Archive for April, 2007
Learn Self Defense
Tuesday, April 24th, 2007dir: Chris Harding, 5:05—This instructional film places our average Joe deep into a satire on modern foreign politics. When diplomacy fails (or is neglected), it’s time to fight. And as mathematics has proven, it’s always helpful to have God on your side. All you need now is an oversized cowboy hat and a jumbo pistol. […]
Spin
Sunday, April 15th, 2007dir: Jamin Winans, 8:15—In Spin, an angelic DJ is sent to a busy city block to mend a tragic accident only to find deeper issues bubbling beneath the surface. Using his “wheels of steel” to turn back time, the DJ finds that solving one problem creates another. When every element is brought in sync, a […]
Cameraman
Wednesday, April 11th, 2007dir: This American Life & Chris Ware, 4:13—The popular NPR radio show, This American Life, has recently launched a spinoff television series through the cable network, Showtime. Cameraman, from episode 5, tells the story of G.J. Echternkamp and how a trend of fake news reporting overtakes his grade school classmates and a piece of their […]