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Tag Archives: short films
Video Friday
I thought I had posted Rodrigo Blaas’s charming short film Alma before, but I don’t think I have (here, at least). Now, I call this short “charming” but others might call it “disturbing” or perhaps even “terrifying.” I’ll stick with “charming,” … Continue reading
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Video Friday
Today’s video is Vacuity, a science-fiction short film by Michael Matzur. The official description: Trapped in a dying space station’s airlock, Alan must choose between living to see his family again or sacrificing himself to save the lives of his … Continue reading
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Tagged Celtx Seeds, Michael Matzur, Michael Steppe, science fiction, short films, Vacuity
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Video Friday
I’m in an odd mood, so today’s videos are an odd pairing indeed. One is sweet, well, bittersweet, and the other is very intense and probably NSFW (depending, of course, on where you work). Onward to bizarre juxtapositions: First is Reverso, … Continue reading
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Tagged animation, Arthur Seguin, Clément Lauricella, comic-book movies, Dirty Laundry, Frank Castle, Kimberly Honma, Reverso, Ron Perlman, short films, The Punisher, Thomas Jane
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Video Friday
I really enjoyed this short animation by Hyunjoo Song, but of course Little Red Riding Hood is one of my favorite fairy tales. Red, an unexpected take on the tale, was Song’s third-year film for CalArts (you should also check … Continue reading
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Video Friday
Today’s Video Friday is a blast from the past (well, not that far into the past): Statuesque, written and directed by Neil Gaiman in 2009. The short, wordless film features Bill Nighy, who daily observes a group of living statues. One … Continue reading
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Tagged Amanda Palmer, Bill Nighy, Neil Gaiman, short films, silent films, Statuesque
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