December 2009
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Viva La Resolution
I’d like to wish everyone within my social sphere of consciousness, a very happy and prosperous New Year… hell, how about an insanely joyous and fruitful decade?! Yeah, that has a nicer ring to it.
I’ve really enjoyed joking, sharing, and learning from so many of you this past year, and I’m looking forward to even more during this totally sci-fi year ahead.
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Ridiculous Hypothetical
You’ve been noticing something strange over the past couple of months. In several conversations about films you know you’ve seen, you can’t seem to remember anything about them: the actors, the plots, your impressions of each.
At first, it isn’t a big deal, as it’s usually met by the response “oh don’t worry. It’s a pretty forgettable film.”...
“Most user-generated content is created as communication in small groups, but...”
– Clay Shirky (via azspot)
This is actually something we’ve always acknowledged at Vimeo. We even had an awkwardly-worded tag line for a while, “not everyone should see everything,” that was meant to convey the closed nature of some interactions on the site. I like how Clay has expressed the ideas...
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ArcLight Cinemas Raise Ticket Prices for... →
lauramenorah:
lamovieclub:
From $14.50 to $15.50
The Clubhouse always will try to stick you for your paper. Damn.
FUCK THAT.
Ugg.
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leilanilujan:
I was excited to see it, but I wasn’t ready for it. That world is exactly the kind of world I wish I lived in… It was beautiful, and if it exists, I have to find my way to it. I cannot get over this film!
I’m actually curious, since I know you grew up Military, L… Did any of the military stereotyping and vilifying bother you? Or would you imagine it bothering others...
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Enjoy the sweet sounds of the holiday season.
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Through the Uncanny Valley with gun and camera →
I think the following analysis of “Avatar” is so spot on. I agree with every word of it. Honestly, it’s the kind of blog post that makes me want to quit playing the guitar. And I actually don’t play the guitar.
If you have even the slightest curiosity or interest in seeing this film, or you already have your own strong opinions, please take a read.
While you’re doing that, I’m gonna scour their...
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One More Avatar Note
evangotlib:
unsolicitedanalysis:
I go back and forth about humanity at times. We suck. Most of the time we’re angry, uncreative fucks.
But seeing Avatar was like seeing the pyramids. It just dawns on you that, “Oh, we can do that.” You’re briefly sad because you didn’t do that, but overjoyed that it is in your hands and body to do something like it.
Really? Bro, I usually agree with...
Tweaking Avatar
dad: What are you doing? Did you get the tickets?
me: I'm holding off for a few minutes.
dad: What? Why?
me: I just asked a question to my tweeps whether it's worth seeing it in 3D.
dad: Your what?
me: Tweeps. (Aww, come on. Let me have my fun with him.)
dad: Tweaks?
me: I asked people online whether 3D is the way to go.
dad: .... I see.
me: I'm doing this for you. I just want to be sure it won't make you sick.
dad: What are you talking about?
me: Most people say go 3D. But one person says it might give you motion sickness. Do you get motion sickness easily?
dad: Motion sickness?! You gotta be kidding me! I was three days lost at sea, John! I don't get motion sickness!
A Fraction of a Second
me: Question for you, dad.
dad: Eh?
me: Let's say I was in the ring with Holyfield. How many seconds from the start of the first round could I last before I'm out cold?
dad: John, he wouldn't even have to hit you. He could punch the air in front of you and just the wind would knock you out.
me: ....... That doesn't answer my question.
What She Said
me: Haha! Oh god, mom, that was too cute! Can I blog what you just said?!
mom: No.
me: Aww man! Well can I blog about me asking you if I can blog what you just said, and you saying no?
mom: No.
me: Can I blog about me asking you if I can blog about me asking you if I can blog what you just said and the fact that you said no, like, two levels in?
mom: No.
me: Mmm... can I tumble it as a chat?
mom: ... what's that?
me: (sly smile)
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Japanese ready for new C02 economy →
One country the rest of the world might look to for lessons on carbon control is Japan. When you look at emissions per GDP, Japan is the most energy-efficient country on the planet. Rob Schmitz reports.
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kansasmarie:
ZACK: Dude, Brian’s breathing is louder than the song. BRIAN: I’ve got a deviated septum. All the women in my family and me have it. ZACK: Well, it’s throwing me off. LANE: Hold your breath when we’re playing, Brian. There, problem solved. Okay, come on, now, let’s rock. One, two, three— ZACK: Wait. The bottom line here is that breathing should not be louder than a rock band. Am I...