Cayce Zavaglia

posted April 4, 2016 #

There are a variety of fine art works available to please your eyeballs from Cayce Zavaglia but, oddly enough, I'm particularly drawn to the Embroidery pieces. Specifically, the Versos iterations - (it means "reverse") that showcase the chaotic thread weavings. This is gorgeous in its own right but it's extra fascinating to see the pieces paired together; front and back mirroring one another.

Arthur Hickman

posted April 4, 2016 #

I am loving the macabre vibe of these posters from Arthur Hickman. The extremely clean lines and nod to Eastern European design is a refreshing look compared to a lot of the pre-weathered, highly textured posters that I typically encounter (not that there's anything wrong with those). Of course there's more on Instagram if you're curious - the work there is a much different vibe but also highly enjoyable line work.

posted April 4, 2016 #

Can we just remind ourselves that the #PanamaPapers are from just ONE law firm, in just ONE tax haven. Tip of the proverbial iceberg.

posted April 3, 2016 #

https://t.co/X8W2YapT04

posted April 3, 2016 #

"sitting is the new smoking."

posted April 2, 2016 #

Whether they know it or not, @littlecaesars Hot N Ready is now the official sponsor of low budget film sets

posted April 2, 2016 #

Hands-on with HoloLens: an amazing device, it now needs great software to go with it https://t.co/fl3DA7wr9Q https://t.co/4IbcjJkuPu

posted April 2, 2016 #

I built a tool that tells you who muted you on Twitter. Find out today! https://t.co/OfutF83VeR

posted April 2, 2016 #

I capitalize Internet because it's like a person to me. My unstable old friend who shows me funny videos while trying to burn my house down.

The Shame of Ben Affleck

posted April 2, 2016 #

Never thought I'd read this many words on Affleck but it's good. His struggles with class seem legit and applicable to plenty of us

posted April 1, 2016 #

Hey I did a thing! Thanks @ladiesthings for making my words good https://t.co/zrwAHEErci

posted April 1, 2016 #

Hate April Fools day all you want, but it doesn't make this mixtape about hamburger helper any less hilarious: https://t.co/JFtB35LIyM

posted April 1, 2016 #

woman in a lexus screaming at me. I yelled back out the window, bitch chill. why can't we be friends was actually playing on the radio

Middle Eastern & Maghreb Disco Funk from the Golden Era (1975-1985)

posted April 1, 2016 #

a worthy listen

Friday videos - April 1st, 2016 (No Joke Edition)

posted April 1, 2016 #

It's April Fools Day, so I am sure there will be no shortage of absurd, hilarious, ridiculous and dumb news items making the rounds. Unfortunately, there's none of that to be found here! I'm doing my best to stay on track for a relaunch on May 1st, which means no time for jokes!

On to the distractions!

Tumbleweed on Treadmill - thank you @RossIngram, I agree; "What a time to be alive."
Robert's Incredible Wheel of Fortune - I don't know what it takes to be considered a Master of the Wheel, but this guy has it all.
How to Clean Up a House - from /r/YouTubeHaiku, here's 12 seconds of stupid video.
Kevin Gates on Everything - there's some strong NSFW language in here but the gems of insight peppered throughout really make it worth it. "I got 99 attributes" is certainly my favorite.
The Maker - I was going to say this was "clearly parody" but it's so on the nose, I wouldn't even be shocked if it was legit.
Pick up the Phone - a classic from waverly flams. Sometimes it's good to revisit the archives.
Edible Miniature "Dougnut" - I've seen these videos before and there's something so transfixing and bizarre about them. I equally respect the sheer talent of making something so tiny and the complete absurdity of the undertaking.
Tumbleweed on Treadmill - just revisit this and make sure you put it on loop. I suggest the classic Chad Pugh style Mashup Version.

For further distractions, I recommend this thread or this playlist culled from it.

10 Mac Menu Bar Apps You Can’t Live Without

posted April 1, 2016 #

you can certainly live without them but some are quite nice

Wallcat

posted April 1, 2016 #

I caught a reference to Wallcat the other day on Twitter and was hesitant to give it an endorsement before giving it a spin. The service is simple - they provide a new wallpaper everyday or, if you so choose, every time you open a new tab. Not much to it but what if the images were not so great? Having used it for a few days I can attest that it does what it says and provides pleasant images and its even configurable to different sets (I'm currently a Gradient kinda guy).

What Long Takes Can't Do

posted March 31, 2016 #

My latest Patreon post (with movie reviews and channel updates): http://bit.ly/1XVzR1t We all know how amazing long takes are, but what are their limitations? Let's explore elements of the long take to see how they work and maybe see what makes them not work. AllTimeMovies' Long Take Analysis: http://bit.ly/1oeFWK5 The Spielberg Oner: http://bit.ly/1GaQGdX Movies in order of appearance: The Player (1992) Touch of Evil (1958) Goodfellas (1990) Gravity (2013) Birdman (2014) Rope (1948) The Birth of a Nation (1915) 12 Angry Men (1957) The Revenant (2015) There Will Be Blood (2007) The Godfather (1974) Children of Men (2006) Film Eye Motion Tracking: http://bit.ly/21NtHkP Hitchcock and Truffaut Interviews: http://bit.ly/1JzrVkk Hitchcock and Cutting: http://bit.ly/1Jir9TT

Paul McCartney Prepares Solo Compilation

posted March 31, 2016 #

great tracklisting but why not just make a Spotify playlist from this?

Introducing SoundCloud Go

posted March 31, 2016 #

Soundcloud gets into the Streaming Music Service Destination business. maybe this means they'll pay royalties now?