time...
Have an itch to go treasure hunting? Here are 10 you could start off with.
If you have 190 million dollars lying around then you could own the country's most expensive house.
Monday, July 8, 2013
Cool Shit 7/8
Time lapse and fireworks all in one? I'm in heaven!
I don't think James Cameron plagiarizes this much to get all these lawsuits against him, I think it's more of a combination of his success and that his ideas are just that broad to attract connections from people. Maybe if he spent a few more minutes coming up with some fresh ideas, instead of using the same tired old tropes, he wouldn't have this much legal trouble.
Here's you mind blowing teaser of the day for a film called In Saturn's Rings - someone created a movie about Saturn (and to a lesser extent, space in general) using photos taken by satellites - there's no CGI or other special effects in this movie, if you can believe it.
Get a jump on the future with these technologies of the future that we will no doubt be wining about soon.
Sure, they look stupid, but dang it if I said I'd never use some of them. Useful Japanese inventions.
Hijacking an airplane used to be so normal, apparently.
Robot Wars used to be a television show that was exactly what the title said it would be. See how it started with ILM.
This ranking of cheap beers from around the United States is a travesty.
I don't think James Cameron plagiarizes this much to get all these lawsuits against him, I think it's more of a combination of his success and that his ideas are just that broad to attract connections from people. Maybe if he spent a few more minutes coming up with some fresh ideas, instead of using the same tired old tropes, he wouldn't have this much legal trouble.
Here's you mind blowing teaser of the day for a film called In Saturn's Rings - someone created a movie about Saturn (and to a lesser extent, space in general) using photos taken by satellites - there's no CGI or other special effects in this movie, if you can believe it.
Get a jump on the future with these technologies of the future that we will no doubt be wining about soon.
Sure, they look stupid, but dang it if I said I'd never use some of them. Useful Japanese inventions.
Hijacking an airplane used to be so normal, apparently.
Robot Wars used to be a television show that was exactly what the title said it would be. See how it started with ILM.
This ranking of cheap beers from around the United States is a travesty.
Wednesday, June 5, 2013
Cool Shit 6/5
Not one, but 2 new albums from Beck? I'll take it. Also, here's a song he just released that will be on neither of the 2 new albums. Because it's Beck.
Not only is this a time lapse video, it's a time lapse video of a fireworks competition in Vietnam. Also - fireworks competition?
There's a new documentary coming out on the life of Morton Downey Jr., a controversial television talk show host from the late 80s who some say paved the way for modern talking heads such as Sean Hannity and Bill O'Reilly. If you don't know much about him, you can read this.
These aren't photographs!
The gross secrets of companies on how they make our groceries. I love the fact that the byproduct of Greek yogurt is toxic sludge.
Not only is this a time lapse video, it's a time lapse video of a fireworks competition in Vietnam. Also - fireworks competition?
There's a new documentary coming out on the life of Morton Downey Jr., a controversial television talk show host from the late 80s who some say paved the way for modern talking heads such as Sean Hannity and Bill O'Reilly. If you don't know much about him, you can read this.
These aren't photographs!
The gross secrets of companies on how they make our groceries. I love the fact that the byproduct of Greek yogurt is toxic sludge.
Friday, May 17, 2013
Cool Shit 5/17
Sure this guide of upcoming Fall television is set up in a best/worst format, but honestly, nothing truly sounds that good.
I post a lot of nature time lapse videos here, so it's quite possible I've posted this one before, but even if I have, it's worth checking out again. Yosemite is this cool.
Being a dominatrix ain't easy.
Which ship is faster - the Millenium Falcon or the Starship Enterprise? Being fictional ships, you have to get over the concept that at the end of the day, the creators of said ship could just say "mine's faster," and technically be right.
A look at the ups (and downs) and whats to comes from JJ Abrams.
A pharmaceutical con man.
I post a lot of nature time lapse videos here, so it's quite possible I've posted this one before, but even if I have, it's worth checking out again. Yosemite is this cool.
Being a dominatrix ain't easy.
Which ship is faster - the Millenium Falcon or the Starship Enterprise? Being fictional ships, you have to get over the concept that at the end of the day, the creators of said ship could just say "mine's faster," and technically be right.
A look at the ups (and downs) and whats to comes from JJ Abrams.
A pharmaceutical con man.
Tuesday, May 7, 2013
Cool Shit 5/7
Just your average, run-of-the-mill story about an illegal restaurant on a college campus run by two guys who have no experience. I'll be honest - the fact that the term "speakeasy" was used, is 90% of the reason I linked to it.
Wylie Dufresne would probably be in the Mt. Rushmore of molecular gastronomic cooking. His WD-50 is a NY hotspot, and he has just opened up a gastro pub named Alder. Here's a photo diary (taken by him) of the days leading up to the opening, and some of the food offerings.
