Black Swan Review

How can I put this? I've never actually paid to see a ballerina performance before, let alone a movie about one, but if it's anything like the beautiful and nightmarish masterpiece that is Black Swan, I am all in. Like the careful cinematographer that Aronofsky is, every scene is poised with visuals that is so well crafted that you can't help to but get sucked in, subconsciously identifying where good and evil are represented, with an uncanny sense of momentum that never lets up even until the very end. Movies are great, but only when they tell stories with respect to running time. Black Swan does this in unfathomable eloquence, while showcasing how artistic devotion can consume you - which may be a not-so-good thing, depending on the side of the coin you get. 9.3/10.

Dropquest 2011 Step 8 & 10 Solutions

Just in case you're always dying to get more Dropbox space, here's the solutions for Steps 8 (via a video tutorial here) and 10 on Dropbox's Dropquest Adventure that'll get you 1GB of free space for life! I've kind of already maxed out my account, but if you wanna join and get 250MB free Dropbox space, just sign up through me!

And This is Why I Hate You, Microsoft

First, Comic Sans. Now this. I'm this close to banishing Microsoft products from my every day language.

The Purpose of Digital Media Invigoration

To provide a new re-mediated medium for expression. To not draw attention to itself. To allow intuitive interactions with intangible media. To add value to the home. To simplify music by getting rid of static folders altogether.

True Grit Review

Two sentence review: It's badass. Go see it. 8.9/10.

Looks Like Halsey

 

This abstract little short film is just what I needed to get me excited for Thursday. Because Thursday's in college are suppose to be the best.

Daily Inspiration: Retro

I loves me some delicious retro-fication.

Shot of the Day: Jamie

This is what happens when you spend an entire day photographing with me. More to come, I promise.

Oh Hai, It's Bessa

Just to tantalize you for a bit. I feel that is necessary business when you're talkin' lenses with me. Bessa-R3M + Lens VoigtLander 50mm F1.1. Yes, that's a $1000 lens you're looking at there, folks.

The Rugged Winter Hipster Guide

Winter's just starting in some parts of the U.S., but that doesn't mean you need copious amounts of snow in order to immerse yourself in some sweet hipster fashion. Popular items this snow season are chambray ties, tweed coats, Indian-inspired scarves, and leather wing tips. 

XKCD: Audiophiles

Milk almost squirted out of my nose when he started referring to those bloody FLV YouTube rips. Hilarious, this generation of super-geeks.

The Oscar-Niemeyer Residence

Good god, drool. This unbelievable space has a little bit of everything I want in a fun home. Tall ceilings. Modern open floorplan. Colorful pop art. A fanciful love of the music collection. Surprise elements galore.