Will Vinton’s “The Adventures of Mark Twain” (1985) is the only film to be made entirely in Vinton’s patented “Claymation” technique and remains a one-of-a-kind animated film. Vinton was already an Oscar winner for his short films. “Closed Monday” was Vinton’s breakthrough in 1974, an 8-minute stunner that resulted in the first Oscar ever given…
She was one of the most ubiquitous faces of the ’70s, as famous for her acting as she was for her style. For a generation of women, Ali MacGraw was the ultimate It girl, and it’s largely thanks to one movie: Love Story. The story of a doomed romance between two college students was a…
A federal judge extended a block on Elon Musk’s government cost-cutting team from accessing payment systems at the US Treasury Department on Friday, while another judge allowed the billionaire’s DOGE staffers to access records at health, labor and consumer financial protection agencies. Musk’s so-called Department of Government Efficiency has swept through federal agencies since Republican…
The world of graphic design is evolving at a rapid pace, and artificial intelligence (AI) is at the forefront of this transformation. For freelance graphic designers, staying ahead of the curve means leveraging the latest AI tools to enhance creativity, streamline workflows, and deliver exceptional results to clients. As we step into 2025, the AI…
Netflix offers two distinct services for subscribers. It’s the home for big-budget, big-name original movies that often disappoint. Yes, we’re talking about “Back in Action,” “A Family Affair” and “Atlas.” The platform also gives lesser-known titles a chance to be discovered. The latter matters, since the crush of fresh content means many solid films get…
Climate change is no longer just an environmental issue—it’s a growing public health concern. While the physical impacts of climate change, such as extreme weather events, rising temperatures, and sea-level rise, are widely discussed, its effects on mental health are often overlooked. Yet, the psychological toll of climate change is real, pervasive, and increasingly urgent….