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2015-06-25T17:14:05-06:00

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The Perfect, Perfectly Understated Dolly Zoom in Pixar’s Ratatouille

Last updated on: June 25, 2015 at 5:14 pm By Joseph Susanka

But he doesn't care if his viewers to notice the technique that's making them feel that way. In fact, I suspect that he actually does not want them to notice. It's not flashy, but it sure is effective . Even more accurately? Not flashy and therefore, effective. Read more

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2015-06-24T12:13:08-06:00

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Music For When It’s All Just A Bit Too Much

Last updated on: June 24, 2015 at 12:13 pm By Joseph Susanka

For me, "escape" usually means movies. But sometimes, I just need a quick fix. And then, it's music that does the trick. If you're in the "Today's Just Too Much" camp with me, here's a little something to help. Crank up the volume. Put on some good headphones (if you've got 'em). And maybe even close your eyes. It's wonderfully transportive music. Read more

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2015-06-23T14:21:17-06:00

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My Most Powerful Memory of Mr. James Horner

Last updated on: June 23, 2015 at 2:21 pm By Joseph Susanka

And then, as the words faded from the screen, I heard this — eulogistic, yes, but a eulogy filled with peace, with pride, and with hope. Mr. Horner had penned something as essential to my ability to digest and respond to the film as were the images themselves. It was perfect. Read more

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2015-06-22T15:00:47-06:00

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SSF: “The Mountain King”

Last updated on: June 22, 2015 at 3:00 pm By Joseph Susanka

This one’s timely, right? An animated reflection on the ways we influence and are influenced by the environment around us, and a reminder that our behavior towards Creation says a great deal about us as humans. Also, there are giants. … Yep. OK, fine. So saying it’s timely is probably a bit of a stretch. But it’s a fun piece all the same. From creator Brandon Wu: A selfish king must learn humility in a land populated by giants. Of particular note (for me): The... Read more

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2015-06-19T15:47:41-06:00

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SVS: “Finding Nemo”

Last updated on: June 19, 2015 at 3:47 pm By Joseph Susanka

I have to get out of here! I have to find MY SON! I have to tell him… how!… old!… sea turtles are! I’m going against one of my (mostly secret) rules today: I don’t usually recommend a streaming film that must be rented to be watched. I like my Streaming Video Suggestions (SVS) to be available on at least one subscription service, and preferably two. But I think I’m going to allow myself an exception today, for a handful of important reasons:... Read more

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2015-06-18T14:44:27-06:00

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A Bit Of Advice For All Preparing To Read #LaudatoSi

Last updated on: June 18, 2015 at 2:44 pm By Joseph Susanka

I haven’t started Pope Francis’ Laudato Si yet, because it’s really (really!) long and I’m at work and I’m also significantly intimidated (and a teeny-tiny bit scared by it) and besides, our Little League playoffs will be starting any moment now, so that’ll take up a whole lot of my emotional energy over the next few days. Since I’m mostly watching the reactions of various trustworthy people around the InterWebs — especially my friend Tom McDonald, who’s been tweeting his thoughts as... Read more

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2015-06-17T15:21:53-06:00

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Remember That Philea Lander? The One That Died Last Year? Well, It’s Alive!!!

Last updated on: June 17, 2015 at 3:21 pm By Joseph Susanka

Last fall, I spent several weeks being fascinated by The European Space Agency (ESA) and their Rosetta project. ( OK, so maybe “several week full-on obsessing over” is a bit more accurate than “fascinated by,” but why do you wanna be so mean?) Sadly, the indomitable Philae lander proved not actually indomitable, succumbing to a lack of power (and going to sleep) on November 14th, 2014: When Philae landed, it bounced off the ground several times instead of anchoring. While it initially hit... Read more

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2015-06-16T14:18:27-06:00

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Today’s HD-Mandatory Video: “Reflections from Uyuni”

Last updated on: June 16, 2015 at 2:18 pm By Joseph Susanka

Mirror images are some of my very favorite things, both photographically and cinematically. So yes, I love this. (I will not complain if you watch it in full-screen mode, either. Not one bit.) Reflections from Uyuni is a Time-lapse short film that shows the intrinsic beauty of the sea salt of Uyuni and the province of Potosí in Bolivia. The reflections produced by the water flooding in the rainy season, are the main protagonist Enrique Pacheco´s camera, who invites us... Read more

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2015-06-15T14:32:37-06:00

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SSF: “Crayon Dragon”

Last updated on: June 15, 2015 at 2:32 pm By Joseph Susanka

I’m not recommending today’s short film — Toniko Pantoja’s charming Crayon Dragon — simply because Denny Schneidemesser’s music is fantastic. Don’t get me wrong; I would recommend it for that reason alone, if I had to. But I don’t. Because the whole thing’s pretty great. The style’s a bit sketchy, which I always enjoy. But it’s also simultaneously soft/crayon-y. Which I also always enjoy. (And which makes a ton of sense in this particular context.) A wonderful, gentle mood, overall. Also,... Read more

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2015-06-12T11:44:52-06:00

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SVS: “Lost in La Mancha”

Last updated on: June 12, 2015 at 11:44 am By Joseph Susanka

Lost in La Mancha, the 2002 documentary detailing Crazy Terry Gilliam’s™ ill-fated attempts to make a Don Quixote movie, has been on my mind all week. First (and most tangentially), I posted Telemann’s “Burlesque de Don Quixotte” earlier this week, and I can’t even see (or use) the word “quixote” any more without thinking of Gilliam. The man’s a living, breathing, heart-breaking example of the term. Second, I recently discovered that it’s one of Moon director Duncan Jones’ favorite documentaries. I love Terry Gilliam.... Read more

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