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Bumpers

posted September 21, 2016 #

For reasons I can not explain, I find the concept behind Bumpers oddly engaging. It is, at its core, a free-for-all podcast network where anyone can post audio of any length or any production value. They pose questions, like What fictional universe would you choose to live in?, and the community responds with their audio snippets. Or someone spouts off on 200 VC Pitches in 200 Seconds. Like I said, it's a bit of a free-for-all but there's something there that I can't shake the appeal of.

Creepy Co. does Beistle

posted September 20, 2016 #

Beistle is "the oldest and largest manufacturer of decorations and party goods in the United States." You may know them from such classics as Plastic Shackles or 3-D Zombie Wall Decoration. Mostly it's ridiculous crap that you'd buy for your home to display for no more than 6 weeks.

But then Creepy Co swoops in and turns their classic Halloween decore into a badass pin, shirt and pin collection. How can you not love the classic cat or scared Pumpkin? The designs are great and the timing is perfect for your October flair display.

My Life In Monsters: Phil Tippett

posted September 20, 2016 #

I finally got around to watching My Life in Monsters, a great feature piece from VICE focused on the long line of work from animator Phil Tippett. His work permeates throughout Star Wars, Empire, Robocop, Jurassic Park and many more. I've mentioned his solo undertakings MAD GOD and Dinosaur! before but I hadn't heard his whole story , told from his own mouth.

Red Axes - Sun My Sweet Sun - Official Video On Vimeo

posted September 19, 2016 #

Love this Red Axes video for "Sun My Sweet Sun" showcasing our forthcoming world of VR experiences. Thanks to Vive, Oculus and Google Cardboard this isn't a foreshadowing of what's coming, this is what you can experience right now, today. It really goes off the rails about 3 minutes in but that's when you really want to stick with it.

The Jim Henson Hour Flop

posted September 19, 2016 #

AV Club has a great long read on the Jim Henson Hour flop; a series of misfires from the Henson Studio crew that I have zero memory of. Looking at the 10-minute test pilot for Inner Tube I can certainly understand why it didn't stick with audiences as it is set in a dystopian future where media and TV rule (not unlike Max Headroom). However, there's plenty of other strange experiments and undertakings cited in the article. Henson was always trying something new, even when it wasn't a sure shot that it would click with the public. I'm sure it was unnerving to have flops when you're the man responsible for The Muppets and Sesame Street but they never seemed to slow him down. His creativity and willingness to try new things, even if they didn't stick, is impressive to say the least.

The Sculptor Who Made Masks For WWW1 Soldiers

posted September 19, 2016 #

If you watched Boardwalk Empire, you are likely familiar with Jack Huston's character, Richard Harrow and his mask to cover his face. I always assumed that was an actual real thing that happened but I'd never read much about it. This piece on The Sculptor Who Made Masks for Soldiers in WW1 examines the work of Anna Coleman Ladd, the artist largely responsible for these creations. There's even a silent film showing them in action.

This is likely old news for anyone that did any research into the show while Boardwalk was airing but I never took the deep dive and it's fascinating to see in reality.

posted September 18, 2016 #

you're not a real designer until you hate design

posted September 18, 2016 #

SHOUT SHOUT LET IT ALL OUT HERE ARE SOME FOODS THAT CAN GIVE YOU GOUT https://t.co/8gQOnfSrik

posted September 18, 2016 #

Discovered the ciabatta was only invented in 1982 and it makes me think there are still big things ahead for the bread game.

posted September 18, 2016 #

Pop culture has always loved asking, ?Who?s Afraid Of Virginia Woolf?? https://t.co/15vRnPJs2F https://t.co/DDOMd1XPcB

posted September 17, 2016 #

Didn't expect the inevitable act of a woman running for president to expose such a deep seated misogyny in our backyard

posted September 17, 2016 #

I feel like I?ve been living in the dark. I am now fully committed to acquiring an Olive Garden Pasta Pass in 2017

posted September 17, 2016 #

Truth is, Lena Dunham has had a huge impact on the Star Wars universe and I think that's wonderful.

posted September 16, 2016 #

Did you know? Inspector Gadget was based on Phil Lynott of Thin Lizzy #probablytrue https://t.co/f51U51314m
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