Category: Film and Video
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Aurora, by Hans Zimmer, raises funds for Colorado shooting victims & families
Hans Zimmer, composer for The Dark Knight Rises, has released an original song to raise support for the Aurora Victim Relief organization following the tragedy in Colorado. It’s a somber, atmospheric, ultimately triumphant piece that reflects to both the horror of the event and the belief that hope can and will go on afterwards. You…
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Batman vs Superman
I’m not sure Nolan is the right person to “godfather” the upcoming Superman movie. (And that’s wholly apart from my concerns about Zack Snyder as director.) I got into a big Twitter debate with the perceptive and clever @Cinemagical about this today, and here was the summary of my argument: I think Superman is actually…
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You know what would make Community better?
Disclaimer: I went for a run this morning, and story analysis is the kind of nerdy stuff I think about on a run. So … yes. I’ve thought about this way too much. Like, WAAAAY too much. Also, this post assumes that you’re familiar with Community. So … if you’re not, here’s an unrelated one-minute…
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Another crazy-brilliant Coke branding video
Back in April, Coke made my jaw drop with their “Hug Me” Coke machine. I said then, and still believe now, that if I were the one giving out awards for best branding, the competition would be over when that video dropped. But they’ve done it again. Coca-Cola, my hat is off to you. “Coca…