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The Distinctively Dark Wide Lens Observational Order of Stanley Kubrick’s Style of Filmmaking
In another of their very insightful video essays, film and television analysis platform ScreenPrism took a look at the iconic films of Stanley Kubrick, noting…
Gorgeous Pencil and Ink Portraits That Capture the Adorable Messiness of Curly Haired Dogs
In 2015, we wrote about Serbian artist Endre Penovác and his gorgeous series of portraits starring his beloved long-haired black cat. Since that time, the…
I’m Scared, A Stop-Motion Animated Short Based on the Surreal Artwork of Greg ‘Craola’ Simkins
Filmmaker Pete Levins has created “I’m Scared,” a fantastic stop-motion animated short based on the surreal artwork of Greg “Craola” Simkins. It follows a young…
Rhyming Star Wars Remix Featuring Han Solo
In celebration of Solo: A Star Wars Story landing in theaters later this year, Eclectic Method created a rhyming remix of Star Wars films featuring…
A Wonderful Animation That Captures the Rhythm of Different Gaits Used by Four Legged Animals
Stephen Cunnane created “Animal Gaits for Animators”, an animation that shows the rhythm of different gaits used by four legged animals.
Mini DIY Drop Saw and Table Saw Assembly Kits for Small Scale Model Making
HobbyKing has released build your own mini drop saw and mini table saw assembly kits that are “ideal for most small scale hobbies from planes…
A Cleverly Designed Motorcycle Handlebar Lock That Immobilizes the Throttle Grip and Brake Lever
Grip-Lock has created a very cleverly designed motorcycle anti-theft lock that fits between the throttle grip and the brake lever
Why a Strawberry Has Seeds On the Outside Rather Than On the Inside Like a Traditional Fruit
Geobeats explains why the seeds of a strawberry are on the outside rather than on the inside, making it neither fruit nor berry. A traditional…
Jack Pearson of ‘This Is Us’ Shows How a Good Dad Has an Everlasting Effect on His Children’s Lives
In a touching episode of their very insightful video essay series, film and television analysis platform ScreenPrism explains how the character of Jack Pearson (Milo…
Madness Inducing 1000-2000 Piece Micro Puzzles Featuring Tiny Pieces That Are All One Color
The Japanese puzzle manufacturers at Beverly have created a series of madness inducing 1,000 and 2,000 piece micro puzzles that are each made up of…