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Some critical theory, some public discourse, and some general nerdiness.
 
 
   
 
Sunday, November 29, 2009
 
Robert Kramer is an example of a director that creates films that are more than just entertainment. The film-essays he has constructed are an attempt to capture the moments of life without resorting to traditional movie structures. There is usually no narrative, but the juxtaposition of images develop a story of it own.

Tuesday, November 24, 2009
 
Here is an example of the use of the Internet for the comic book format. Webcomics not only save space that a physical comic book would occupy, but in most cases these webcomics are free with an Internet access. In any case, webcomics allow the expansion of the comic book as art and literature.

Friday, November 20, 2009
 
Here is a great commercial for the Green Party in Britain that is very good at conveying what the Greens stand for while using artful animation. These issues and ideas are universally advocated by all Green parties and demonstrate that this is a political party that has both a local and a global focus.

Friday, November 13, 2009
 
Here is a series of art photos of growing operations that supply for medical marijuana dispensaries. Not only do these photos depict the everyday nature of growing pot, comparable to any other agricultural enterprise, but they are wonderful uses of light and shadow that is beautiful in itself.

Sunday, November 08, 2009
 
Here is an interesting way to illustrate various timelines and how they intersect within the genre of science fiction. This also demonstrates how the various visual demonstrations of science fiction requires real research in order to include everything.

Tuesday, November 03, 2009
 
Here is a wonderful remix of William Shatner that not only illustrates the pop cultural influence of Captain Kirk, but the idiosyncratic rhythm of the actor himself. The Internet is famous, or infamous, for these types of videos.

 

 
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