©The Boxtrolls
It took 18 months to shoot the 2014 stop-motion feature “The Boxtrolls.” That’s 4-5 seconds of footage per week. SECONDS. PER. WEEK. Good grief! Continue reading
Stop (motion) In the Name of Love!
Category Archives: Video
Merry Swiftmas!
I’m going to be brief because so many news outlets have already covered this story. I just wanted to be sure that my readers didn’t miss this sweet story about Taylor Swift.
So the queen of adorbs started cyber-stalking a number of her fans this year, reading details about their lives and what they liked on their social media accounts, then she went shopping and bought them holiday presents. She wrapped and packed the presents herself, and in one case, even delivered them in person. If this is an act, she’s seriously committed to the bit.
Watch this!
Karl Lagerfeld’s Other Career
You may recall that in December, I wrote about the bit of film confection that Karl Lagerfeld put together in connection with last year’s Métiers d’Art collection. Unbeknownst to me, he’s done it before! Continue reading
My Dear Acquaintances
Stairway to Heaven!
How Would You Like to Be Remembered?
Downton Abbey: the Sitcom?
Every year, ITV chooses a number of UK-based charities to be the beneficiaries of their Text Santa campaign. But they don’t just ask for money. They work for it. Continue reading
The Wexford Carol and Some Cute Boys From England
Merry Christmas to all who celebrate, and a very happy Thursday to everyone else! Continue reading
Early Eighties Gift Guide!
All of it. I want all of it.
Are you feeling nostalgic? Continue reading
Out of the Mouths of Babes
Poetic License and the House of Chanel
Bonus Friday-Before-Christmas Post: Monks’ Hallelujah!
Since this has been around since 2008, I can’t imagine that there are too many people who haven’t seen it. I typically post it on Facebook every Christmas, and after rewatching it on my commute this morning and remembering just how brilliant it is, I thought it was worth a share.
These are high school students. HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS. With a great imagination. Behold ths Silent Monks Christmas Show.
Kindergarten Critic
I don’t usually post updates to previous blogs, but this one needed mentioning. Iain Armitage, the brilliant (very) young theater critic I wrote about in July is really taking off, and I wanted to share his inevitable ascent to stardom with you all. Continue reading
Cracking Nuts!
Les Ballets Trockadero de Monte Carlo (photo completely unrelated to today’s post, but aren’t they adorable?)
15-Second Hemingway
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Hectic holiday schedule? Too busy to read the classics? Have no fear! 15-Second Hemingway is here! Continue reading
Take It Off. Take It ALL Off.
Today’s offering is a wonderful song and a very positive message from Colbie Calliat. Continue reading
Ladies and Gentlemen, the Christmas Jumpers! (Not what you think):
First Flight
Greg Smith
Alone
When I got home tonight, a friend had posted this very moving video on Facebook, and I wanted to share it. I can’t even imagine what it would be like to be so isolated. The video is a little tough to watch, but the payoff is huge.
If you’d like to learn more about Patrick and his story, the Huffington Post published an article about him, here.
My OBT 