Tag: set design
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Eames: Iconic Husband & Wife 20th/21st Century Designers
The next time that you sit down to a table in a local restaurant for a nice meal with friends, rest in a waiting room, or even thumb through an Ikea catalogue (apologies to those that ‘yuck’ on that idea)—take note of the furniture that stands before your eyes…have you ever given it more thought…
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Movies With The Most Claustrophobia
Claustrophobia. Few feelings create anxiety more than being trapped in a small confined space. Many films take advantage of this discomfort, often being filmed in one location or room for the entire movie. We look here at some of the best, ranked in order of their claustrophobic factor. Did we miss one? Do you disagree…
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The Importance Of Fog In Film
Weather has been used for dramatic effect since fiction began, so much so that the term ‘pathetic fallacy’ is probably one of the main things you remember from your English Literature classes. But how does this apply to Hollywood cinema and film? Hands down, the most dramatic of all meteorological phenomenon is fog. It can…
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Our Vintage Computer Was Used In The Thing Prequel
Getting Into Hollywood Accidentally…When I conceived the idea of a computer and technology museum around 25 years ago I didn’t concern myself with things like revenue models and how the place would be funded. Instead, I just worried about getting the coolest (and oldest) pieces of technology I could in order to have the best…
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Canadian Actor Relished Role In Fan Made Series Star Trek Continues
CAS ANVAR RELISHES HIS “VULCULAN” ROLE- Silver screen and small screen actor Cas Anvar couldn’t believe he was stepping onto a soundstage in a STAR TREK episode when he first emerged in costume as Sentek in Episode 10 (“To Boldly Go: Part I”). After playing opposite Ben Affleck in Argo, an Oscar winner for Best…
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Impressive Fan Series ‘Star Trek Continues’ Is Shockingly True To Original Series
Ahead At Warp Speed The finishing touches are now being applied to the sixth episode produced by the fans behind Star Trek Continues, and we look forward to a debut screening in May at MegaCon in Orlando. This week, we’re launching another crowdfunding campaign to produce more episodes, which will bring to 10 the number…