I’ve been watching some of the videos from the treasure trove that is the McCord Museum, and in this one about Fancy Dress balls, a few things:
-No one knew what vikings looked like
-Even in Victorian times people were trying to make Canadians give a shit about their own history
-the “Incroyable” the Adult Babies (“Our Nurse Nannie”), and the “harlequin” with the MASSIVE mutton chops are great
but most of all
-Someone is dressed as “Tennis” and another as “Photography”
You know, I’ve seen the fantastic “The Beatles: Rock Band” cinematic a few years ago from amazingly talented animator Robert Valley, but I’ve never seen this ending clip from the game. His style is just so darn.. stylish!!
And if you haven’t seen the original piece I mentioned:
I’ll leave this other Dionysos video here, it’s the work of Stephane Berla and I like the eeriness. Right now he is working on a film that sounds pretty great, no? I hope these links work.
One of my favorite videos, by Dionysos, with animation of Johann Sfar’s drawings! Get inspired.
Last month I came to know the works of M.R. James and I hope you will also. So spooky and wonderful, and there are several BBC adaptations, like this, and they are great.
When I was on my book tour I had the pleasure of being on a Portland radio show with the talented folk musician and super nice fellow Tyler Stenson. He performed this song, and another, Wyoming.
Man of A Thousand Voices: I’m watching this documentary on the legendary Mel Blanc.
You’re all watching this show because Issa Rae is the best and funniest right? Yes. Yeesssss
It’s so great when you find shows online! There are several episodes on youtube of this BBC series, History Cold Case. I’ve been watching them, they are addictive! A wide range of subjects, same sort of set up every time but really great! History detectives. Many sad histories involved, but poignant stories.
Hey! you want to watch some videos about feminism with interesting topics and discussion? Sure ya do
