This semester, I'm taking a course called "Forms of Folklore." Before I went into the class, I didn't really know what was the distinction that made folklore, well, folklore, rather than mythology or religion or simply custom. To me, "folk" was an adjective that modified different art forms, but that stayed within a particular rustic setting. It was simple. It was rough-hewn … [Read more...] about Chasing the Unicorn: Fiction As Convention
Scrolling Scribe: Perceptions in the Fourth Dimension
Each week on Scrolling Scribe, editors will select their favorite archived articles and repost them for your reading pleasure. Originally published November 21st, 2012. By Michelle Lim A woman walks around her office, excavating messy piles of books and papers until she finally sees it: a daily planner bound in red leather. It is thick with appointments and … [Read more...] about Scrolling Scribe: Perceptions in the Fourth Dimension
Chasing the Unicorn: Future Visions
Christopher Nolan is, one could say, a very accomplished director. He's got a tough, gritty view of the world, but he's also capable of illuminating the beautiful parts of even the grimiest of future?visions. His more recent works also have a savvy technological bent: the tech in the Batman films and "Inception" is incredible, but it's used for decidedly ground-floor-level … [Read more...] about Chasing the Unicorn: Future Visions
Chasing the Unicorn: GOJIRAAAAA…?
Did you know there's going to be a new "Godzilla" movie? If the answer is no, watch the below video. If the answer is yes, you're probably going to watch the below video again anyway: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mBwsUD7jYCI I'm gonna keep this short and sweet, since we're currently in the thick of the madness that is finals: The new "Godzilla" looks hella sweet. … [Read more...] about Chasing the Unicorn: GOJIRAAAAA…?
Chasing the Unicorn: Lady Lore
"Historically speaking, animating female characters are really, really difficult, because they have to go through these range of emotions, but you have to keep them pretty and they’re very sensitive to — you can get them off a model very quickly. So, having a film with two hero female characters was really tough, and having them both in the scene and look very different if … [Read more...] about Chasing the Unicorn: Lady Lore