Cinema and Frame Rates

John Hess and the folks at Filmmaker IQ do a great job of unraveling the mystery (and the folklore) of technical issues that affect filmmakers.  You don’t have to be a budding John Cameron to find this fascinating.

The math is elementary and the history is rich in this story about Frame Rate and the Movies.

If you’re so inclined, we invite you to take John’s parting advice. Go make something amazing!

 

Just for Boys

Every once in a while, you see a video that was clearly made for boys. Not a tawdry vulgar display of feminine flesh, or a breathless, unbelievable exhibition of sports prowess.

Imagine instead if you will, a death struggle between sleek, sexy machines that keep boys (and adult boys in the shapes of men) awake at night daydreaming of thundering engines, and a growling score syncopated to the screech of rubber on pavement.

It looks like this.

Many boys who watched this peered jealously at the passenger seat of that Dodge and hated the man sitting there for usurping their seat.

Not us of course, but we think others may feel that way.

 

She Captured the Heart

You’ll hear a lot about Luna Lee in times to come. And when it happens, YOU’LL be one of the people who says, “I knew it all along.”

Listen to this, and you’ll see why.

After that, you might just want to add her Facebook page, her YouTube Channel, and anything else she decides to publish.

If you’re not sure yet, just comb through some of her other tracks online. You’ll see that she’s no parlor trick.

Don’t forget who told you. We’ll be back in a few days with something else amazing.

Decide for yourself

They’re going to come out of the woodwork about now. You know, the folks who are compelled to tell you why liking that thing you like is a sign that you’re an idiot.

This time, they’ll come out and tell you why Into the Woods is not a good thing to like. We won’t repeat their petty complaints about it here. It is not our intention to help them with their nasty work.

See, here’s the thing.  For every person who saw it and loved it on the stage, there are (and will be) a thousand who did not have the opportunity. Now those people will see it too. And they will share it with their children.

Go see it for yourself. Like it if you wish! And don’t listen to anyone who would speak poorly of you for falling in love. Banish them instead, for being a waste of your time.

 

Starting Somewhere

It’s sort of a cliche’ that many now famous actors and musicians got their start while helping diners decide from among the specials.

Here are two of today’s stars as they looked long ago, and a much humbler setting. (I guess that’s what we could call Dana Carvey’s old show.)

Next year, you can expect to see both of these stellar comedy players in new places. And hopefully they’ll have overcome this terrible affliction.

Last Century Right Now

We’re always looking for a delicious and fresh approach to musical favorites. We found this (and more) with Postmodern Jukebox.

This track takes a popular Taylor Swift tune and covers it in classic Motown style. It reminds us of a time when fat sound used to mean something!

If you liked it, the band is running a Patreon campaign now. That means you can become a backer of the band by putting your money where your heart is.

There’s also a chance to see them live in concert during their upcoming tour. Check out the tour dates.