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Five reasons not to study for finals
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Jordan Kerfeld
Issue date: 4/23/07 Section: Culture
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Being a film and media arts student who is constantly working on one project or another, it is hard to rent, let alone watch, videos and films.
YouTube.com has never been a better option until this semester, when I have discovered a great deal of quality shorts and videos that entertain and inspire. Consider the five following as great pre-finals week diversions.
At the same time, I'm pretty sure some, if not all, of these videos are protected by copyright. I do not support or recommend posting copyrighted materials to YouTube.
1. "Heat Vision and Jack"
This television show pilot was ultimately rejected by Fox Network. Directed by Ben Stiller, "Heat Vision and Jack" is about an ex-astronaut (Jack Black) who flew too close to the sun and was exposed to extreme solar energy. Consequently, when the sun is out, Jack knows everything. Heat Vision (voiced by Owen Wilson) is his trusty motorcycle and companion. With an ensemble cast and special effects to top George Lucas, the pilot is hilarious, entertaining, and a good example of a television network falling asleep at the wheel.
Keywords: Heat Vision and Jack
2. "Camera"
Directed by David Cronenberg ("Videodrome"), the short from 2000 stars a retired actor recollecting on his past as a group of young children prepare to shoot him. His monologue is taken directly from some of the words Cronenberg himself has said. For instance, the actor talks about having a dream in which he was viewing a film with other people and discovered his body was being infected and that the movie was responsible. The film is quirky, chilling and very thought-provoking.
Keywords: Camera, Cronenberg
3. "First Person: Rick Rosner"
This treat comes from Academy Award-winning filmmaker Errol Morris' "First Person" television documentary series. Rick Rosner is a brilliant portrait about a genius and his quest to win "Who Wants to Be a Millionaire?" Meanwhile, we learn about his social frustration and quirks. For instance, the genius faked school records and registered at several high schools, voluntarily repeating his senior year several times.
YouTube.com has never been a better option until this semester, when I have discovered a great deal of quality shorts and videos that entertain and inspire. Consider the five following as great pre-finals week diversions.
At the same time, I'm pretty sure some, if not all, of these videos are protected by copyright. I do not support or recommend posting copyrighted materials to YouTube.
1. "Heat Vision and Jack"
This television show pilot was ultimately rejected by Fox Network. Directed by Ben Stiller, "Heat Vision and Jack" is about an ex-astronaut (Jack Black) who flew too close to the sun and was exposed to extreme solar energy. Consequently, when the sun is out, Jack knows everything. Heat Vision (voiced by Owen Wilson) is his trusty motorcycle and companion. With an ensemble cast and special effects to top George Lucas, the pilot is hilarious, entertaining, and a good example of a television network falling asleep at the wheel.
Keywords: Heat Vision and Jack
2. "Camera"
Directed by David Cronenberg ("Videodrome"), the short from 2000 stars a retired actor recollecting on his past as a group of young children prepare to shoot him. His monologue is taken directly from some of the words Cronenberg himself has said. For instance, the actor talks about having a dream in which he was viewing a film with other people and discovered his body was being infected and that the movie was responsible. The film is quirky, chilling and very thought-provoking.
Keywords: Camera, Cronenberg
3. "First Person: Rick Rosner"
This treat comes from Academy Award-winning filmmaker Errol Morris' "First Person" television documentary series. Rick Rosner is a brilliant portrait about a genius and his quest to win "Who Wants to Be a Millionaire?" Meanwhile, we learn about his social frustration and quirks. For instance, the genius faked school records and registered at several high schools, voluntarily repeating his senior year several times.
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