Murray Suid

Murray Suid

coffee-cup stabilizer

How to Make a Coffee-Cup Stabilizer

Have you ever felt a letdown after draining a cup of coffee? If yes, here’s an upbeat next step. You can turn that empty cup into a stabilizer for your smartphone. The idea comes from Simon Horrocks. We’ve previously featured his work including a music video and a mini-doc. Horrocks has recently finished a book,…

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graffiti

Graffiti Comes of Age…Again

There’s nothing new about graffiti. Examples date back at least 2000 years to Ancient Rome and Pompeii. If you consider wall art to be related, archeologists have discovered a 40,000 year old image of a pig in an Indonesian cave. Fast forwarding to the 21st century, new graffiti styles and subjects are appearing in Northern…

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Love story

Props Star in Cryptic Love Story

Many films connect all the dots, leaving nothing to the imagination. Others give only hints, inviting viewers to participate in the storytelling. “Be Me”—directed by Arthur Mikheev Jr.—fits solidly in the second category. In this beautifully filmed two-minute romance, pairs of coffee cups, slippers, and other familiar objects provide clues about an unseen love story.…

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Singer, Song, and Location Star in Minimalist Music Video

Singer, Song, and Location Star in Minimalist Music Video

Music videos are often complex affairs. We’re used to seeing stroboscopic effects, drone footage, slow motion, and large casts. In “Spaceship,” director Eddie Cibrian takes the opposite, minimalist approach. This music video is about just three things: the performance of singer LeAnn Rimes; the song which is addressed to God, and the haunting desert location. Shot…

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Bollywood

A Bollywood Take on Technology and Love

In “Fursat,” celebrated Indian director Vishal Bhardwaj has created an astonishing genre stew. This 30-minute movie includes virtual reality, time travel, dance, martial arts…and love. If you find the plot confusing, you can just enjoy the music, the dazzling locations, and the impressive camera work. Apple sponsored “Fursat” to show off the iPhone 14’s versatility,…

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Anxiety

Wordless Drama Explores One Man’s Interior Life

Sigmund Freud used words to explore mental terrain. But much of what goes on in our minds is visual. Starting from that proposition, “Misaligned,” provides a wordless and stunning journey into one man’s anxiety. Directed by Sally-Ann Dunn, this four-minute drama features Dariusz Czarniecki, who uses body language to transform everyday activities into nightmares. The…

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