April 24, 2008

Movie talk

Did you know...In the Arnold Swarzenegger "Terminator" films, director James Cameron's original vision for the Terminator was the "liquid metal" (T-1000) version we see in the Terminator 2 sequel. But in 1984 when Cameron made the first film, special effects and computer-generated imagery weren't advanced enough to render his vision the way he wanted.

Along the same movie-making lines, I saw a great documentary the other night on Pixar, the ingenious animation studio responsible for Toy Story, Finding Nemo, Monsters Inc. and others. The documentary did a nice job of showing the history of the company, how they built an incredibly creative culture, and how, against heavy odds, they championed their vision for how good computer animation could be. I highly recommend it.

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November 9, 2007

Hare clips

Add one part CliffsNotes, one part charades, and two parts SportsCenter highlight reel. Mix with bunny rabbits and clever animation. Serve fast and enjoy. The result is the "30-Second Bunnies Theatre" and it's deliciously funny.

Angry Alien features over 3 dozen popular movies like Pulp Fiction, Jaws and Titanic. The films are animated and condensed to just 30 seconds.

Warning: Just like their real movie counterparts, some of the bunny shorts feature language and images that make them inappropriate for work. Unless of course you're a longshoreman.

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