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RIP, Maurice Sendak
Wednesday, May 9, 2012
I remember reading Where The Wild Things Are growing up, but I never knew until recently that Sendak himself was such a delightful man. He was a terrific sport on the Colbert Report, alternately grouchy and charming, but always wonderfully honest. During the interview, he describes Newt Gingrich as “hopelessly gross and vile” and gets high on felt-tip markers. If that doesn’t pique your interest, I really dunno what I can do for you.
I also want to highly recommend Terry Gross’ Fresh Air Sendak retrospective, which collected several interviews she had done with him over the years. I had heard the final interview when it aired first-run, and it brought tears to my eyes. I caught it again last night during my evening commute, and was weeping like a fool by the time I got home. It surprised me, actually. I don’t cry often these days, but this interview packs an emotional wallop. There’s something so poignant about Sendak’s vulnerability as he grapples with the sorrow of losing people he loves while clinging fiercely to a life he still delights in.
Towards the end of the interview, when Sendak and Terry (for whom he has an obvious affection) are exchanging thank-yous and goodbyes, he says the following to her, and it feels like a benediction and a blessing:
“Live your life. Live your life. Live your life.”
It’s one of the best things I’ve listened to in a long time, and I really want you to check it out.
You know, if you’re in the mood to get all emotional and shit.
New Video: Half-Time
Monday, March 26, 2012
The first video shot on my brand new LomoKino. It’s the latest gadget from the folks at Lomography: a plastic hand-crank that shoots movies vertically on a roll of consumer 35mm. Pretty nifty.
This is the first roll I shot on it, taken during a halftime beach break at the Beach-Haus Superbowl Party.
Picture Of The Day
Friday, February 24, 2012
Looks like somebody wants a rose…
Hat Tip: Riss Blasingame
Inspiration - Frozen Moments
Thursday, February 23, 2012
Beautiful camera-mapping from my roommate Zak. One day I’ll learn how to do this. Top shelf, as always, buddy!
If you’ve got a spare moment, give him some views over at the contest page.
New Work: Breaking Bad Alternate Intro
Wednesday, February 22, 2012
We’re big into Breaking Bad at my house. Such a well-written and well-acted series. Every aspect of the show, really, is top notch.
Save one.
The intro! It’s true, Dexter set the bar pretty high, but still, come on! You’re four seasons in, and a huge critical darling… maybe you could pony up for a title screen that doesn’t look like it was designed by a chemistry teacher?
Alright, it’s not that bad, but I thought I could improve on it, and I needed a project. I used some PR boards they made for season 4 as stylistic inspiration, and then just ran with the chemistry theme. Above is the result. Hope you like.
Recommended: Stuff I Google
Wednesday, February 22, 2012
I’ve got a guest post up at my buddy’s new blog.
You should check it out.
Not just because I wrote the post, which means it’s charming and funny; but because it’s a cool concept for a blog, and well executed.
See it here, find it evermore in my links sidebar, and, of course, pass it on!
Inspiration - To Do List
Tuesday, February 21, 2012
Came across this in my Vimeo inbox today. Some lovely details in the animation accompanied by terrific sound design. Not a bad message while we’re still early in the year, as well. Enjoy!