Winners of Titular Head 2009

The Titular Head Film Festival is an annual spring time event featuring student made and produced short films.

The films should be under 5 minutes unless it "totally kicks ass." State of the art cameras are available for check-out and computers are available for editing. I hear it's some pretty fancy gear. First through third prizes will be determined by a panel of judges consisting of students, faculty, and staff.

And here are the top three winners of the Titular Head Film Festival 2009. I loved it all!!!

THIRD PLACE: The Washroom

SECOND PLACE: Call on Me


FIRST PLACE: Star Wars Grinnell

First day of student presentations began remarkably well. I am amazed at the quality of the work and the support by classmates.

And some more winners and finalists for photography: http://ping.fm/UQMhc

Damon Winter, 2009 Pulitzer prize winner for feature photography: http://ping.fm/r2ayu

Finally! Done with this round of papers. But it's raining now. =(

I think I'm totally burnt out. And there's two more weeks left in the semester.

Trying to muster whatever energy I have left to correct the last set of papers due tomorrow.

I am totally fascinated with the show, #Deadliest Warrior. I like the simulated battles between historical warriors, but it's hilarious to watch "warrior experts" talk to each other about whose warrior will win.

A Gathering Storm -- SRSLY?

In this corner, we have the ad sponsored by the National Organization for Marriage against gay marriage ...

And in this corner, one of several dozen parodies of NOM's ad ...

A Gaythering Storm from Jane Lynch

My colleague and I are working on a joint authored article about Prop. 8, and the same-sex marriage rulings in Iowa and Vermont. I was thinking of talking about NOM's ad, but after watching and re-watching it, I can't even take it seriously anymore. I just start giggling uncontrollably. =D

UPDATE: Rather than analyzing NOM's ad, I may focus on counter-programming and the numerous parodies that abound. That should be fun.

And Today's Wordle Is ...

I'm not surprised that the two most common words of my collected tweets are "today" and "writing." For the past several years, all I thought about was my dissertation and how I needed to get my "writing" done "today."

What would compel 9 Grinnell students to divide a dinner check in 9 ways and pay in line, while forcing myself and a couple of patrons to *WAIT* for our take-out? I don't get it.

WOW!

I came across this clip of a new camera called the SprintCam v3 HD that shoots 1000 fps (frames per second). AMAZING QUALITY!

I-Movix SprintCam v3 NAB 2009 showreel from David Coiffier on Vimeo.

"A Space Oddity"

Before watching another disappointing episode of Southland, I was able to catch CSI and I absolutely loved it! It was a mix of Star Trek-inspired flashbacks, overzealous fans, sci-fi geeks, an enraged film studies professor, Derrida, Ron Moore, and Battlestar Galactica all rolled up into one fantastic murder mystery. LOVED IT!

Another major disappointment with #Southland last night. But the #CSI episode, "A Space Oddity," was FANTASTIC! Two thumbs up for CSI!

It's sunny and warm outside. Is spring finally here?

Why can't I get more sleep?!? Grrrrr ...

Watched the season's premiere of DEADLIEST CATCH ... AWESOME! =D

After being disappointed with the premiere of Southland, I started to watch The Wire again from Season 1. Now that's a good show.

Watched a screening of THE LAST DRAGON (1985) with some of the students. OMG...it brings back memories of the 80s! =D

I know what bugged me about Southland! It felt like the visual reality of COPS and the sentimentality of CRASH.

Watching the premiere of Southland. I'm really disappointed. Too many white cops, and it doesn't have that Los Angeles vibe.

One day I open a Facebook account ... the next day I'm reconnected with dozens of friends from back in the day. =D

Negotiating a new contract can be ... quite an experience.

WHY?!?! WHY IS IT SNOWING AGAIN?!?!?!

CRT20 was a great conference!

I officially received word that I was offered the position in critical studies at CCA ... It's been such an emotional rollercoaster today.

Closure

Goodbye Whitney. I will never forget the fun loving spirited student who wanted to learn everything. I will miss you.

Needing Some Inspiration

"Can You Feel It?" (1980) - The Jacksons