If you're a Boba Fett fan, I believe you'll enjoy this art project of Boba Fett in different Icelandic landscapes.
Check out what food your state is most famous for! (Honestly, some of these are spectacularly lame. California...Texas...I'm pretty sure people were grasping for straws on some of these.
Written over 18 years ago, no one realized until then that Steve Carlton was a little more than odd, and quite possibly the inspiration for Alex Jones.
Time Lapse Time! This is the Cerro Paranal - a European Observatory in Chile. Mindbending!
Atacama Starry Nights: Episode I from Babak Tafreshi on Vimeo.
Wylie Dufresne would probably be in the Mt. Rushmore of molecular gastronomic cooking. His WD-50 is a NY hotspot, and he has just opened up a gastro pub named Alder. Here's a photo diary (taken by him) of the days leading up to the opening, and some of the food offerings.
If you're a Boba Fett fan, I believe you'll enjoy this art project of Boba Fett in different Icelandic landscapes.
Check out what food your state is most famous for! (Honestly, some of these are spectacularly lame. California...Texas...I'm pretty sure people were grasping for straws on some of these.
Written over 18 years ago, no one realized until then that Steve Carlton was a little more than odd, and quite possibly the inspiration for Alex Jones.
Time Lapse Time! This is the Cerro Paranal - a European Observatory in Chile. Mindbending!
Atacama Starry Nights: Episode I from Babak Tafreshi on Vimeo.
Wednesday, May 1, 2013
Cool Shit 5/1
Here are some pictures that may make your stomach drop.
A transcript of Steven Soderbergh's "State of the Cinema" opening/rant at the San Francisco International Film Festival. Coupled with the news of his retirement from filmmaking, this screams midlife crisis.
I'm shocked a sit com heavily involving Hitler didn't garner a larger audience.
Here's a track-by-track review of the new Daft Punk album.
Time Lapse! This time of Death Valley...
There are plenty of terrorists out there still just as dangerous as Osama Bin Laden was...
Here'a cool photo set of things rockstars have listed in their riders. To visualize it gives it some unexpected humor.
A transcript of Steven Soderbergh's "State of the Cinema" opening/rant at the San Francisco International Film Festival. Coupled with the news of his retirement from filmmaking, this screams midlife crisis.
I'm shocked a sit com heavily involving Hitler didn't garner a larger audience.
Here's a track-by-track review of the new Daft Punk album.
Time Lapse! This time of Death Valley...
There are plenty of terrorists out there still just as dangerous as Osama Bin Laden was...
Here'a cool photo set of things rockstars have listed in their riders. To visualize it gives it some unexpected humor.
Thursday, April 11, 2013
Cool Shit 4/11
A couple new looks at the new Arrested Development promotions.
Books you might not know that have sequels.
New Zealand is cool. Time lapse videos are cool. When you put them together, you have double cool.
A look at Star Wars action figures as though they were from a Russ Meyer film. Commissioned by Patton Oswalt! (Really, I have no idea what's going on)
There were some weird television series spin-offs through the years.
What's that, you say? You wish you could take existing Google Street View photography and create your own time lapse movies? Well, ok.
Here's an example of what the hell I'm talking about:
Ok. Where to begin with this one...it's a documentary called Sirius - which is not about the satellite radio company but: well, I'll just offer you the first line of the movie to help explain it:
"The existence of UFOs has been known for millennia..."
And from there, it only gets crazier. Seriously - each frame of this trailer is crazier than the previous one.
April 22 can't get here fast enough.
Books you might not know that have sequels.
New Zealand is cool. Time lapse videos are cool. When you put them together, you have double cool.
A look at Star Wars action figures as though they were from a Russ Meyer film. Commissioned by Patton Oswalt! (Really, I have no idea what's going on)
There were some weird television series spin-offs through the years.
What's that, you say? You wish you could take existing Google Street View photography and create your own time lapse movies? Well, ok.
Here's an example of what the hell I'm talking about:
Ok. Where to begin with this one...it's a documentary called Sirius - which is not about the satellite radio company but: well, I'll just offer you the first line of the movie to help explain it:
"The existence of UFOs has been known for millennia..."
And from there, it only gets crazier. Seriously - each frame of this trailer is crazier than the previous one.
April 22 can't get here fast enough.
Wednesday, March 6, 2013
Cool Shit 3/6
A look at the varied career of Beck - one of my favorite artists. I wish I could hear his most recent release, but since it is simply sheet music and not actually recorded, I will have to simply want and never have. Unless he does indeed record it one day.
While a list boasting the "50 best albums you've never heard," is absurd, it's almost delightfully absurd. Delightful in the fact that while it's boasting an impossibility, it still manages to uncover some cool things, and let you enjoy new treasures.
Tom Sizemore has been in a lot of movies, and has worked with a lot of great directors. A lot.
