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Shape of Water

By Anya Ow / September 15, 2017 / Comments Off on Shape of Water

Guillermo del Toro’s latest film, Shape of Water, looks like a fantastic return to his Pan’s Labyrinth roots, and has been racking up circuit awards. It recently won the Golden Lion at the Venice Film Festival. Via Vox: The Shape of Water, set in Cold War-era Baltimore, is full of characters who are different and […]

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Lyft Goes Back to 1836

By Anya Ow / September 14, 2017 / Comments Off on Lyft Goes Back to 1836

Lyft and Jeff Bridges’ drawl takes everyone back to 1836 on the Oregon Trail, with these quirky, funny little video clip ads. Via The Drive: “You always have a choice,” the new commercial for ride-hailing service Lyft ad begins. We see a scene of covered wagons on the Oregon Trail in 1836, long before Uber […]

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Ainoshima and… Ed Sheeran?

By Anya Ow / September 13, 2017 / Comments Off on Ainoshima and… Ed Sheeran?

Ainoshima, Japan’s cat island, has cut a video inviting known cat lover Ed Sheeran to visit the island as part of its current PR drive. Via Refinery29: Thank goodness Ed Sheeran still has an Instagram account, because he’s just been given the opportunity to take a once-in-a-lifetime (and totally Gram-worthy) trip to Japan’s cat island. […]

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IKEA Sells Solar

By Anya Ow / September 12, 2017 / Comments Off on IKEA Sells Solar

ICYMI: Did you know? IKEA is already selling solar panels. It’s a great push to make solar energy more accessible to everyone. Via The Verge: Ikea is now offering solar panels and home batteries to its customers in the UK. The Scandinavian furniture chain is partnering with solar firm Solarcentury for the venture, with prices […]

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Apocalypse Now Now Proof of Concept

By Anya Ow / September 11, 2017 / Comments Off on Apocalypse Now Now Proof of Concept

This short film is a proof of concept for Apocalypse Now Now, an adaptation of the beloved South African novel of the same name. Via Short of the Week: Whatever the analogues one arrives at, Apocalypse Now Now is a proof-of-concept of rare quality and pedigree. Based off a celebrated series by author Charlie Human, […]

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KFC Colonel Sanders WWE Audition

By Anya Ow / September 8, 2017 / Comments Off on KFC Colonel Sanders WWE Audition

KFC’s quirky new ad The Audition features WWE stars trying out for the biggest role of their lives: an attempt to be the next Colonel Sanders. Via Adweek: The brand partnership between WWE and sponsor KFC was coordinated by media agency Spark Foundry, with KFC agency Wieden + Kennedy serving as creative consultants. Spark Foundry […]

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2036: Nexus Dawn is a Prequel for the Next Bladerunner

By Anya Ow / September 7, 2017 / Comments Off on 2036: Nexus Dawn is a Prequel for the Next Bladerunner

2036: Nexus Dawn is a prequel for the next Bladerunner film, setting the scene for Ridley Scott’s return to one of his most beloved franchises. Via the Verge: We’re still a few months away from the October 6th release of Denis Villeneuve’s Blade Runner 2049. Until then, though, fans will be able to tide themselves […]

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Generic Millennial Ad, by Dissolve

By Anya Ow / September 6, 2017 / Comments Off on Generic Millennial Ad, by Dissolve

This Generic Millennial Ad by Canadian stock footage company Dissolve is a hilarious sequel to their Generic Branded Ad. Tag yourself? Via CNET: You’re a big company. You want those sweet, sweet millennial dollars. So how do you appeal to this finicky age group of young consumers? With ukuleles, beards, selfies and slang, of course. […]

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Game of Thrones Set Design with Game Revealed

By Anya Ow / September 5, 2017 / Comments Off on Game of Thrones Set Design with Game Revealed

Already in Game of Thrones withdrawal? HBO’s new Game Revealed series explores its set design in a short series of episodes. TIME also had a fascinating long read behind the scenes that was published earlier this year: The battle for Westeros may be won or lost on the back of a lime green mechanical bull. […]

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How this MS Paint Artist Created These Images

By Anya Ow / September 4, 2017 / Comments Off on How this MS Paint Artist Created These Images

Pat Hines used MS Paint, of all programs, to illustrate his book Camp Redblood, using its limitations to create a distinctive style. More via Bored Panda: Turns out, sometimes our resistance to learn something new and master a new skill can lead to something pretty amazing. Pat Hines, who couldn’t be bothered to learn Photoshop […]

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