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Everything Wrong with ‘Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire’ in 12 Minutes or Less
For their ongoing series, CinemaSins has released a new video that magically reveals “Everything Wrong with Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire in 12…
A Short History of the Motion Picture Camera
“The Motion Picture Camera: Past, Present and Future” traces the development of the movie camera from its origins in the 19th century to the leading…
Close, A Self-Portrait Made Out of 7,000 Bottle Caps
“CLOSE” is a large scale self-portrait by artist Mary Ellen Croteau that she made out of 7,000 plastic bottle caps. The portrait, which measures seven…
This Is Radio, A Video Series About People Who Work in Radio
This is Radio is a video series about people who work in radio by filmmaker Andrew Norton. The series includes interviews with Roman Mars of…
Everything But The News Reports on the Role of Technology in Education
“Just Wikipedia it.” In the sixth episode of Everything But The News, a documentary comedy series created by Steve Goldbloom and Noah Pink for PBS…
The Essence of Sound, A Beautiful Sound Visualization Using Lycopodium Powder and a Subwoofer by Susi Sie
In her short video “The Essence Of Sound,” director Susi Sie visualizes sound using lycopodium powder and a subwoofer. The video is a commercial for…
High Voltage Image Making, A Photography Project Exploring the Use of Electrical Discharge to Create Images
High Voltage Image Making is a photography project by artist Phillip Stearns that explores the use of electrical discharge in creating interesting images. In a…
Hudson Yards, A Massive Mixed Use Development That Is Being Built Over a Manhattan Rail Yard
Hudson Yards is a 17-million-square-foot mixed use development currently under construction on the west side of Manhattan. Part of the development—including some 7 million square…
Cat Is Fascinated by Trash Can’s Swinging Lid
A curious striped tabby is fascinated by the swinging lid of a plastic trash can in this video posted by Petsami.
Considering the Effect That the Internet Has On Memory
Anthony Carboni of DNews examines the effect that the internet has on the human brain, particularly in regard to short and long term memory. It’s…