Existing movies you will probably never see. The Day the Clown Cried is still one of my favorite go-to punchlines.
Most petitions people start are stupid. But not this one. Can I get a toot toot?
Having a bad day, feel a little stressed? Sit back and enjoy this beautiful time lapse of Lake Hallstatt in Austria.
'The Lake' from geoff tompkinson on Vimeo.
While a list boasting the "50 best albums you've never heard," is absurd, it's almost delightfully absurd. Delightful in the fact that while it's boasting an impossibility, it still manages to uncover some cool things, and let you enjoy new treasures.
Tom Sizemore has been in a lot of movies, and has worked with a lot of great directors. A lot.
Existing movies you will probably never see. The Day the Clown Cried is still one of my favorite go-to punchlines.
Most petitions people start are stupid. But not this one. Can I get a toot toot?
Having a bad day, feel a little stressed? Sit back and enjoy this beautiful time lapse of Lake Hallstatt in Austria.
'The Lake' from geoff tompkinson on Vimeo.
Wednesday, January 30, 2013
Cool Shit 1/30
This is brilliant. A game of Tag that knows no geographic boundaries, and is played forever.
A look at some upcoming television series that might make it to the airwaves in 2013.
A famous author (Michael Chabon), tackles an infamous book (Finnegan's Wake) written by another famous author (James Joyce).
The Boneyard is where retired planes go to die. Here's a video that shows how beautiful that wreckage can be.
A deep look into the world that is Christopher Walken.
A look at some upcoming television series that might make it to the airwaves in 2013.
A famous author (Michael Chabon), tackles an infamous book (Finnegan's Wake) written by another famous author (James Joyce).
The Boneyard is where retired planes go to die. Here's a video that shows how beautiful that wreckage can be.
A deep look into the world that is Christopher Walken.
Thursday, January 24, 2013
Cool Shit 1/24
And you thought the Lord of the Rings trilogy was already long - what if they make movies about all 7 ring bearers?
Here's you completely ridiculous movie trailer for the day. Olympus Has Fallen. And you can bet I'm excited for it, even though it repeats just about every action cliche of the past 50 years.
Take a look at what director John Carpenter thinks are the 10 best westerns.
And here's your time lapse of the day - the galaxy as seen at night in Death Valley National Park:
Conspiracy theories from the music industry.
Here's you completely ridiculous movie trailer for the day. Olympus Has Fallen. And you can bet I'm excited for it, even though it repeats just about every action cliche of the past 50 years.
Take a look at what director John Carpenter thinks are the 10 best westerns.
And here's your time lapse of the day - the galaxy as seen at night in Death Valley National Park:
Conspiracy theories from the music industry.
Monday, January 21, 2013
Awesome Burning Man video
I'm not sure what your thoughts are on Burning Man. I'm not even sure if you know what Burning Man is. I'm also not sure this video will help truly explain it. But what I think it does is at least help explain the essence behind Burning Man.
I know it's long, but it is cool. And of course it's a time lapse and tilt shifted, because what internet video isn't these days?
I know it's long, but it is cool. And of course it's a time lapse and tilt shifted, because what internet video isn't these days?
Friday, January 18, 2013
Cool Shit 1/18
A simple story of a man who records an album about U.F.O.s and then disappears just like he said he would. (From @thecline)
In case you hate reading, here's a video that sums up the story:
Have an Apple phone but are bored by the lack of true conversation you can have with Siri? Now you can do something about it - become Siri's language specialist!
Sundance is coming up, so let's take a look at what we should be excited about. And here are 10 more to be excited about.
What? Another gorgeous time lapse video that might take the sting off the day for just a little bit? Ok.
Take a look at what death row inmates chose for their last meal.
Jam of the Day
Jim Sullivan - U.F.O.
In case you hate reading, here's a video that sums up the story:
Have an Apple phone but are bored by the lack of true conversation you can have with Siri? Now you can do something about it - become Siri's language specialist!
Sundance is coming up, so let's take a look at what we should be excited about. And here are 10 more to be excited about.
What? Another gorgeous time lapse video that might take the sting off the day for just a little bit? Ok.
Take a look at what death row inmates chose for their last meal.
Jam of the Day
Jim Sullivan - U.F.O.
Tuesday, April 3, 2012
Rear Window from the Window...
Even if you're not a fan of Alfred Hitchcock's Rear Window, I think you'll be impressed with the following video.
And if you are a big fan...well you're in for a treat.
Check out Gizmodo's post, which goes into a little more detail about how this was done.
Friday, March 30, 2012
Foggy Chicago
It's difficult to explain the fog in Chicago if you haven't experienced it firsthand. Rolling down some streets while others remain sunny, it's a crazy phenomena.
This video goes a long way to showing it off...
Tuesday, January 31, 2012
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