I Am Curious, Blogger

The Digital Divide in Hollywood

2010-04-02T18:16:00.000+10:00

In my previous articles I mentioned new commercial success of film and television online streaming and 3-D televisions, but is the commercial hype of these new digital medias beneficial to society? If you look at in terms of a mass distribution of content to a wide variety of people, the streaming of film and television content are beneficial. The cost of producing 3D is much more costly and

Vividness Vs. Interactivity: A Telepresence Approach

2010-03-18T17:05:00.002+10:00

Over the years film and television has been highly successful as a source of rich media, but its richness is falling compared to other medias that deliver more of a telepresence. Audiences are responding more to communication devices, such as games and computers that deliver in interaction. What the director chooses to display in any given frame is a "mediated perception of an environment,"(1)

The Importance of Content in Transmedia Storytelling

2010-02-22T19:04:00.000+10:00

Transmedia storytelling, the ability of creative intellectual content to move through different forms of media.Intellectual creative content is usually created by one form of the creative industries, which then flows through other creative industries. The creative industries make up a large percentage of the job force, which includes advertising, interactive leisure software, architecture, music,

Hollywood's New Hit: "Convergence Is Inevitable"

2010-02-08T22:06:00.019+10:00

Convergence, the combining of communication devices such as IT, social networking, media content with a service, product, or process. With the integration of IT in our social lives it has become a prerequisite for industries to include IT into their business model. An example of a contemporary convergence with technology is the film industry, which has illustrated a struggle of integrating their

New Years Revoltution

2010-01-25T12:46:00.004+10:00

I have decided on behalf of Suze Orman and my financial well being, that I will be banning the use of my credit cards for the year 2010. Its sort a revolt / resolution if I may. So I hope most of you will follow suit in an effort to crush America's credit card debt. And I don't want to hear the excuse: " I need to use my credit card for those amazing rewards. "- It's a bunch of bull. Reading my

We Were Once A Fairytale

2009-12-23T01:48:00.004+10:00

When I heard that Spike Jonze made a short film staring Kanye West, I had to watch it because this combination resembled nothing similar to any material Spike has done in the past. The only rationale that I could come to was Jonze was Jonzing for his music video days in a short film version. When I started watching it I knew this wasn't anything I was getting. Of course the acting didn't seem as

The Office Has New Directions

2009-12-14T04:00:00.007+10:00

On Thursday for those of you who are avid fans of The Office like I, a shocking twist happened for Dunder Mifflin. Dunder Mifflin was declaring bankruptcy, which is not shocking and we were left wondering how much time the Scranton branch had to goof around. Well, finally David delivered the news on Thursday that the company is going to be bought, which means that the top executives lose their

Unlikely Collaboration

2009-12-05T07:08:00.010+10:00

Ryan Gosling is always doing something completely opposite that anyone would ever consider doing with his charming looks and talent. That's why I have chosen him as the monthly swoon.No one expected him to collaborate with L.A. Inner Mass Choir and The Silverlake Conservatory of Music Children's Choir and come out with the album called, Dead Man's Bones. Some of you may know that this choir group

The Visitors

2009-11-08T01:19:00.010+10:00

Watched a new drama series that aired Tuesday on ABC, which is not my usual choice of network. In fact it seems as if the only Networks that I feel worth tuning in to these days are FX, NBC, and HBO. Did a hard hit on the economy force networks to settle for lack luster shows? I will give props to a new form of Television that aired on FOX this season called Glee. I am now thankfully singing

The Office Forever

2009-10-30T18:51:00.002+10:00

If any of you readers are avid Office fans, I know you teared up over Jim and Pam's wedding. The episode was an Office classic involving every one's best antics. Jim and Pam being sneaky again ran off to Niagara Falls while leaving the others at the alter. Their second set of vows I think tops Niagara Falls, copying the famous youtube clip of a couple walking down the aisle to the Chris Brown

High Upon Reading

2009-10-30T03:13:00.003+10:00

Woke up in the middle of the night with a terrible bloody nose and blamed it on all the coke. No no no I would never do that, It was all the dehydrating cocoa cola I drank yesterday to stay awake. I've never understood the whole glamor of a drug habit, which I didn't think could be glamorous. Then I concluded the only way it could possibly be glamorous is if your last name is Phillips and you've

Indie Review

2009-10-20T04:19:00.005+10:00

On the topic of sex lately, I just watched an indie movie on Hulu.com for free and was surprised at how great of romantic comedy it was. The characters seemed real aside from stanny who appeared to be acting at some points in the film, but all is forgiven. The concept is great because I think its something that both sides of the sexes would fantasize over. Amber Benson plays the lead female role,

Imaginative Sex Scenes

2009-10-19T04:11:00.021+10:00

There are many film sex scenes that are very sexy, but its the ones that are outside of the box that I love the most and sometimes love the movie just for that scene alone.So I compiled a list of my favorite sex scenes that you may want to consider watching yourself. I tried to make each film different because hey everyone has different taste.1. I HEART HUCKABEES:Nature and sex go hand and hand.

