WSJ: "Narrative art of that caliber is distinguished by its ability to re-organize our preconceptions, to shift us into a world that's always been there but that we've been afraid to acknowledge, and I'm not convinced that GTA IV pulls off that miracle."

"GTA III let you have that one thing that all players in any game crave: agency. GTA III wasn't just two games in one: GTA III was whatever game you wanted it to be and each and every one of those games was, because of the mechanics, because of the characters, because of the world, intuitive and gripping."

"Successful art tears away the veil and allows you to see the world with lapidary clarity; successful art pulls you apart and puts you back together again, often against your will, and in the process reminds you in a visceral way of your limitations, your vulnerabilities, makes you in effect more human. Does GTA IV do that? Not for me it doesn't, and heck, I love this damn game."

I thought GTA IV is a great satirical take on the fabled American Dream. But, I do believe he has a valid points regarding the missed opportunities.

"The real world is currently the hardest, most troubling piece of real estate around, and even GTA IV, which wants to dial everything up to 11, can't, to paraphrase Hammer, touch it." The old saying stills stand, the reality is more fictional than the fiction itself.

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Kubrick

2008/07/04 16:01
Kubrick, a short film about the memories of watching Kubrick's films.

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Making of Wall-E

2008/07/03 22:46
Pixar Reaches for the Stars. "Aside from the virtual camera innovation, there were really no other noteworthy animation advancements on WALL•E."

They went through the trouble of hiring a real DP, Roger Deakins no less, to get the camera work right. Wow, that's a dedication.

I thought it was amazing that Pixar finally did a robot movie, which seems like the natural fit for a CG movie, after they did human characters heavy film like Ratatouille last year.

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Grab it here.

It is no doubt, the BEST film of the year - animation or not.

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Making of Dark Knight

2008/07/03 12:58
Wired: Dark Knight Director Shuns Digital Effects For the Real Thing. For the long July 4th weekend, starting in 30 minutes. :-D

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Google and Creator of ‘Family Guy’ Strike a Deal. "Google will syndicate the program using its AdSense advertising system to thousands of Web sites that are predetermined to be gathering spots for Mr. MacFarlane’s target audience, typically young men. Instead of placing a static ad on a Web page, Google will place a “Cavalcade” video clip."

Interesting idea in theory, but I wonder how will it executed?

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"the music is free as long as it's being used in a non-commercial or non-profit film, video, or short."

I rather find new music talent whom I can consult & interact with, but it's a nice option and a precedent set by the renown musician.

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Reno 911: Sex Crimes

2008/06/13 15:54


It was nice to work with some 'booty' shots. Hahaha.

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Calvin was very clever with the edit on this piece. ^.^;;

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One of the most moving interviews I've seen. (I am a cat person.)

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