what is going on here? read more to find out

#DragonCon

posted September 4, 2018 #

As mentioned, I went down to Atlanta last weekend for DragonCon. For those unfamiliar, DragonCon is a convention that celebrates all things geek culture. While Comic-Con certainly started with similar goals, it morphed into a giant movie industry event that acts as premieres for big tentpole films. I'm sure it's also a complete blast as an attendee but from the outside, it looks a little more corporate.

DragonCon has been running since the late 80's and hasn't seemed to ever make that switch. It consumes downtown Atlanta with thousands of people filling the streets and every hotel in the area with cosplay costumes and general, polite, enthusiasm for all the things. I may harp on getting stuck in a nostalgic mindset but there's a fevered creativity at work here that goes beyond "hey, remember this thing from your past?" Attendees merge characters (like Ghostbuster Admiral Ackbar), gender bend, race bend, celebrate all body types and even have their own in-jokes (like these two, paying homage to a carpet pattern).

All and all, it's an exercise in positivity. Even if you don't feel any affinity to the characters being portrayed (trust me, I empathize with Star Wars / Comic book exhaustion), it's hard not to appreciate the work and dedication involved. So, with that in mind, please give yourself a deep dive into the #DragonCon2018 and #DragonCon hashtags on Instagram to get an idea of the goodness happening down there every year.

We Own This Town + Youtube

posted September 4, 2018 #

Quick heads up! If you're into the podcasts we're offering over at We Own This Town, now you can also get them over on YouTube. I converted each episode from the archive into a still frame video for archival purposes but I'm planning on doing more with them as time progresses.

TDLR: WOTT is on YouTube. Go Subscribe if that's where you like your media streams.

Archive 81

posted September 4, 2018 #

Still getting my feet wet with the full offering but, so far, the "found footage horror podcast" Archive 81 is pretty entertaining. Much like The Black Tapes, it's a scripted show that starts with a small scope but could go any number of directions, given whatever events unfold throughout the duration. The effects of the found tapes degredation and ambiguity of just exactly what is happening is compelling to say the least.

Also like The Black Tapes, sometimes the acting can be a bit... offputting. As in, it's not always stellar. However, just dive into an episode and know that you're listening to a story, not a journalistic endeavor and your expectations will be perfectly set.

posted September 3, 2018 #

Y'all...saxophone is good.

posted September 3, 2018 #

Mehance, it's like Behance but all the work is mediocre.

posted September 2, 2018 #

These Johny Johny videos are getting too real. https://t.co/OStSzO4Wch

posted September 1, 2018 #

@yewknee https://t.co/ij8sMCpCNT

posted September 1, 2018 #

@yewknee what does it MEAN https://t.co/0PscBgxZ9a

posted August 31, 2018 #

Hey and also turn off the radio and find a way to indulge in full albums. There is some amazing art being made.

posted August 31, 2018 #

Animal Collective is the Grateful Dead of our generation. New episode out now: https://t.co/DNVHcMFknO

posted August 31, 2018 #

“Weeeee“ https://t.co/knHU2dhd3v

posted August 31, 2018 #

@yewknee I will do whatever it takes* to see that your tombstone reads: Here lies Michael Grady Eades II RIP Big Brooklyn Mike *with minimal effort

Friday Videos - August 31st, 2018

posted August 31, 2018 #

Headed down to DragonCon this weekend. It'll be a quick trip but I suspect it will be absurdly enjoyable. Watch the grams for progress as I imagine I won't be able to stop taking photos of every single thing I see.

In the meantime, here's this...
  • Donut County - after many years of teasing, the game where you play a hole that swallows objects is finally available on tons of platforms, can't wait to dive in.
  • My Roommate Sonic - thanks to the AV Club I also stumbled on this prior offering from Donut County creator Ben Esposito. It works as a short film but it's also a full-on game; should you want to take on the yearning roommate role yourself. There's some questionable undertones here but I have to believe there's no harmful intent.
  • Cats Whiskers - maybe not that fascinating for all but lots of slo-mo cat footage, so, I'm in.
  • Sandusky, Ohio Primer - I've shared this plenty previously but it broke 12,000 views this week thanks to a post on /r/listentothis. The post got yanked because "Chris Farley" was in the title and the video isn't really a song as much as it's a Hello but, regardless, I'm very pleased to see the view count get there. Also, our first Troll comment. Great stuff.
  • My Bad - don't interrupt a conversation.
  • Playing Pokemon Blue - tiny endurance challenge to patiently wait through the beginning but it's an amusing payoff.
If you're desperate for something more, check this short film SwanSong featuring Noel Fielding - not an incredibly upbeat offering but good to see the Mighty Boosh star doing some more dramatic interpretations.

posted August 31, 2018 #

Ever had a chai tea while doing t'ai chi?

posted August 30, 2018 #

YES https://t.co/sL7fUVt1B7

posted August 30, 2018 #

@yewknee U r very much not a Mike

posted August 30, 2018 #

https://t.co/Bd4nZtucgG
Older Posts
  Page 214 of 1,457
Newer Posts