Esra Roise

2009-10-16T12:53:00.010+10:00

I absolutely love Esra Roise illustrations. They're simple, but their also something I wish I could have thought of doing. She's still in university, but that doesn't stop her from being the new up and coming illustrator. You can also notice her love for sketching hair, which can sometimes add millions to an illustration. Well I'll let you be the judge; love or hate, but always appreciate : )

Jewish Muse

2009-10-06T09:32:00.008+10:00

Loved seeing Bryan Sheffield's Photography in the issue of Nylon Men. Sifting through Bryan Sheffield's photography I envied how he captures a portrait, making it seem natural from the environment and lighting. The lighting seems to come from one point and fade into the photo, which makes your eyes appreciate what details are given of the subject. I'll Admit I would have never picked it up if Eli

Hollywood Assistants Handbook

2009-10-06T02:57:00.007+10:00

So I just finished reading Hollywood Assistant Handbook, not sure if it helped me or hurt me. Knowing already that the film business is cut throat, but I was not prepared for how the book proved just that. Generally the book is very informative with an up to date guide to being an amazing assistant. One thing I am completely certain about is that the book could also be a guide to the best

Experimental Entrepreneurship

2009-09-27T02:12:00.005+10:00

I fell in love with Vincent Gallo's unique film presence when I first watched Buffalo 66 starring Christina Ricci. His outer appearance appeared so hard and unapproachable, but as soon as he opened his mouth he became a soft spoken child who only needed a little love. After watching Buffalo and loving it, I decided to watch the infamous Brown Bunny. I say infamous because of the longest BJ scene

Desperately Seeking...

2009-09-24T00:48:00.004+10:00

As you can tell I have abandoned my medicinal writing for a long period of time. So I have given you a thoughtful list of my reasons for my leave of absence:1. I needed a break. I mean I had just managed my way through knee surgery while simultaneously taking exams and passing all of them. It was a hefty stressful task.2. Mon Ami's- End of semester always brings unwanted goodbyes and I had too

You Sound Like Your From London!

2009-08-08T16:45:00.001+10:00

As you probably know I have successfully gotten through my knee surgery. I am now healthily limping around my apartment and editing labs. These last few weeks have been nothing but preparing for a sound assignment and surgery. Both of which were done well.My teenage obsession with posing as a bad ass British Bounty hunter has now been completely fulfilled. I decided to use a 2min scene from

Puppets on Shrooms

2009-08-01T20:01:00.006+10:00

So I lied ... I could not separate myself from my blog. I just love to write for you guys. Today I managed to take a break from my work and leave to go to the mall where I usually directly walk into Borders and flip through the over priced shelves of books I wish I could immediately put on my wish list on Amazon. Apparently you are able to do this with an iPhone, but I currently have no phone

I Heart Scandinavians

2009-07-26T12:20:00.004+10:00

I am sad to say that this will be my last post for a month or a little less because I am getting knee surgery as of next week and will not know the outcome. So wish me well. Moving on to my post....As you know I am a current American film student in Australia and have met the most interesting people at my international school. Within my first semester I noticed that a majority of film students

Imaginative Product Placement

2009-07-08T20:40:00.003+10:00

Sometimes I'm accussed of having an overactive imagination, which I consider a compliment. Although most of the time it gets me in trouble rather than out. When I'm stressed and go through an unimaginative state, my subconcious tends to catch up with me in my dreams. Random is the only way I can describe it. Just last week I had a dream in which me and a group of friends went on a spiritual trip

Michael Jackson R.I.P.

2009-07-08T08:43:00.007+10:00

The overflow of bad media about MJ the last years have made me subconsciously become negative towards anything related to him. It was not until recently that I took a conscious effort to rationalize this developing attitude. So about 4 weeks ago I rented the film, Mister Lonely. Mr. Lonely is about a man who impersonates Michael Jackson post surgery. The only thing is that this man (played by

Heads You Win...Tails You Die

2009-07-03T09:42:00.011+10:00

My knee has again taken a turn for the worse and I again attempt to call the doctor to reschedule my surgery date....for hopefully something within the next 2 weeks so I can get this bitch taken care of. Sorry for the language but It's been harder for me to look on the bright side these days with my being incapable of moving.So in my incapacitated state I watched Domino, which I hadn't seen in a

Vegas Withdrawals

2009-06-23T14:45:00.007+10:00

Lately I've been having a hard time finding positive things in Australia. First off, it is cold as hell and when there's no sun, there's nothing to do. I also have pondered the fact that all my American friends are enjoying their summer vacation while I slave away in more stress induced assignments. The one assignment I worked tediously on was not received well although it got great reactions