Category Archives: Entertainment
Scott Kelby’s The Digital Photography Book Part 4
I’m a huge fan of Scott Kelby’s digital photography book series. They’re not so much technical guides as they are practical how-to and tip guides. The 4th volume just came out a few weeks ago, and early reviews seem to … Continue reading
New Avengers and Spiderman Trailers!
Sweeeeet. What I’m wondering is who the baddies are in the movie. It’s clear that Loki is a bad guy, but who’s flying those pod-like spaceship/aircraft things? The new spiderman looks… interesting. With this one, I’ll probably check the reviews … Continue reading
Einstein’s Theory of General Relativity in an Easy-to-Follow Video from 1923
The folks at adafruit shared this video they found of a 1923 presentation that explains Einstein’s Theory of Relativity. I watched the ~20-minute video, and found it to be both entertaining and enlightening. It will make you think, but only a … Continue reading
Astonishing X-Men: Gifted, the Motion Comic
Astonishing X-Men: Gifted is a motion comic based off of a graphic novel of the same name. After watching through the 6 short episodes (~11 minutes each), I find myself craving for more. The story is mostly centralized around a newfound … Continue reading
Captain America: The First Avenger Blu-Ray & DVD
Captain America: the first Avenger is now out on Blu-Ray and DVD. It’s got action, it’s got comedy, and of course great performances by Chris Evans and the lovely Hayley Atwell. Hugo Weaving does a superb job as well, with … Continue reading
Praying Mantis Eating an Insect’s Head – Video
AVS forum and YouTube member lucasberg put up this macro video of a praying mantis. If you’re short of time, fast forward to points 3:25, where the mantis catches a flying insect, and then at about 6:30, where the mantis proceeds to … Continue reading
Space Marine (Video Game)
The newest video game in the Warhammer 40K universe is Space Marine, a 3rd person shooter. Well it’s more of a 3rd person combat game, I wouldn’t really call it a strict shooter. There is a LOT of melee in … Continue reading
Before & After: How to Design Cool Stuff
I was checking out some of the new web-design books at the local bookstore when I came across Before & After: How to Design Cool Stuff by John McWade. The title of the book and look of the cover made me … Continue reading
Netflix DVD Service Changes Name to Qwikster
Apparently Netflix has receive so much negative feedback over their pricing changes that they’re spinning off their DVD mail rental service into a new separate company, called Qwikster.
(B4, I Sunk Your) Battleship Trailer – Yes, Really
Somehow, the creative minds in Hollywood decided to explore the idea of making more board game-inspired movies. Are board games even popular anymore? While this new Battleship trailer looks reasonably promising, I can’t quite take it seriously knowing what the … Continue reading
