182 Superhero Movie in a 5 Minutes Supercut

When three of the four big superhero blockbusters released last year turned out to be total box office flops, I wondered if perhaps cinema goers had finally tired of the genre. Nearly a year later, with The Avengers already setting records and The Dark Knight Rises practically breaking the Internet every time a new snippet of video surfaces online, I think the ambivalence about the genre was just a natural part of a decades-long popularity cycle — and the fact that we were dealing with some extremely crappy comic book adaptations.
(Ryan Reynolds playing Hal Jordan? Seriously?!)

Need proof that these popcorn flicks differ wildly in their quality? Watch this supercut of 182 different clips from the genre, and make note of which movie moments bring an instant smile to your face, and which ones make you grimace.

Movies of the 2000s

I recently received a parcel collection slip in my postbox, am always excited by these slip. They have me wondering what's in the box. Managed to miss place the slip, however I managed to find it in between the page pages of To See The Mountain & Other Stories. Went to collect the box from the other side of the world and in it. I found a book all you film-lovers will enjoy. “Movies of the 2000s” by Jürgen Müller is TASCHEN’s latest book and it is a collection of over 140 films like Inception, Avatar, Harry Potter series, Babel, City of God, Brokeback Mountain, Mulholland Drive, No Country for Old Men, and Black Swan, complete with film stills and great production photos, movie synopsis and analysis, and interesting trivia. Learn more and check out some photos after the jump! Think I watched 60 of the movies mentioned in the book.


The most interesting and important films made in the decade since the turn of the millennium. A decade characterized the rise of a new era in global politics and technology, the 2000s were most notably marked by September 11, 2001 and the ensuing wars in the Middle East, as well as the explosion of social networking and mobile computing.
This comprehensive volume covers an inspiringly broad range of titles made during a unique period in history, from the fantastical special effects masterpieces Lord of the Rings, Inception, and the 3D film Avatar; to entertaining fare such as the Bourne action films, the Harry Potter series, Moulin Rouge, Borat, and Inglourious Basterds; socially and politically conscious cinema including Hurt Locker, Babel, Bowling for Columbine, and City of God; and art-house standouts such as Brokeback Mountain, Mulholland Drive, Dogville, Talk to Her, No Country for Old Men, and Black Swan. If indeed we are approaching the end of cinema—it can be argued that the 2000s were the last decade of cinema as we knew it, before technology altered it beyond recognition and the movie theater was superseded by the computer screen—then this study is both a celebration of moviemaking and an elegy for a soon-to-be-lost art.

Featuring approximately 140 film entries complete with film stills and production photos, movie synopsis and analysis, and interesting trivia. Cast and crew listings and useful technical information are provided for each film Includes actor and director biographies.

How many films have you watched since  2000 and how many left a lasting impression in your life?

Mr. Morrison Lessmore

Admit it, we all love Pixar movies! And if you are like me, you have wished more things in life could be as cool as Pixar characters or movies at some point. Well, good news! Moonbot Industries and William Joyce, ex-Pixar designer, acclaimed illustrator and author have released an animated storybook for iPad. A what?, think of it as an e-book or interactive story, but with some beautiful Pixar touches and goodies. Whether you have kids or simply love reading this app is worth getting! Learn more about the process and story as well as some screenshots, behind the scenes and production photos after the jump!



The Fantastic Flying Books of Mr. Morris Lessmore iPad App Trailer from Moonbot Studios on Vimeo.


The award-winning short film is now an interactive narrative experience. William Joyce’s “The Fantastic Flying Books of Mr. Morris Lessmore”, blurs the line between picture books and animated film.
Inspired, in equal measures, by Hurricane Katrina, Buster Keaton, The Wizard of Oz, and a love for books, “Morris Lessmore” is a story of people who devote their lives to books and books who return the favor. Morris Lessmore is a poignant, humorous allegory about the curative powers of story. Using a variety of techniques (miniatures, computer animation, 2D animation) award winning author/ illustrator William Joyce and Co-director Brandon Oldenburg present a new narrative experience that harkens back to silent films and M-G-M Technicolor musicals. “Morris Lessmore” is old fashioned and cutting edge at the same time.
Check out http://morrislessmore.com/ for more goodies!

Put yourself in Morris’ shoes as you dive into the story of Mr. Lessmore and his flying friends through Moonbot Studios’ first Interactive Storybook. In this reinvention of digital storytelling you can repair books, tumble through a storm, learn the piano and even get “lost in a book,” flying through a magical world of words, giving you a dynamic journey through the story. This iPad App has been touted by Apple as one of the “Top New Apps for the iPad,” and will surely be enjoyed by children and adults alike. Using rich CG animation, innovative interactivity, original composed music, and unique games sprinkled throughout the book, this App will revive a love of story in all.
Get it today! iPad App

Visit http://www.moonbotstudios.com/

How the The NY Times does creative

Winners numerous awards for their design, photography and sense of innovation, now it’s time to investigate how graphics director Steve Duenes and his team of 30-some journalists at The New York Times headquarters find the time to do it.