The Dark Knight is very probably the best superhero movie of all time and that has a lot to do with Joker being the best villain and… Read more “Check Out the Michael Mann Movies That The Dark Knight Totally Borrowed Scenes From”
Tag: Casey Chan on Sploid
Mesmerizing Video Captures What It’s Like to Stay Indoors for Too Long
The director Oscar Hudson explains that his music video for Bonobo’s song No Reason is a film about staying indoors. I think it’s a magnificent take on that… Read more “Mesmerizing Video Captures What It’s Like to Stay Indoors for Too Long”
Why Are the Windows on the Boeing 787 Dreamliner So Much Bigger Than Normal Airplanes?
The windows in the Boeing 787 Dreamliner are awesome. You can electronically dim them for five different levels of sunlight and visibility. That’s so much better than… Read more “Why Are the Windows on the Boeing 787 Dreamliner So Much Bigger Than Normal Airplanes?”
Why Aaron Sorkin’s Screenplay for The Social Network Was So Damn Good
The Social Network was a fantastic movie for many reasons: the direction of David Fincher, the music by Trent Reznor, the acting of mostly everyone involved, and,… Read more “Why Aaron Sorkin’s Screenplay for The Social Network Was So Damn Good”
5 Movie Scenes with Genius Camera Movement
It’s obvious, right? In movies, the camera points us toward what we should look at. We follow the action by following the camera that’s following the action… Read more “5 Movie Scenes with Genius Camera Movement”
Making Things From Old Skateboard Decks Turns Recycling into Art
Jerry McNamara’s Day By Day is a short documentary that focuses its lens on artist George Rocha of Iris Skateboards in San Francisco. Rocha takes stacks of… Read more “Making Things From Old Skateboard Decks Turns Recycling into Art”
Soothe Yourself With Every Single Oscar Winner for Best Cinematography
Take a deep breath before you watch this collection of every Academy Award winner for Best Cinematography. There are so many wonderful shots and beautiful movies from… Read more “Soothe Yourself With Every Single Oscar Winner for Best Cinematography”
Angry Octopus Intimidates Cameraman By Blowing Itself Up Like a Giant Balloon
Don’t interrupt an octopus while it’s eating and don’t you dare point your camera at it because the octopus ain’t having it. In fact, the super villain… Read more “Angry Octopus Intimidates Cameraman By Blowing Itself Up Like a Giant Balloon”
Seeing the Explosion Inside a See Through Engine Shows You How Engines Work
This particular engine we’re looking at has four strokes: the intake, the compression, the combustion (or power), and the exhaust. Smarter Every Day visited the guys of… Read more “Seeing the Explosion Inside a See Through Engine Shows You How Engines Work”
