Photosynth
Thank you, Jon, for sending this my way! More information can be found here: Microsoft Live Labs Also, you really must check out the Ted Talks if you haven't already.
Johnny Got His Gun
Below is a movie in two parts, Johnny Got His Gun, based on the book by the same title by Dalton Trumbo. The book was previously banned in the US, but it is definitely a mandatory read (or watch) in this day and age. This classic movie is a chilling, haunting, yet thought-provoking tale of a young man who goes
African fractals
http://www.ethanzuckerman.com/blog?p=1469 From the page: “Egland’s work began by analyzing photos of African villages and seeing fractal patterns. With a Fulbright grant, he began travelling around Africa and asking people why people build the way they do. He found palaces made from fractile organizations of rectangles, villages of self-similar circular compounds, Nigerian villages apparently built from self-similar circles. “
Jim Henson’s 1969 film, The Cube
Henson explores existentialism, psychology, as well as social roles and alienation… an interesting “experiment” to say the least.
Over Time
Ok, it's disturbing, yes, but it's also beautiful, so watch it all the way through. Those eyeless kermies spook me out on the same deep-seated level as my fear of clowns! (via Mostly Muppet Dot Com)
Nathan Sawayas LEGO Sculptures
http://www.geekologie.com/2007/06/lego_sculptures.php
Geoff Rickly interviews Trent Reznor of NIN
http://theninhotline.net/archives/articles/manager/display_article.php?id=11 From the page: After reading all the articles and going to way too many NIN shows, I felt like I knew Trent, like we would be friends if we ever met. I used to dream up interview questions that I would ask Trent if I ever got the chance. Here are a few of those questions. -Geoff Rickly
Truly the Best Simpsons Intro EVER!
Wouldn't you agree?
Delightful!
Women in Art
The morphing faces of famous female portraits in Western Art over the last 500 years.
The Tell Tale Heart
I read this story for the first time when I was about 7 or 8. Yeah. Sure, it gave me the willies, but also gave me a deep appreciation for the macabre. This little animation really does Poe's piece justice. Enjoy!
Everett Swirls
Ahhhhh swirls.