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The Magic of Making Sound
In Hollywood, everything is magic and make-believe, even sounds. When you watch a film that immerses you completely in its world, you’re probably hearing the work of sound artists. If the work is done right, you won’t be able to … Continue reading
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A young Bosnian refugee family ends up in a small village in the Netherlands after getting a residence permit in 1994. Absurd situations arise as they are trying to make this new world their home.
Elephants “Singing” with Piano in Their Own Way
A number of elephants and their mahout out for a walk in the mountains passed by the place I’d put a piano. When I saw the elephants coming I walked over to the piano and played “Greensleeves”. The elephants stopped … Continue reading
Turning Plastic Trash Into Cash in Haiti
Soda and soap bottles don’t belong in the sea, but it’s too often where they end up. In fact, experts estimate that an entire garbage truck worth of plastic hits our oceans every minute—the vast majority of it coming from … Continue reading
How a 16-Year-Old Is Leading a Global Climate Movement
For hundreds of thousands of young people around the world, Greta Thunberg is an icon. In August 2018, dismayed by adults’ lack of action on the global climate crisis, the teenager sat herself down in front of the Swedish Parliament, … Continue reading
CGI Animated Short Film “Globosome” by Sascha Geddert | CGMeetup
In the vastness of space, there’s a a small speck of rock inhabited by the most peculiar lifeforms: Dark little “Globosomes” that start to replicate fast and begin to show signs of intelligence. The film tells the story of the … Continue reading
The NYC Ramen Rebel That’s Leading America’s Noodle Soup Coup – Foodways, Episode 10
ZAGAT Published on 21 Sep 2017 Ivan Orkin’s journey from Long Island to Japan is a journey of self-discovery, and not just because the chef finally found a way to enjoy soup. Jessica Sanchez caught up with NYC’s ramen rebel … Continue reading
How Ramen Changed in America | Annals of Obsession | The New Yorker
From Maruchan to Momofuku, a look at America’s love affair with the savory noodle.
Michael Pollan’s Rules for Eating | Taking Charge of Your Health & Wellbeing
When asked about the biggest misperception around healthy eating, Michael Pollan answers almost immediately: “It’s much simpler than people think.” “We have done an amazing job in this society of complicating what for every other animal is a pretty straightforward … Continue reading
Massive Murals Are Popping Up Around Detroit
What role will art play in Detroit’s future? In 2014, when the City of Detroit threatened to sell many of the Detroit Institute of Art’s prized artworks to help the Motor City exit bankruptcy, the question of art’s role in the city’s future … Continue reading
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