Author Archives: Gill
Last Link of the Day: What Has The ECHR Ever Done For Us?
Uh, apart from that?
Honest Zootopia
As usual, Screen Junkies is right on point with their Honest Trailer for Zootopia. I did find myself wondering if this was some strange depiction of an apocalypse where humans were either destroyed…or never existed. But never mind that – … Continue reading
Last Link of the Day: Thought Leader
Yep, after watching this, I think I’m ready to deliver a TED Talk.
Who’s Elliot?
I was skeptical at first about this remake of Pete’s Dragon, and can you blame me? It’s not the same story as the Disney original, it’s not a musical, the dragon isn’t bumbly or the same size as before…really, this … Continue reading
Last Link of the Day: Jeff Goldblum Conspiracy
Independence Day: Resurgence may very well turn out to be a dud, but damn, this is a great promo.
Find them. Bring them to mommy.
I wish I could say I was more excited for this Friday the 13th game. It should be a surefire win, given the state of games today. Take the actually good stuff from Evolve (and I know there wasn’t much), … Continue reading
You cover your face, but I know who you are…
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lNFtACeifcU E3 is in full swing, but I honestly haven’t been blown away yet by anything. Well, except for this freaking awesome trailer for Dishonored 2, which promises to bring back all the gunpowder-punk, plague-bearing, rooftop-jumping, backstabbing, stealth-kill awesomesauce from … Continue reading
Last Link of the Day: Dastardly and Muttley
Here’s another rare cartoon that I watched recently, which may have just become my favourite thing that Hanna Barbera ever did.
Gumbasia
I had the privilege of attending a backroom screening of rare cartoons on 16mm film recently, and one such animated short was Gumbasia from animator Art Clokey. This is the short film that inspired him to create Gumby! And we … Continue reading
Shouts From the Back Row – Episode 257 – Siblings of the Entertainment Industry
Does having a sibling collaborator in the entertainment industry give you a leg up? Does working with your brother or sister make you a better writer, actor, or director? These are the questions at the heart of this episode of … Continue reading