Category Archives: Movies

Sunday Old School with ‘Raiders of the Lost Ark’

Posted on April 28, 2013 by Chris

I’ve been thinking a lot about Raiders of the Lost Ark lately, so I decided to watch it for what must be at least the thirtieth time. I will assume (dangerous, I realize) that most of you have seen it. … Continue reading →

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Sunday Old School With ‘Jason and the Argonauts’

Posted on April 21, 2013 by Chris

Today is Sunday. Check the calendar if you don’t believe me. Okay? We good? Maybe take a guy’s word for it next time, huh? Anyway, as I often do on Sundays (at least until Project M “officially” begins), I’m watching … Continue reading →

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Building a T-Rex

Posted on April 8, 2013 by Chris

I had the privilege of knowing effects guru Stan Winston a little, having met him originally though a mutual friend. In fact, I visited his studio during the time he was working on the first Jurassic Park movie. I was … Continue reading →

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All Six ‘Star Wars’ Movies at the Same Time

Posted on April 2, 2013 by Chris

Yep, you read that right. Someone went to the trouble to put all six Star Wars movies together in the same screen and run them at the same time. To be honest, I don’t know if I love this or … Continue reading →

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The 70’s Were Awesome

Posted on March 31, 2013 by Chris

Because it’s Easter weekend (and I had had a few drinks), H and I watched Jesus Christ Superstar last night with some friends at a BBQ where we had earlier in the evening eaten a lot of steak. The irony … Continue reading →

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How to Teach Your Unborn Child About ‘Star Trek’

Posted on March 26, 2013 by Chris

Geeks/nerds out there expecting a child in the near future, this video is for you: How to Teach Your Unborn Child About Star Trek. That’s right, it’s never too early to start teaching your child the important fundamentals. Well, you … Continue reading →

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A ‘Star Trek: Into Darkness’ Trailer. . . Made With LEGO

Posted on March 19, 2013 by Chris

If you recall a couple weeks ago, I posted the trailer for Man of Steel made with LEGO. Well, Antonio Toscano is back and he’s got a new trailer. This time it’s for Star Trek: Into Darkness and yes, it’s … Continue reading →

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Shakespeare and Joss Whedon? Heck Yeah

Posted on March 8, 2013 by Chris

In truth, this is one film I really wanted to see at SXSW. Sadly, due to other commitments, I won’t be going to Austin this year. Next year for sure. Of course, I said that last year too, so yeah, … Continue reading →

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‘Before VFX’ Is Fascinating

Posted on March 7, 2013 by Chris

A couple days ago I posted a video showing some before and after visual effects shots from various TV shows and movies. Many people were surprised at the number of effects being used and also that, in many cases, effects … Continue reading →

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The Green Screen Is Your Friend

Posted on February 27, 2013 by Chris

If you watch a lot of movies and TV as I do (and occasionally even make them), you’ve probably sometimes wondered “How did they do that”? Well, as you’ll see from this video, they “did that” with a lot of … Continue reading →

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